Champions are built, not born.
Silver Knights was founded on a simple belief — a disciplined board teaches disciplined thinking. Since 2012 we’ve turned curious beginners into tournament winners, one deliberate move at a time.
Sambarta Banerjee
Founder, Head Coach & Chief Mentor
With over 12 years of competitive chess and chess education, Sambarta has dedicated his career to developing strategic thinkers who excel on and off the board. Thousands of hours at the board — as player and teacher — distilled into a curriculum that respects the student’s pace and the game’s depth.
- — National Instructor, former Bengal state competitor
- — 200+ tournament students, regular podium finishes
- — Specializes in calculation, repertoire design, clock management
What we stand on.
Strategic thinking
Decisions under time pressure — on the board, in life.
Excellence
High standards, quiet consistency, no shortcut culture.
Community
Small cohorts that travel together — rivals and friends.
Passion
Love of the game is the only sustainable engine.
Why Silver Knights
FIDE-rated faculty
International experience, not just coaching certificates.
Structured path
Every level builds on the last — no gaps.
1:1 attention
Six max means you’re seen. Always.
Proven podiums
State & national champions, year after year.