What this Gorakhpur class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Gorakhpur. 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 Gorakhpur.
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 Gorakhpur.
Gorakhpur Chess Classes That Fit Around School and Travel
Families in Gorakhpur juggle Uttar Pradesh board and CBSE school calendars, plus travel to nearby towns, so chess has to fit the week instead of fighting it. We teach live online with FIDE-rated coaches, and your child trains from home whenever the family schedule allows. Coaches such as Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE 1850), Tarun Gupta (FIDE 1920) and Aryan Pal (FIDE 1780) handle the teaching, so quality does not depend on finding a strong player near your lane.
Batches are deliberately small: 4-6 similarly-rated students, so quiet children still get heard. Your first step is a "Complimentary 30-min level check before you commit", which lets you watch the coach teach before anything is paid. One ChessWize mother told us her daughter "wouldn't even play with her grandfather because she was afraid of losing", and half a year later she was the one setting up the board at home. After each class, a Weekly WhatsApp report for every student shows exactly what was covered.
Windows in IST stretch from late morning into the evening, which usually suits Gorakhpur school days without clashing with homework. The entry pack costs ₹2,500 for 8 classes, and regular plans afterwards sit between ₹375 and ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. Progress has a destination too: twelve students from our cohort have finished at district level so far, four of them as winners, with an average wait of roughly four months between first lessons and a first event. If you ever stop, unused sessions are refunded, so trying us costs you only the classes you actually attend.
Class times for Gorakhpur
The page uses Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). The recurring class time is agreed with the family after the level check.
Every window is quoted in India Standard Time (IST), which is also the local clock in Gorakhpur throughout the year, since the city applies no daylight saving shift. Availability opens with a 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST morning window, widens through midday slots such as 11:30 AM-3:30 PM IST, and continues into an evening window at 4:30-9:30 PM IST. Late-morning options like 10:30 AM-2:30 PM IST and afternoon slots such as 1:30-4:30 PM IST give working parents further room to choose. With no DST offset to adjust, the IST time you see on the booking screen is exactly the local time your child logs on.
| 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 Gorakhpur 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 Gorakhpur 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 named, FIDE-rated coaches: Hrdyansh Pandey (rating 1850, FIDE ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (rating 1920) and Aryan Pal (rating 1780). Ratings sit at a strong club level, which means they can explain ideas your child will meet at district events. The same pool of coaches runs both group batches and 1:1 sessions, so quality does not change with the format you pick.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Batches hold 4-6 students of similar working level, matched so that peer games stay competitive instead of one-sided. That size lets each child calculate aloud, play training games against classmates, and still receive individual correction from the coach every session. If your child needs undivided attention, our 1:1 Analyst Protocol is available as an alternative, with one coach focused entirely on one student throughout.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. We run structured roadmaps from ages 5-8, ages 9-12 and ages 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate, advanced and tournament-prep tracks. A beginner first learns the board and legal moves, then finishes complete games, and an advanced student works on calculation, repertoire and converting training into events. Your child moves up the ladder as skills are demonstrated, not as birthdays pass.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
You receive a WhatsApp report every week, so you always know which idea was taught and how your child handled it. The coach tracks games, tactics and endgame understanding across sessions, and rating-progress students get a named bottleneck with retests over time. When the same error keeps appearing, the next practice set targets it, so improvement is visible in the report before it shows over the board.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live and online, so your child learns from home rather than travelling to a venue alone. You are free to sit within earshot, and nothing about the setup requires you to leave a young child unattended with a screen. The free 30-minute demo doubles as a first safety check, because you watch exactly how the coach speaks to and corrects your child before paying anything.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes, and nothing is charged for it. Book the complimentary 30-minute demo, let your child meet the coach, and judge the fit first. Use the session to see how the coach explains mistakes and whether your child stays engaged online. Only after that do you decide on the starter pack of 8 classes at ₹2,500 or any other plan.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
Our guarantee is a 100% refund on unused sessions, so stopping does not trap your money. If exams, a family move or a dip in interest interrupts training, you tell us and we settle the unused balance. Used classes are charged at the plan rate and the rest returns to you, without arguments or forms designed to wear you down.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Coach windows in IST run from a 9:30 AM-1:30 PM start through midday slots such as 11:30 AM-3:30 PM and evening options up to 4:30-9:30 PM, so morning, afternoon and evening training all exist. Because Gorakhpur stays on IST year-round with no daylight saving, the slot you book is the slot you attend. Families travelling in from nearby towns keep the same coach and slot wherever the week takes them.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes, and that is where most families begin. Regular plans afterwards run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan and format, all quoted up front in rupees. The free demo costs nothing, so you only pay once you have watched a coach teach your own child.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
There is a clear one. Our cohort includes twelve district finishers, four of them winners, and the average time from starting lessons to a first event is about four months. Tournament-prep students rehearse the event format, repair the game plan and train under tournament conditions before the date. Rating-improvement tracks then keep serious players climbing once the first event is done.
