What this Chandigarh class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Chandigarh. 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 Chandigarh.
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 Chandigarh.
Live chess coaching that fits a Chandigarh school week
Chandigarh families take schooling seriously, and the after-school hours are already crowded. A weekday chess class that means crossing half a dozen sectors at school-closing hour is a class that quietly disappears from the calendar. ChessWize runs live online, so your child trains with a FIDE-rated coach from home, on a slot that matches your household instead of an academy pin across town.
Every child is placed in a skill-matched batch of 4-6 students, or works one-to-one in our 1:1 Analyst Protocol. Batches run on a 12-week synchronized plan with similarly-rated children, so peer play stays sharp and nobody sits through material that is too easy or too hard. The same coach stays with your child week after week, which is how trust and steady correction actually build.
Parents tell us the reporting is what makes the difference. One ChessWize parent said: "The difference is the weekly progress report - I can actually see what's working. He's improved more than we ever imagined." You get a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so even if you do not play chess yourself, you can see exactly what your child covered and where the coaching is heading.
We stand behind two commitments before you spend anything: a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, and 100% refund on unused sessions. Over 1,000 students coached and 1,500 parents have taken this route, with 12 cohort district finishers among them and an average of 4 months from starting lessons to a first tournament. Start with the free demo, see the coach teach, and decide from there.
Class times for Chandigarh
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 daylight saving adjustment to track for Chandigarh. 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 morning and mid-afternoon windows on other days. That means a fixed weekly slot can sit before school, right after school hours, or in the evening, and it stays the same slot every week without re-planning around sector traffic.
| 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 Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh 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 rated coaches such as Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE rating 1850, FIDE ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (FIDE rating 1920) and Aryan Pal (FIDE rating 1780). Every session runs live on video, so you can hear the coach teach and judge the fit yourself during the free demo.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches are exclusive and skill-matched, with strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students in a 12-week synchronized cohort. That keeps peer play intense and gives the coach time for each child. If you want the coach entirely to yourself, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol is a private alternative.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. There are age tracks for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, tournament prep, rating improvement and an online summer camp. Each level has a written roadmap, from learning the board and legal moves at beginner stage to refining repertoire, deepening calculation and converting training into events.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you can see what was covered and how your child is progressing even if you do not play chess yourself. Coaches also track individual understanding within the batch, and rating-improvement students work from a game sample with the rating bottleneck named and retested.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live online sessions with a FIDE-rated coach on video, so a parent can sit nearby or check in at any time. There is no physical centre and no unsupervised setting. Your child keeps the same coach every session, no rotation, which means you always know exactly who is teaching.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. The complimentary 30-minute demo is a single free session in which the coach also checks your child's level, with no payment required. That one session shows you how the coach teaches and places your child at the right starting point, so the first paid package begins correctly rather than with a guess.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
Unused sessions are refundable, with a 100% refund on unused sessions. If your child stops or your schedule changes, you are not left paying for classes that never happened. Ask about the remaining balance at any point and the unused classes are returned rather than written off.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Sessions are scheduled around your household, not a fixed academy pin. Coach availability windows run across mornings, midday and evenings, including 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST, all on IST with no daylight saving shifts. Your child keeps the same weekly slot, which helps chess survive CBSE exam weeks.
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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. After the starter pack, regular plans run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan you choose. The pack and the regular per-class rates are two different things, and unused classes are refundable either way.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. Tournament prep is a dedicated level that covers understanding the event, repairing the game plan, rehearsing tournament conditions and reviewing the evidence. On average students reach a tournament in 4 months, and 12 cohort district finishers have come through the programme, including 4 wins.
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Check 11
What do I have to do at home?
Very little. Younger children do best with five to ten focused minutes, such as setting up the board or solving two familiar positions, and stopping while they are still interested. Older children save one serious game a week for class. If a rule causes confusion at home, note the position and send it to the coach.
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
The full written-review array is shown below, with a Chandigarh-tagged record first when the source has one. Names, roles, cities, dates, ratings, and words remain as stored.
★★★★★
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 Chandigarh
Chandigarh is India's widely recognised planned capital — a Union Territory shared as the capital of both Punjab and Haryana, laid out in numbered sectors around the Capitol Complex and Sukhna Lake. Families here treat schooling seriously: CBSE and private campuses sit close together, and the city's compact grid still draws students from neighbouring districts for higher education.
