What this Jalandhar class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Jalandhar. 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 Jalandhar.
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 Jalandhar.
Online Chess in Jalandhar That Fits a Sports-Family Week
Jalandhar families already run disciplined weeks: ground practice, academy sessions, fixtures across the cantonment and the city. Adding another drive for chess rarely survives that schedule. ChessWize brings the class home instead: live online coaching for ages 5-15, in English or Hindi, with a FIDE-rated coach who stays with your child every week and batches of at most 6 students.
The first step costs nothing: a complimentary 30-min demo, with no payment upfront, where the coach runs a level check before you commit. From there, the starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. Regular plans afterwards run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. If chess is not the right fit, our refund promise stands: 100% refund on unused sessions.
Parents here care about evidence, and so do we. Every student gets a weekly WhatsApp report, and one ChessWize mother told us: "I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week." Another parent's video review says simply: "His school teacher actually called us to ask what changed." Across our cohorts, twelve children have finished at district level, four of them winners, and the average time to a first tournament is 4 months.
Because everything runs on IST, the windows map straight onto your week: mornings from 9:30 AM, evenings until 9:30 PM, so a slot exists around ground timings rather than against them. Book the demo, watch how your child responds to a rated coach on screen, and judge the fit before any money changes hands.
Class times for Jalandhar
The page uses Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). The recurring class time is agreed with the family after the level check.
Jalandhar runs on India Standard Time (IST) all year, with no daylight saving change, so every window you read here is already your local time and nothing needs converting. Coach availability opens at 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST at the earliest, with midday and afternoon options running as late as 12:30-5:30 PM IST. For evenings, the widest window is 4:30-9:30 PM IST, alongside tighter slots of 4:30-6:30 PM and 5:30-8:30 PM IST that suit after-school and after-ground timings. If a fixture moves one evening, the same coach picks the plan up again the following 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 Jalandhar 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 Jalandhar 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 trains with a FIDE-rated coach from a named panel: Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE rating 1850, FIDE ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (1920), or Aryan Pal (1780). The same coach stays with your child every session, and we do not rotate tutors between classes.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches hold strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students, which keeps the learning collaborative: intense peer play, group calculation and team-based tactical warfare. A 12-week synchronized batch keeps that group stable for the 12 weeks. When you want undivided attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol puts a single coach on your child's game alone.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. The ladder runs from beginner to advanced: your child learns the board and legal moves, finishes complete games, then moves through opening principles, tactics and endings into positional play and deeper calculation. Separate tracks exist for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, and tournament-prep and rating-improvement roadmaps take a prepared child toward rated play.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
Every student gets a weekly WhatsApp report, so you can follow what was covered and what comes next even if you never play chess yourself. One ChessWize mother said she could see exactly what her daughter covered each week. Our Google rating stands at 5.0 from 21 reviews.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Every class is live on video with a dedicated coach, from your own home, so there is no offline venue your child travels to alone. You can sit within earshot, and our guidance asks an adult to stay nearby for the first few minutes with younger children. The weekly report shows you what happened even when you could not watch.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. Book the complimentary 30-min demo with no payment upfront. The coach also runs a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, so the advice you hear reflects your child's actual play. You decide on a plan only after you have seen how your child responds.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
If you stop, the policy is short: 100% refund on unused sessions. If exams take over, a season changes, or chess simply is not landing, you are not left paying for classes your child never attended. You settle up for what was used, and the rest comes back to you.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Timings are set with you in IST windows, so the class sits where it does not fight ground or academy time. Evening options include 4:30-6:30 PM, 5:30-8:30 PM and 4:30-9:30 PM IST, and morning windows start at 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST. If a fixture moves one week, your child keeps the same coach, so the plan bends instead of breaking.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes, which works out to ₹313 per class within that pack. Regular plans after the starter pack are priced from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. Nothing is charged before the complimentary demo.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
There is a direct one. A tournament-prep roadmap covers the event format, repairs the game plan and rehearses tournament conditions before the day. Across our cohorts, twelve children have finished at district level, four of them as winners, and the average time from starting with us to a first tournament is 4 months.
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Check 11
What do I have to do at home?
Keep home work light. For young children, five to ten focused minutes at the board beats a long drill: set up a position, play one casual family game, and let your child explain the moves. Older students save one serious game a week and mark one moment they were unsure. The coach builds the next lesson from those notes.
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 Jalandhar-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 Jalandhar
Jalandhar is the largest city in Punjab's Doaba region and is notable for its sports goods industry and athletics culture, with a large cantonment. Education and competitive sport both run deep in local family priorities.
