What this Akola class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Akola. A named coach teaches on a video call and shared digital board; this is not an in-person branch.
ChessWize is online only and has no local centre in Akola.
Who the format fits
It fits families with a beginner through a rated player who can keep a recurring IST time agreed after the level check, want a group capped at six or a one-to-one lesson, and want one regular coach. It does not fit a family that needs a walk-in classroom in Akola.
Live online chess coaching for Akola families
If you are raising a child in Akola, you already know how the town centre works. Market-day traffic around the cotton trade core and the Morna River junction can turn a short evening trip into an unpredictable one, and a weekly hobby class should not depend on that. ChessWize brings the coach to your home instead: live online sessions for children aged 5 to 15, taught in real time by experienced coaches, with no drive to a single coaching address anywhere in the city.
Your child joins a small, skill-matched batch of 4-6 similarly-rated students, or works privately in our 1:1 Analyst Protocol. Every session follows a real curriculum ladder, from first moves for beginners through intermediate and advanced play to tournament preparation, so progress has a direction rather than drifting week to week. And because the same coach stays with your child, the coach knows exactly which habits to fix and which strengths to build on.
You do not have to take our word for it. One parent told us the weekly progress report is what let her actually see what was working, and that her son had improved more than she ever imagined. One ChessWize student says in a video: 'I am so thankful for his time, effort and care he put into every session.' That care is something you can look for during a lesson. That is the coaching standard we hold: a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you always know what was covered and where your child stands.
Start with a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, and for an Akola family, monthly plans can be cancelled within 48 hours of enrolling for a full refund. Vidarbha schools follow the Maharashtra calendar and junior players connect to district and state events through the Maharashtra Chess Association; a steady weekly plan between those events is what keeps a child improving, and that is exactly what we build for families here in the Cotton City.
Chess in Akola: DSO age sections and the district body
Akola Mahanagar District Chess Association is the local name on MCA's affiliates list. Chess-results recorded Akola Mahanagar DSO selections in 2025 for Under 14 Girls, Under 17 Girls and Under 17 Boys. The Under 14 Girls listing was last updated on 13 October 2025, and the Under 17 Girls and Boys listings on 14 October 2025. Ask that district body, or MCA, which later DSO notice matches your child's age. Treat the 2025 pages as named examples, not as an entry still waiting.
Who runs junior chess here
- Akola Mahanagar District Chess Association. MCA's affiliates list names Akola Mahanagar District Chess Association, Akola, as the district body. [1]
Events a child from Akola can enter
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Akola Mahanagar DSO Under 14 Girls Selection Tournament 2025
Listing last updated 13 October 2025 · Akola
Chess-results recorded this Under 14 Girls DSO selection in 2025. Ask the district association whether a later Under 14 notice is being issued. [2]
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Akola Mahanagar DSO Under 17 Girls Selection Tournament 2025
Listing last updated 14 October 2025 · Akola
Chess-results recorded this 2025 Under 17 Girls DSO selection, and its start list names three Akola schools among the affiliations. [4]
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Akola Mahanagar DSO Under 17 Boys Selection Tournament 2025
Listing last updated 14 October 2025 · Akola
This 2025 boys DSO listing identifies an older age section. Confirm eligibility on a fresh circular before planning travel. [3]
From online class to a first tournament
- Look up Akola Mahanagar District Chess Association on MCA's affiliates page and ask which junior notices it is circulating.
- If a sports teacher mentions DSO chess, request the circular and compare its age section with the 2025 Under 14 Girls and Under 17 names.
- Before sending an entry, read whether that circular requires AICF and MCA registration for the accounting year that runs from 1 April to 31 March.
- Practise complete games on a board with a clock, using the time control printed on the notice you enter.
Good to know
- Chess-results last updated the Akola Mahanagar DSO Under 14 Girls listing on 13 October 2025 and the Under 17 Girls and Boys listings on 14 October 2025. Those stamps are listing dates.
- MCA states that 25 districts in Maharashtra have started its Chess in School programme. Ask whether your child's school is taking part.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
Class times for Akola
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), so there is no daylight saving adjustment to track for Akola families. Coach availability windows across the week include morning slots from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST and 10:30 AM-2:30 PM IST, midday windows such as 11:30 AM-3:30 PM IST and 12:30-5:30 PM IST, and evening options including 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. That range means school-day evenings, weekend mornings and post-dinner slots are all workable, and your child keeps the same coach at the same time every week.
