What this Chandrapur class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Chandrapur. 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 Chandrapur.
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 Chandrapur.
Live online chess coaching that fits Chandrapur homes
Chandrapur summers run among the hottest in Maharashtra, and the traffic around the coal and power belt makes a fixed evening commute for a hobby class genuinely hard to sustain. No more traffic, no more drop-offs, your child simply logs in and starts learning chess from home. Your child joins from home at a fixed IST slot, with no commute to plan around, whatever the heat and the traffic are doing.
Every child is taught by a coach. Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal teach our students, in exclusive, skill-matched batches of 4-6 or in 1:1 sessions. Your child keeps the same coach every session, with no rotation. Your child builds a working relationship with one coach who knows their games, not a rotating cast of strangers.
The curriculum runs from first moves to rated play: beginner, intermediate, advanced, tournament prep and rating improvement, with age tracks for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15. You do not have to take our word for it. A ChessWize student says: 'I am so thankful for his time, effort and care he put into every session'. You can read the weekly WhatsApp report even when a shift means you miss the live slot. That report reaches you on WhatsApp every week, and it is a named guarantee: Weekly WhatsApp report for every student.
Start with a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit. In Chandrapur, cancel a monthly plan within 48 hours of enrolling and the fee is refunded. Families across Chandrapur, from the town to the mining belt, have used this to give their children a steadier chess education than the local market alone can offer.
Chandrapur's district body and a home Under-11 selection
Creative Chandrapur Chess Association is the MCA affiliate for the district. Chess Events listed the Maharashtra State Under-11 Open and Girls Selection Chess Championship 2026 at Janta Mahavidyala, Janta College, Nagpur Road, from 10 to 12 July 2026, as the selection for the National U-11. Chandrapur is also a selectable district on MCA's player-registration form.
Who runs junior chess here
- Creative Chandrapur Chess Association. Creative Chandrapur Chess Association appears in MCA's directory as the affiliated body for Chandrapur. [1]
Events a child from Chandrapur can enter
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Maharashtra State Under-11 Open and Girls Selection Chess Championship 2026
Was listed for 10-12 July 2026 · Janta Mahavidyala, Janta College, Nagpur Road, Chandrapur
Chess Events described this Under-11 Open and Girls championship as the state selection for the National U-11. [2]
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Chandrapur One day Rapid Chess Tournament 2025
Results last updated 26 October 2025 · Chandrapur
Chess-results.com recorded this one-day rapid with starting-rank club or city entries for Chandrapur. [3]
Where to play
- Janta Mahavidyala. Chess Events named Janta College, Nagpur Road, Chandrapur, as the venue of the 2026 Maharashtra State Under-11 selection. [2]
From online class to a first tournament
- Use MCA's listing for Creative Chandrapur Chess Association to ask the district body about entry notices.
- Select Chandrapur as the district when filling MCA's player-registration form for players and arbiters.
- Treat the July 2026 Under-11 selection at Janta College as a worked example of a home-district state event, and read a fresh circular before any later entry.
- Practise a full game online and on a physical board using the time control of the event you choose, then confirm its venue before travelling.
Good to know
- MCA's player-registration form includes Chandrapur as a selectable district for AICF-linked MCA player and arbiter registration.
- The Chess Events listing placed the Under-11 selection at Janta Mahavidyala, Janta College, Nagpur Road, Chandrapur, on 10-12 July 2026.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
Class times for Chandrapur
All classes run on India Standard Time (IST), and Chandrapur follows IST year-round with no daylight saving, so the windows you see are the windows you get. Coach availability windows include mornings such as 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST and 11:30 AM-3:30 PM IST, and evenings such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. Because there is no DST label to adjust in India, your chosen weekly slot stays fixed through the year, which suits school terms and exam weeks alike.
