TEAM NOVA CHESS IM Deboushnik De (FIDE 2430) & Aman Agarwal (IIT Kanpur)
TEAM NOVA CHESS

Grandmaster Craft · IIT Execution
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★ APEX OF EDUCATION & CHESS | COHORT CAMPS · MENTORSHIP · ANALYTICS

When You Think Chess, You Think Nova Chess.

Originally pioneered by IM Deboushnik De (FIDE 2430 · +503 Elo in a single year) and scaled into a full-spectrum chess institution with Aman Agarwal (Co-Founder & CEO · IIT Kanpur). We fuse grandmaster-grade tournament preparation with structured, scientific learning systems.

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2430
IM Deboushnik FIDE (+503 in 1 yr)
IIT Kanpur
CEO & Structured Pedagogy
23+
Countries Represented (40+ Events)
2700+ GM
Seconding & Published Authors
Team Nova Chess Obsidian and Gold Staunton Knight and King
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THE NOVA LEADERSHIP DUAL-ENGINE EST. INDIA · GLOBAL
IM Deboushnik De
IM Deboushnik De
Co-Founder · Curriculum
FIDE 2430 · GM Second
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Aman Agarwal
Co-Founder & CEO
IIT Kanpur · Strategy
7-Day Intensive Camp · Live Online
6 Master Sessions + Rapid Tournament Finale
Syllabus →

01 / THE NOVA CHESS EVOLUTION

Why We Built Team Nova Chess

Most chess academies either rely on unstructured grandmaster lectures without operational follow-through, or generic corporate portals without elite tournament depth. Team Nova Chess bridges both worlds: uniting IM Deboushnik De’s front-line international tournament mastery with Aman Agarwal’s IIT Kanpur analytical systems design.

PILLAR 01 · FLAGSHIP INTENSIVE CAMPS

The 7-Day Chess Improvement Program: Our Proven Blueprint

Our first 7-Day Camp (8–14 October) validated the core thesis: when tournament players receive 6 targeted master sessions across static play, dynamic play, candidate moves, prophylaxis, endgames, and opening prep—paired with topic-wise homework and a Day 7 Rapid Tournament—their practical decision-making transforms in a single week.

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02 / LEADERSHIP & MASTER FACULTY

The Minds Behind Team Nova Chess

Led by Co-Founders Aman Agarwal (CEO · IIT Kanpur) and IM Deboushnik De (Curriculum & Chess Education), alongside accomplished national and international tournament faculty.

IM Deboushnik De representing India
IM · FIDE 2430
CO-FOUNDER | CURRICULUM & CHESS EDUCATION

IM Deboushnik De

STATIC POSITIONS · OPENING PREP · TOURNAMENT STRATEGY

International Master and original founder of the Nova Chess initiative. Achieved a historic +503 Elo jump (1927 to 2430) in a single year to become the 3rd IM from North-East India.

  • ◆Published Author for Chessable, ChessBase & Modern Chess
  • ◆Second to 2700+ rated Grandmasters
  • ◆Represented India in 23 countries across 40+ international events
  • ◆Coached Under-8, Under-10 & Under-12 World Champions
FIDE #25768778 ↗ · ChessBase Story ↗ · Modern Chess ↗
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IIT KANPUR ALUMNUS

Executive Architecture & Brand Growth

CO-FOUNDER & CEO, TEAM NOVA CHESS

Aman Agarwal

IIT KANPUR GRADUATE · STRATEGY, OPERATIONS & SYSTEMS

Architecting the revival and expansion of Team Nova Chess into a premier global chess education brand. Organized and executed the inaugural 7-Day Improvement Camp and leads product, curriculum delivery systems, and institutional growth.

  • ◆IIT Kanpur Graduate bringing engineering-grade rigor to chess training
  • ◆Spearheaded the 7-Day Camp operational framework, referral attribution & student success pipeline
  • ◆Building the unified Nova Chess ecosystem across bootcamps, AI-enabled diagnostics & competitive arenas
Vision: "Think Chess → Think Nova Chess" Connect with Leadership ↗
FM Samyak Dharewa at the board
FM · 2x IM NORM
MASTER FACULTY · CAMP COACH

FM Samyak Dharewa

PROPHYLACTIC THINKING · PRACTICAL ENDGAMES

FIDE Master (Peak 2339) and two-time International Master Norm holder with extensive experience representing India in world and continental youth championships.

  • ◆2x IM Norm Holder (including 3rd Maharashtra GM Open 2025)
  • ◆U-17 School Nationals Winner (2025) & 4x State Champion
  • ◆3rd Place, Sub-Junior National Chess Championship
  • ◆Team Bronze, Asian Youth U-16 Championship
FIDE #25607103 ↗ · Lichess FIDE Profile ↗
Coach Arman Siddique competing
COACH · 2000+ FIDE
SENIOR CAMP FACULTY · SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY

Arman Siddique

DYNAMIC POSITIONS · ART OF CANDIDATE MOVES

Seasoned tournament coach combining sharp tactical calculation methods with competitive sports psychology to help players perform under severe clock pressure.

  • ◆7+ Years of Coaching Experience training competitive youth & open players
  • ◆Trained numerous National & International Gold Medalists
  • ◆FIDE Rating 2000+ & ranked Top 3 in multiple international events
  • ◆Sports Psychology Specialist for tournament mindset
Teaches Days 02 & 03 in Flagship Camp

03 / EXPERIENCE THE NOVA METHODOLOGY

Interactive Masterclass Dojo

Don't just read about our coaching—test your thinking on 4 signature training positions curated from our 7-Day Camp themes. Select a lesson below and click the piece on the board to play the winning master move.

