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 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 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 experienced coaches, and your child trains from home whenever the family schedule allows. Coaches such as Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal 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 says in her video that 'Hrdyansh Sir is paying attention towards each child', highlighting the individual attention she values. 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: an average wait of roughly four months between first lessons and a first event. In Gorakhpur, a monthly enrolment can be cancelled within 48 hours for a full refund.
Chess in Gorakhpur: district play and school competitions
Gorakhpur's August 2026 reports show both association-run and school chess. The Gorakhpur District Chess Association ran a one-day event with an Under-11 section at a private school near Shahpur police station, with 82 players in that competition. Separately, Mahatma Gandhi Inter College hosted a tehsil-level secondary-school boys meet with Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 sections. For a parent, these are two concrete starting points for enquiries: the district association and the child's school.
Who runs junior chess here
- Gorakhpur District Chess Association. The association organised the one-day event with an Under-11 section reported by Amar Ujala in August 2026. [1]
Events a child from Gorakhpur can enter
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Senior Open and Under-11 event
Held in August 2026 · Private school near Shahpur police station, Gorakhpur
The district association included an Under-11 section in this one-day competition of 82 players, a recorded local option for younger children. [1]
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Tehsil-level secondary-school boys chess meet
Held in August 2026 · Mahatma Gandhi Inter College, Gorakhpur
This school meet covered Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 boys, with MP Inter College also fielding players. [2]
Where to play
- Mahatma Gandhi Inter College. The college hosted the Gorakhpur tehsil school chess meet reported in August 2026, including an Under-14 boys section. [2]
From online class to a first tournament
- Ask the Gorakhpur District Chess Association about an age-appropriate event, referring to its reported Under-11 competition as background.
- For school chess, ask the sports teacher how tehsil-level entries are handled.
- Choose a suitable format with your child's coach and practise playing a full game without move prompts.
- Check the exact school name and address before travelling, since the association report identifies its venue only as a private school near Shahpur police station.
Good to know
- A 30 August 2026 school-meet report said district-level school chess would begin at 12 noon on 31 August; ask the school for later fixtures.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
Class times for Gorakhpur
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.
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 Gorakhpur 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 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
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 named coaches: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. 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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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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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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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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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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What if we stop?
Gorakhpur monthly enrolments keep a full refund for 48 hours after enrolling. Until session three a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended remains; later the month is kept and future charges can be stopped. A term pack cancelled within 7 days is refunded minus sessions already taken, leftover sessions can still be finished, and if exams or a family move interrupts training, a pause keeps the remaining sessions.
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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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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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Is there a path to tournaments?
The Gorakhpur District Chess Association held a one-day Senior Open and Under-11 competition in August 2026, with 82 players. Ask that association or the UP Chess Sports Association for later notices, and confirm the chosen event's requirements. Tournament prep rehearses the format, and on average students reach a first event in about four months.
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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.
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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 Gorakhpur-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
★★★★★
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
Google reviews from ChessWize parents
Google rating 5.0 from 21 reviews; the stored set was pulled 2026-07-08.
20EC101 Raghvendra
November 2025
★★★★★
ChessWize is a great platform for improving chess skills—clean interface, smart puzzles, and very helpful analysis.
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 →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 →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 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.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Gorakhpur
Who has organised an Under-11 competition in Gorakhpur?
Amar Ujala's report dated 31 August 2026 names the Gorakhpur District Chess Association as the organiser of a one-day competition that included Under-11 play. It places the event at a private school near Shahpur police station. Ask the association for a specific event notice and full venue details before arranging attendance.
Which school hosted the reported tehsil-level chess meet?
Mahatma Gandhi Inter College, Gorakhpur hosted the secondary-school boys meet described in the 30 August 2026 report. Its sections were Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19, and MP Inter College also sent players. A parent interested in that school route can ask their child's sports teacher about eligibility and how entries are handled.
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 ₹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 experienced 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.