A 501(c)(3) Public Nonprofit
About
Meet our team! These talented individuals are the ones
who make it all happen. Scroll down to see the brains behind SVCC!
FOUNDER SILICON VALLEY CHESS
GV Acharya
Founding Director
Venkatagiri Acharya , founder and lead coach of Silicon Valley Chess, began playing chess at age five. He became a state-level runner-up in his debut tournament and later a university champion during his college years.
A former Indian Air Force officer, Venkat has coached more than 1,500 children and collaborates with inspiring individuals worldwide. In 2026, he led the Silicon Valley Chess team to victory in the U1900 section of the National Team Championship.
His coaching philosophy is captured in his motto: “Coach Them Young and Watch Them Grow!”
Founding Members and co-ordinators
The Branch Lead of Silicon Valley Chess Club is responsible for managing the infrastructure of local operations, grassroots recruitment for new members, and ensuring a smooth experience for students and parents.
Vinay
SVC - Europe
Founding Member UK.
Sudhi
SVC - Texas
Founding Member US Central
Raghu
SVC - Boston
Founding Memer SVC - East Coast, Canada
Dr Vishy
Mentor , SVC - India
Harsh
Co-ordinator USA
Dr Ganesh PhD.
Mentor USA
Coaches
Our coaches are experienced tournament players and passionate instructors who tailor lessons to each student’s level. They focus on building strong fundamentals, strategic thinking, and competitive confidence.
Tejas
Grand Master-India
Rooks, Queen, King Track
Vinaya
FIDE Player - India
Bishops & Rooks Track
Shalvi
FIDE Player - USA
Specialization : Knights and Bishops Track
Prashant
SVC - USA
Specialization : Knights and Bishops Track
Naveen
SVC - India
Specialization - Kinghts, Bishops & Rooks
Kestony
SVC - Europe
FIDE - Chess Coach
Coordinators / Developers
Our coordinators & devs ensure smooth event operations, timely communication, and a seamless experience for players and parents. They are the backbone of our tournaments and day-to-day logistics.
Aravind
Dev & Logistics
Aravind's an affable & easygoing individual. He's one of the people in charge of the website and technical logistics of our tourneys, courses, and any kind of promotional activities. He loves debating, reading, 3D printing, and building Legos.
Deepa
Lead Coordinator
Deepa is a coordinator for Silicon Valley Chess Academy, and makes sure that everyone has a smooth process in terms of HR & customer care. She loves singing, painting, dancing and also enjoys working with kids and teaching them chess.
Anant
Lead Developer
Anant is our lead in the technical sphere, from managing the website to providing helpful advice & suggestions for online tourneys. He loves to code, read, & build websites & applications, using C++ and Java. Anant has a B.E. degree from VTU.
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