What this Guntur class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Guntur. 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 Guntur.
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 Guntur.
Live online chess for Guntur families, on your schedule
Guntur parents know the arithmetic of a school day: classes, tuition, then the trip home from the college core. Adding one more cross-town trip for a hobby is usually where the week breaks. ChessWize removes that trip. Your child learns chess live online, at home, in a fixed weekly slot, taught by experienced coaches including Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. 1000 students have been coached this way. On Google, 21 reviews average 5.0.
Your child joins an exclusive, skill-matched batch of 4-6 similarly-rated students in a 12-week synchronized batch, where intense peer-play, group calculation and team-based tactical warfare sharpen thinking week by week. If you would rather the coach work only with your child, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol maps the current game, targets the highest-value gap and tests the change in real play. Either way, the same coach teaches every session, with no rotation.
A ChessWize mother put it plainly: "I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week." That visibility is standard for every family. The weekly WhatsApp report shows what was taught, what your child practised, and what comes next, so you can follow the improvement without ever sitting through a lesson.
Start with a Complimentary 30-min level check before you commit. If it feels right, the starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. Regular plans after that run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. For a Guntur family, monthly plans can be cancelled within 48 hours of enrolling for a full refund.
Chess in Guntur: district schools and a national hall
Guntur had several school venues on its junior chess listings: Vijetha IIT Foundation School for the 2026 district Under-11 Open, IDPS for the district Under-9 Girls, and Oxford school for a school-level girls event in 2025. Andhra Chess Association also listed the AP State School Championship (team) in Guntur for 8 and 9 August 2026. Those dated records offer useful starting points when asking the association about age-group competitions and school-team entry arrangements.
Who runs junior chess here
Events a child from Guntur can enter
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Guntur District Under 11 Open Chess Championship 2026
Listed 3 May 2026 · Vijetha IIT Foundation School, Annapurna Nagar, Guntur
The 2026 district Under-11 Open listing named Vijetha IIT Foundation School in Annapurna Nagar as its venue. [5]
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Guntur District Under 9 Girls Chess Championship 2026
Listed 11 April 2026 · IDPS, JKC College Road, Guntur
The listing for the 2026 district Under-9 girls event gave IDPS on JKC College Road as the venue. [6]
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Guntur District School Level Kids Girls Chess Tournament 2025
Last updated 7 December 2025 · Oxford school, Guntur
The chess-results listing recorded this school-level girls tournament at Oxford school and was last updated on 7 December 2025. [7]
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AP State School Championship (Team)
8-9 August 2026 · Guntur
ACA included this school-team championship in its calendar for 8-9 August 2026 in Guntur. [4]
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62nd National Chess Championship 2025
21 September to 1 October 2025 · Vignan University, Guntur district
Andhra Chess Association organised the national championship at Vignan University from 21 September to 1 October 2025. [3]
Where to play
- Vijetha IIT Foundation School. The school at Annapurna Nagar was listed as the hall for the Guntur District Under-11 Open Chess Championship 2026. [5]
- IDPS. IDPS on JKC College Road was listed as the hall for the Guntur District Under-9 Girls Chess Championship 2026. [6]
- Oxford school. Oxford school was the listed venue for the Guntur District School Level Kids Girls Chess Tournament 2025. [7]
- Vignan University. Vignan University in Guntur district hosted the 62nd National Chess Championship 2025, and ChessBase India wrote that Pentala Harikrishna is an alumnus of the host. [3][2]
Players from Guntur
From online class to a first tournament
- Ask the child's school about district championships, using Vijetha IIT Foundation School and IDPS as documented 2026 halls for Under-11 Open and Under-9 Girls.
- Ask Andhra Chess Association about school-team competition notices, referring to its Guntur listing for August 2026.
- Before a state championship, ask ACA which registration requirements apply and check its SAAP ID guidance.
- Check the AICF registration year specified by any national event prospectus before preparing an entry.
- Study one opening idea online, then play it out slowly on a board the way a hall game is played.
Good to know
- AICF required participants in the 62nd National Chess Championship 2025 to be registered with AICF for 2025-26, with online registration at www.aicf.in/players.
