Since 1994
About Us
As our motto states,
Bloom Chess Academy proves to be,
The school of champions ……… for ever
Our Academy
At Bloom Chess Academy, we believe in nurturing minds and building character through the game of chess. As our motto reflects — “The School of Champions… Forever” — we are committed to developing not just players, but confident individuals who carry the spirit of excellence in all walks of life.
Our Journey
Our chess coaching journey began in 1994 with just 10 students, under the passionate guidance of Mr.M.A.Velayudham. In 1998, this initiative formally evolved into Thiruvottiyur Chess Academy, which was later rebranded as Bloom Chess Academy in 2003. Starting with a modest strength of 20 players, today we proudly coach over 300 students, with branches in Adambakkam and Royapuram.
We also extend our training to various schools including:
- Kavibarathi Vidyalaya
- Kalaimagal Vidyalaya
- DAV – Adambakkam
- RMK Padasalai
- Maharishi Vidya Mandir – Thiruvottiyur
- TST Raja Girls Hr. Sec. School
- Adarsh CBSE & Matric
- The Clarke School
- APL Global School
- Rukmani Vidyalaya
- Sheeba Matriculation
… and many more.

Our Achievements
Over the years, Bloom Chess Academy has consistently grown in stature — starting from participation in District and State-level tournaments to securing State Championships, and progressing further to achieving National and International accolades. Our players have regularly featured in merit lists and brought home numerous trophies and titles, proving the quality and impact of our training.
Every year on October 5th, we celebrate Academy Day, honoring our journey, achievements, and the promising future ahead.
Bloom’s Champions League
To promote competitive readiness and regular practice, we conduct an in-house tournament system called “Bloom’s Champions League”.
- This is a 3-month league format
- 10 divisions
- 10–12 players per group
- Regular competitive play and ranking movement
It’s not just about winning — it’s about growth, consistency, and discipline.
Personalized Coaching. Global Reach.
We take pride in offering specialized coaching in all key areas:
- Opening theory
- Middle-game planning
- Endgame mastery
- Psychological strength & focus
- Game analysis using chess engines and software

Make a Change
True Individuals. Great Achievements.
Our dedicated team of coaches provides both offline and online training. We currently mentor students from India, the United States, England, Canada, Singapore, Qatar, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka — making Bloom a truly global chess academy.

M.A. Velayudham
Head Coach
FIDE Licensed Trainer

S.Thiyagarajan
Assistant Head Coach

AL.Palaniappan
Deputy Coach

V.Hemnath
Senior Coach

V.Kishore
Senior Coach

R.Murali
Asst. Senior Coach

M.C.Deepika
Asst. Senior Coach

M.V.Sudharshana
Asst. Senior Coach

H.Kamali
Coach

A.Dhanalakshmi
Coach

S.Bhuvaneshwari
Coach

D.Dhivya
Coach

M.Valarmathi
Coach

R.Ramana
Coach

J.Saravanan
Coach
“Mr. Velayudham is not just a coach, but also a mentor, guide, and constant source of inspiration. His sincere efforts and personal care have played a pivotal role in helping my children, GM R. Praggnanandhaa and GM R. Vaishali, grow immensely in their chess career”
Mr.Ramesh babu“I wholeheartedly recommend Bloom Chess Academy to any parent.
Mr. Velayudham not only enhances chess skills but also helps unlock each child’s potential. Under his guidance, students flourish — both in chess and in life.”
Mr.Ganesan“Mr. Velayudham is a sincere, sports-loving person with a keen eye for spotting and nurturing young talent. My son, GM Karthikeyan Murali, started chess at age six — and Mr. Velayudham was the one who discovered his potential and encouraged us throughout his journey.”
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CLASS HOURS
Tuesday to Friday :
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday :
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday :
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Ful day for professional players
Friday :
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday :
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sunday :
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM