What this Dhule class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Dhule. 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 Dhule.
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 Dhule.
Live online chess coaching for Dhule families, from home
If you are raising a child in Dhule, you already know what the evening roads near the highway approaches can do to a weekly plan. ChessWize brings the lesson into your living room instead, with a live coach on a shared digital board. Your child learns from home, at a fixed time, without anyone crossing junction traffic for a single class.
Every child is taught by a coach, and your child keeps the same coach every session. Batches hold only 4-6 similarly-rated students, so the coach actually knows your child's game. A weekly WhatsApp report arrives for every student every week, so you can follow what was covered without sitting in on class. Another mother, who does not play the game herself, said: "I can see exactly what she covered each week," and that is the same visibility every ChessWize family receives.
The programme runs on a real ladder: beginner levels that finish a complete game, intermediate work on tactics and planning, advanced training for rated events, and dedicated tournament preparation. Children aged 5-15 are placed by working level, and a complimentary 30-min level check happens before you commit to anything.
You start with a starter pack of ₹2,500 for 8 classes, and regular plans afterwards run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the format you choose. In Dhule, within 48 hours of monthly enrolment, cancelling returns the paid fee. Families across Dhule, from the commercial core to the Panzara riverside, can try a complimentary 30-min demo first and decide with evidence, not promises.
Dhule's Under-9 and Under-13 records, and who to ask
District Chess Association Dhule is the MCA-listed affiliate. Chess-results.com records an Under-9 tournament in Dhule and a separate Under-13 listing, both last updated on 28 December 2025. Dhule appears among the districts a Maharashtra player can select when registering with MCA. Beyond those local records, MCA's calendar listed the Under 7 state selection in Pune on 30-31 May 2026.
Who runs junior chess here
- District Chess Association Dhule. Parents can find District Chess Association Dhule in MCA's affiliate directory and use that entry to approach the district body. [1]
Events a child from Dhule can enter
From online class to a first tournament
- Approach District Chess Association Dhule through its MCA directory entry for age-group competition enquiries.
- Keep the Under-9 and Under-13 Dhule results pages separate when you compare age-group notices, because they are two records last updated on 28 December 2025.
- Choose Dhule in the MCA registration district dropdown when a notice requires association registration.
- If you cannot find a suitable local notice, check MCA's calendar and ask the district association which state age-group events to consider.
Good to know
- MCA's registration portal is titled MCA Registration for Players and Arbiters and is marked Affiliated To AICF.
- The 28 December 2025 stamps on the Dhule age-group files are last-update times on chess-results.com, not proven round dates.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
Class times for Dhule
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), which Dhule follows year-round with no daylight saving shift, so the local window and the IST mapping are always identical. 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, so an after-school or after-dinner slot is realistic for most Dhule families. Your confirmed slot stays fixed once booked.
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 Dhule 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 Dhule 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 named coach such as Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta or Aryan Pal. The same coach stays with your child every session rather than rotating through a pool of strangers.
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How many children share the coach?
Group batches are strictly limited to 4-6 similarly-rated students, so peer play stays intense and the coach can track each child individually. If you prefer full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child a private session with the coach working on their own games.
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Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. There are age tracks for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, rating-improvement and tournament-prep tracks. A beginner finishes a complete game with opening principles; an advanced student refines repertoire and converts training into real events.
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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 responded. You do not need to know chess yourself to follow it. The report shows the weekly idea, the practice set, and the next step, so you can see movement month by month.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes happen live online from your home, so your child never travels across Dhule's junction roads for a lesson. Sessions run on a supervised platform with a named coach, and the weekly report keeps you informed about exactly what happened in class, session by session.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. A complimentary 30-min demo lets your child meet the coach and play before you pay anything. The same session doubles as a complimentary 30-min level check, so placement into the right batch or 1:1 track is based on observed play rather than guesswork.
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What if we stop?
Dhule monthly enrolments allow a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of enrolling. Before session three a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended still stands, then the month is kept and later charges can be stopped. Term leftover sessions can still be finished after a 7-day pro-rated window, and the terms are stated plainly before you enrol.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Coach windows run across the day on IST, from morning slots like 9:30 AM-1:30 PM through evening options such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. Since IST is Dhule's own time zone with no daylight saving, your booked slot stays fixed and predictable all year.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. After that, regular plans run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on whether you choose a small batch or 1:1. The free demo and level check come first, with no charge.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
District Chess Association Dhule is the body Maharashtra Chess Association lists for this district, and MCA's player form includes Dhule as a selectable district. Chess-results carries separate Under-9 and Under-13 Dhule records last updated in December 2025. Ask that association about later age-group play and check that notice's requirements. On average, students reach a first tournament in about four months of lessons.
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What do I have to do at home?
Very little is asked of you. The coach sets short, targeted homework, and for younger children a few focused minutes with the board is enough. Save one game a week for class, note any rule confusion, and send it along. The weekly report tells you what to watch for next.
