What this Aligarh class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Aligarh. 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 Aligarh.
Who the format fits
It fits beginners through rated players whose family can protect a recurring IST time agreed after the level check, wants a group capped at six or a one-to-one format, and values one regular coach. It does not fit a family that needs a walk-in classroom in Aligarh.
A chess class that fits around school, tuition and home in Aligarh
If you are raising a child in Aligarh, your week already has enough fixed destinations. School, tuition, and getting across university-area traffic eat the hours you would rather spend watching your child actually learn something. ChessWize brings the coach home instead. Your child joins a live online class with a FIDE-rated coach, in a small skill-matched batch of 4-6 students or one-on-one, and you never add another trip to the calendar.
We teach children aged 5 to 15, from a five-year-old learning how the pieces move to a teenager preparing for rated events. Every child gets a roadmap matched to their level, and the same coach stays with them week after week. One parent told us: "We tried two other academies before ChessWize. The difference is the weekly progress report - I can actually see what's working." That report comes to you on WhatsApp every week, so you always know what was taught and how your child responded.
Start with a complimentary 30-min demo before you pay anything. In that single session the coach checks where your child actually stands, answers your questions, and suggests the right batch. If you continue, the starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes, and regular plans after that run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. If you stop, you get a 100% refund on unused sessions. No lock-in, no classes paid for and never attended.
Aligarh's student culture means many homes already value analytical thinking. What casual play cannot give your child is structure: a clear ladder from beginner to tournament prep, honest feedback on every game, and a coach who notices exactly where a position went wrong. That is what we do, one small batch at a time.
Class times for Aligarh
The page uses Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). The recurring class time is agreed with the family after the level check.
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), so there is no DST conversion to worry about for Aligarh families. Coach availability windows across the week include 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, 11:30 AM-3:30 PM IST, 12:30-5:30 PM IST, 2:30-5:30 PM IST, and evening slots such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. That means you can hold a slot after school and tuition, or on a weekend morning, without rearranging the household.
| Window | Family time | Coach time |
|---|---|---|
| Family-agreed weekly class | Recurring time agreed after the level check (IST) | The same IST appointment for the family and coach |
What Aligarh parents pay
The published list runs from ₹313 to ₹1,000 per live class. Starter pack ₹2,500 for 8 classes (₹313/session) is the entry pack.
Prices are the INR list recorded in the pricing source as of 2026-09-04; unused sessions follow the published refund guarantee.
Read the full courses and fees page →The coaching roster parents can check
No coach is assigned to Aligarh 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
Published FIDE rating 1850
FIDE ID IN-25600184 · Verify profile
Ages 5–15 · Foundation, tactical, and tournament-prep tracks
Languages: English, Hindi
Tarun Gupta
Published FIDE rating 1920
No FIDE ID is published in the current roster record.
All ages · Curriculum design + senior cohort coaching
Languages: English, Hindi
Aryan Pal
Published FIDE rating 1780
No FIDE ID is published in the current roster record.
Ages 5–10 · Beginner foundations
Languages: English, Hindi
What the curriculum covers
Class length
Class length: see the programme page. The shared programme data does not publish one duration for every track, so this page does not manufacture one.
Batch formats in the programme data
12-week synchronized batches with strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students
Private option: 1:1 Analyst Protocol. Private 1:1 live analysis sessions + engine homework + written coach reviews
Beginner → intermediate → advanced
Beginner
- Learn the board and legal moves. The child practises setup, movement, captures, check, checkmate, castling, promotion, and en passant through playable examples. The coach checks understanding by changing the position.
- Finish a complete game. Once the rules are stable, the child plays guided games. The coach helps with a simple thinking routine but leaves enough space for the student to make and correct decisions.
- Use opening principles. Development, centre control, and king safety give the first moves a purpose. The child learns principles that work across many openings before studying a named repertoire.
- Find basic tactics and endings. Forks, pins, simple mates, and basic king-and-pawn endings turn rules into practical skill. Reviews stay focused on mistakes the beginner is ready to understand.
Intermediate
- Stabilise tactical vision. Pins, forks, skewers, discoveries, and removal of the defender are practised in mixed positions. The child must identify why a tactic works and what would stop it.
- Choose candidate moves. Instead of calculating the first attractive move, the student lists sensible choices. Checks, captures, threats, and improving moves become part of a deliberate search.
