What this Jodhpur class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Jodhpur. 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 Jodhpur.
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 Jodhpur.
Live online chess coaching for Jodhpur families
If you are raising a child in Jodhpur, you know how demanding an afternoon or evening trip across the city can feel, especially through the hotter months. ChessWize brings the class home instead. Your child joins a live session with a coach, works through real positions, and finishes with a clear idea to practise. No travel, no weather exposure, and no lost lessons when the heat makes the roads unbearable.
We teach children aged 5 to 15 in small, skill-matched batches of 4-6 students, or one-to-one through our Analyst Protocol. Your child keeps the same coach every session, so the teacher knows exactly where last week's lesson left off. Our coaches, including Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta, and Aryan Pal, build each lesson around a ladder that runs from first moves to tournament preparation.
For Jodhpur families, one mother says in her video that 'he tries to make them understand every concept.' The weekly WhatsApp report then names what was taught, so you can follow class even from another room. You receive that weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you never have to guess whether the class is landing.
Start with a complimentary 30-min demo, which includes a level check before you commit. If you continue, 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. If you stop a Jodhpur monthly plan, cancelling within 48 hours of enrolling is the full-refund path.
How a Jodhpur child reaches a first district board
Organised chess in Jodhpur is tied to a named district association. The Rajasthan Chess Association's 2021 affiliated-districts voter list names the Jodhpur District Chess Association. Chess-results then records events organised by that body: a district U-7 selection championship in 2026 and a district U-17 selection open in 2026. School sides are visible on the same site. Mayoor Chopasni appears on the 2025 district U-13 Open (Boys) starting list, and Army Public School appears on the 69th RBSE district U-14 girls list. Use those past records to ask the association about fresh junior notices.
Who runs junior chess here
- Jodhpur District Chess Association. RCA's 2021 voter list names this association, and chess-results credits it with organising the district U-7 and U-17 selections in 2026. [1][2][3]
- Rajasthan Chess Association. The association states it is affiliated to the All India Chess Federation and recognised by the Government of Rajasthan and the Rajasthan State Sports Council. [4]
Events a child from Jodhpur can enter
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JODHPUR DISTRICT LEVEL U-7 SELECTION CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
Held in May 2026 · Jodhpur
The May 2026 U-7 selection record names District Chess Association, Jodhpur as organiser; contact the body about later age-group events. [2]
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JODHPUR DISTRICT LEVEL U-17 SELECTION OPEN CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
Held in February 2026 · Jodhpur
The results service records Jodhpur District Chess Association as organiser of this February 2026 Under-17 selection open. [3]
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JODHPUR DISTRICT U-13 OPEN (BOYS) CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP - 2025
Held in August 2025 · Jodhpur
The August 2025 starting list named Mayoor Chopasni among clubs and schools in this district Under-13 event. [5]
Where to play
From online class to a first tournament
- Find Jodhpur District Chess Association through RCA and enquire about age-group notices, using the 2026 U-7 and U-17 records as past examples.
- Choose a junior event only after the organiser confirms your child's eligibility, the date and the playing hall.
- If your child already plays at school, ask whether the school appears on district starting lists such as the 2025 U-13 open.
- AICF event rules state that all players must be registered with AICF, so finish that record before a selection that requires it.
- Keep a weekly online slow game, then practise moving the same pieces on a clock at a physical board.
Good to know
- The Jodhpur U-7 and U-17 selection records refer to May and February 2026 respectively; request a later circular when planning an entry.
- RCA's calendar recorded the state Under-11 selection at Bright Future School, Jaipur, for 16-17 June 2026; ask RCA about later state events and their entry requirements.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
- [1] Affiliated District Chess Associations
- [2] Chess-results listing for the 2026 Jodhpur district U-7 selection
- [3] Chess-results listing for the 2026 Jodhpur district U-17 selection open
- [4] Rajasthan Chess Association
- [5] Chess-results starting list for the 2025 Jodhpur district U-13 open
- [6] Chess-results listing for the 2026 Jodhpur district rapid
- [7] Chess-results starting list for the 69th RBSE Jodhpur U-14 girls tournament 2025
- [8] Rajasthan Chess Championship/Approved Tournaments
- [9] Rules for Event – All India Chess Federation
Class times for Jodhpur
All sessions run on India Standard Time (IST), and Jodhpur follows IST year-round with no daylight saving label to track. Coach availability windows include 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, 12:30-5:30 PM IST, and 4:30-9:30 PM IST, so morning slots before school and evening slots after homework are both realistic. Because Jodhpur afternoons can be harsh for part of the year, many families prefer the later windows, when the child is rested and the house is quiet. We fix a weekly slot with the same coach so the routine holds through the school term.
