Abhishek Maniyar
Gandhinagar
Summary
Visionary Chess Coach, FIDE Arena Candidate Master (ACM), and AI Specialist with a proven history of revolutionizing player development through data-driven strategies and Generative AI. Architected an industry-first AI chess curriculum and managed end-to-end operations for global tournaments with 2,200+ participants. Recognized as an award-winning instructor for consistently delivering FIDE rating breakthroughs and scaling elite community programs. Combines professional competitive experience with advanced technical expertise in LLMs to modernize coaching methodologies and drive organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Chess Coach
Chessbrainz
Mumbai
05.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the elite "Rook Masters" program (1300+ ELO), selected as a Top 5 Coach (top 2.5% of 200+ staff) to conduct exclusive high-level community sessions for 2 consecutive years.
- Engineered FIDE rating breakthroughs for 20+ students, successfully guiding players from "absolute beginner" to "rated competitor" status through rigorous 1-on-1 strategic analysis and tactical training.
- Promoted to Primary Live Stream Analyst for the company’s official YouTube channel; transitioned from Co-Analyst to leading real-time deconstruction of weekly tournament games, serving as the public face of the academy.
- Awarded the inaugural "Coach of the Month" title, establishing the performance benchmark for the entire faculty of 200+ instructors; actively refined the academy's core curriculum to accelerate student progression across all four skill tiers.
FIDE Rated Player & Arena Candidate Master
International Chess Federation (FIDE)
Gandhinagar
01.2016 - Current
- Career Progression: Active FIDE competitor since 2016; achieved Arena Candidate Master (ACM) title in 2024.
- Official Standing: FIDE ID: 25629913 | Standard Rating: 1457 | Rapid: 1512 | Blitz: 1447.
AI Chess Specialist & Strategic Lead
Chessbrainz
Mumbai
02.2025 - 01.2026
- Architected the academy's core AI-integrated curriculum, synthesizing data from top LLMs to analyze 2,000+ student games and identify critical skill gaps; the optimized syllabus was subsequently adopted for academy-wide deployment.
- Developed proprietary AI-driven operational workflows to standardize coaching feedback and provide automated pedagogical guidance, significantly reducing administrative overhead for the coaching staff while ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Spearheaded strategic partnership initiatives to secure official affiliations with major international Chess Federations (USCF & Singapore), expanding the organization's legal and operational footprint globally.
- Directed large-scale online tournaments and exclusive Masterclasses, managing end-to-end operations for 2,200+ participants while serving as the primary liaison for guest Grandmasters.
- Served as Primary Brand Ambassador and Digital Strategist, leveraging industry networks to drive community engagement and support brand acquisition goals through data-driven content and live broadcasts.
Cyber Awareness Speaker
Quick Heal Foundation (Partnership with Maharashtra Cyber Cell)
Nagpur
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Selected as a Key Speaker for a state-level cyber awareness initiative powered by Quick Heal and the Maharashtra Government Cyber Cell.
- Conducted large-scale seminars across Nagpur schools, effectively training students on online safety, data privacy, and cyber hygiene protocols.
- Demonstrated exceptional public speaking skills by translating complex technical cybersecurity concepts into accessible, engaging lessons for student audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications
Dhanwate National College
Nagpur, India07-2022
Master of Arts - English Literature
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi, IndiaSkills
- Chess Coaching & Mentorship
- FIDE Tournament Regulations
- AI-Integrated Curriculum Design
- Strategic Game Analysis
- Generative AI (GPT-4, Gemini, DeepSeek)
- RAG Architecture & Agentic AI
- Large Language Model (LLM) Optimization
- Prompt Engineering
- AI Product Management
- Community Building & Engagement
- Strategic Partnerships
- Digital Content Strategy
Certification
FIDE Trainer Seminar (National Instructor Candidate) — Selected by Gujarat State Chess Association (GSCA) | World Chess Federation (FIDE)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Gujarati
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
Inaugural "Coach of the Month" Award (August 2024) — First-ever recipient selected from 200+ coaches for setting the academy's performance benchmark.
Timeline
AI Chess Specialist & Strategic Lead
Chessbrainz
02.2025 - 01.2026
Chess Coach
Chessbrainz
05.2022 - Current
Cyber Awareness Speaker
Quick Heal Foundation (Partnership with Maharashtra Cyber Cell)
07.2019 - 12.2019
FIDE Rated Player & Arena Candidate Master
International Chess Federation (FIDE)
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications
Dhanwate National College
Master of Arts - English Literature
Indira Gandhi National Open University