Published weekly schedule in Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata), as of 2026-09-05
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| Window | Family time | Coach time |
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| Family-agreed weekly class | Recurring time agreed after the level check (IST) | The same IST appointment for the family and coach |
What Akola parents pay
Regular classes run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per live class. The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes.
Prices are the INR list recorded in the pricing source as of 2026-09-29; unused sessions follow the published Refund policy.
Read the full courses and fees page →The coaching roster parents can check
No coach is assigned to Akola merely because this is a city page. These are the national roster details published in the coaching data; the demo confirms the actual match for a child.
Hrdyansh Pandey
Ages 5–15 · Foundation, tactical, and tournament-prep tracks
Languages: English, Hindi
Tarun Gupta
All ages · Curriculum design + senior cohort coaching
Languages: English, Hindi
Aryan Pal
Ages 5–10 · Beginner foundations
Languages: English, Hindi
What the curriculum covers
Four phases: learn the board and legal moves; finish a complete game; use opening principles; find basic tactics and endings.
Recorded programme results
As of 2026-07-13, the trust record lists 1,000 students coached and 1,500 parents, with 4 district finishers in a cohort of 12 and an average of 4 months to a first tournament. These are past records, not a promise for one child.
How classes run
Your child keeps the same coach in a supervised small group, and a parent can sit in on any lesson. Read the full policy on the child safety page.
At home you need a laptop or tablet with a webcam and stable internet. Classes run in the browser. Setup details are on the online chess classes page.
The first meeting is a free 30-minute level check. Paid classes start only after you enrol and agree a recurring time.
The four published commitments
- Same coach every session — no rotation
- Full refund within 48 hours of enrolling on a monthly plan
- Complimentary 30-min level check before you commit
- Weekly WhatsApp report for every student
Refund wording is on the refund policy.
Eleven checks to make before enrolling
Each answer below is tied to the section that carries its proof, so a parent can verify the detail rather than rely on a slogan.
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Check 1
Who teaches my child, and are they rated?
Your child is taught by experienced coaches such as Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. Every class is live online with a coach in real time, and the same coach stays with your child week after week, so the coach actually knows your child's game.
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How many children share the coach?
Group batches are strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students, so your child is placed with peers at the same working level. The small size keeps intense peer-play, group calculation and team-based tactical work possible while the coach still tracks each child individually. If you prefer full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child the coach alone.
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Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. There is a structured ladder from beginner through intermediate and advanced levels to tournament preparation and rating improvement, with age tracks for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15. A beginner learns the board, legal moves and opening principles; an advanced student works on calculation depth, repertoire refinement and converting training into real events.
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How will I know it is working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you can see exactly what was covered each week even if you do not play chess yourself. One parent put it plainly: 'I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week.' Progress is also visible on the board as tactics and planning sharpen.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
All coaching happens live online with a coach in real time, so your child learns from home with you nearby, no travel through Akola's market-day traffic. You can see what is being taught through the weekly WhatsApp report, and the complimentary 30-min level check lets you and your child meet the coach before any commitment.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. Your child gets a complimentary 30-min demo, which doubles as a level check: the coach sees whether your child already knows the rules or is starting fresh, then plans lessons accordingly. There is no payment required for this first session, and classes are available in English or Hindi, so you can judge the fit before spending anything.
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What if we stop?
Akola monthly enrolments return a full refund when stopped within 48 hours of enrolling. A middle window before session three still returns a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended, after which the month is kept and future charges can stop. A 3-month or 6-month term uses a 7-day pro-rated window, leftover sessions can still be finished, the starter pack keeps the first paid step small, and the free demo lets you see the teaching first.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Coach availability windows run across the week in IST, including 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST in the morning, 12:30-5:30 PM IST after school, and 4:30-9:30 PM IST or 5:30-8:30 PM IST in the evening. Because everything is online, there is no commute, so a fixed weekly slot fits around school, homework and family time without market-day traffic worries.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. After the starter pack, regular plans run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the format you choose, such as 1:1 coaching or a small group batch. In Akola, stop a monthly plan before the 3rd session and after 48 hours, and the refund is pro-rated minus attended classes.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
A dedicated tournament-prep track rehearses real playing conditions. Akola Mahanagar District Chess Association is the Maharashtra Chess Association affiliate. Chess-results listed Akola Mahanagar DSO Under 17 and Under 14 selections in October 2025, with Podar International School, Akola on a start list. Ask Akola Mahanagar District Chess Association about later junior notices, and check the chosen event's requirements. On average, students reach their first tournament in about four months.
