♟️Master Class “Raising Champions: from talent to title” with GM Abhijit Kunte & GM Pavel Kotsur

Within the framework of the ASIAN Continental Schools Team Championship, International School Chess Federation (ISCF) organizes a series of exclusive master classes featuring leading international experts - coaches of world champions, mentors of super-grandmasters, and recognized specialists in youth development.

Unlock the secrets of elite chess development. Learn how world-class players are shaped from early talent to Olympiad-level performance. Gain insights on building confidence, mental resilience, and team strategies, with a focus on nurturing young talent, including girls in chess.

🎤 Speakers:

♟️ GM Abhijit Kunte

• Chief Coach and Non-Playing 
• Captain of Indian Women’s National Team (2021–2024)
• ACF “Coach of the Year” (2022)
• Recipient of FIDE “Vakhtang Karseladze Award” (2023)
• Key figure in the rise and success of India’s top women players

♟️ GM Pavel Kotsur

• Head Coach of the National Teams of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Recipient of FIDE Vakhtang Karseladze Award 
• Led the team to a historic silver medal at the 45th Chess Olympiad

Format: offline

• ⏱ 1.5 hours
• 🎙 Moderated discussion + Q&A