What this Jhansi class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Jhansi. 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 Jhansi.
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 Jhansi.
Live chess coaching that reaches your home in Jhansi
ChessWize teaches live online chess to children in Jhansi and across Bundelkhand, with experienced coaches such as Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. Your child learns at home, in a skill-matched batch of 4-6 students or in a private 1:1 Analyst Protocol session, on a ladder that starts with the first legal moves and climbs through beginner, intermediate and advanced work. The same coach stays with your child week after week, so trust has time to build.
Progress should be visible to you, not just to us. Every week the coach sends a WhatsApp report on what your child covered, so you can follow the plan even if you have never played the game yourself. One mother told us, "I can see exactly what she covered each week", and that kind of visibility is what we design the report to deliver.
Starting should not feel like a gamble. Book the complimentary 30-minute demo: your child meets a coach, plays a little, and gets a level check before you commit to anything. If plans change later, a Jhansi monthly plan allows a full refund within 48 hours of enrolling, and the weekly reports keep you informed either way.
Jhansi families juggle school timings and travel, so the class comes to you instead of the other way round. There is no trip to a coaching centre, and no dependence on whatever teaching happens to sit along your regular route. A child in the city and a child further out in Bundelkhand get the same coach, the same batch size and the same weekly report.
Chess in Jhansi: school events and accessible competition
Jhansi's recorded chess activity includes school fixtures and competition for deaf young players. The 2025-26 divisional school sports calendar listed chess at H.N. Memorial Inter College for Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 boys and girls. In August 2026, the city hosted the 3rd State Deaf Chess Championship at Laxmi Vyayam Sports Stadium, including junior and sub-junior sections. The Senior Railway Institute also hosted boys' and girls' chess during its National Sports Day sports week that August.
Who runs junior chess here
- Jhansi District Chess Sports Association. Amar Ujala named the association in its August 2026 report on the State Deaf Chess Championship in Jhansi. [1]
Events a child from Jhansi can enter
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3rd State Deaf Chess Championship
Held in August 2026 · Laxmi Vyayam Sports Stadium, Jhansi
The championship included junior and sub-junior boys and girls, giving families a documented example of competition for deaf young players. [1]
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Divisional school chess
2025-26 calendar listing for 24 September 2025 · H.N. Memorial Inter College, Jhansi
The 2025-26 school sports calendar scheduled Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 boys and girls, so this record is a fixture announcement. [2]
Where to play
From online class to a first tournament
- For school competition, ask the sports teacher for the current divisional chess notice, and treat the 2025-26 calendar date as history.
- For a deaf young player, ask the Jhansi District Chess Sports Association about eligibility and arrangements for junior or sub-junior events.
- Rehearse a complete game on a physical board after online practice, including how to ask an arbiter for help.
- Obtain the event's confirmed date, venue and entry instructions before attending, particularly when working from a school calendar announcement.
Class times for Jhansi
All class times are given in India Standard Time (IST), the timezone Jhansi runs on. IST does not observe daylight saving, so the local clock and the IST window stay identical all year. Coach availability windows start at 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, continue through midday options such as 12:30-5:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST, and finish with evening slots up to 4:30-9:30 PM IST. That spread means a class can sit before school, in the afternoon, or after the school day ends, and you keep the same slot each week.
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 Jhansi 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 Jhansi 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 experienced coaches: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. Batches are matched to your child's working level, so a first-time player and a district competitor are not handed the same material. You meet the real coach in the complimentary 30-minute demo before any money changes hands.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Batches are strictly capped at 4-6 similarly-rated students in 12-week synchronized groups, so every child plays and calculates with peers at their own level. If you prefer undivided attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child a private session with the same coach. Either way, the coach knows each child's game personally rather than as one face in a crowd.
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Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
There is. The ladder runs from beginner through intermediate and advanced levels, with dedicated tracks for tournament preparation and rating improvement. Younger children start by learning the board, legal moves and their first complete game, while older or stronger students work on calculation, opening repertoires and endgame play. Each level has a written roadmap, so you always know what the current stage is building toward.
