Meet The TMM Team!

Vedant Pimpalkhare

Hi, I’m Vedant Pimpalkhare, I am a professional chess player, FIDE Candidate Master, Fide Instructor and the founder of The Mindful Moves chess academy. I'm a SGFI National silver medalist, 2 time University captain with 2 Gold medals, ranked 4th at Commonwealth Games and have won a number of events. I have been playing chess for the last 15 years, and I have played many tournaments in India and abroad. I have also played some prestigious tournaments in Spain, France, Germany, Serbia, etc.  I regularly play online with rating well over 2800 on chess.com and lichess! 

Vrushali Deodhar

Vrushali is a highly accomplished chess player with over 20 years of experience in both national and international tournaments. She holds the title of Women Fide Master and possesses more than 6 years of coaching experience. Her accolades include being the Maharashtra Women State Champion, Open Amateur State Champion, and a recipient of both Gold and Silver medals at the SGFI National level.

Shriram Mhasane

Shriram specializes in guiding beginners through the exciting world of chess. His clear and patient teaching style helps students build confidence from the very first move. A hard working individual who gives his best in every lesson. 

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Sanket Mehendale

​He’s an avid chess lover, passionate player, and dedicated coach with a deep understanding of the game. He plays online daily, constantly sharpening his skills and solving puzzles to stay sharp. His patient approach and solid grasp of fundamentals make him the perfect coach for beginners and intermediate players looking to improve their game.