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 Chandrapur 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 Chandrapur 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 a coach: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta or Aryan Pal. The same coach stays with your child week after week rather than rotating.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches are strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students, placed by working level so peer play stays genuine. If you want undivided attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child a private coach who maps their game and targets the highest-value gap.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. The ladder runs from beginner (board, legal moves, first complete games) through intermediate and advanced to tournament prep and rating improvement, with dedicated tracks for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15. Each level has named milestones, so you always know what comes next.
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How will I know it is working?
You receive a Weekly WhatsApp report for every student, covering what was taught and how your child applied it. One parent put it plainly: "I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week." You never have to guess whether the classes are working.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live online with a coach present in real time, and your child joins from home, so there is no travel or unfamiliar venue. Sessions run on a structured plan you can follow through the weekly WhatsApp report, which shows exactly what each class covered.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. Every child starts with a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit. The coach assesses where your child actually stands, you see the teaching style first-hand, and there is nothing to pay for that first session.
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What if we stop?
Chandrapur monthly enrolments still allow a full refund for 48 hours after enrolling. If you leave a monthly plan before session three but after 48 hours, the refund is pro-rated minus sessions attended, then the month is kept while cancelling stops future charges, and term leftover sessions can still be finished after a 7-day pro-rated window.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Coach availability windows span mornings from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST through evenings up to 9:30 PM IST, so school-going children in Chandrapur can take a fixed after-school or weekend slot. Since Chandrapur stays on IST all year, the slot never shifts.
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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. These are two separate things, and we state both upfront with no hidden add-ons.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
Creative Chandrapur Chess Association is the district body Maharashtra Chess Association lists, and Chandrapur is a selectable district on MCA's player form. Chess Events listed the Maharashtra State Under-11 selection at Janta Mahavidyala, Janta College, Nagpur Road, on 10-12 July 2026. Ask that association which later event fits, and look at its requirements. On average, students reach a first tournament in about four months.
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What do I have to do at home?
Very little. A short, focused practice block at home, one saved game for class, and a stable internet connection are enough. The coach sets homework matched to your child's errors, and younger children may just need an adult nearby for the first few minutes of a session.
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 Chandrapur-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.
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 →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 →Ankit
November 2025
★★★★★
One of the best platform to learn chess skill, enhance either. The instructors are young and enthusiastic.
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Chandrapur
Chandrapur is a Vidarbha city built around coal mining and a large thermal power station, and the surrounding district is home to Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra's oldest and largest national park and one of the country's most significant tiger habitats.
Chandrapur's summers run among the hottest in the state, and combined with heavy industrial traffic around the power station and mining belt, a fixed evening commute for a hobby class is genuinely hard to sustain through the year. Live online coaching removes that commute altogether.
Local chess context
Chandrapur schools follow Maharashtra's state academic calendar, and junior chess players connect to district and state events through the Maharashtra Chess Association. In an industrial town with a smaller local coaching market than Nagpur or Pune, a structured online plan often fills a gap that in-person options here cannot.
With Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve nearby drawing weekend visitors and Chandrapur's roads carrying regular coal and power-plant traffic, evening travel in town does not always follow predictable timing. A fixed online chess slot at home sidesteps that unpredictability rather than working around it.
Online and offline choices
If a Chandrapur family lives near the town's limited pool of local coaches and a child prefers in-person play, offline classes remain workable. Online coaching tends to be the steadier choice given the city's intense summer heat, industrial-belt traffic, and a smaller local coaching market compared with larger Vidarbha cities like Nagpur.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Chandrapur
Where was the Maharashtra Under-11 selection in Chandrapur listed?
Chess Events placed the 2026 Maharashtra State Under-11 Open and Girls Selection Chess Championship at Janta Mahavidyala, Janta College, Nagpur Road, Chandrapur. The listed dates were 10 to 12 July 2026, and the page described it as the state selection for the National U-11. Those dates are in the past, so a later entry needs its own notice.
Who should a Chandrapur parent ask about district chess notices?