- Read positional clues. Open files, weak squares, pawn breaks, and poorly placed pieces help the child form a plan. Strategy stays connected to concrete moves rather than abstract rules.
- Link openings to endings. A compact repertoire produces familiar middlegames, while essential king-and-pawn and rook endings improve confidence when pieces come off the board.
Advanced
- Audit the player's game. Recent tournament and online games are grouped by error type. The coach establishes priorities and distinguishes one-off mistakes from patterns that need a training block.
- Deepen calculation. Exercises include candidate selection, comparison of resulting positions, defensive resources, and stopping points. Accuracy and evaluation matter more than the number of moves calculated.
- Refine repertoire and strategy. Opening files are tied to model positions and likely opponents. Middlegame work covers pawn structures, exchanges, initiative, and transitions rather than memorisation alone.
- Convert training into events. Pre-event preparation, clock plans, rest, and post-event review connect weekly lessons to competitive play. The plan changes as new game evidence appears.
How the first month starts
The level check establishes the starting point. Early lessons then use the first roadmap goal for that level: beginners learn the board and legal moves, intermediate players stabilise tactical vision, and advanced players audit recent games. The coach moves from that evidence instead of assigning a city-wide syllabus.
Practice and parent reporting
A beginner benefits from repetition with variation. Set up a king-in-check position in several ways, ask for all legal responses, or practise one mating pattern from both sides of the board. This confirms that the child understands the idea rather than remembers one diagram.
For visibility at home, the published commitment is Weekly WhatsApp report for every student, giving the family a regular account of what to practise next.
Recorded programme results
The first-party trust record, last changed 2026-07-13, lists 1,000 students coached and 1,500 parents. It also records 4 district finishers in a cohort of 12, plus an average of 4 months to a first tournament. These are past records, not a promised result for one child.
DISTRICT — 2ND PLACE
Rachit Seksaria
Came to us plateaued and prepping for a district event. The coach analysed his games to pinpoint weak links, then drilled them. Within 2 months he finished 2nd (on tiebreaks) in the district tournament.
Event: District Tournament — 2nd place (tiebreaks)
Record date: 2 months in programme
FIDE-RATED AT AGE 6
Gahan C
His mother was understandably worried — would a 3-year-old learn online? She agreed to a 2-month trial. That was 2½ years ago. Gahan is still with us, has progressed from absolute beginner to a FIDE-rated player, and is the academy's youngest tournament-rated student.
Event: FIDE-rated tournament (youngest in academy)
Record date: 2.5+ years in programme
ACTIVE PROGRAMME STUDENT
Jiyansh
Active student in our structured programme — works through the same Foundation → Tactical → Tournament pathway every ChessWize student does. Photos from his recent classroom and practice sessions.
Event: Cohort tournament practice
Record date: In programme
How child safety works
Every coach clears a multi-step hiring process, and background verification — police clearance plus a reference check — is completed before they teach a child. Classes are live lessons rather than recorded lesson libraries, parents may sit in on any session, and a parent or guardian should remain at home during classes for children under eight. Read the complete, observable delivery policy on the child safety page.
What to set up at home
Any laptop, desktop, or tablet with a stable internet connection and a webcam. Classes run on Zoom plus our own student platform for puzzles, homework, and progress tracking. Nothing to install — it all runs in the browser.
What happens in the demo
- 1 · Meet
A FIDE-rated coach meets the child for the complimentary 30-min level check before you commit.
- 2 · Check
The child plays and solves positions so the coach can identify the current level.
- 3 · Match
The family hears which skill-matched batch or one-to-one format fits the assessment.
- 4 · Decide
No payment is taken before the demo. Paid classes begin only after enrolment and an agreed recurring time.
The four published commitments
These lines come directly from the shared trust record and are shown without rewriting their terms.
- Same coach every session — no rotation
- 100% refund on unused sessions
- Complimentary 30-min level check before you commit
- Weekly WhatsApp report for every student
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 FIDE-rated coaches such as Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE rating 1850, FIDE ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780). Every coach carries a published rating, and your child keeps the same coach every session, so the person reviewing your child's games actually knows their history.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Children learn in exclusive, skill-matched batches of 4-6 students, placed with peers of a similar working level so nobody is left behind or held back. If you want the coach's full attention on your child, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives one-on-one sessions with targeted work on the highest-value gap in their game.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. There is a real ladder: beginner (board, legal moves, first complete games), intermediate (tactical vision, candidate moves, positional clues), advanced (calculation, repertoire, converting training into events), plus tournament prep and rating improvement tracks. Age groups for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15 each have their own roadmap.