- The ACA calendar listed Guntur as the location for the school-team championship dated 8-9 August 2026.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
- [1] Chess.com grandmaster profile
- [2] ChessBase India preview of the 62nd National Championship 2025
- [3] 62nd National Chess Championship 2025 prospectus
- [4] 2026 Calender of Events: Andhra Chess Association
- [5] Chess-Results | Guntur District Under 11 Open Chess Championship 2026
- [6] Chess-Results | Guntur District Under 9 Girls Chess Championship 2026
- [7] Chess-Results | Guntur District School Level Kids Girls Chess Tournament - 2025
- [8] Andhra Pradesh Chess | HOW TO GET SAAP ID
Class times for Guntur
Guntur classes run on India Standard Time (IST). India does not observe daylight saving, so the DST label simply stays fixed: local time and IST are the same all year. Coach availability windows include 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST in the morning and 11:30 AM-3:30 PM IST around midday, with afternoon and evening options such as 12:30-5:30 PM IST, 1:30-4:30 PM IST, 2:30-5:30 PM IST, 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. Tell us the slot that fits your school and tuition week, and we match a coach to it.
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 Guntur 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 Guntur 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?
Coaches are experienced: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta, and Aryan Pal. The coach who takes the demo is the coach who continues with your child.
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How many children share the coach?
Group batches contain strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students, matched by working level so nobody sits lost or untested. Batches run as 12-week synchronized batches with intense peer-play, group calculation, and team-based tactical warfare. If you want the coach's full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child a private track with homework drawn from their own games.
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Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
There is a real ladder from first move to rated play. Beginner levels cover the board, legal moves and a complete game; intermediate work stabilises tactical vision and candidate moves; advanced training audits the child's game and converts training into events. Age tracks exist for ages 5-8, ages 9-12 and ages 13-15, plus tournament-prep and rating-improvement tracks.
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How will I know it is working?
You get a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you can see what was covered without attending the lesson. One mother says in her video, 'I can see the improvement in her concentration and the confidence level.' Your child also keeps the same coach, who tracks the trend across weeks rather than restarting each time.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live online sessions your child attends from home, so there is no late-evening travel to a coaching centre. You can sit nearby or watch a lesson whenever you wish, and the weekly WhatsApp report tells you exactly what was taught. For the youngest ages, an adult can stay close for the opening minutes of a session before stepping away.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. A complimentary 30-min demo and level check needs no payment, and the coach uses it to place your child at the right level, beginner through advanced. You meet the actual coach, watch the teaching style, and only then decide. Nothing is charged for this first session, and there is no obligation to continue afterwards.
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What if we stop?
Guntur monthly plans allow a full refund when cancelled within 48 hours of enrolling. Through session two the refund is still pro-rated minus sessions attended, then the month is kept and later charges can be stopped. You can begin with the 8-class starter pack before deciding whether a regular plan fits your week.
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Will the timings fit our week?
All sessions are scheduled in IST, which is Guntur's own clock, so there is no conversion to worry about. Coach availability windows run from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST in the morning through 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST in the evening, so lessons can sit before school, after homework, or at a weekend hour that suits you.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack costs ₹2,500 for 8 classes. After that, regular plans run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan, with private 1:1 at the top of the range and batches of no more than six children below it. The 30-minute demo and level check is free, and no payment is asked for it.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. The 2026 Guntur District Under-11 Open was listed at Vijetha IIT Foundation School, Annapurna Nagar, and the Under-9 girls championship was listed at IDPS, JKC College Road. Ask Andhra Chess Association which notice fits, and check that event's requirements. On average, students reach a first tournament in about 4 months.
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What do I have to do at home?
Very little. For ages 5-8, five to ten focused minutes a few times a week is enough: set up the board, solve two familiar positions, stop while the child is still interested. Older children save one serious game each week and arrive at class with a single honest question about it. The coach designs the rest; you do not need to know chess.
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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 Guntur-tagged record first when the source has one.
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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.
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 →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 →20EC101 Raghvendra
November 2025
★★★★★
ChessWize is a great platform for improving chess skills—clean interface, smart puzzles, and very helpful analysis.
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Guntur
Guntur is a major agricultural and education city of coastal Andhra, long known for chillies, tobacco, and a thick cluster of intermediate and degree colleges that draw students from surrounding mandals.
Many families live outside the college-town core yet send children into Guntur for school — adding another offline hobby address is often the trip that fails first. Online classes keep chess at home on a fixed weekly rhythm.
Local chess context
The city's education economy already normalises structured coaching for board and entrance streams. Applying the same discipline online to chess gives Guntur juniors a clear path without needing a local specialist academy on every block.
Guntur's colleges and schools serve a broad surrounding area, so many children already spend time reaching the education core. Structured chess at home adds expert coaching without creating another destination after a day of school or entrance-focused tuition.
Online and offline choices
Offline coaching can suit a Guntur child with a good teacher close to home and a preference for physical-board interaction. For families based outside the college-town core or travelling from nearby mandals, live online classes reduce transport while retaining weekly coach continuity.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Guntur
Which Guntur schools were listed as junior championship halls in 2026?