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What do I have to do at home?
Very little is required of you. Younger children benefit from five to ten focused minutes of board time at home, and a casual family game where you avoid correcting every move helps. Save one game each week for class, note any rule that caused confusion, and the coach takes it from there with a weekly report back to you.
See home setup
Watch family videos
Poster, title, speaker, and a one-line summary from the testimonial record. Each card links to its review page.
See every class, not just the fee
Every ChessWize class runs on ChessCore, so you always know what your child is learning.
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Your own parent dashboard
A private page for each child: next class, attendance, homework and progress, in one place.
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Progress you can read
Puzzle accuracy and a rating trend once your child has played enough games, explained in plain words.
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Notes from the coach
After classes the coach shares what your child worked on and what to practise next.
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Attendance and makeups
Every class is logged. If your child misses one, you can see the makeup credit and book it yourself.
No screen recording, keystroke logging or device-location access · classes recorded only with your consent. How we handle your child’s data →
Written reviews from parents
Two parent reviews for this page, with a Akola-tagged record first when the source has one.
★★★★★
She used to cry after every loss. Not anymore.
“Anika was playing 'casually' on chess.com and hanging pieces every game. First month the coach just drilled Checks-Captures-Threats. The dashboard is what sold me though. I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week. Her play sharpened on its own by week eight.”
Monika Iyer
Mother of Anika (11) · Kanpur
February 2026
★★★★★
The resilience piece was unexpected — and the real win.
“We signed up for chess. What Ishita got was emotional self-regulation. Month one was all about learning to lose without falling apart. By month three she was analysing her own games after tournaments, pointing out where she'd blundered, calmly. Her results followed. But honestly, the composure is what I'll remember.”
Anjana Rao
Mother of Ishita (10) · Mumbai
January 2026
Google reviews from ChessWize parents
Google rating 5.0 from 21 reviews; the stored set was pulled 2026-07-08.
divya
June 2026
★★★★★
I am very happy with the overall experience at chesswize! Mr Ankit Rajoriya makes the class so much fun. Honestly the whole session finishes without any boring or dull moment. Everything is so systematic. Its worth it!
Read on Google →Anusha
December 2025
★★★★★
Chesswise Academy is an excellent place for kids to learn chess. The trainer is patient, knowledgeable, and focuses on building strong basics. Classes are well-organized and engaging. I can see good improvement in my child’s thinking and confidence. Highly recommend Chesswise Academy for chess learning.
Read on Google →20EC101 Raghvendra
November 2025
★★★★★
ChessWize is a great platform for improving chess skills—clean interface, smart puzzles, and very helpful analysis.
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Akola
Akola is a major city in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region, long nicknamed the Cotton City for its role as a trading centre for raw cotton, and it sits as a road and rail junction on the Morna River.
Akola's identity as a commercial and trading town means much of its centre is built around the cotton market rather than residential convenience, so families in outlying neighbourhoods often face a real drive to reach any single coaching address. Live online classes remove that drive entirely.
Local chess context
Vidarbha schools in Akola follow Maharashtra's state academic calendar, and junior players connect to district and state events through the Maharashtra Chess Association. A steady weekly coaching plan between those events is what helps a child in a trading town like Akola keep improving.
Because Akola's town centre revolves around cotton trade and the Morna River junction area, evening road traffic through the centre can be unpredictable on market days. A fixed online chess time avoids routing a school-age child through that commercial core just for a hobby class.
Online and offline choices
A family living close to Akola's town centre with a workable local chess option can benefit from offline classes and the in-person group setting. Online coaching is generally the steadier choice for households further out, since it avoids market-day traffic through the centre and does not depend on one coach's single physical location.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Akola
Is there a girls DSO selection recorded in Akola?