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How will I know it is working?
You get a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, every week. It tells you what was covered and how your child is progressing, so you do not need to understand chess yourself to see whether the classes are working. The same coach each week also means the feedback builds on previous sessions rather than starting over.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live online sessions your child attends from home, with a FIDE-rated coach and a small, supervised batch of 4-6 children or a private 1:1 format. Because everything happens in a scheduled live session, you know exactly when and with whom your child is meeting, and you can be nearby at home any time.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. A complimentary 30-min demo is available before you commit to anything, and that same session doubles as the level check, so the coach can place your child at the right starting point. No payment is involved and there is no obligation to continue afterwards. Only if you decide to go ahead do you pick a batch and a plan.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
If you stop, you receive a 100% refund on unused sessions. That means you never pay for classes your child does not attend, and there is no hidden lock-in cost. Combined with the free demo, you can judge the fit first and keep financial risk close to zero if circumstances change.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Coach availability windows run across the day in IST, from morning slots like 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST through afternoon windows such as 12:30-5:30 PM IST to evening slots like 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. With no travel involved, a class can sit after school and tuition without adding a trip across the city.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes, which works out to ₹313 per class. Regular plans after the starter pack run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. Exact batch pricing depends on batch size and frequency, and the coach lays it out clearly after the demo. Unused classes are refunded.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. A dedicated tournament-prep roadmap takes the child through what the event will demand, fixes the game plan, rehearses conditions that mirror competition, and then reviews the evidence from play. Our students have produced 4 cohort district finisher wins out of 12 finishers, and on average a child reaches their first tournament in about 4 months.
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What do I have to do at home?
Very little is asked of you. A few focused minutes at home help: for younger children, setting up the board or solving two familiar positions; for older ones, saving one serious game a week and noting a moment they felt unsure. The coach sets homework matched to the class, and you simply keep the device and board ready.
Check the proof →
Watch every family video in the source record
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A Parent's Journey
ChessWize Parent
“We tried two other academies before ChessWize. The difference is the weekly progress report — I can actually see what's working. He's improved more than we ever imagined.”
Steady, visible improvement
2026-05-03 owner-cleared-2026-09-04
From Beginner to Confident
ChessWize Parent
“She wouldn't even play with her grandfather because she was afraid of losing. Six months in, she's the one challenging him. The confidence is the real result.”
Composed under pressure · plays tournaments
2026-05-03 owner-cleared-2026-09-04
Transformation in Focus
ChessWize Parent
“His school teacher actually called us to ask what changed. The ability to sit still and concentrate has carried straight into his maths and reading.”
Focus carried into school work
2026-05-03 owner-cleared-2026-09-04
Student Testimonial
ChessWize Student
“What I love most is that my coach actually explains why a move is bad — not just that it is. I'm thinking ahead two or three moves now without being told.”
Tournament-ready in 6 months
2026-05-03 owner-cleared-2026-09-04
Written reviews from parents
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★★★★★
Honestly, I was skeptical about online chess coaching.
“Aadvik hated sitting still for anything, and I thought a Zoom class would last two weeks max. It's been six months. Last Sunday his class teacher called just to ask what changed — his attention in maths has jumped. He now does his puzzles before I'm up. Coach Arjun has the patience I don't.”
Rupali Sharma
Mother of Aadvik (9) · Lucknow
March 2026
★★★★★
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
Every stored Google review
Google rating 5.0 from 21 reviews; the stored review set was pulled 2026-07-08.
Harshi
July 2026
★★★★★
We had been searching for a chess class online for our sons. Suddenly on instagram , we saw the ad for chesswize and connected with the them. The demo was really good and we started the classes for our almost 4.7 year old son. Ankit Rajoriya Sir engaged him really well , he very knowlegeble in his field. His classes are well structured and he teaches the concepts in simple and engaging manner. My son has started loving chess and has started applying the strategies. The environment of the class is really positive where kids feel safe asking questions and their queries are answered well. We truly appreciate his professionalism, dedication, and commitment towards his students. We highly recommend Chesswize and Ankit Rajoriya Sir to any parent looking for chess classes for their kids.