When one child already trains at a ground or academy across town, a second evening drive for chess is hard to sustain. Online coaching lets parents add a mind sport without stacking another venue onto the weekly map.
Local chess context
Doaba households are used to disciplined practice schedules from sports culture. Chess fits that same habit when a rated coach works live on screen and parents receive a clear weekly picture of what was covered.
Jalandhar's sports-goods and athletics culture means many households already run on practice schedules and weekend fixtures — online chess slots into that discipline as a mind sport without adding another venue to the cantonment-to-city evening circuit.
Online and offline choices
If your child already loves a local offline batch and the coach is regular, keep that. Online becomes the smarter add when football, cricket, or athletics already consume travel time, or when you want a FIDE-rated mentor who stays with the child every week instead of rotating tutors.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Jalandhar
How much do online chess classes cost for kids in Jalandhar?
From Rs 375 per class, for 1:1 or small groups of up to six. Ages 5–15, English or Hindi. Free 30-minute demo with no payment upfront, refund on unused classes, and a short weekly WhatsApp note for parents. Google rating for ChessWize is 5.0 from 21 reviews.
Does ChessWize have an academy near Jalandhar Cantt?
No. There is no ChessWize offline centre in Jalandhar or elsewhere. All coaching is live on video with a dedicated coach. Parents who specifically need a physical room should explore local options; our value is coach quality and schedule fit at home.
My child already plays sports — will chess clash with evening training?
Often it works better online because you pick a slot that does not fight ground time. The coach stays the same each week so progress is not broken when a sports fixture shifts once. The free demo is a good place to check realistic timings before you book a package.
Are classes only in English for Doaba school kids?
No. Coaches work in English and Hindi based on what the child understands best. Many Jalandhar children already mix both languages at school and home, so explanations stay practical rather than formal. Mention your preference when you book the free demo so the first full session feels natural.
How much do online chess classes cost for Jalandhar families?
You start with a starter pack: ₹2,500 for 8 classes. After that, regular plans sit between ₹375 and ₹1,000 per class depending on the format, 1:1 or a small group. The 30-minute demo is complimentary with no payment upfront, classes you do not use are refunded, and ChessWize holds a 5.0 Google rating from 21 reviews.
Is there a ChessWize academy in Jalandhar?
No. ChessWize has no offline centre in Jalandhar, and none anywhere else; every class is live on video with a dedicated coach. Families who specifically want a physical room should compare local options. What we provide instead is a FIDE-rated coach who stays the same every week, batches of at most 6, and timings built around your existing week.
Does my child train in English or Hindi?
Both. Coaches teach in English or Hindi depending on what your child understands best, and many Jalandhar children already mix the two at school and home. Mention your language preference when you book the demo so the first full session feels natural. Explanations stay practical rather than formal, which suits children strong in one language and still building the other.
Will chess clash with my child's evening sports training?
Usually not, because you choose the slot. Jalandhar homes already juggle ground timings, so the class sits on a free evening instead of adding another drive across town. If a fixture or practice shifts one week, the same coach simply picks up where you left off. Try the demo at a realistic time to test the fit.
What ages and levels do you teach online?
Ages 5 to 15, placed by working level rather than age alone: tracks for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate and advanced ladders. A complete beginner starts with the board and legal moves and finishes complete games early in the roadmap. Children already competing move into tournament-prep and rating-improvement tracks, 1:1 or in a group.
Why choose online coaching instead of a local chess club?
If your child already loves a local batch with a regular coach, keep it. Online becomes the smarter add when football, cricket or athletics already consume the travel time, or when you want a FIDE-rated mentor who stays with your child every week instead of rotating tutors.
What do we need at home for the class?
A device with the class link open, a board if your child likes moving real pieces, and a notebook for positions. Keep the login ready a few minutes early so the session starts on time. With younger children, an adult nearby for the first few minutes helps, after which your child works directly with the coach.
How soon will we see improvement in my child's play?
It varies by starting level and how often your child plays between classes. The evidence we track is concrete: games saved, positions solved, and the weekly report showing what was covered. In our cohorts, children have reached their first tournament in about 4 months on average, and twelve have finished at district level, four of them as winners.
How do we book the complimentary demo?
Book the 30-minute demo directly and the coach runs a level check first, at no charge and with no payment upfront. Mention your language preference and any fixed sports timings so the trial slot is realistic. You decide on a starter pack only after seeing how your child responds to the coach on screen.