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 Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur 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 such as Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta, and Aryan Pal. The same coach takes every session, so the teacher tracks your child's progress week by week rather than handing them to whoever is free.
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How many children share the coach?
Group batches are strictly capped at 4-6 similarly-rated students, placed by working level so nobody is bored or left behind. Twelve-week batches keep the same group together. If you prefer full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child a private coach for the entire session.
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Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. We run age bands for 5-8, 9-12, and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate, advanced, tournament-prep, and rating-improvement tracks. A beginner first learns the board and legal moves, then finishes complete games and finds basic tactics. Advanced students audit their own games and convert training into events.
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How will I know it is working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, naming what was covered and what comes next. The same coach each session also flags patterns, such as missed defensive moves or time trouble, so you can see the trend rather than judging from a single game result.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live, online only, and attended from your home, so you control the environment and can sit nearby or check in at any time. There is no Jodhpur centre and no unsupervised venue. The coach interacts directly with your child, and you can see exactly what each lesson covered through the weekly report.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. We offer a complimentary 30-min demo that includes a level check before you commit, with no payment required. The coach assesses where your child stands, you watch how the session works, and you decide afterwards whether the fit is right for your family.
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What if we stop?
Enrol on a Jodhpur monthly plan and you have 48 hours for a full refund, then a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended until the 3rd session, after which the current month is not refunded though cancelling stops later billing. Term packages add a 7-day pro-rated refund from enrolling, and the free demo plus level check lets you judge the programme on real sessions first.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Coach windows run across the day in IST, from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST through 4:30-9:30 PM IST, so you can pick a slot before school, after homework, or on a quieter day. We fix one weekly slot with the same coach, and the pace adjusts around exams and school workload.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. After the starter pack, regular plans run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on whether you choose a group batch or 1:1 coaching. The free 30-min demo costs nothing.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. The Jodhpur District Chess Association is named on the Rajasthan Chess Association affiliated-districts list. District Under 7 and Under 17 selection championships were listed for 2026. Ask that district body about later notices, and confirm what the next event requires. On average, students reach a first tournament in about four months after they start.
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What do I have to do at home?
Very little. A quiet space and a working device are enough. Short practice helps: for younger children, five to ten focused minutes with the board; for older ones, one slow game a week saved for class. The coach sets homework matched to your child's errors, and the weekly report keeps you informed.
See home setup
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 Jodhpur-tagged record first when the source has one.
★★★★★
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
Google reviews from ChessWize parents
Google rating 5.0 from 21 reviews; the stored set was pulled 2026-07-08.
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 →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 →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 →Why the online format fits Jodhpur
Jodhpur spreads beneath Mehrangarh in western Rajasthan — the state's second-largest city, where military, handicraft, and education institutions anchor a large school-going population across the Thar's edge.
Desert heat and long distances between residential colonies can make fixed evening coaching impractical for months at a stretch. Online sessions keep training consistent through summer terms when offline travel feels hardest.
Local chess context
Western Rajasthan school teams enter the state scholastic circuit through Rajasthan's association calendar, so personalised opening work and game review help a Jodhpur child convert practice into steadier tournament play.
Jodhpur's desert climate makes afternoon and early-evening travel demanding for part of the year. A live class from home maintains a steady routine without weather exposure, while the parent receives a weekly WhatsApp summary rather than needing a centre-side conversation.
Online and offline choices
A nearby offline class may be preferable if a child needs physical-board practice and enjoys an in-person group. Online coaching reduces travel across Jodhpur's spread-out neighbourhoods and keeps lessons consistent in extreme heat, with direct feedback from the same coach each week.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Jodhpur
Who organises district chess in Jodhpur?