Read on Google →Ayushi
June 2026
★★★★★
We are very happy with the coaching at Chesswize, especially with our son’s teacher, Ankit Rajoriya. Ankit sir is a wonderful coach especially for younger kids.He knows the game deeply but also teaches with patience, encouragement, and real passion. He explains ideas in a clear and easy way, so children can understand and use them in their games. His classes are well-planned, fun, and motivating. Since our son started learning with Ankit sir, we have seen big improvements in his chess skills, thinking ability, focus, and confidence. He creates a friendly environment where kids feel comfortable asking questions and are inspired to keep getting better. We truly value his dedication and care for each student. We strongly recommend Chesswize and Ankit Rajoriya sir to any parent who wants quality chess coaching for their child.
Read on Google →Anisha
June 2026
★★★★★
Coach Ankit has been amazing for my 8-year-old. He’s super friendly and explains chess rules in a way kids actually get. My son looks forward to every Chesswize class now. He motivates him to do better without any pressure, and I’ve seen fast improvement in both his game and confidence. Highly recommend Ankit for young beginners!
Read on Google →Susmita
June 2026
★★★★★
We are extremely happy with the quality of coaching provided by Chesswize, especially by our son’s chess teacher, Ankit Rajoria. Ankit is an exceptional coach who combines deep chess knowledge with patience, encouragement, and a genuine passion for teaching. He explains concepts in a simple and engaging manner, making it easy for young learners to understand and apply new strategies. His lessons are well-structured, interactive, and motivating. Since joining Chesswize and learning under Ankit’s guidance, we have noticed a significant improvement in our son’s chess skills, critical thinking, concentration, and confidence. Ankit creates a positive learning environment where children feel comfortable asking questions and are encouraged to continuously improve. We truly appreciate his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to each student’s growth. We highly recommend Chesswize and Ankit Rajoria to any parent looking for high-quality chess coaching for their child.
Read on Google →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 →Padma
June 2026
★★★★★
Hi, just wanted to share a feedback about the ongoing chess classes My daughter harshitha really enjoyed learning chess with Ankit Rajoriya. His classes are highly engaging and interactive, making it easy to stay focused throughout the session. He explains concepts clearly, patiently answers questions, and provides practical strategies that help improve both understanding and gameplay. I have noticed a steady improvement in her chess skills and confidence since joining his classes. I would highly recommend Ankit as a chess coach to anyone looking to learn and grow in chess. Really appreciate the effort and happy with her progress 👍
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manasa
June 2026
★★★★★
It was a great platform for kids and learners.. teaching concepts and making them to think and play..Ankit rajoriya sir was excellent in teaching makes children in comfort zone by funy way and he starts teaching .that is the way children can engage whole time..
Read on Google →Sri
June 2026
★★★★★
Extremely happy with Tarun, he teaches my son really well, explains the topic in child understandable language, very disciplined..Thanks for the wonderful sessions
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 →priyanshu
December 2025
★★★★★
A perfect place to learn chess the right way. Excellent trainers, structured lessons, and amazing improvement.
Read on Google →Utkarsh
December 2025
★★★★★
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great learning platform with clear teaching, supportive mentors, and well-structured content. Very effective and highly recommended
Read on Google →Shailja
November 2025
★★★★★
It's a truly amazing platform which not only enriches the individual's skills but also boost up the candidates to pursue in the field of success ....
Read on Google →Tushar
November 2025
★★★★★
My nephew is learning chess from chesswize and I'm very happy with his progress.The teaching style is clear, engaging, and very student friendly. Highly recommended for kids!
Read on Google →Ankit
November 2025
★★★★★
One of the best platform to learn chess skill, enhance either. The instructors are young and enthusiastic.
Read on Google →20EC101
November 2025
★★★★★
ChessWize is a great platform for improving chess skills—clean interface, smart puzzles, and very helpful analysis.
Read on Google →Priyansh
November 2025
★★★★★
My brother started chess 6 months ago from beginner level and now he is in Intermediate level. Their 2:1 program is highly effective.
Read on Google →Rajeev
November 2025
★★★★★
I am extremely happy with ChessWize Chess Academy. The coaching is very structured, child-friendly, and delivered with amazing patience. Each session is interactive and helps kids build strong fundamentals along with confidence. The best part is the personal attention given to every student, which truly makes a big difference in their progress. The academy also celebrates students’ achievements, motivating them even more. I strongly recommend ChessWize to anyone looking for quality chess training.
