What this Berhampur class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Berhampur. 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 Berhampur.
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 Berhampur.
Live online chess for Berhampur families, without the market-road rush
Berhampur evenings are crowded around the market belts just when school ends, and that second push through town is the last thing a parent needs after tuition. ChessWize is live online only, so your child trains at home on video with a coach in real time. No branch, no commute, and a fixed home slot that survives short-notice family plans better than a classroom that only works if everyone is back in town on time.
Your child keeps the same coach every session. That guarantee matters because progress in chess comes from a coach who remembers last week's mistakes. Our coaches, including Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal, teach skill-matched batches of 4-6 students or the 1:1 Analyst Protocol, with a 12-week synchronized plan from beginner levels through tournament prep and rating improvement.
A parent of a six-year-old says, 'it has been a great experience with Hrdyansh Sir.' The weekly WhatsApp report then shows you what was covered. That is exactly what you get: a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you can follow what was covered even if you do not play chess yourself.
Start with a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, and in Berhampur, on monthly plans, cancelling within 48 hours of enrolling returns the fee. More than 1000 students coached and 1500 parents have trusted us, with an average of 4 months to a first tournament. For Indian families in southern Odisha who already treat structured tuition as normal, chess deserves the same coached, timed, reported discipline.
Chess in Berhampur: Ganjam's open at Ankushpur
Wikipedia records Brahmapur as formerly Berhampur, a city on the eastern coastline of Odisha. Ganjam District Chess Association organised the 4th Ganjam All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament from 21 to 25 May 2025 at Takshashila Residential School, Ankushpur, Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha 761 100. The open used nine rounds at 90 minutes plus 30 seconds and had 149 participants from five states. Sri Shekhar Chandra Sahu, described as the first IM of Odisha, inaugurated the rating tournament.
Who runs junior chess here
- Ganjam District Chess Association. It organised the 4th Ganjam All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament from 21 to 25 May 2025; Mr PK Sabat, President, presided, with Mr K.K. sarma as secretary. [1]
- All Odisha Chess Association. AOCA published the Ganjam open notice that names Takshashila Residential School, Ankushpur, as the hall. [1]
Events a child from Berhampur can enter
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4th Ganjam All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2025
21-25 May 2025 · Takshashila Residential School, Ankushpur, Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha 761 100
Nine rounds at 90 minutes plus 30 seconds (event code 419669/OD/2025) drew 149 participants from five states, an open a junior can enter if the notice allows the age. [1]
Where to play
- Takshashila Residential School. The 4th Ganjam All India Open was held at this school in Ankushpur, Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha 761 100. [1]
From online class to a first tournament
- Ask Ganjam District Chess Association, whose president Mr PK Sabat presided at the Ankushpur open, about later district or open notices.
- Register with AICF at https://prs.aicf.in/new-register so a FIDE ID exists before a FIDE-rated open of this kind.
- Practise full games at 90 minutes plus 30 seconds, the control used for the nine-round Ganjam open at Takshashila Residential School.
- Travel to Ankushpur only after the child can score moves on a scoresheet for a five-day hall event.
Good to know
- The 2025 Ganjam open hall was Takshashila Residential School, Ankushpur, Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha 761 100.
- The event code on the AOCA notice was 419669/OD/2025.
- Player registration with AICF is dated for the accounting year that runs 01 April to 31 March.
Class times for Berhampur
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), so Berhampur families have no clock conversion to worry about. 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, 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST, with other midday and afternoon windows on different days. Because everything is already IST, the evening slots sit neatly after school and before dinner, and a fixed weekly home slot survives short-notice family plans better than a classroom across town.
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 Berhampur 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 Berhampur 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: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. Every session is live on video, and the same coach works with your child each week rather than a rotating substitute.
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How many children share the coach?
Group batches are strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students, matched by working level so peer play stays intense and useful. If you want the coach's full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child private sessions with targeted homework drawn from their own games.
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Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. There is a real ladder from beginner to rated play: beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, plus tournament prep and rating improvement tracks, with age bands for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15. Each roadmap has concrete milestones, from finishing a first complete game to converting training into events.
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How will I know it is working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, guaranteed. It tells you what was covered and how your child is progressing, so you can follow the work even if you do not play chess yourself. Group tracks also track individual understanding each week.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live video sessions your child attends from home, so you can see the setup and sit nearby if you wish, especially for younger children. There is no travel to an unfamiliar address, and the coach is the same coach every session, no rotation.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. Book the complimentary 30-min demo, which needs no payment, and in that same session the coach checks your child's level before you commit. Use it to confirm your child is comfortable learning on video and to see the coach's teaching style before any money changes hands.
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What if we stop?
Berhampur monthly enrolments still carry a full refund for 48 hours after enrolling. An exit after 48 hours and before session three is still pro-rated minus sessions attended, then the month is kept and later charges can stop. Term leftover sessions can still be finished after a 7-day pro-rated window, and the free demo and level check let you judge the fit before committing to a full plan.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Everything runs on India Standard Time, with coach windows such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST in the evening, plus morning and midday options like 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST. A fixed weekly home slot survives short-notice family plans better than a classroom across town.
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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 plan. The demo and level check are free, and in Berhampur, email or WhatsApp is how to ask, and refunds arrive on the original payment method within 7-10 business days.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
Ganjam District Chess Association organised the Ganjam All India Open FIDE Rating tournament in May 2025 at Takshashila Residential School, Ankushpur, Brahmapur. Ask that association about later junior events, and check the chosen event's requirements. Students in this city reach a first tournament in about four months on average.