Chess-results has separate Akola Mahanagar DSO listings for Under 14 Girls and Under 17 Girls in 2025. The Under 14 Girls record was last updated on 13 October 2025, and the Under 17 Girls record on 14 October 2025. Ask the district association, or the school sports teacher, whether a later DSO selection is advertised for your daughter's age, rather than treating those pages as an open invitation.
Have Akola schools appeared in local selection records?
The 2025 Under 17 Girls start list includes Podar International School, Akola, Mount Carmel High School Akola and R D G Public School, Akola. Those lines are school affiliations recorded for participants. They give you names to raise with a sports teacher. They do not show that any of those schools runs public chess sessions.
How much do online chess classes for kids in Akola cost?
Fees start from ₹375 per class for children aged 5 to 15. You can pick 1:1 coaching or a small live batch of up to six children, and the fee varies with the format. The first 30-minute demo is free with no payment required, and cancelling a class at least 4 hours ahead books a free make-up.
Does ChessWize have an offline chess centre in Akola?
No. ChessWize does not operate a physical centre in Akola or elsewhere — all coaching happens live online with a coach in real time. That suits families outside the immediate market and town-centre area who would otherwise need a longer evening trip for weekly lessons.
Is online chess coaching suitable for a complete beginner in Akola?
Yes. The free 30-minute demo also works as a level check, letting the coach see whether your child already knows the rules or is starting fresh, then plan lessons accordingly. Classes are available in English or Hindi, and a weekly WhatsApp report tells you what was covered each week.
Does ChessWize run an offline chess centre in Akola?
No. All coaching happens live online with a coach in real time, so there is no physical centre to travel to. That suits families outside the immediate market and town-centre area who would otherwise face a longer evening trip through the commercial core for weekly lessons. Your child joins from home on a fixed weekly slot, and the coach comes to you every session.
Will my complete beginner cope in an online chess class?
Yes. The complimentary 30-min demo works as a level check, letting the coach see whether your child already knows the rules or is starting fresh, then plan lessons accordingly. Beginners follow a clear ladder: learn the board and legal moves, finish a complete game, use opening principles, and find basic tactics and endings. Classes run in English or Hindi.
Can I follow my child's chess learning without playing myself?
Yes. The weekly WhatsApp report lands in your phone with what the class worked on, so even a parent who has never played can follow along. It pairs with the curriculum ladder, so you know where your child sits between beginner and tournament-prep levels. One mother said the dashboard and reports were what convinced her, because she could finally see the teaching for herself.
What happens if my child wants to stop the classes?
Monthly plans still allow a full refund within 48 hours of enrolling, a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended before session three, and after session three no refund for the current month while cancelling stops future charges. Raise a refund by email or WhatsApp and it lands on the original payment method within 7-10 business days. The starter pack of 8 classes keeps the first paid step small, and the free 30-minute demo comes before any payment at all for an Akola family.
How soon could my child play in a real tournament?
On average, our students reach their first tournament in about 4 months. Before an event, the coach narrows the work: familiar opening positions, a controlled number of calculation exercises, and practice at the expected time control rather than frantic last-minute learning. District and state events across Maharashtra give Akola juniors their competitive stage, and steady weekly coaching between those events keeps improvement going.
Which languages are the online chess classes taught in?
Classes are available in English or Hindi, so you can choose whichever your child is more comfortable thinking in. The coach stays the same every session, which matters for language too: a coach who knows your child notices quickly whether a hesitation is about chess or about words. If shyness or pace ever prevents your child from showing what they know, tell the coach and the format adjusts.
Are the coaches really rated players?
Yes. Your child is taught by experienced coaches, including Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta, and Aryan Pal. Every session is live with a coach in real time, not recorded videos, and the same coach stays with your child week after week so the coaching builds on what came before.
Is online coaching a good fit for families living away from Akola's centre?
Generally yes. If you live close to the town centre with a workable local option, offline classes can suit you. But for households further out, online coaching is the steadier choice: it avoids market-day traffic through the commercial core and does not depend on one coach's single physical location. Your child trains at home on a fixed weekly slot, with the same coach each time.