What this Hazaribagh class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Hazaribagh. 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 Hazaribagh.
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 Hazaribagh.
Live online chess for Hazaribagh families, on your evenings
Hazaribagh sits on the Chota Nagpur plateau, and school and home often sit on opposite sides of ridges and bypass roads. A live online class removes the evening drive through that terrain and still puts a FIDE-rated coach in front of your child. Whether you are heading out toward the sanctuary roads on a weekend or caught in town-centre school traffic on a weekday, the class happens at home at the booked hour.
Your child trains in a skill-matched batch of 4-6 students, or one-to-one if that suits better. The same coach appears every week, so the coach knows your child's games, habits and gaps. Parents elsewhere in India keep telling us the weekly WhatsApp report is what convinced them: "The difference is the weekly progress report - I can actually see what's working. He's improved more than we ever imagined." That report arrives every week for every student, without you asking for it.
We back this with a plain promise: Same coach every session - no rotation. Before you commit, a complimentary 30-minute level check places your child on the right rung, from beginner boards to tournament prep. If you stop, 100% refund on unused sessions. Hazaribagh's steady school-period play can grow into real structure here, with an average of about four months from starting out to a first tournament. The plateau deserves the same coaching the metros get, delivered live to your home.
Class times for Hazaribagh
The page uses Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). The recurring class time is agreed with the family after the level check.
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), so Hazaribagh families need no conversion and there is no daylight saving shift to track. Coach availability windows across the week include morning slots such as 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST and 10:30 AM-2:30 PM IST, midday windows like 12:30-5:30 PM IST and 1:30-4:30 PM IST, and evening slots of 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. You pick the fixed weekly slot that fits school and homework, and it stays the same every week.
| 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 Hazaribagh 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 Hazaribagh 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 FIDE-rated coaches. Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE rating 1850, FIDE ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780) coach our students. The same rated coach appears every week, so the mentor actually knows your child's games and gaps rather than rotating strangers through the slot.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches hold strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students, placed by working level so nobody is lost or bored. The format is collaborative: intense peer-play, group calculation and team-based tactical work in 12-week synchronized batches. If you want undivided attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child the coach alone.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. Levels run from ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15 through beginner, intermediate and advanced, plus tournament prep and rating improvement. A beginner learns the board, legal moves and first complete games; intermediate work stabilises tactical vision and candidate moves; advanced students audit their games and convert training into events.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, every week, without asking. It shows what was covered and where your child stands, so you can follow progress even if you do not play chess yourself. Roadmaps track individual understanding step by step, from safe move habits to calculation and conversion.
Check the proof → -
Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live online sessions with a fixed, named coach, held at the booked hour from your home. A parent can sit nearby or check in at any time, and the weekly WhatsApp report keeps you informed about what happened in class. There is no unsupervised chat with strangers; your child works with the same rated mentor weekly.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. Book a complimentary 30-min demo with no payment and see the coach, the board and the format before spending anything. The demo doubles as a level check: the coach assesses where your child sits on the ladder and recommends beginner, intermediate, advanced or tournament prep accordingly.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
If you stop, you get 100% refund on unused sessions under plan rules. You are not locked into classes your child has not taken. Combined with the free demo before you buy, this means the only money at risk is for coaching that has actually happened.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Slots run on IST across the week, from morning windows like 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST to evening windows like 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. You fix one weekly slot that fits school, homework and family plans, and it stays the same. For plateau-town evenings when home and school sit across spread-out roads, home is the classroom.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is Rs 2,500 for 8 classes, which works out to Rs 313 per class. Regular plans after the starter pack run from Rs 375 to Rs 1,000 per class depending on the plan. These are two different things: the pack is the entry rate, and ongoing per-class pricing depends on the plan you choose.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. A tournament-prep track covers understanding the event, repairing the game plan, rehearsing tournament conditions and reviewing the evidence afterwards. Our cohort has produced district finishers, with 4 wins among 12 total finishers, and students typically reach a first tournament in about four months on average.
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Check 11
What do I have to do at home?
Little. A quiet room and internet at the booked hour are the essentials. For young children, five to ten focused minutes of board time beats a long block; older kids save one serious game a week and bring one honest question to class. You never need to teach chess yourself; the coach sets and reviews the work.