Jodhpur District Chess Association appears in RCA's 2021 affiliated-districts voter list. The 2026 U-7 and U-17 selection records on chess-results also credit the district body as organiser. Use the association name when enquiring about junior chess, and request a dated circular rather than treating an old event record as a club timetable.
Is there a district age-group event a Jodhpur beginner can aim at?
Jodhpur has past age-group selection records to use when enquiring: a district U-7 championship in May 2026 and a district U-17 selection open in February 2026. Ask the district association whether it has a suitable event for a beginner, then request the age rules and playing venue before entering.
Do Jodhpur schools already show up on junior chess lists?
Yes. Mayoor Chopasni is named on the starting list of the Jodhpur District U-13 Open (Boys) Chess Championship 2025. Army Public School is named on the 69th RBSE District Level U-14 Girls Chess Tournament 2025 in Jodhpur. If your child attends either school, ask the games teacher how that district entry was filed. For a child at another school, ask whether it can help with a junior chess entry.
What is the cost of online chess classes for kids in Jodhpur?
Classes start from ₹375 each, and the complete fee depends on the 1:1 or small-batch course selected. Groups are capped at six children. The free 30-minute demo includes a level check and requires no payment. ChessWize also lets families pause for exams, holidays or travel, and the remaining sessions are kept.
Is ChessWize an offline academy in Jodhpur? Will online classes hold my child's attention?
ChessWize is online only, with no Jodhpur centre. Sessions are live and interactive: the coach asks the child to calculate, make moves, and explain choices instead of watching passively. A quiet space and suitable device help attention, and the free demo lets parents judge the child's comfort before enrolling.
Are online lessons suitable during Jodhpur school terms and very hot weather?
Yes. Joining from home removes the need for an afternoon or evening journey during hotter periods, so the class can remain part of the school-week routine. Families should still choose a time when the child is rested. The same coach each week can then adjust the lesson pace around school workload and concentration.
What does my child need at home for an online chess class?
A device with a stable connection, a quiet corner, and a notebook are enough to begin. Younger children may want an adult nearby for the first few minutes, then they work directly with the coach. Keep the login and any board ready before the session so the full half hour goes to chess rather than setup.
Will online lessons hold attention through Jodhpur's hot months?
Sessions are live and interactive: the coach asks your child to calculate, move pieces, and explain choices instead of watching passively. Joining from home also removes the afternoon trip when the heat makes travel hardest, so the class stays part of the school-week routine. The free demo lets you judge your child's comfort before enrolling.
Can my child switch between group batches and one-to-one coaching?
Yes. Group batches place children by working level in small, skill-matched groups, while the 1:1 Analyst Protocol maps your child's current game and targets the highest-value gap. Families often start in a batch and move to private coaching, or the reverse, as school terms and goals change. The same published refund policy applies whether your child is in a group batch or one-to-one coaching.
How soon will I see improvement in my child's play?
Progress depends on the starting level and practice between sessions, but the structure makes trends visible early. The weekly WhatsApp report shows what was taught, and the coach names recurring errors such as missed tactics or weak endings. Our students have reached their first tournament in about 4 months on average, with results following steadier play.
Who do I contact if a class is missed or a rule confuses my child?
Message the coach, who stays the same every session and knows your child's file. If a rule caused confusion at home, note the position or send a photo so the next lesson starts with a real example. The weekly WhatsApp report is also the place where the coach flags anything you should know.
Is ChessWize an offline academy in Jodhpur?
No. There is no Jodhpur centre , ChessWize conducts all sessions entirely online. That is deliberate: your child learns from home with a live coach, and you avoid travelling across the city's spread-out colonies. The trade-off is less physical-board practice, so some families add casual games at home between sessions to build board comfort.
Does the free demo include a level check for my child?
Yes. The complimentary 30-min demo doubles as a level check before you commit. The coach observes how your child calculates and explains moves, then tells you which track fits: an age band, a beginner or intermediate batch, or one-to-one work. You pay nothing and decide afterwards with no obligation to continue.
Which ages and levels do the batches cover?
We run dedicated tracks for ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate, advanced, tournament-prep, rating-improvement, and seasonal camp options. Children are placed by working level rather than age alone, so a strong nine-year-old can train with older peers. The demo level check decides the starting point.