What this Katihar class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Katihar. 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 Katihar.
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 Katihar.
Coached chess for Katihar children, from your own table
Katihar parents already know what scheduled coaching looks like, because school tuition runs on the same pattern. Chess works the same way here: a fixed weekly slot, a named coach, and a report you can actually read. Your child joins from home, so a delayed train near the junction never costs a lesson. One mother described the change in her own son: "his class teacher called just to ask what changed" after months of classes, and that is the kind of outside confirmation we want you to see too.
Every class is taught live by a coach, in batches of 4-6 similarly-rated students or one-to-one. We hold to one promise: Same coach every session - no rotation. Children settle faster when the person across the board knows their habits, their openings, and the mistakes they were working on last week. The small batch also means your child speaks and plays in every session rather than watching from the back of a crowded room.
The curriculum runs from first moves for ages 5-8 through beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, up to tournament preparation and rating improvement. A beginner finishes complete games early, then learns opening principles and basic tactics before moving up the ladder. Progress is visible to you through a weekly WhatsApp report written in plain language, so you can follow the plan even if you have never played chess yourself.
You can begin with a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, and if you stop a monthly plan, cancel within 48 hours of enrolling for a full refund. Katihar families on either side of the tracks get the same mentor, the same plan, and the same evidence of progress, without a station-side pickup after school.
Chess in Katihar: a closer look at state Under-13 play
Katihar hosted Bihar's state Under-13 open and girls championship at Agrasen Bhavan, Moffarganj, from 28 to 31 May 2026. Katihar District Chess Association organised it on behalf of the state association. A report described 2026 as the city's third consecutive year hosting the championship. For families considering competitive chess, this gives a concrete local example of a state age-group event, with a published circular to explain registration.
Who runs junior chess here
- Katihar District Chess Association. The district association organised the May 2026 state Under-13 championship under the All Bihar Chess Association. [1]
Events a child from Katihar can enter
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Bihar State U-13 Open and Girls Chess Championship 2026
Held on 28-31 May 2026 · Agrasen Bhavan, Moffarganj, Katihar
The circular required ABCA registration; ask the association which registration year applies before entering a later edition. [1]
Where to play
- Agrasen Bhavan. The association circular identifies this Moffarganj building as the venue for the 2026 Under-13 championship. [1]
From online class to a first tournament
- Look on the All Bihar Chess Association website for the circular covering the age group your child wants to enter.
- Ask Katihar District Chess Association about entry conditions, drawing on its role organising the 2026 state Under-13 event.
- Read that circular for registration rules, and ask the association which ABCA registration year it requires.
- Rehearse a complete timed game at home and review it during online practice before committing to an event.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
Class times for Katihar
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), so Katihar families need no conversion and there is no daylight saving shift to track. Coach availability windows span the day: morning slots from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, midday options such as 12:30-5:30 PM IST, and evening windows including 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. Evening slots sit after school hours, and weekend mornings work for younger children. We book a fixed weekly slot inside the window that suits your household, and it stays the same 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 Katihar 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 Katihar 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?
A coach teaches every session, never a general tutor. Our coaching team includes Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. The same coach stays with your child week after week, so feedback builds on previous lessons.
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How many children share the coach?
Batches are strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students, placed together by working level so nobody is dragged or held back. Children get intense peer play and group calculation inside that small circle. If you prefer full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child the coach alone for the whole session.
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Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. We run age tracks for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, tournament preparation and rating improvement. A beginner first learns the board and legal moves, then finishes complete games, applies opening principles and finds basic tactics and endings before moving up.
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How will I know it is working?
You receive a Weekly WhatsApp report for every student, written in plain language even if you have never played chess yourself. It covers what was taught, what your child practised, and what comes next. Group batches of 4-6 also track individual understanding, so the report reflects your child, not just the class.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live video sessions with a coach watching every move in real time, and your child joins from your home under your roof. Batches are small and fixed, with the same coach each week, so you always know exactly who is on the call and what is happening in the session.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. We offer a complimentary 30-min demo class, free and unpaid, so your child can meet the coach and test attention on video before any payment. We also include a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, which places your child at the right starting level rather than guessing.
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What if we stop?