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How will I know it is working?
Every child's coach sends a weekly WhatsApp report, so you can see what was covered that week without needing to read a single chess move yourself. Over a term the reports build into a progress record you can actually check, and the complimentary level check at the start gives you a baseline to measure the change against.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes run live online from your own home, so you always know where your child is and who is teaching. You or your child can join the complimentary 30-minute demo and observe directly before signing up, and after that the weekly WhatsApp report keeps the teaching visible to you week by week. No child is sent anywhere alone.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. The complimentary 30-minute demo costs nothing and asks for no payment, and it doubles as a level check so the coach can place your child correctly from day one. If the class is not right for your family, you simply do not continue after the free demo, and a term package allows a refund within 7 days of enrolling minus sessions attended.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
You can pause a Jhansi plan for an exam month or a family trip, and the remaining sessions are kept. Monthly enrolment still allows a full refund within 48 hours of enrolling, a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended before the 3rd session, and no refund for the current month after that while cancelling stops later billing.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Coaches run availability windows from morning through evening in IST: a 9:30 AM-1:30 PM window suits younger children, while 4:30-9:30 PM IST covers the after-school hours. Since Jhansi runs on IST with no daylight shifting, the slot you agree on stays put all year. You keep the same weekly time, so the class fits around school, homework and family plans without renegotiating every week.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack costs ₹2,500 for 8 classes. Regular plans after the starter pack are a separate price ladder, running from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan you choose. We keep the two figures apart on purpose, so the number you are quoted is always the one that applies to your child.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
The 2025-26 Jhansi school sports calendar listed chess at H.N. Memorial Inter College on 24 September 2025 for Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19. Ask the Jhansi District Chess Sports Association about later local play, and check the chosen event's requirements. On average, students reach a first tournament in about four months of training.
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What do I have to do at home?
Very little, and it matters. For a five-to-eight-year-old, five to ten focused minutes at the board is enough, and the coach sets small tasks that match what came up in class. Older children keep a small game record and bring one honest question to the next session. You do not need to know chess; you only need to keep the board reachable and the habit light.
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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 Jhansi-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.
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 →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 →Utkarsh
December 2025
★★★★★
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great learning platform with clear teaching, supportive mentors, and well-structured content. Very effective and highly recommended
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Jhansi
Jhansi is the historic gateway to Bundelkhand and is closely linked with Rani Lakshmibai and the uprising of 1857. Its fort, railway junction, schools, and universities make it an important centre for the surrounding region.
A family should not have to depend on the limited coaching choices along its regular route through Jhansi. Live online classes make instruction available at home, with no extra evening trip to a physical venue.
Local chess context
Jhansi's students come from the city and the broader Bundelkhand area, so access to specialised extracurricular teaching can vary. Online chess narrows that access gap while still giving each learner a visible progression path and parents a weekly summary.
Jhansi draws students from across the wider Bundelkhand region into one city, so access to a genuinely strong chess coach can depend heavily on exactly where a family lives — an online class removes that dependency entirely.
Online and offline choices
A family close to a capable offline coach within Jhansi city may find in-person classes convenient and worthwhile. For families further out in the Bundelkhand region who already travel in for schooling or other needs, online coaching is usually the more practical way to get a genuinely qualified coach every week.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Jhansi
What chess competition has Jhansi hosted for deaf children?
The 3rd State Deaf Chess Championship took place at Laxmi Vyayam Sports Stadium in August 2026. It included junior and sub-junior boys' and girls' sections, with players across the championship coming from 12 Uttar Pradesh districts. The report also named the Jhansi District Chess Sports Association, a local body to ask about eligibility and event arrangements.
What did the divisional school calendar say about chess?
The 2025-26 Jhansi divisional school sports calendar listed chess at H.N. Memorial Inter College on 24 September 2025. It covered Under-14, Under-17 and Under-19 boys and girls. This was a calendar listing, so parents should use it as a reference when asking the school for confirmed fixtures and entry details.
We live outside Jhansi city but travel in for school — is online still an option?
