About Me

Championing Chess. Shaping Futures.
From 64 Squares to Limitless Potential.
Dr. Ebenezer Joseph

India’s first FIDE Trainer, Senior Lead School Instructor (SLI), FIDE Candidate Master, and a pioneering scholar in chess education, Dr. Ebenezer Joseph has dedicated more than three decades to transforming lives through the game of chess. Awarded a Ph.D. for his research on the impact of chess on cognitive development, he has been a passionate advocate for chess as a powerful instrument for intellectual growth and character development.

A Triple Gold Medalist at the Commonwealth Chess Championship 2026 (Senior 60 Category), Dr. Joseph captured the Classical, Rapid, and Blitz titles, proudly representing India on the international stage. As a mentor and educator, he has trained over 150 chess coaches, empowered tribal school teachers through specialized chess training programmes, and guided more than 15,000 students, helping nurture talent across diverse communities and backgrounds.

Through his work with schools, educational institutions, and Emmanuel Chess Centre, he has championed chess as an effective learning tool that enhances concentration, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. His leadership continues to inspire players, educators, and institutions, shaping the future of chess education in India and beyond.

“Every move matters. Every child can excel. Every mind can grow.” – Dr. Ebenezer Joseph

Ebenezer Joseph

About US

The Emmanuel chess centre (ECC) was established at the RCC Exhibition Hall in 1996, with the aim of training youngsters interested in the game. I wanted to start a place that would provide an atmosphere… children to come and play the game, says chief consultant Ebenezer Joseph, who had the privilege to play during childhood at the Tal chess club way back in 1972. Now a FIDE recognised trainer, Ebenezer hopes to continue the tradition and propagate the sports

Our Centre

The quiet precinct of Chennai’s Russian Centre for Science and Culture (popularly known as the Russian Cultural Centre) becomes a beehive of activity every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Young kids indulge in a sport that has been synonymous with the centre – Chess. The Russian Cultural Centre’s rich legacy of playing host to some of India’s greatest players has been continued at the Emmanuel Chess Centre, founded in 1996.

Vision

” Mentoring people with innovation & strategy to fulfill their, God-given dreams “

Ebenezer Joseph, India’s first FIDE trainer and Candidate Master of World Chess Federation, Trained 150 Chess Trainers & 7,000 Children. Submitted Doctoral thesis on Impact of Chess on Cognitive Development.

Emmanuel Chess Centre R&D

Greetings from Emmanuel Chess Centre!

We are delighted to invite you to the Preparation of Teacher’s Pre-Course – Become a Chess in Education Teacher, organized by Emmanuel Chess Centre in association with the FIDE Chess in Education Commission, for the first time in India!