GM Pranav Anand
🏆 Grandmaster
India's 76th Grandmaster. Youngest GM from Karnataka. Specialist in endgame mastery and strategic depth.
View Profile →Our Vision
To create a world where talented chess players from India have equal opportunities to achieve international excellence, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
Our Mission
NAAV Foundation nurtures India's elite chess talent by providing:
- 💰 Financial grants for training, tournaments, and travel
- 🎓 Expert mentorship from established Grandmasters
- 📊 Strategic planning and career guidance
- 🌍 International competition opportunities
- 📚 Access to advanced chess resources and coaching
Through chess, we connect ambition with opportunity, enabling everyone to pursue greatness both on the board and beyond.
Why Chess?
Chess is more than a game—it's a platform for developing critical thinking, strategic planning, and discipline. Young chess players who excel internationally become ambassadors for India's intellectual prowess and inspire millions to pursue excellence.
✅ Tax Exempt (80G Indian IT Act)
✅ Transparent Funding Model
✅ Dedicated to Excellence
Our Impact
5+
Elite Players Supported
1
Grandmaster Developed
International
Recognition Achieved
Success Stories
🏆 GM Pranav Anand - India's 76th Grandmaster
Achievement: Achieved the prestigious Grandmaster title at a young age, the youngest GM from Karnataka. Pranav Anand is now recognized internationally as a specialist in endgame strategies and strategic depth.
NAAV's Role: Provided financial support and mentorship during critical tournament phases, enabling him to compete at the highest international levels and achieve his GM norm.
📈 IM Sathvik Adiga - Rising International Master
Achievement: The youngest International Master ever from Karnataka, titled at 13 years and 2 months, with a peak world ranking of No. 2 in the U-13 age category.
NAAV's Role: Supported training programs and international tournament participation, accelerating his path to IM status.
⭐ Young Talents Pipeline
Achievement: Siddhanth Poonja, Apoorv Kamble, and Pratitee Bordoloi are rising stars with promising tournament records.
NAAV's Role: Early-stage investment in coaching, training camps, and competitions to develop the next generation of Indian chess champions.
Long-term Vision
Our goal is to produce 10+ Grandmasters in the next 5 years and establish India as a premier chess nation alongside Russia, China, and the USA. Each supported player becomes an inspiration for millions of young Indians to pursue excellence in chess and academics.
Our Champions
IM Sathvik Adiga
♚ International Master
Youngest IM ever from Karnataka, at 13 years and 2 months. Peak world No. 2 in the U-13 age category.
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IM Apoorv Kamble
♚ International Master
Climbed from 1679 to 2441 in four years. Completed all three IM norms in 2025 and is now chasing GM norms.
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FM Siddhanth Poonja
🏅 FIDE Master
Commonwealth Youth gold medallist, Asian Youth medallist and six-time Karnataka State champion.
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WFM Pratitee Bordoloi
🥇 World Cadet Cup Champion
FIDE World Cadet Cup U-12 champion 2025, with six international golds across Commonwealth and Asian Youth events.
View Profile →Ways to Support Chess Excellence
💝 Individual Donations
Your donation directly supports training, tournament participation, and living expenses for our young champions. Every contribution brings a talented player closer to achieving their dreams.
💳 Donate Online — Card, UPI, Net Banking or Wallet
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Indian payment methods only. We cannot accept payments from outside India. NAAV Foundation is not registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, so we are not permitted to receive donations from foreign sources. Giving from abroad? Write to contact@naavfoundation.in and we will tell you what is possible.
Every donation is 80G tax-deductible, so the real cost to you is less than the amount you give.
🤝 Corporate Sponsorship & CSR
Organizations can partner with NAAV Foundation to support talented chess players while fulfilling their corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments under the Companies Act.
- Direct Player Sponsorship: Sponsor a specific player's training and tournaments
- Program Sponsorship: Fund training camps, coaching programs, or tournament participation
- Endowment Contributions: Create lasting impact through long-term funding
- Brand Partnership: Co-brand initiatives and events with NAAV Foundation
🏦 Other Ways to Give
Indian payment methods only. These routes are subject to the same restriction: we cannot accept donations from foreign sources, including overseas bank accounts and international cards. If you are giving from abroad, write to contact@naavfoundation.in.
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Tax Benefit: All donations are exempt under Section 80G of the Indian Income Tax Act. You will receive a receipt for tax deduction.
Alternative: Visit SBI Collect and search for "NAAV Foundation" in the organization field.
📢 Volunteer & Mentor
If you're an experienced chess player, coach, or professional who'd like to mentor our young champions, we'd love to hear from you. Share your expertise and help shape India's chess future.
Get in Touch
Have questions about supporting our players? Want to explore partnership opportunities? Interested in sponsoring our programs? Let's connect!
Other Ways to Connect
Email: contact@naavfoundation.in
Location: Karnataka, India
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