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Dhruv Pathak

Dhruv Pathak is a FIDE-registered chess coach (Rapid rating 1570) at Ivory Squares Chess Academy, India. A decorated competitive player himself — CBSE East Zone Champion (2022), runner-up (2023), and a three-time national-level representative — he now channels that competitive experience into coaching, focusing on building discipline, confidence, and strategic thinking in his students rather than just teaching moves.
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FIDE ID

564068439

FIDE Rating

1570

Rapid

1570

Achievements

🏆 CBSE East Zone Chess Champion (U-19) — 2022

🥈 CBSE East Zone Chess Runner-Up (U-19) — 2023

🏛️ CSJMU University Champion

👥 Represented Institute 3 times in the Nationals

About Coach Dhruv

“Chess has shaped my journey with discipline, patience and clarity. As a coach, my goal is to make learning chess engaging and meaningful, while helping every student grow in skills, confidence and sportsmanship.”

Academy Motto

“Beyond moves, we build thinkers.”