The Guntur District Under-11 Open Chess Championship 2026 was listed at Vijetha IIT Foundation School, Annapurna Nagar. The Guntur District Under-9 Girls Chess Championship 2026 was listed at IDPS, JKC College Road. A Guntur District School Level Kids Girls Chess Tournament 2025 was listed at Oxford school. Ask those schools, or your own, how district entries were collected.
When was the AP State School Championship listed for Guntur?
The calendar placed the AP State School Championship (team) in Guntur on 8-9 August 2026. Use that past listing to ask Andhra Chess Association about school-team opportunities and request the relevant prospectus. Before preparing a team, ask your school whether it takes part and how entries, age sections and venue details are confirmed.
What national championship took place at Vignan University in 2025?
Vignan University in Guntur district was the venue for the 62nd National Chess Championship, organised by Andhra Chess Association from 21 September to 1 October 2025. Its prospectus required participants to have AICF registration for 2025-26. For a child considering competition, ask the association about suitable district events and check their entry rules separately.
Which grandmaster has a documented connection to Guntur?
Chess.com identifies Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna as having been born in Guntur. A ChessBase India preview of the 2025 national championship also described him as an alumnus of Vignan University, the host institution. To explore that local connection at home, choose one of his games and discuss the decisions on a board with your child.
What are the fees for online chess coaching in Guntur?
Each class starts from ₹375, with fees varying according to private 1:1 or small-batch coaching. Batches contain no more than six children. The introductory 30-minute demo and level check is completely free, and no payment is asked for it. If the programme is stopped after 7 days on a 3-month or 6-month term, there is no refund, though leftover sessions can still be completed within the term.
Are there ChessWize offline classes in Guntur, and how does online compare?
ChessWize has no physical Guntur centre and conducts all coaching live online. The same coach teaches each week, sees the child's play, and gives direct feedback. A nearby offline teacher can be suitable for in-person practice; online is often simpler for children commuting into the city from surrounding mandals.
Is online chess suitable during Guntur's busy exam and tuition periods?
The home format saves travel time and makes one recurring chess slot easier to maintain alongside school tuition. Parents receive a weekly WhatsApp report, so they can see what was taught without attending the lesson. English and Hindi instruction are available, and the free assessment helps choose an appropriate starting level.
What does online chess coaching cost in Guntur?
Your first step costs nothing: the 30-minute demo and level check is free. The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. Regular plans afterwards are priced from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan, so a batch seat costs less than private 1:1 coaching. In Guntur, before the 3rd monthly session, and after 48 hours, the refund is pro-rated minus what was attended. All prices are in rupees.
Who are the ChessWize coaches, and can I meet them first?
Yes. Our coaching team includes Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. You can meet your child’s coach at the complimentary demo. Instruction is available in English and Hindi, and whichever coach takes your child's demo stays with your child for the sessions that follow.
Can my child keep chess up during exam and tuition season?
Yes, and this is where the home format helps in Guntur. There is no extra trip after school or entrance tuition, so one recurring chess slot is easier to keep. The coach can reduce homework volume around exam weeks without losing the main training thread, and your weekly WhatsApp report keeps you informed without attending anything.
Does my child need to know chess already to join?
No. Beginners start with the board, legal moves and finishing a complete game, then move to opening principles, basic tactics and endings. The free 30-minute level check places your child on the right rung before any plan begins, and batches are filled with similarly rated children so nobody is out of depth. Dedicated tracks cover ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15.
When do classes happen in Guntur time?
Classes run on IST, your own clock. Coach windows open from 9:30 in the morning with the 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST slot and stretch to the 5:30-8:30 PM IST evening slot, with afternoon options in between such as 12:30-5:30 PM IST. Because India has no daylight saving, the timetable stays identical all year, and you can test a slot in the free demo before paying.
Will my child have the same coach every week?
Yes, and it is a standing guarantee: same coach every session, no rotation. Continuity matters because the coach who taught last week remembers exactly which positions confused your child and builds the next lesson on that evidence. There is no handover to a stranger and no re-explaining of your child's level. You meet the coach in the free demo before you commit to anything.
How do I know the classes are actually working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, naming what was taught and what your child practised. You can also watch a live session whenever you want, since classes happen at home on your screen. Beyond reports, the results show in play: an average of 4 months from joining to a first tournament.
Which languages are the classes taught in?
Instruction is available in English and Hindi, so your child can learn in the language they think fastest in. The free 30-minute level check is also the moment to mention any preference, and we match a coach accordingly. Since batches are limited to 4-6 children, the coach has room to check understanding individually rather than moving on and hoping the group followed.