India’s 69th Grandmaster was mentored by us.

Victorious Chess Academy founder Kapil Lohana’s vision has already shaped history.
T40 is his most ambitious program yet — a structured, data‑driven path to producing 40 GMs from a single academy.

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rating in 3.5 years

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national champions produced

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countries represented

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FIDE‑rated coaches

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national tournament awards

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FIDE Title Holder
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Grandmaster Harshit Raja with his mentor,
VCA Head Mr. Kapil Loahana.

About VCA T40

High-performance mentorship program designed to shape future masters.

The T40 program, inspired by the Gurukul tradition, blends discipline, motivation, and resilience with academics for holistic growth.

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Voices of Excellence

T40 alumni include state and district champions, with several progressing toward national and international titles.

Avadhoot

2200+ in just 3.5 years. Built on pure passion for chess

Vismay

1400 to 2100+ in 3.5 years. He moved countries to chase excellence.

Unrated to 2100+ ELO

Proof of what focused, systematic training at T40 can achieve

Radhya

She made it from Nationals to the World Cup — finishing Top 5. This is her journey.

AVADHOOT BRAHME

Rating 0 to 1900 in 2.6 years

OM RAMGUDE

Rating 0 to 1846 over 3.6 years.

PRATHAM WARANG

Rating 0 to 1694 in 1.9 years.

KARTIK MITTAL

Rating 0 to 1628 in 1.4 years.

Eligibility & Admission

Earn your place.
Prove your commitment

Admission is selective and merit-based.

Stuck but Determined? This Program Is for You

T40 is built for serious players ready to break through not by doing more, but by training with structure, clarity, and elite guidance. Most serious players don’t lack effort. They lack direction.

What’s holding you back

How T40 changes that

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The Scientific Path to Chess Mastery

A structured, data-driven approach built across four pillars that tells you exactly where to improve and how.

The precision that wins games

Most games aren’t lost on strategy — they’re lost on one imprecise calculation at a critical moment. T40 trains your mind to think with depth, clarity and accuracy — especially when the clock is ticking and the position is complex. 

  • Deep calculation: Visualise complex positions and find decisive moves consistently. 
  • Endgame conversion: Turn small advantages into wins — not draws or losses. 
  • Decision making under pressure: Stay sharp and accurate when time is running out.

Think through any position not just the ones you've memorised.

Opening lines only take you so far. What separates good players from great ones is the ability to understand why a move works — and apply that reasoning confidently to positions they’ve never seen before.

  • Pawn structures & long-term plans: Understand the logic behind every position, not just the moves. 
  • Positional evaluation: Know when to attack, when to simplify, when to defend.
  • Adaptability: Navigate unfamiliar positions with clarity and confidence.

Every game you play becomes a lesson.

Random game review doesn’t produce consistent improvement. T40 uses a structured three-step cycle — self-reflection, trainer guidance, engine validation — that turns every game into a clear, measurable step forward. 

  • Self-analysis first: Build the habit of independent thinking before seeking answers. 
  • Trainer feedback: A coach identifies the patterns you miss and shows you how to fix them. 
  • Engine validation: Objective review to confirm understanding — not replace your thinking.

Endurance and resilience trained like any other skill.

The difference between a good player and a consistent, winning player isn’t always chess knowledge. It’s the ability to stay composed under pressure, recover from setbacks, and maintain energy across long, demanding tournaments. 

  • Emotional control: Stay calm and focused in critical positions — even under time pressure. 
  • Recovery after losses: Bounce back quickly — don’t let one bad game become two. 
  • Tournament stamina: Structured routines to sustain peak energy across multi-day events.
How We Works

Structured Training Model

Designed to fit the needs of dedicated learners while maintaining world-class standards.
T40 offers a professional, adaptable system built for serious competitors:

Training Faculties

Meet the Console Behind India's Next Grandmasters

Elite FIDE trainers, title mentors and performance coaches guiding serious players with proven systems.

Support Team

Well‑Being Guides

Sports Psychology Consultant

WIM Saloni Saple

Strengthening the mental game of chess.

Former VCA student and founder of Mind Over Moves Inc., is a sports psychology consultant and former international chess player 

Nutrition & Health
Coach

Sowmya

Fuelling champions from the inside out.

With 10+ years of experience and three years alongside VCA, she integrates nutrition, movement, and mindfulness to build the stamina and energy that high-performance chess demands.

National Instructor Program Architect

Gargi Sane

The structure behind T40's success. 

International-rated player and National Instructor who designs T40’s training systems and pathways — committed to building the ecosystem that produces future Grandmasters.

“Over the years, I have seen that hard work alone is not enough — direction matters.
T40 is built to give players the right structure, so their effort leads to real, long-term growth.”

Mr. Kapil Lohana

Founder and Director

Shaping future Grandmasters!

The T40 Program was developed over four years within Victorious Chess Academy, backed by 20+ years of teaching experience. We have trained 9800+ students across 30+ countries, while carefully selecting and nurturing a focused group within our academy.

It was a closed system designed to refine a structure that delivers real, long-term results. After proven success and consistent growth, T40 is now ready to be introduced to the world.

At its core, T40 is a modern gurukul rooted in a timeless tradition. True mastery here is not taught in a classroom—it is lived. Students travel from across India and beyond, staying close to the academy for months at a stretch. Some come for shorter, intensive spells. What they all share is a willingness to step away from the ordinary and commit fully to the game.

At T40, we have always believed that a great chess player is, first, a complete human being. Which is why training at T40 goes far beyond the board. Alongside rigorous chess sessions—both online and offline—students engage in physical activities and long walks in nature, building the fitness and mental resilience that competitive chess demands. This unique blend of technical depth and human development is what defines T40.

A stronger player. A complete one.

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