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IM FT Harikrishnan A Ra

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LocationChennai India
LanguagesEnglish (US), தமிழ்
RatingFIDE: 253628272603
Hourly rate$40/hr
AvailabilityAccepting students
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About me

Harikrishnan A Ra
Grand Master | FIDE Trainer
Email: harikrishnan.ara@gmail.com

As an 87th Grandmaster (GM) of India with the FIDE rating of 2534 and over 18 years of chess experience, I bring both expertise and passion to the game. I completed my GM Title recently. In addition to competing at a high level, I am a FIDE Trainer (since 2022) with five years of coaching experience, helping players achieve their goals through structured and effective training methods.

Playing experience

87th Grandmaster of India

Teaching experience

**Became FIDE Trainer in 2022
**Training for the past 5 years

Best skills

Enhancing middlegame strategy and tactical vision
Strengthening endgame technique
Crafting tailored opening repertoires using modern engines

Teaching methodology

Identifying and addressing weaknesses
Building on strengths across all phases of the game
Goal-oriented training for optimal results

Let’s work together to take your chess to the next level!

Latest blog posts

My Lessons #1 - Overestimating the Opponent

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Interesting Opening Ideas from Tata Steel Masters 2025 (Round 1-7)

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How to Avoid Time Trouble in Chess

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