Gajjela Shalem Mani Kumar

Name:
Gajjela Shalem Mani Kumar (Shalem)

Education:
Currently pursuing B.Tech – 2nd Year, RGMCET, Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh

FIDE Ratings:

Standard: 1593
Rapid: 1467
Blitz: 1555


Professional Summary:
Passionate chess coach and professional player with experience in teaching both offline and online. Skilled in coaching beginners and intermediate students with a focus on opening theory, middle game strategies, tactics, and endgame techniques.

Experience:

As a offline Chess Tutor – NRG Chess Academy, Nandyal
Conducted sessions for beginners and intermediate players with focus on strategy and game analysis.

Online Chess Coach – Freelance
Trained students from the USA and Australia with customized lesson plans and progress tracking.

Chess Facilitator – Talent Gum (Present)
Conducting engaging online sessions for students of all age groups focusing on structured learning and competitive preparation.


Skills:

Opening theory and middle game strategies
Tactical training and game analysis
Endgame fundamentals
Effective communication and mentoring
Customized coaching for different skill levels


Achievements:

FIDE Ratings: Standard – 1593 | Rapid – 1467 | Blitz – 1555

Participation in multiple FIDE-rated and state-level tournaments

Defeated higher-rated players in official competitions

Defeated an 1812-rated player in the India Open Chess Tournament (Kurnool).