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Check 11
What do I have to do at home?
Very little for younger children: five to ten focused minutes, such as setting up the board or solving two familiar positions, beats a long forced practice block. Older students save one serious game a week and bring one honest question to class. You never need to teach chess yourself; the coach sets the homework and reviews it in the next session.
Check the proof →
Watch every family video in the source record
These four files, posters, speaker labels, quotes, and summaries come from the testimonial and evidence inventories. Metadata appears only when it exists in those records.
A Parent's Journey
ChessWize Parent
“We tried two other academies before ChessWize. The difference is the weekly progress report — I can actually see what's working. He's improved more than we ever imagined.”
Steady, visible improvement
2026-05-03 owner-cleared-2026-09-04
From Beginner to Confident
ChessWize Parent
“She wouldn't even play with her grandfather because she was afraid of losing. Six months in, she's the one challenging him. The confidence is the real result.”
Composed under pressure · plays tournaments
2026-05-03 owner-cleared-2026-09-04
Transformation in Focus
ChessWize Parent
“His school teacher actually called us to ask what changed. The ability to sit still and concentrate has carried straight into his maths and reading.”
Focus carried into school work
2026-05-03 owner-cleared-2026-09-04
Student Testimonial
ChessWize Student
“What I love most is that my coach actually explains why a move is bad — not just that it is. I'm thinking ahead two or three moves now without being told.”
Tournament-ready in 6 months
2026-05-03 owner-cleared-2026-09-04
Written reviews from parents
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★★★★★
Honestly, I was skeptical about online chess coaching.
“Aadvik hated sitting still for anything, and I thought a Zoom class would last two weeks max. It's been six months. Last Sunday his class teacher called just to ask what changed — his attention in maths has jumped. He now does his puzzles before I'm up. Coach Arjun has the patience I don't.”
Rupali Sharma
Mother of Aadvik (9) · Lucknow
March 2026
★★★★★
She used to cry after every loss. Not anymore.
“Anika was playing 'casually' on chess.com and hanging pieces every game. First month the coach just drilled Checks-Captures-Threats. The dashboard is what sold me though. I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week. Her play sharpened on its own by week eight.”
Monika Iyer
Mother of Anika (11) · Kanpur
February 2026
★★★★★
The resilience piece was unexpected — and the real win.
“We signed up for chess. What Ishita got was emotional self-regulation. Month one was all about learning to lose without falling apart. By month three she was analysing her own games after tournaments, pointing out where she'd blundered, calmly. Her results followed. But honestly, the composure is what I'll remember.”
Anjana Rao
Mother of Ishita (10) · Mumbai
January 2026
Every stored Google review
Google rating 5.0 from 21 reviews; the stored review set was pulled 2026-07-08.
Harshi
July 2026
★★★★★
We had been searching for a chess class online for our sons. Suddenly on instagram , we saw the ad for chesswize and connected with the them. The demo was really good and we started the classes for our almost 4.7 year old son. Ankit Rajoriya Sir engaged him really well , he very knowlegeble in his field. His classes are well structured and he teaches the concepts in simple and engaging manner. My son has started loving chess and has started applying the strategies. The environment of the class is really positive where kids feel safe asking questions and their queries are answered well. We truly appreciate his professionalism, dedication, and commitment towards his students. We highly recommend Chesswize and Ankit Rajoriya Sir to any parent looking for chess classes for their kids.
Read on Google →Ayushi
June 2026
★★★★★
We are very happy with the coaching at Chesswize, especially with our son’s teacher, Ankit Rajoriya. Ankit sir is a wonderful coach especially for younger kids.He knows the game deeply but also teaches with patience, encouragement, and real passion. He explains ideas in a clear and easy way, so children can understand and use them in their games. His classes are well-planned, fun, and motivating. Since our son started learning with Ankit sir, we have seen big improvements in his chess skills, thinking ability, focus, and confidence. He creates a friendly environment where kids feel comfortable asking questions and are inspired to keep getting better. We truly value his dedication and care for each student. We strongly recommend Chesswize and Ankit Rajoriya sir to any parent who wants quality chess coaching for their child.