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
The full written-review array is shown below, with a Hazaribagh-tagged record first when the source has one. Names, roles, cities, dates, ratings, and words remain as stored.
★★★★★
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 Hazaribagh
Hazaribagh sits on the Chota Nagpur plateau in Jharkhand and is known for its cooler elevation, forested surroundings, and the Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary area that frames the district’s identity. It functions as an administrative and schooling town for a wide rural catchment.
Plateau towns look compact on a map, yet school and home often sit on opposite sides of ridges and bypass roads. Live online chess removes the evening drive through that terrain and still connects a Hazaribagh child to a FIDE-rated coach without waiting for a specialist to settle in every neighbourhood.
Local chess context
Steady remote coaching gives structure that casual school-period play alone rarely provides.
Hazaribagh’s sanctuary and forest belt draw weekend outings and cooler-weather visitors; a home live slot keeps chess independent of whether the family is heading out toward the wilder roads or stuck in town-centre school traffic on a weekday.
Online and offline choices
Offline suits a child who has a trusted teacher a short walk from home and thrives on in-person company. Online fits better when the family lives toward outer colonies, when fog or rain makes evening two-wheelers unreliable, or when you want the same rated coach every week.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Hazaribagh
What is the cost of online chess classes for kids in Hazaribagh?
ChessWize plans start from Rs 375 per class. Ages 5–15 can train 1:1 or in live groups of at most six with a FIDE-rated coach, weekly WhatsApp parent reports, and refunds on unused classes under plan rules. Book a free 30-minute demo with no payment to try first.
Is there a ChessWize offline centre in Hazaribagh?
There is no ChessWize physical centre in Hazaribagh or any city. Coaching is live online only — real coach, live board, fixed weekly mentor. Local school activity can continue alongside; we do not claim a campus or academy branch on the plateau.
Will online chess work for children boarding or studying away from the town core?
Day scholars at home need a quiet room and internet at the booked hour. If a child is in a hostel, a guardian must confirm device access and rules first — we cannot override campus policies. The free demo clarifies whether the environment supports live video before you buy a package.
What does it cost to start chess classes in Hazaribagh?
You begin with the starter pack: Rs 2,500 for 8 classes, which works out to Rs 313 per class. After that, regular plans run from Rs 375 to Rs 1,000 per class depending on the plan and format. The free 30-minute demo costs nothing, so you can meet the coach before any payment.
Do you have a physical chess centre in Hazaribagh?
No. Coaching is live online only, with no physical centre in Hazaribagh or anywhere else. Your child gets a real coach, a live board and a fixed weekly mentor over video. Local school chess activity can continue alongside; we do not claim a campus or academy branch on the plateau.
Can my child try a class before we pay anything?
Yes. Book the complimentary 30-min demo and your child meets the coach, plays on the live board and gets a level check. If a child is boarding or studying away, the demo also clarifies whether the device and environment support live video before you buy a package.
Will the class timings work around school and homework?
Slots run on IST across the week, including evening windows such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST, plus morning and midday options. You fix one weekly slot and it stays the same, so there is no weekly renegotiation. Fog or rain affecting evening travel does not touch a home class.
How do I follow my child's progress if I do not play chess?
The weekly WhatsApp report tells you what was covered and how your child is doing, in terms a non-player can follow. One parent put it plainly: "I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week." Roadmaps also track each stage, from safe move habits to calculation and conversion.
Is online chess suitable for a shy or quiet child?
Yes. Batches of 4-6 are placed by working level, so a quieter child is never out of depth. A child can start contributing through written answers or moves on the board instead of speaking up first. Tell the coach if shyness, language or pace is getting in the way, and the 1:1 format is always available.
What happens if we miss sessions or want to stop?
Unused sessions are refunded at 100% under plan rules, so stopping carries no penalty on classes not taken. The fixed weekly slot makes attendance predictable, and the coach can reduce homework volume around exams without losing the training thread, which families find helps during busy school terms.
Who exactly will be teaching my child each week?
FIDE-rated coaches take the classes: Hrdyansh Pandey (1850, FIDE ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780). The coach assigned to your child stays the same every session, no rotation, so the mentor builds a real picture of your child's strengths and recurring errors over the weeks.