Yes, all you need is a stable internet connection and a device at the scheduled class time — your exact location within or around Jhansi does not matter. This is one of the main reasons families further from the city centre choose online coaching.
What is included in the ₹375 per class — just the lesson, or also game review?
The class itself includes live instruction and, depending on the session plan, review of the child's own games or practice positions. The coach also sends a weekly WhatsApp report summarising what was covered, so you are not left guessing at progress between classes.
Is there an offline ChessWize academy in Jhansi we could visit instead?
No, ChessWize does not run any offline academy in Jhansi or elsewhere — it is an online-only coaching service. The free demo class is the closest equivalent to seeing it in person, since you or your child can join and observe directly.
Can an older child (say, 14 or 15) who already plays competitively still benefit?
Yes, ChessWize teaches ages 5 to 15, and older, more experienced players get more advanced material — deeper openings, tactics, and endgame work — rather than beginner content. The demo class helps the coach gauge exactly where to start and how quickly to pace review.
What happens during the complimentary 30-minute demo?
The coach meets your child, plays a short game or two, and runs a level check so you know exactly where the chess stands today. You can watch the whole session, ask the coach anything about batches, timings or fees, and there is no payment involved. Afterward you get an honest recommendation on which track fits, and the decision stays entirely yours.
Does my child need chess experience before starting?
No. Complete beginners are welcome, and the beginner roadmap starts with the board, legal moves and finishing a first complete game before any theory appears. Children who already play casually are placed by working level, so a child who hangs pieces gets different work from one preparing for a rated event. The demo shows the coach where to begin.
Which ages do the batches cover?
We teach ages 5 to 15, with dedicated roadmaps for ages 5-8, ages 9-12 and ages 13-15. Younger children work on board confidence and safe move habits, the middle group learns to calculate forcing lines and connect moves to a plan, and teenagers build a working repertoire and honest self-review. Batch placement follows the child's working level, not just age.
How much practice does chess need at home each week?
Less than most parents expect. For ages 5-8, five to ten focused minutes is enough, and stopping while your child is still interested works better than a long block. Older students add one slower game a week and note any position that confused them. Short and regular beats long and rare, and the coach adjusts homework around exam weeks.
Can we choose between group classes and private coaching?
Yes, both formats are open to you. Group batches put 4-6 similarly-rated children together for peer play and shared calculation, while the 1:1 Analyst Protocol is a private session aimed at one specific gap in your child's game. Many families start in a group and move to private work later, or combine the two during tournament preparation.
Will the classes work if we live outside Jhansi city?
Yes. All your child needs is a stable internet connection and a device at the agreed class time, and the coach joins from our side. Families across the wider Bundelkhand region join the same batches as city children, with the same coaches, batch sizes and weekly WhatsApp reports. Where you live does not change what your child receives.
How soon will I notice a difference in my child's play?
Most parents see the first changes within the first weeks: fewer impulsive moves, and a child who checks for captures and threats before playing. Deeper gains, such as planning several moves ahead or staying calm after a loss, build over the following months. The weekly WhatsApp report lets you track exactly which ideas were taught, so progress is something you can follow rather than guess at.
What equipment do we need at home for the classes?
Very little: a device with a stable internet connection, and ideally a physical chessboard beside the child for following along. A notebook helps older students record games and questions between sessions. The coach handles everything on the teaching side, and the complimentary demo is a good moment to check that your setup works before the first paid class.
Is my child too young or too old for these classes?
If your child is between 5 and 15, there is a track built for them. A five-year-old starts with feeling at home on the board and safe move habits, while a fifteen-year-old competitor works on calculation depth, repertoire and converting training into events. The level check in the demo places the child by what they can actually do, so neither age extreme is a barrier.
Who exactly will be teaching my child every week?
One of our experienced coaches: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta or Aryan Pal with defined teaching roadmaps. Your child keeps the same coach for every session rather than meeting someone new each week, which is how the coach learns your child's habits and errors. You meet this coach yourself in the free demo before you decide anything.