Even in a planned city, a weekday chess class can mean crossing half a dozen sectors at school-closing hour. Live online coaching keeps a FIDE-rated coach on the household schedule so neither parent has to re-plan the evening around another drop-off.
Local chess context
Chandigarh's school culture is dense and exam-oriented, with extracurriculars competing hard for the same after-school hours. A fixed weekly online slot lets a child build chess steadily without another trip across town in after-school traffic.
Chandigarh's compact sector grid looks short on a map, but the school-run between sectors still stacks up for dual-income parents — a home-based live class protects that hour without losing coach quality.
Online and offline choices
A neighbourhood offline batch can suit a Chandigarh child who thrives on in-person friends and lives next door to a reliable teacher. Online wins when the right coach is not in your sector, when both parents work late, or when you want the same FIDE-rated mentor every week without another cross-city run.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Chandigarh
How much do online chess classes for kids in Chandigarh cost?
ChessWize starts from Rs 375 per class for ages 5–15. You can choose 1:1 or a small batch of at most six children. Unused classes are refundable, and the first 30-minute demo or level check is free with no payment required. Exact package totals depend on how many sessions you book.
Is there a ChessWize centre in Chandigarh, or is it only online?
ChessWize is fully online for Chandigarh families — there is no physical centre in any city. Classes run live with a FIDE-rated coach on video, so a child in Sector 8 or Mohali-side homes gets the same format. That removes the sector hop that often breaks weekday routines.
Will online chess fit a CBSE school schedule in Chandigarh?
Yes. Sessions are live but scheduled around your household, not a fixed academy pin. Your child keeps the same coach each week and parents get a short WhatsApp report after classes. That structure helps chess survive exam weeks better than an evening drive across town.
What language are classes taught in for Chandigarh kids?
Coaches teach in English and Hindi. Most Chandigarh school children already switch between both in daily life, so lessons stay clear without forcing a pure English-only pace. Parents can mention language preference during the free demo so the first full package starts in the right mix.
How do classes work for a child in a Chandigarh sector?
Everything runs live online, so your child joins from home on video with a FIDE-rated coach. There is no physical centre to travel to, which removes the cross-sector run at school-closing hour. Batches hold at most six children, or your child can work privately, and the weekly slot stays fixed.
What language will the coach use with my child?
All sessions are conducted in both English and Hindi by our instructors. Most Chandigarh school children already switch between both in daily life, so lessons stay clear without forcing an English-only pace. Mention your language preference during the free demo so the first full package starts in the right mix for your child.
Can we see the coach before paying anything?
Yes. The first 30-minute demo or level check is complimentary with no payment required. You watch the coach teach, your child plays a little, and the level check places your child correctly. Only after that do you decide on the starter pack or a regular plan.
Will chess survive exam weeks at a CBSE school?
It is designed to. The slot is fixed around your household and the same coach continues each week, so a lighter exam-week session does not break the training thread. Coaches can reduce homework volume around exams while keeping the weekly idea intact, and the WhatsApp report keeps you informed throughout.
Does my child need to know chess already?
No. The beginner track starts from the board and legal moves, moves to finishing a complete game, then opening principles, basic tactics and endings. The level check before you commit confirms the right entry point, so a complete beginner and a club player are never placed in the same batch.
Who do I contact if something is not working?
Speak to the coach directly, since the same coach stays with your child every session and knows the games being played. You can also raise it through the weekly WhatsApp report thread. If the fit still is not right, unused sessions are refunded in full, so you are never locked in.
When can my child take a class in the week?
Coach availability windows span the whole week on India Standard Time. Options include 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST in the morning, 11:30 AM-3:30 PM IST and 12:30-5:30 PM IST around midday, and evening slots such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. Pick one fixed weekly slot and it stays the same each week.
Why choose online coaching over a neighbourhood batch?
A neighbourhood offline batch can suit a child who thrives on in-person friends and lives next door to a reliable teacher. When no suitable coach exists in your sector or both parents work late, online delivers a steady FIDE-rated mentor without cross-city travel. There is no drop-off to re-plan, and the coach quality does not depend on where you live.