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Aligarh
Aligarh is widely associated with Aligarh Muslim University, a prominent central university in India. The city is also a manufacturing centre famous for its lock industry and has a strong student identity.
In a household shaped by school hours, tuition, and university-area traffic, travelling to one more fixed venue can be difficult to sustain. Live online coaching provides a dependable home-based slot and access to a FIDE-rated coach from elsewhere in India.
Local chess context
Aligarh's culture of education makes analytical activities a natural fit, but progress depends on material matching a child's present level. Individual feedback and small-group discussion can support both first-time learners and school players seeking deeper calculation practice.
Aligarh's identity as a university town means analytical thinking is already valued in many households, but that only helps chess improvement when paired with structured, level-matched lessons rather than casual play — which is what the free demo is designed to set up correctly from the start.
Online and offline choices
A nearby offline coach can work well if the timing fits around school and tuition without adding to university-area traffic. For many Aligarh families, online coaching wins mainly because it removes that one additional trip and still delivers direct, individual feedback in a small batch.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Aligarh
What exactly happens in the free demo class?
The coach spends about 30 minutes with your child, checking their current chess understanding — from complete beginner to someone who already plays casually — and answering your questions about pacing and batch options. There is no payment involved and no obligation to continue.
Is Rs 375 the final price per class, or are there extra charges?
Rs 375 is the starting per-class rate; exact batch pricing depends on batch size and frequency, which the coach will lay out clearly after the demo. Unused classes are refunded, so there is no hidden lock-in cost and no payment for classes your child does not attend.
Does ChessWize run any offline batches near AMU or elsewhere in Aligarh?
No, ChessWize is online-only in Aligarh and every other city — there is no offline batch or physical location. This lets your child work with a suitable FIDE-rated coach regardless of what happens to be available locally, and still get weekly WhatsApp progress notes.
How many kids are typically in one online batch?
Batches are capped at 6 kids, and a 1:1 format is also available if you prefer individual attention throughout. Smaller batches are intentional — the coach can watch and correct each child's moves directly rather than teaching to a large group.
Does ChessWize run any offline batches in Aligarh?
No. ChessWize is online-only in Aligarh and everywhere else, with no physical location. That is what lets your child work with a suitable FIDE-rated coach regardless of what is available locally, and it removes the extra trip that offline coaching would add to your week. You still get weekly WhatsApp progress notes.
What happens in the free demo class?
The coach spends about 30 minutes with your child, checking their current chess understanding, whether they are a complete beginner or already play casually, and answering your questions about pacing and batch options. You pay nothing upfront, and you're under no commitment to keep going. It simply establishes the right starting point.
Will my child have the same coach every week?
Yes. The same coach every session, with no rotation, is one of our named guarantees. Continuity matters because the coach remembers your child's typical mistakes, tracks the roadmap from week to week, and can tell you honestly what is improving and what still needs work in the weekly WhatsApp report.
How soon can my child play in a real tournament?
On average, about 4 months. The path runs through the tournament-prep track: understanding the event, repairing the game plan, and rehearsing tournament conditions before the day. Our students have recorded 4 cohort district finisher wins out of 12 finishers, so the route from classes to competition is well tested.
Is the small batch format better than a large class?
For most children, yes. In a batch of 4-6 similarly rated students, the coach can watch and correct each child's moves directly, and peer play creates genuine calculation practice. If your child is shy, easily distracted, or already advanced, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives fully individual attention instead.
Can I see what my child is learning each week?
Yes. A weekly WhatsApp report for every student tells you what was covered and how your child responded, so you do not need to know chess yourself to follow the progress. Between classes, saving one game link or a confusing position gives the coach concrete evidence to build the next lesson on.
Can my child join if they have never played chess before?
Yes. The beginner roadmap starts with the board and legal moves, moves on to a first complete game, opening principles, and basic tactics and endings. Children aged 5 to 8 follow their own version that builds safe move habits and short complete games. The free demo confirms the right starting level.
Which ages and levels do the classes cover?
Children from 5 to 15, with dedicated roadmaps for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15. Level tracks run from beginner through intermediate and advanced, with further options for tournament prep, rating improvement, and a summer camp online. Formats are 1:1 or small group batches of 4-6 similarly rated students.