We don't teach chess.
We build kids who can think for themselves.
Three coaches who saw the gap — and built the fix. Tournament players turned coaches, structured method, weekly parent updates.
How we shape minds
To make world-class chess education accessible to every child. We don't just teach openings and endgames — we build thinkers, decision-makers, and confident individuals.
Our Vision
To become India's most trusted chess academy — producing genuine champions and empowering a generation with critical life skills.
Core Focus Areas
Global Framework
FIDE Elite Coaching
Life-long Discipline
The Methodology
100% live, interactive sparring. We meticulously design psychological exercises to push students to analyze multiple futures and execute decisions under immense pressure.
Core Focus Areas
Real-time Analysis
Tournament Simulation
Personalised Skill Matrix
Cultivating champions without borders.
What began as a localized effort has scaled into a premier global academy. We truly understand that sometimes students need the highest tier of bespoke instruction. That's why we create dedicated strategic roadmaps designed with gentle pacing, powerful coaching, and unparalleled depth.
Perfect for dedicated learners aiming for international FIDE ratings, or helping children who want to develop cognitive brilliance. True strategic thinking can be felt even in the quietest moments across 12 different countries.
How ChessWize started
"After winning a district tournament, a parent asked if I'd teach their child. That single 'yes' turned into many, and one student became dozens."
Working across international academies in the USA, UK, Singapore, and the Middle East, I noticed most kids don't struggle because chess is hard — they struggle because it isn't taught in a way they truly understand. I founded ChessWize to fix that.
I now split my time between curriculum design — the lesson plans that every ChessWize coach uses — and direct 1-on-1 coaching for our senior students who are ready to break through rating plateaus.
Tarun Gupta
Founder · FIDE 1920
What we believe about chess for kids
Core Philosophy
"Chess is a powerful life skill. My job is to teach kids how to think, not just how to move pieces."
Hrdyansh Pandey
Co-Founder · FIDE 1850
Mission
"Better thinkers, not just better players."
Tarun Gupta
Founder · FIDE 1920
Teaching Standard
"If a 6-year-old can't explain it back to me in their own words, I haven't taught it yet."
Aryan Pal
Coach · FIDE 1780
Every ChessWize coach is FIDE-rated, actively plays tournaments, and writes weekly parent reports. We hire on three signals: recent tournament play, patience under repeated questioning, and clear written communication.
Read full criteria on the coaches pageChessWize coaches students across India — especially in Bengaluru, Pune, and Kolkata where we have the strongest parent communities — as well as internationally in the USA, UK, Singapore, Australia, and UAE. Every session is online, so your child can learn from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Our coaches are fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, making ChessWize accessible to families across India and the diaspora.
Complimentary 30-min level check with Hrdyansh, Tarun, or Aryan.
₹From ₹2,500 for 8 classes · Complimentary 30-min demo · Same coach every session · Refund on unused sessions.
Meet our founders & lead coaches
Tarun Gupta
Founder & CEO
300+ students trained
Best for: Curriculum-driven progress
Hrdyansh Pandey
Co-Founder · Lead Coach
700+ students trained
Best for: Tournament prep & rapid growth
Aryan Pal
Coach & Content Lead
200+ students trained
Best for: First-time learners ages 5-10
The same coach, every session.
Tournament-trained, background-verified, trained on our in-house teaching rubric. Hrdyansh runs day-to-day coaching; Tarun and Aryan lead curriculum and operations. After your complimentary demo, your child is matched to one coach, and stays with them. No rotation, no handoffs.
Moments of Triumph
Every trophy, every medal, every proud smile — a testament to the hard work and dedication of our incredible students.
The ChessWize difference
Same coach every session
No rotation, no handoffs — your child builds a relationship with one coach who knows their game.
Weekly WhatsApp report
What was covered, what improved, and what's next — delivered every Sunday evening.
FIDE-rated coaches only
Every coach is a rated player. Verify any rating on ratings.fide.com.
Refund on unused sessions
Pay only for sessions delivered. No sunk-cost pressure, ever.
Learn more about ChessWize
Everything you need to decide if we're the right fit for your child.
Everything you need to know
The short, honest answers — no fine print.
Watch your child meet a FIDE-rated coach — for free.
Book a 30-minute level check. We'll show you exactly what your child can do, and where the next milestone is.
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Students Coached
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