Black · Grandmaster Defense
White to Move
You (Nova Student)
DAY 01 MODULE · MASTERING STATIC POSITIONS

Outpost Domination & Color Complex Control

Your Turn
COACH BRIEF · IM DEBOUSHNIK DE (FIDE 2430) THEME: POSITIONAL OUTPOST

"In static structures, your first task is identifying permanent weak squares in the enemy camp. Black's d5 square is permanently deprived of pawn protection. Find the move that plants your knight on the dominant d5 outpost with tempo."

Click a White piece on the board and then click its target square to test your move, or click 💡 Hint to highlight the key piece.
Solved: 0 / 4 Masterclass Positions

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Every session includes live Q&A, custom PGN homework, and personalised weakness feedback.

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04 / THE 7-DAY FLAGSHIP CAMP BLUEPRINT

Build Deep Understanding.
Then Put It to the Test.

Six intensive 60-minute masterclasses (7:00–8:00 PM IST) covering every pillar of tournament chess, culminating in our Day 7 Rapid Tournament & Live IM Game Analysis.

CAMP FORMAT
7 Days · Live Online
Cohort 01 (8–14 Oct) + Next Batch
DAILY TIMING
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM IST
Interactive Live + Homework
LEARNING LOOP
Learn → Practice → Compete
Custom Weakness Plan Included
COMPLETE PROGRAM FEE
₹2,499 All-Inclusive
Includes Rapid Finale & Prizes
DAY 01 08 OCT
UNDERSTAND 7:00 – 8:00 PM IST

Mastering Static Positions

Led by IM Deboushnik De · Pawn structures, weak color complexes, outposts, and long-term strategic squeezing.

+ Topic Homework Set
DAY 02 09 OCT
EXPLORE 7:00 – 8:00 PM IST

Mastering Dynamic Positions

Led by Arman Siddique · Seizing the initiative, piece activity over material, king safety, and dynamic imbalances.

+ Topic Homework Set
DAY 03 10 OCT
CALCULATE 7:00 – 8:00 PM IST

Art of Candidate Moves

Led by Arman Siddique · Structured Kotov tree discipline, forcing move order (Checks, Captures, Threats), and blunder elimination.

+ Topic Homework Set
DAY 04 11 OCT
ANTICIPATE 7:00 – 8:00 PM IST

Mastering Prophylactic Thinking

Led by FM Samyak Dharewa · Asking "What does my opponent want?", neutralizing counterplay before it starts, and mysterious rook moves.

+ Topic Homework Set
DAY 05 12 OCT
CONVERT 7:00 – 8:00 PM IST

Practical Endgames

Led by FM Samyak Dharewa · Essential rook, minor piece, and pawn endgame techniques, schematic thinking, and principle of two weaknesses.

+ Topic Homework Set
DAY 06 13 OCT
PREPARE 7:00 – 8:00 PM IST

Tournament Preparation & Opening Lab

Led by IM Deboushnik De · How a 2430 IM & 2700+ GM Second scouts opponents, builds bulletproof opening files, and manages energy between rounds.

+ Custom Study Plan
DAY 07 14 OCT
★ SPECIAL FINALE CLASS · COMPETE From 7:00 PM IST Onwards

Rapid Tournament & Live IM Game Analysis

All camp participants compete in the official Rapid Arena. Top 3 ranked players' games are analyzed live by IM Deboushnik De with special prizes awarded to the podium finishers.

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05 / PERSONALISED TRAINING ENGINE

Generate Your Nova Chess Study Blueprint

Every player in our camp receives customized training material based on their specific weaknesses. Select your current rating tier and primary bottleneck below to preview your personalized Nova training allocation.

4 hrs/wk 12 hrs/wk 25 hrs/wk (Pro)
CUSTOM NOVA TRAINING PRESCRIPTION

Positional Squeeze & Structure Track

1000–1400

Recommended Lead Mentor: IM Deboushnik De (Day 1 & Day 6). Your priority is mastering pawn structures, identifying static outposts, and building a repeatable candidate-move checklist before touching a piece.

Tactical Calculation & Candidate Moves 30% (2.4 hrs/wk)
Positional Understanding & Prophylaxis 35% (2.8 hrs/wk)
Practical Endgames & Conversion 20% (1.6 hrs/wk)
Opening Prep & Annotated Game Review 15% (1.2 hrs/wk)
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06 / MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE COUNT

Enroll in Team Nova Chess

Whether you are registering for the 7-Day Chess Improvement Program (₹2,499), requesting recordings & workbooks from Cohort 01, or inquiring about 1-on-1 Mentorship with IM Deboushnik De & Faculty, complete your registration directly via WhatsApp below.

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01 / LIVE TRAINING
6 Master Sessions + Rapid Finale

Direct interactive training with IM Deboushnik De, FM Samyak Dharewa, and Arman Siddique.

02 / HOMEWORK ENGINE
Topic-Wise Practical Workbooks

Curated exercises after every session so concepts become automatic over the board.

03 / PERSONALISATION
Custom Weakness Training Plan

Tailored study material and roadmap designed around your current rating and blind spots.

04 / COMPETITION
Prizes & IM Game Post-Mortem

Special prizes for top 3 finishers plus live analysis of their games by IM Deboushnik De.

THE COMPLETE PROGRAM
₹2,499
7 Days · 3 Coaches
  • ✓7 days of live online training (7:00 PM IST onwards)
  • ✓Topic-wise homework & master PGN files
  • ✓Customised training material & weakness study plan
  • ✓Day 7 Rapid Tournament + Top-3 analysis by IM Deboushnik De
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