WHAT JOSEPH D'SOUZA CHESS ACADEMY OFFERS The Chess training academy offers goal-oriented programs designed by the founder and former principal Mr. Joseph D'souza, winner of Maharashtra state's Shiv Chhatrapati award, and the first full-time Chess coach in the city of Pune. Beginning at a nascent stage of 4.5 years, the students are categorised based on mental development and skills. Joseph D'souza Chess Organisation provides group as well as personal and advanced training sessions, each of which is facilitated by highly experienced, certified and FIDE-rated coaches. The exact process of coaching at this chess training centre is based on the much-acclaimed Russian Chess School, where beginners are grilled for about 3 to 6 months on various training, based on a student's ability, following which the students are promoted to beginner level 2. Consistent good performance in level 2 guarantees promotion to the intermediate level, after which a player typically receives a FIDE rating within 30 days of advanced training.