One of the biggest myths in chess today is this: “If I don’t have a coach, I can’t improve.” That’s simply not true. Every week, we hear stories from parents and players saying: “There’s no chess academy in my city.” “Good coaches are too expensive.” “My child wants to improve but we can’t afford ₹5,000 - ₹10,000 monthly training.” “We live in a small town where there are no tournaments or proper chess culture.” And sometimes adults tell us: “I’m learning alone after work and