About Us
The academy that built India's chess legacy — one champion at a time.
The Academy That Built
3 Grandmasters
BS Chess Academy is Telangana's most decorated chess training institution. Founded by Coach Sampath Bollam, we have spent over 25 years transforming passionate beginners into elite competitors — including producing India's No.1 chess player, Arjun Erigaisi.
From young beginners learning their first moves to advanced players competing nationally, every student receives the same world-class focus on fundamentals, strategy, and tournament psychology.
- Home to 3 Grandmasters — Super GM Arjun Erigaisi, GM Raja Rithvik R, and WGM Sarayu Velpula
- 3500+ students trained across online and offline batches
- 150+ tournaments conducted — from club to national level
- State and national champions produced every year since 2003
The Coach Behind
3 Grandmasters
With over 25 years of professional coaching experience, Sampath Bollam is widely regarded as one of India's finest chess developers. His methodology builds unshakeable fundamentals, pattern recognition, and mental resilience — skills that translate directly into tournament wins.
He guided Arjun Erigaisi from his very first moves to a 1600 Elo, laying the foundation for India's future No.1. He similarly mentored GM Raja Rithvik R and WGM Sarayu Velpula, building a legacy unmatched in Telangana chess.
Two Decades of Chess Excellence
Champions We Produced