Read on Google →Anisha
June 2026
★★★★★
Coach Ankit has been amazing for my 8-year-old. He’s super friendly and explains chess rules in a way kids actually get. My son looks forward to every Chesswize class now. He motivates him to do better without any pressure, and I’ve seen fast improvement in both his game and confidence. Highly recommend Ankit for young beginners!
Read on Google →Susmita
June 2026
★★★★★
We are extremely happy with the quality of coaching provided by Chesswize, especially by our son’s chess teacher, Ankit Rajoria. Ankit is an exceptional coach who combines deep chess knowledge with patience, encouragement, and a genuine passion for teaching. He explains concepts in a simple and engaging manner, making it easy for young learners to understand and apply new strategies. His lessons are well-structured, interactive, and motivating. Since joining Chesswize and learning under Ankit’s guidance, we have noticed a significant improvement in our son’s chess skills, critical thinking, concentration, and confidence. Ankit creates a positive learning environment where children feel comfortable asking questions and are encouraged to continuously improve. We truly appreciate his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to each student’s growth. We highly recommend Chesswize and Ankit Rajoria to any parent looking for high-quality chess coaching for their child.
Read on Google →divya
June 2026
★★★★★
I am very happy with the overall experience at chesswize! Mr Ankit Rajoriya makes the class so much fun. Honestly the whole session finishes without any boring or dull moment. Everything is so systematic. Its worth it!
Read on Google →Padma
June 2026
★★★★★
Hi, just wanted to share a feedback about the ongoing chess classes My daughter harshitha really enjoyed learning chess with Ankit Rajoriya. His classes are highly engaging and interactive, making it easy to stay focused throughout the session. He explains concepts clearly, patiently answers questions, and provides practical strategies that help improve both understanding and gameplay. I have noticed a steady improvement in her chess skills and confidence since joining his classes. I would highly recommend Ankit as a chess coach to anyone looking to learn and grow in chess. Really appreciate the effort and happy with her progress 👍
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manasa
June 2026
★★★★★
It was a great platform for kids and learners.. teaching concepts and making them to think and play..Ankit rajoriya sir was excellent in teaching makes children in comfort zone by funy way and he starts teaching .that is the way children can engage whole time..
Read on Google →Sri
June 2026
★★★★★
Extremely happy with Tarun, he teaches my son really well, explains the topic in child understandable language, very disciplined..Thanks for the wonderful sessions
Read on Google →Anusha
December 2025
★★★★★
Chesswise Academy is an excellent place for kids to learn chess. The trainer is patient, knowledgeable, and focuses on building strong basics. Classes are well-organized and engaging. I can see good improvement in my child’s thinking and confidence. Highly recommend Chesswise Academy for chess learning.
Read on Google →priyanshu
December 2025
★★★★★
A perfect place to learn chess the right way. Excellent trainers, structured lessons, and amazing improvement.
Read on Google →Utkarsh
December 2025
★★★★★
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great learning platform with clear teaching, supportive mentors, and well-structured content. Very effective and highly recommended
Read on Google →Shailja
November 2025
★★★★★
It's a truly amazing platform which not only enriches the individual's skills but also boost up the candidates to pursue in the field of success ....
Read on Google →Tushar
November 2025
★★★★★
My nephew is learning chess from chesswize and I'm very happy with his progress.The teaching style is clear, engaging, and very student friendly. Highly recommended for kids!
Read on Google →Ankit
November 2025
★★★★★
One of the best platform to learn chess skill, enhance either. The instructors are young and enthusiastic.
Read on Google →20EC101
November 2025
★★★★★
ChessWize is a great platform for improving chess skills—clean interface, smart puzzles, and very helpful analysis.
Read on Google →Priyansh
November 2025
★★★★★
My brother started chess 6 months ago from beginner level and now he is in Intermediate level. Their 2:1 program is highly effective.
Read on Google →Rajeev
November 2025
★★★★★
I am extremely happy with ChessWize Chess Academy. The coaching is very structured, child-friendly, and delivered with amazing patience. Each session is interactive and helps kids build strong fundamentals along with confidence. The best part is the personal attention given to every student, which truly makes a big difference in their progress. The academy also celebrates students’ achievements, motivating them even more. I strongly recommend ChessWize to anyone looking for quality chess training.
