Our team

FI AKHILESH NAGARE

Founder of Phoenix Chess Club

FIDE Instructor

Shashank DhagDHAGE

Co-Founder of Phoenix Chess Club

He is the visionary behind Phoenix Chess Club. With a decade of competitive chess experience since 2010, he has participated in international events across 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇫🇷 France, and 🇩🇪 Germany, showcasing his skills on a global stage. As a regular participant in national championships, Akhilesh has honed his strategic abilities.

With 5 years of coaching experience, Akhilesh has taught over 150 students of all ages, sharing his knowledge and passion for chess. His commitment to continuous improvement is evident as he works on refining his own game while regularly providing lessons. A graduate in B.com, Akhilesh brings a wealth of expertise to his coaching.

He is the co-founder of Phoenix Chess Club and a true chess aficionado. With a passion that ignited in 2011, Shashank has been competing in chess at state, national, and international levels, leaving his mark on the chess world.

Notably, Shashank is part of the prestigious Limca Record for "The Biggest Simultaneous Chess Play in India," showcasing his exceptional skills and dedication.

Representing his university at the All India Inter-Zonal Chess Championship (Men) 2022-2023, Shashank has demonstrated his prowess on the board against fierce competition.

With a coaching experience spanning four years and a diverse range of students across all age groups, Shashank brings a wealth of knowledge to his lessons. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, his expertise will guide you on your chess journey towards greatness.

While pursuing his Masters in Structural Engineering at MIT-WPU, Shashank continues to share his passion for chess through his teachings. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from this brilliant mind.