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CHESS COACH · FIDE-RATED PLAYER

Agam Tandon

Chess Coach at TactIQ Chess Academy

FIDE ID 537084364 (India 🇮🇳)

An Indian FIDE-rated chess player and coach at TactIQ with 3+ years of coaching experience and 7+ students coached. Born in 2003, Agam has built his expertise through FIDE-rated classical tournaments, university championships, and targeted 1-on-1 coaching.

Coaching Focus: Understanding the thinking process behind every move rather than passive memorization.

✓ Deep Understanding
✓ Tactical Calculation
✓ Decision-Making
✓ Practical Practice
✓ Personalized Game Analysis
✓ Continuous Growth

Every Minute Has a Purpose. Every Move Has a Purpose.

1589* FIDE

Years Exp.

Students

2003

Birth Year

✓ FIDE-Verified Profile · India 🇮🇳

AGAM TANDON CHESS PROFILE

At a Glance

India 🇮🇳

Federation

537084364

FIDE ID

2003

Year of Birth

1589*

Standard Rating

3+ Yrs

Coaching Experience

Students Coached

Verification Note: FIDE ratings fluctuate with classical events. Confirm the standard rating of 1589 against Agam’s live official FIDE profile before scheduling.

ABOUT AGAM

A Competitive Player Bringing Real Board Experience to Coaching

Agam’s chess journey spans competitive tournament play, university-level championships, team events, and hands-on coaching. His public profile includes FIDE-rated classical and rapid events, collegiate medals, and practical experience across multiple tournament formats.

Chess is far more than memorizing openings. Success requires knowing how to execute under clock pressure, navigate unfamiliar positions, capitalize on critical mistakes, and maintain psychological resilience round after round.

Agam’s rich competitive background allows him to translate practical over-the-board realities into effective, actionable lessons for every student.

FIDE PROFILE & COMPETITIVE RECORD

Agam Tandon's FIDE Chess Identity

Agam Tandon competes under FIDE ID 537084364, representing India in international chess competition. His FIDE identity connects his tournament history directly to the global governing body of chess.

FIDE ClassicalFIDE ID 537084364

New Delhi Open International FIDE Rated Classical Chess Tournament

Official classical rating event under FIDE ID 537084364 showcasing standard time-control competence.

2026 RapidOfficial Tournament

1st Uttarakhand FIDE Rapid Rating Chess Tournament

Official FIDE tournament record reflecting high-speed calculation and dynamic tactical intuition.

These records reflect continuous commitment to competitive play alongside his coaching duties.

TOURNAMENT ACHIEVEMENTS

A Proven Record of Competitive Success

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VIRUDHAKA XV

National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal — 2026

1st Place Champion

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ATHLEEMA 2025

Individual Chess Championship

Perfect Score 8 / 8

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AAVAHAN 9.0

Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University, Lucknow

1st Place Champion

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SIU Inter-Institute Chess Tournament 2024

Team Championship Event

1st Place Gold Medal

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Aparajit 2024

Inter-University Championship

2nd Place Runner-Up

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Aparajit 2025

Annual Sports Festival

2nd Place Runner-Up

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SIU Inter-Institute Chess Tournament 2025

Competitive Team Event

2nd Place Silver Medal

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SIU Inter-Institute Championship 2025

Inter-Collegiate Championship

3rd Place Bronze Medal

COLLEGIATE & TEAM CHESS

Leadership and Competitive Pressure

Agam has represented top academic institutions in competitive chess leagues, mastering both individual and team strategy under high-pressure conditions.

🏛 Symbiosis International University (SIU)🏛 National Law Institute University (NLIU) Bhopal🏛 Ram Manohar Lohia National Law University (RMLNLU)🏛 Symbiosis Law School NOIDA

Skills Transferred to Students

✓ Emotional Resilience under clock pressure
✓ Precision Opening Preparation
✓ Strategic Evaluation & Candidate Moves
✓ Tactical Discipline & Defense Routines
✓ Time Management Under Pressure
✓ Objective Post-Game Mistake Diagnostics

COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Don't Just Teach the Move. Teach the Thinking Behind It.

Memorizing lines is fragile; understanding principles is everlasting. Agam’s core coaching methodology centers on cultivating structured thinking habits at the board.

1. Calculate

Systematically evaluate variations before executing moves on the board.

2. Evaluate

Assess positional imbalances, king safety, and piece activity.

3. Recognize Patterns

Identify tactical motifs and strategic structures effortlessly.

4. Make Decisions

Compare candidate moves systematically rather than playing impulsively.

5. Analyze Mistakes

Uncover root causes of errors during post-game reviews.

6. Apply & Retain

Cement lessons through targeted sparring and practical exercises.

5-STEP FRAMEWORK

Agam's Purposeful Learning Cycle

Understand

Assess current strengths, weaknesses, and goals.

Learn

Master core strategic & tactical concepts.

Practise

Solve curated puzzles & play practical positions.

Analyse

Review games to dissect critical decision points.

Improve

Refine strategy & advance to the next rating band.

CURRICULUM AREAS

What Students Learn with Agam

Customized training plans tailored to beginner, intermediate, and competitive junior players:

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Chess Fundamentals

Master board geometry, piece coordination, and core tactical motifs.

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Tactical Calculation

Identify forks, pins, skewers, and multi-move forcing sequences.

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Candidate Move Selection

Build habits of comparing candidate moves before touching a piece.

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Opening Principles

Learn solid setups grounded in plans rather than fragile memorization.

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Middlegame Strategy

Formulate plans based on pawn structure, open files, and king safety.

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Endgame Mastery

Essential king and pawn, rook, and minor-piece conversion techniques.

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Clock Management

Balance calculation depth with clock awareness in tournament games.

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Practical Game Analysis

Diagnose blunders and miscalculations from student games objectively.

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Tournament Psychology

Build emotional resilience, focus, and pre-round preparation habits.

VALUE & IMPACT

Return on Learning (ROL)

At TactIQ, we treat every coaching hour as an investment in a student’s cognitive growth and problem-solving mindset.

Every Coaching Session Delivers Measurable Progress:

✓ Clear tactical pattern recognition
✓ Deep variation calculation drills
✓ Strategic planning fundamentals
✓ Endgames precision conversion techniques
✓ Blunder reduction and self-checking routines
✓ Direct actionable homework after every lesson

TRANSPARENCY

Verified FIDE Chess Identity

TactIQ maintains strict standards of transparency. You can verify Agam Tandon’s FIDE rating and tournament history via public databases:

SUMMARY

Agam Tandon — Coach Profile

Agam Tandon is a FIDE-rated Indian chess player and dedicated coach at TactIQ Chess Academy. With competitive experience across international classical events and inter-collegiate championships, he brings a deep understanding of board dynamics, tournament psychology, and practical preparation to every session.

His structured approach empowers students to think independently, calculate with accuracy, and build confidence that extends far beyond the chessboard.

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