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What do I have to do at home?
Keep it light and regular. For younger children, five to ten focused minutes with the board is enough; for older ones, a short tactical set and one slower saved game per week gives the coach real evidence. Save game links and one honest question for class, and the coach handles the rest.
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 Berhampur-tagged record first when the source has one.
★★★★★
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
Google reviews from ChessWize parents
Google rating 5.0 from 21 reviews; the stored 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 →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 →Utkarsh
December 2025
★★★★★
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great learning platform with clear teaching, supportive mentors, and well-structured content. Very effective and highly recommended
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Berhampur
Berhampur (Brahmapur) is a commercial city in southern Odisha, a long-standing trading and medical-education hub near the Andhra border and not far from Gopalpur-on-Sea. Dense markets and a thick private-school layer shape family logistics.
Commercial-city evenings mean crowded roads around market belts just when school ends. Live online chess avoids that second push through town and still gives Berhampur children access to experienced coaches who are not confined to one neighbourhood tutor list.
Local chess context
Southern Odisha schools run competitive academic calendars, and parents already buy structured tuition as normal. Chess follows the same logic when lessons are coached, timed, and reported weekly rather than left as informal play without progression.
A fixed home live slot survives short-notice family plans better than a classroom that only works if everyone is back in town on time.
Online and offline choices
A strong offline batch near home can be excellent for social starters who live close to a reliable teacher. Online wins when the family lives across the city from that address, when tuition already fills weeknights, or when you want one coach for the full term.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Berhampur
Who runs rated chess in Ganjam around Berhampur?
Ganjam District Chess Association organised the 4th Ganjam All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament from 21 to 25 May 2025. Mr PK Sabat, President of Ganjam District Chess Association, presided over the inauguration, with Mr K.K. sarma as secretary. AOCA published the notice. Start with that association when you ask about a later open or district event.
Where was the Ganjam All India Open played?
The 4th Ganjam All India Open was held at Takshashila Residential School, Ankushpur, Brahmapur, Ganjam, Odisha 761 100. It used nine rounds at 90 minutes plus 30 seconds and had 149 participants from five states. That is a multi-day rated open at a school campus, so plan transport to Ankushpur and a scoresheet habit before you enter.
Did a titled player attend the Berhampur open?
Sri Shekhar Chandra Sahu, described as the first IM of Odisha, inaugurated the 4th Ganjam District Rating chess tournament in Brahmapur. That is an inauguration fact on the AOCA notice, not a claim that he coaches locally. Wikipedia records Brahmapur as formerly Berhampur, a city on the eastern coastline of Odisha, which is the place name used on that tournament page.
How much do ChessWize online chess classes cost in Berhampur?
From ₹375 per class. Live teaching with a coach in 1:1 or groups of up to six, same coach each week, weekly WhatsApp parent report, and after 7 days on a term there is no refund. The 30-minute demo needs no payment.
Do you have an offline chess centre in Berhampur?
No. ChessWize is live online only — no Berhampur branch. Sessions are real-time on video for ages 5–15 in English or Hindi. Local school clubs can still host peer games; online coaching covers deliberate weekly training without another market-road trip.
Is online chess suitable for kids who also visit Gopalpur on weekends?
Weekday home sessions do the coaching work; weekend beach trips do not have to cancel the habit if the class is not scheduled on those outings. If you travel midweek, a stable connection can keep the same coach session. Confirm comfort on video in the free demo first.
How much do online chess classes cost for a Berhampur child?
The starter pack costs ₹2,500 for 8 classes. Regular plans after that run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan you choose. The 30-minute demo and level check are free, and in Berhampur, leave after the 3rd monthly session and the current month stays billed, while future charges stop.
Are the classes online only, or is there a local centre?
ChessWize is live online only, with no Berhampur branch. Sessions are real-time on video for ages 5-15 in English or Hindi. Local school clubs can still host peer games; online coaching covers deliberate weekly training without another market-road trip across town after school.
Who will teach my child, and who are the coaches?
Your child is taught by experienced coaches such as Tarun Gupta, Hrdyansh Pandey and Aryan Pal. The same coach teaches every session, so there is no rotation and the coach remembers your child's games and gaps week to week.
Will the class timings fit around school and tuition?
All slots are on India Standard Time, so there is no conversion. Evening coach windows include 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST, with morning and midday options too. Because the class happens at home, a fixed weekly slot survives short-notice family plans better than a classroom that only works if everyone is back in town.
Can we try a class before paying anything?
Yes. The complimentary 30-min demo is one free session, and during it the coach also carries out the level check before you commit. This lets your child meet the coach on video, and lets you judge comfort with the format, before you buy the starter pack or any regular plan.
What does my child need at home between sessions?
Keep it small and consistent. Younger children benefit from five to ten focused minutes with the board; older students can add a short tactical set and one slower game saved for class. Bring one honest question or a saved game link each week, and the coach turns that evidence into the next lesson.
Is there a real path from beginner to tournaments?
Yes. The curriculum runs from beginner through intermediate and advanced levels to tournament prep and rating improvement, with age-specific roadmaps for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15. Students on average reach a tournament in about 4 months, and the tournament-prep track rehearses real event conditions before the first entry.
How will I know the classes are actually working?
You get a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, guaranteed, covering what was taught and how your child is progressing. One parent put it plainly: the weekly progress report is the difference, because you can actually see what is working. You do not need to play chess yourself to follow it.