Ram's Chess Classes — Summer 2026 · Texas

Learn Chess.
Think Smarter.
Have Fun.

Beginner-friendly 1-on-1 coaching powered by a custom digital portal for homework, progress tracking, and 24/7 learning.

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Ram Tammineni Instructor & Developer · Rating 1660

About the Portal

Personalized Coaching

Hi, I'm Ram. I've been playing chess for 5 years and have a rating of 1660. I'm 14 years old and I'm excited to share the game I love through a Student Portal that goes beyond basic lessons.

I believe learning shouldn't stop when the class ends. That's why I've built a custom Student Portal where each student gets their own account. Parents can track every lesson via history logs, while students play interactive homework to earn points and climb the leaderboard.

My goal is to build a fun chess community where kids learn to slow down, visualize the board, and think several steps ahead—all while having a great time.

♟ 1660 Rated ★ Real-time Feedback ◆ Performance Logging ✓ Prosper, TX

Proven Results

National Level Experience

I don't just teach chess—I actively compete at the highest levels of the game. I played in the Maryland National Championship, battling through intense rounds to place 24th out of hundreds of players.

These trophies represent years of dedication, deep opening preparation, and tournament resilience. When you learn with me, you aren't just learning how pieces move—you're learning tournament-tested strategies.

🏆 24th at Nationals 🥇 Multi-Tournament Winner

The Experience

More Than Just a Lesson

We use custom digital tools to ensure every student masters the board faster than traditional methods.

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Class History Logs

Every single lesson is logged with detailed notes in your private portal. Parents can see exactly what was mastered and what's coming next.

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Interactive Homework

No more paper worksheets. Students play through custom "multi-step" puzzle campaigns in their browser to earn points.

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Legal Move Engine

Our custom training board highlights all legal squares, helping beginners visualize piece movement and "click-to-move" with ease.

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Student Leaderboard

Friendly competition! Students earn rank badges and climb the rankings by completing puzzles and showing improvement in class.

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Private Coach Messaging

Students and parents can ask me questions directly through the portal at any time, ensuring they never get stuck between sessions.

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Custom Feedback

I provide tailored advice and exclusive puzzles based on your child's specific playing style and progress.

Pricing

Simple, Affordable Plans

All plans include a lifetime Parent Portal account and a free first trial session.

Single Session

$10

per class

1-hour 1-on-1 Lesson
Master Portal Access
Post-Session History Log
Interactive Homework Access
Flexible Scheduling

Elite Choice

Monthly Bundle

$30

per month · 4 classes

4 x 1-hour Sessions
Priority Scheduling Status
Coach Direct-Chat Support
Advanced Puzzle Campaigns
Monthly Milestone Badge
Performance Analytics

★ Both plans provide the same high-tech portal and feedback features.

Payment Methods

Secure & Simple

Payment is collected after your trial. I accept Venmo and Zelle. Please provide your name, your child's name, and the plan type (monthly or single) when sending money.

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Venmo

@smakkena

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Zelle

5084068386

Get Started

Book Your Free Trial

My daily schedule is limited to 4 students. Booking and coordination are now handled directly through our secure WhatsApp community to guarantee fast responses.

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Schedule via WhatsApp

To ensure the best experience and coordinate times efficiently, all bookings and scheduling are currently handled directly through our private WhatsApp group.

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What Happens Next

Join the Group Click the link to join our secure community. You can message me directly inside to pick a time slot.

Portal Onboarding You'll receive a welcome email with instructions to log in to the Student Dashboard prior to the lesson.

Interactive Trial The first lesson is 100% free. We'll use the portal and board to learn the basics right away.

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Join our Prosper Community

Connect with other chess families and get real-time updates. Our community includes an Announcements-only channel and a General Chat for parents.

Enter WhatsApp Community

✓ Schedule Updates · ✓ Leaderboard Alerts · ✓ Community Chat

FAQ

Common Questions

What is the Student Dashboard?

It's a private portal where your child can solve homework, earn leaderboard points, and (if they place in the top 3) receive a prize! Parents can also monitor class progress logs and keep all history in one place.

Does my child need to know how to play?

Not at all. Most students start as complete beginners. Our move-highlighting technology makes learning how to move pieces very fast.

Are classes online or in person?

Both! In-person classes are held in Prosper, Texas. Online classes run over a custom Google Meet that is sent via email.

How does the homework work?

I send custom homework based on their skill level after the first lesson. They solve puzzles on their Student Portal to earn points and move up the leaderboard.

Learn Chess.Think Smarter.Have Fun.