Building Champions
Through Chess
Durga Prasad Mahapatra Chess Academy (DMCA) is a premier chess coaching institute based in Naktala, Kolkata, dedicated to building strong, strategic thinkers through world-class chess training. Founded by Coach Durgaprasad Mahapatra, former Head Coach of Kolkata's Alekhine Chess Club, DMCA has earned a reputation as one of West Bengal's most trusted academies for nurturing young chess talent. Our structured and personalised coaching methodology has helped students achieve remarkable milestones, including national titles and international recognition. We offer dedicated chess classes for beginners, intermediate players, and advanced competitors through both online and offline learning. At DMCA, every student receives focused individual attention, expert guidance, and a proven pathway from their very first move to national-level mastery, helping them develop confidence, discipline, and championship-level thinking both on and off the chessboard.
Our Mission
To nurture strategic thinkers through personalised chess coaching, building strong fundamentals, competitive skill, and lifelong discipline in every student—from curious beginners to future Grandmasters—under expert, dedicated guidance.
Our Vision
To become West Bengal's most trusted chess academy, empowering the next generation of champions and establishing Kolkata as a thriving hub for world-class chess talent and excellence.
Coach Durgaprasad Mahapatra
Behind every great chess player is a coach who sees their potential before they do. For students at DMCA, that coach is Durgaprasad Mahapatra—a name synonymous with disciplined, result-driven chess training in Kolkata.
Coach Mahapatra is the founder of Durga Prasad Mahapatra Chess Academy and the former Head Coach of Kolkata's legendary Alekhine Chess Club, one of the city's most respected chess institutions. Over the years, he has earned a reputation as one of West Bengal's most successful youth chess coaches by identifying raw talent and developing it into competitive, tournament-ready players.
His coaching philosophy combines strong fundamentals, structured progression, and personalised attention. This proven approach has helped students achieve success at the state, national, and international levels while developing confidence, discipline, and strategic thinking beyond the chessboard.
Today, Coach Mahapatra continues to personally mentor students of all skill levels at DMCA, inspiring the next generation of chess champions with passion, patience, and excellence—one move at a time.