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

M.A. Velayudham

Head Coach
FIDE Licensed Trainer

S.Thiyagarajan

S.Thiyagarajan

Assistant Head Coach

AL.Palaniappan

AL.Palaniappan

Deputy Coach

V.Hemnath

V.Hemnath

Senior Coach

V.Kishore

V.Kishore

Senior Coach

R.Murali

R.Murali

Asst. Senior Coach

M.C.Deepika

M.C.Deepika

Asst. Senior Coach

M.V.Sudharshana

M.V.Sudharshana

Asst. Senior Coach

H.Kamali

H.Kamali

Coach

A.Dhanalakshmi

A.Dhanalakshmi

Coach

S.Bhuvaneshwari

S.Bhuvaneshwari

Coach

D.Dhivya

D.Dhivya

Coach

M.Valarmathi

M.Valarmathi

Coach

R.Ramana

R.Ramana

Coach

J.Saravanan

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

Father of Praggnanandhaa & Vaishali

“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

Vice President TNSCA, Secretary CDCA

“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.”

Mr.Murali

Father of GM Karthikeyan Murali

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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

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