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Soumik
- Rate R139
- Response 1h
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Students15
Number of students Soumik has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Soumik has accompanied since joining Superprof

R139/h
1st lesson free
- Chess
Former 2000 FIDE-rated player | 15+ years experience | National-level & district champion | Focused, practical chess coaching
- Chess
Lesson location
Recommended
Soumik is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. A trusted partner on your learning journey.
About Soumik
Former 2000+ FIDE-rated chess player and Darjeeling district school champion, with 10+ years of professional coaching experience.
I have mentored 100+ students across different levels, guiding them from basic understanding to confident, competitive play.
My coaching emphasizes clarity, strong fundamentals, and practical decision-making — helping students improve efficiently and enjoy the game.
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My coaching is structured to take you from fundamentals to advanced understanding in a clear, step-by-step way.
Basics
Board setup, piece movement, special moves (castling, en-passant), pawn promotion, check & checkmate
Tactical Training
Pin, fork, discovered attack, double check, skewer, hanging pieces, sacrifices, trapped pieces
Advanced Tactical Concepts
Decoy, deflection, clearance, overloading, attraction, interference, intermediate moves, X-ray attacks, zugzwang, pawn breakthroughs, key squares, opposition, and more
Opening Strategy
Learn and understand openings based on your style, including:
Ruy Lopez, Queen’s Gambit, London System, King’s Indian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, and more
Each lesson also includes game analysis, practical exercises, and guidance tailored to your level so you improve efficiently.
Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
Since starting classes with Soumik, my calculation skills and tactical vision have reached a new level. He has a gift for identifying 'hidden' weaknesses in my games that I never would have noticed on my own. He provides excellent homework and analysis of my previous games, which has led to a direct and measurable increase in my online rating. Truly a dedicated and sincere coach.
Soumik’s classes are incredibly well-structured and hands-on. He provides excellent study materials and homework that keep you sharp between sessions. I particularly appreciated how he analyzes my previous games to identify specific weaknesses I needed to work on. Since starting with him, my decision-making and logical reasoning have seen a marked improvement.
Soumik is a fantastic coach who truly understands the game at a high competitive level. His focus on strong fundamentals and clear thinking has completely changed the way I approach the board. He doesn't just teach standard moves; he challenges you to think deeply about every position. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to build a professional foundation in chess.
I highly recommend Soumik as a chess teacher. He has a remarkable ability to break down complex strategies into simple, easy-to-understand concepts. His patience and encouraging nature make every lesson something to look forward to. Since my child started lessons with him, I’ve seen a huge boost in both their technical skill and their confidence at the board.
Constructed explanation with the intention of why this is necessary.very very crystal clear way of explanation depending upon students level. Honestly you are a true mentor.
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Rates
Rate
- R139
Package rates
- 5h: R696
- 10h: R1391
online
- R435/h
travel
- + R500
free lesson
The free first lesson with Soumik allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
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