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 Dhule-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 →Ankit
November 2025
★★★★★
One of the best platform to learn chess skill, enhance either. The instructors are young and enthusiastic.
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 Dhule
Dhule is a district headquarters city in northwestern Maharashtra's West Khandesh region, sitting on the banks of the Panzara River and serving as a regional base for the state's industrial and transport departments, with a long-standing role in the cotton and oil-processing trade.
Dhule sits at the junction of several national highways, which makes it a well-connected trading town but not always an easy one to move across in the evening once market and highway traffic builds up. Live online chess classes bypass that traffic by keeping the lesson at home.
Local chess context
Dhule schools follow Maharashtra's state academic calendar, and junior chess players in the district connect to state and district events through the Maharashtra Chess Association. A structured coaching routine between those events is what typically separates casual play from steady improvement.
Because Dhule functions as a transport and trade junction on the routes toward Surat, Nashik, and Mumbai, its main roads see steady commercial traffic through the evening. A fixed online chess time avoids sending a school-age child across those junction roads for a single weekly class.
Online and offline choices
A Dhule family close to the town's established commercial core, where most local coaching setups are based, may find an offline chess class works fine. Households further from that centre, especially near the highway approaches, generally find online coaching more reliable, since it removes the junction traffic from a weekday evening plan.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Dhule
Do the Dhule records separate Under-9 chess from Under-13?
Chess-results.com has separate Dhule tournament records for Under-9 and Under-13 players, each last updated on 28 December 2025. The timestamp describes the record update, rather than establishing a playing date. Ask District Chess Association Dhule about later age-group notices, and check the eligibility rules in the notice for the event you choose.
Which district name should we pick on the MCA form from Dhule?
Dhule appears among the district choices on the MCA player-registration form. For a local association contact, MCA separately lists District Chess Association Dhule. Use the form for the district field, and send questions about a particular event's entry rules to that association before submitting an entry.
How much do online chess classes for kids in Dhule cost?
Plans start from ₹375 per class for children aged 5 to 15. You may choose a private 1:1 lesson or a small batch of at most six students, with the fee set by format. A free 30-minute demo and level check comes first, and a monthly plan past 48 hours still refunds pro-rata minus attended classes until the 3rd session.
Does ChessWize have an offline centre in Dhule?
No, ChessWize does not run a physical centre in Dhule. Every lesson happens live online with a real experienced coach, which is useful for families near the city's highway approaches who would otherwise face a longer evening trip into the commercial core for a single class.
Will online chess classes work for a child in Dhule with a slower internet connection?
Lessons need a reasonably stable connection rather than a very high-speed one, since the session is mainly video and a shared digital chessboard. If your connection is inconsistent, mention it during the free demo so the coach can suggest adjustments, such as turning off video, to keep the lesson smooth.
Who will teach my child in Dhule?
Lessons are taken by named coaches. Your child keeps the same coach every session, so trust builds with one person rather than a rotating roster. You meet the coach in the free demo before any payment.
What does my child need at home for an online class?
A reasonably stable internet connection, a device for the video call, and a quiet corner are enough, since the session runs on a shared digital chessboard. If your connection is patchy, tell the coach during the demo and simple adjustments like switching off video keep the lesson running well.
Can my beginner child aged six really learn chess online?
Yes. The ages-5-8 track starts with feeling at home on the board, building safe move habits and recognising small patterns before playing short complete games. Sessions for this age stay short and inviting, and the coach will show you how a few focused minutes of practice at home keep momentum between lessons.
Will classes fit around school and homework in our week?
Coach windows span morning, afternoon and evening on IST, including slots like 4:30-9:30 PM, so most Dhule families find an after-school time that works. Once booked, the slot stays fixed with the same coach, and around exam weeks the coach can reduce homework volume without losing the training thread.
How soon will I notice a difference in my child's play?
The weekly WhatsApp report shows what was covered each week, so progress is visible rather than vague. Many parents notice steadier calculation and fewer blunders within the first couple of months, and cohort students on the tournament track have reached their first district event in roughly four months on average.
Do you prepare children for district and state chess events?
Yes. The tournament-prep track covers the specific event, rehearses tournament time controls and reviews games afterwards. Dhule's junior players reach state and district competition through the Maharashtra Chess Association, and the coach helps interpret event notices while the organiser's published rules remain the authority for practical arrangements.
Is there a physical ChessWize centre we can visit in Dhule?
No, teaching is fully online, which is why families near the highway approaches avoid the evening trip into the commercial core. Everything a centre offers happens live instead: a named coach, small skill-matched batches, recorded progress in the weekly report, and a level check before you commit.
What happens if my child misses a scheduled session?
In Dhule, a school clash or sick day needs 4 hours notice for a free make-up; otherwise the hour counts as delivered. Tell the coach as early as you can and the weekly plan adjusts around the gap. The report the following week will show how the missed idea was picked up so your child does not fall behind the batch.