MCA's affiliate list identifies Creative Chandrapur Chess Association as the district body. Start there when asking where to find competition notices and whom to approach about entry conditions. Chandrapur also appears among the district choices on MCA's registration form; check the event's requirements before completing registration for a child.
Was there a one-day rapid in Chandrapur besides the Under-11 selection?
Chess-results.com records the Chandrapur One day Rapid Chess Tournament 2025, last updated on 26 October 2025, with starting-rank club or city entries for Chandrapur. That stamp is a results-page update, not a proven playing-day. Ask the district association for any later rapid notice rather than treating the 2025 file as an invitation.
What is the cost of online chess classes for kids in Chandrapur?
Fees start from ₹375 per class for children aged 5 to 15. You can choose 1:1 coaching or a small live batch of up to six students, with the fee depending on the format. The first 30-minute demo is free, and a 3-month or 6-month term refunds minus sessions attended if you cancel within 7 days of enrolling.
Is there an offline chess coaching centre in Chandrapur?
No, ChessWize does not operate a physical centre in Chandrapur. All coaching is live online with a coach present in real time, which is a practical fit here given the city's extreme summer heat and the industrial traffic around its coal and power-plant belt.
Can chess classes continue during Chandrapur's hottest summer months without disruption?
Yes, since there is no travel involved, extreme heat does not affect whether a class can happen, only whether the family's internet and power supply are stable at the scheduled time. Most families keep the same weekly slot through summer, and a WhatsApp report each week keeps parents updated regardless of the season.
Is there a physical chess coaching centre in Chandrapur?
No, ChessWize teaches Chandrapur children entirely live online with a coach present in real time. Given the city's extreme summer heat and the industrial traffic around the coal and power belt, this removes the hardest part of attending a weekly class. Your child gets coaching at home, and the weekly WhatsApp report keeps you informed.
Can classes continue through Chandrapur's hottest months?
Yes. Because there is no travel, heat does not affect whether a class happens, only whether your internet and power are stable at the scheduled time. Most families keep the same weekly slot all summer, and the coach can adjust around exam weeks without losing the training thread.
Will my shy child cope in an online group class?
Batches are only 4-6 similarly-rated students, so no child is lost in a crowd. A quiet child can join in through short written replies or by playing their moves, and speak only when ready. Tell the coach if shyness or pace is a barrier, and consider the 1:1 Analyst Protocol, which maps your child's game privately and targets one gap at a time.
Who exactly will teach my child?
One of our experienced coaches: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta or Aryan Pal. The same coach stays with your child every session, so they learn your child's habits and games over time. The complimentary 30-min level check lets you meet the teaching before you commit.
What does my child need at home for the classes?
A device with a stable connection, a board for practice, and a quiet corner are enough. Keep the login and notebook ready before the session so class time is not lost to setup. Homework is short and targeted: a few positions from your child's own games, or one saved game with a question to bring back.
Does my child need chess experience to start?
No. Beginners start on the beginner track: learning the board, legal moves, opening principles and basic tactics until they can finish a complete game. Younger children follow the ages 5-8 roadmap, which builds safe move habits and short complete games. The complimentary 30-min level check places your child at the right starting point, so they are never pushed ahead or held back.
How soon can my child play in a tournament?
Yes, through a dedicated tournament-prep track. Sessions cover the event format, a repaired game plan, and rehearsal under tournament conditions, with evidence reviewed before the day. District and state events in Maharashtra are the usual route for junior players here, and across our students the average gap between joining and a first event is about 4 months, depending on starting level.
What happens to sessions we do not use?
In Chandrapur, email or WhatsApp is how to ask, and refunds arrive on the original payment method within 7-10 business days. If your family pauses for exams or travel, the classes your child did not attend are not lost. You are charged only for coaching that actually happened.
Which class formats can we choose from?
Two formats. One-to-one, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol, assigns a private coach who maps the child's game, targets the highest-value gap and tests the change in play. Group coaching places children by working level in batches of 4-6, where one clear weekly idea is taught and practised with peers. Families can switch formats as needs change.