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur is a major city in eastern Uttar Pradesh. It is known for Gorakhnath Temple and as the home of the North Eastern Railway headquarters.
Because the city serves families from a wide surrounding area, the right chess teacher may be far from a child's home even when both are in the same region. Online lessons widen that choice and keep the session live, personal, and workable alongside school.
Local chess context
Children in Gorakhpur learn through a mix of Uttar Pradesh-board, CBSE, and other schools, while many families also manage travel from nearby communities. A clear weekly chess plan gives them continuity even when local routines or transport arrangements change.
Gorakhpur serves as a hub for families from a wide surrounding region who already travel in for transport, healthcare, or schooling — an online chess class means chess training does not require yet another trip into or out of the city.
Online and offline choices
If a family lives close to a good offline coach in Gorakhpur city itself, in-person classes remain a sound choice. For families commuting in from nearby towns for other reasons, online coaching removes the need for a separate chess-specific trip and keeps the weekly session dependable regardless of where you are travelling from.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Gorakhpur
We travel in and out of Gorakhpur regularly — can online classes still work?
Yes, as long as you have a stable internet connection at the scheduled time, location does not matter. This flexibility is one reason families outside the immediate city choose online coaching over a fixed local venue and still keep a consistent weekly slot with one coach.
How much does it cost, and is there a free trial?
Classes start from Rs 375, and the first class is a free 30-minute demo with no payment required. You can use that demo to check the coach's teaching style and your child's comfort with online learning before committing to a batch.
Is there a ChessWize centre near the railway colony or elsewhere in Gorakhpur?
No, ChessWize has no physical centre in Gorakhpur or in any city — all coaching happens live online. This applies uniformly everywhere ChessWize teaches, not as a Gorakhpur-specific limitation, and the free demo is the best way to verify fit.
My child is shy in group settings — would 1:1 work better?
1:1 classes are available and often suit a child who needs more direct attention or is hesitant in group settings. You can mention this preference when booking the free demo and the coach will plan accordingly, with progress noted each week in the parent report.
Do we need to travel anywhere in Gorakhpur for the classes?
No. Everything happens online, so the class comes to your living room instead of adding a trip across the city. That matters for families who already commute into Gorakhpur from nearby towns for school or work, because chess stops being one more errand. A stable internet connection at the booked slot is all the logistics you need.
Is there a ChessWize centre in Gorakhpur I can visit?
No, we run no physical centre anywhere, Gorakhpur included. Coaching is live online only, delivered by FIDE-rated coaches to small batches or 1:1 students. That model is what lets your child keep the same coach weekly and you keep the same slot, regardless of which part of the city or which nearby town you live in. The demo is the easiest way to see it working.
How will I understand my child's progress if I don't play chess?
You do not need to know chess to follow the reports. Every week a WhatsApp message sets out what was taught and how your child performed, in plain language. Over a term you will notice the pattern: fewer blunders, longer games, calmer handling of lost positions. Many parents tell us the report is what convinced them the classes were working.
Can a shy child manage in a group batch?
Many shy children do well once the batch is small and level-matched, because four to six students is a conversation, not an audience. Coaches deliberately hear every child calculate aloud during group sessions. If your child would still rather start privately, book the 1:1 Analyst Protocol first and move to a group batch whenever confidence grows; the weekly report keeps you informed either way.
Which ages and levels do the batches cover?
Roadmaps exist for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, and skill tracks run from beginner through intermediate and advanced to tournament prep. Children are placed by working level, not only by age, so a strong nine-year-old can train above her age band. Batches are scheduled as twelve-week synchronized cycles, which gives the group a shared rhythm from first class to last.
Will classes clash with school timing in Gorakhpur?
The windows are deliberately wide. Morning slots begin at 9:30 AM IST, midday options run to 3:30 PM, and evening availability stretches to 9:30 PM, so most school days leave room either side. Gorakhpur follows IST without any daylight shift, so the time printed on your confirmation is the time class actually starts. Pick a slot, and it holds every week with the same coach.
What equipment do we need at home for an online class?
A charged device with a dependable connection at the booked slot is the essential kit. A physical chess board at home helps younger children follow moves and set up positions from homework. Keep a small notebook for saving games and questions. Nothing else is required, and no special software beyond the usual video call.
Are the classes taught by the same coach every week?
One coach stays with your child week after week rather than a revolving cast. This continuity is deliberate: the coach remembers last week's errors, so each session builds on the previous one instead of starting over. It is also why the weekly reports read like a continuous story of your child's chess.