WFM Vishwa Shah

I am WFM Vishwa Shah from Mumbai, India. I am 25 years old and have been an active chess player with a rich history spanning 17 years in the world of chess. I have a FIDE rating of 2172 and have completed three norms for Women International Master. Since 2022, I have successfully transitioned into coaching, aiming to expand my horizons and excel in guiding future champions.

• Earned the 2nd position in the Commonwealth Chess Championship in 2019.
• Attained 3 Woman International Master (WIM) norms.
• Secured the 4th position in the Western Asia Chess Tournament in 2019.
• Clinched three gold medals and two silver medals in DSO Nationals.
• Achieved top positions on the podium in State Championships for U-13, U-15, and U-17 categories.

Over the past three years, I have dedicated myself to coaching individuals as well as group sessions. I have developed an effective and systematic training program that helps my students improve in all phases of the game. I have effectively guided young beginners through the foundational aspects of chess and coached students at diverse skill levels resulting in notable increases in their rating points.

I have also been a part of below two chess academies which are well-established institutions in South Bombay, India. My role involved instructing young students and engaging in training games to enhance their skills.
• South Mumbai Chess Academy
• Indian Chess School

Throughout my chess career, I had an opportunity to take part in GM R.B.Ramesh Camp and also work with many strong coaches such as GM Swayams Mishra, IM Vikramaditya Kulkarni, IM Kushagar Krishnater. This experience has helped me develop a deeper understanding of subtle nuances in the game.

Some of my most vital skills include attacking and dynamic play, endgames, and a simple and effective opening repertoire for both colors. I believe in forming long term friendly relations with my students and help them to achieve their goals in chess.

My teaching methodology revolves around delivering clear and well-defined programs adapted to the unique needs of each player. I follow a structured approach that includes deep analysis of games, studying the most important classical games, studying a customized opening repertoire for both colors and working on important skills such as visualization, candidate moves and intermediate moves.