On monthly plans in Katihar, leaving within 48 hours of enrolling returns 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. Combined with the free demo, you can pause for exams, holidays or travel and keep remaining sessions.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Classes run on IST with coach windows from morning 9:30 AM-1:30 PM through evening 4:30-9:30 PM, so school-going children in Katihar can take an after-school slot. Once booked, the slot is fixed weekly, which suits tuition-heavy timetables and parents with railway or logistics shifts better than a floating schedule.
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What does it cost, exactly?
You start with the starter pack: ₹2,500 for 8 classes. After that, regular plans run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan you choose. The demo and level check are free, and refunds on the starter pack follow the published refund policy.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
Katihar District Chess Association organised the Bihar State Under-13 championship under the All Bihar Chess Association. That event was held at Agrasen Bhavan in Moffarganj and drew 109 players from 19 districts, the city's third consecutive year hosting it. Ask that district association about later age-group play. Check each event's own requirements. On average, students reach a first tournament in about four months.
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What do I have to do at home?
Very little. Younger children do best with five to ten focused minutes, such as setting up the board or solving two familiar positions, and stop while they are still interested. Older students save one serious game a week for class, and any rule that causes an argument at home can go straight to the coach.
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 Katihar-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.
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 →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 →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 →Why the online format fits Katihar
Katihar is a major railway junction in eastern Bihar and the headquarters of Katihar district, linking routes toward North Bengal and the North-East. The town grew around the rail and trade economy, with residential pockets spread along lines that still define daily movement.
Junction-town life means irregular parent hours, level-crossing delays, and school runs that already absorb the evening. A live online chess class starts at a booked time from the dining table, so coaching does not collapse when a train or freight movement snarls the road near the station belts.
Local chess context
Like the rest of Bihar, Katihar families prioritise school performance and often stack tuition after class. Chess gains traction when it is scheduled, coached, and reported — the same habits parents already respect in academic coaching — rather than left as random play without a mentor.
Residential clusters near the junction and farther colonies do not share one easy coach catchment; structured online lessons give children on either side of the tracks the same mentor without a station-side pickup after school.
Online and offline choices
A local offline group can work if it sits inside your colony and the teacher is consistent. Online is the better default when home is across the junction from school, when a parent works railway or logistics shifts, or when you want a coach who is not limited to Katihar’s physical tutor pool.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Katihar
Was the Katihar Under-13 event limited to local children?
The May 2026 competition was a Bihar state event rather than a Katihar-only tournament. Dainik Bhaskar reported 109 Under-13 players from 19 Bihar districts, including Purnia, Patna and Muzaffarpur. Katihar District Chess Association organised the championship, and the official circular placed it at Agrasen Bhavan in Moffarganj.
What registration did the 2026 Under-13 circular require?
The May 2026 circular required every participant to hold ABCA registration, with online registration through the association website. Treat that as a reminder to read the circular for the edition you want. Ask All Bihar Chess Association which registration year applies before you enter another event.
How much do ChessWize online chess classes cost in Katihar?
From ₹375 per class. Children aged 5–15 learn live with a coach in private lessons or batches of up to six, with the same coach each week and a WhatsApp parent report. Families can pause for exams, holidays or travel, and leftover sessions stay available. The 30-minute demo is free and unpaid.
Do you have an offline chess centre in Katihar?
No. ChessWize is live online only — no Katihar branch or classroom. Sessions are real-time video with a coach watching every move. School or neighbourhood clubs can still supply over-the-board friends; online training supplies the weekly plan and mentoring.
Can classes continue if we travel along the rail corridor toward Siliguri or further east?
If internet is usable at the stop, the same booked coach session can run from a relative’s house or a short trip stay. That flexibility is hard to get from a fixed Katihar room when family travel follows rail connections. Use the free demo to test attention on video before you commit.
What does my child need at home for an online class in Katihar?
A device with a working internet connection, a board if you have one, and a quiet corner of the house. Sessions run live on video with the coach watching every move. Before the first lesson, keep the login and notebook ready so the class starts on time without losing minutes to setup.
Will chess classes clash with our tuition schedule?
Probably not. Coach windows run from morning 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST through evening slots ending as late as 9:30 PM IST, so you can pick a time around school and existing tuition. Once booked, the slot stays fixed every week, which makes planning the rest of the week simple.
Can my child join a tournament after starting as a beginner?
Yes, and most do within a few months. The beginner track moves from legal moves to complete games, opening principles and basic tactics, and the tournament-prep track then rehearses real event conditions. On average, students reach their first tournament in about four months.
How do I know the coach is actually good?
Every coach teach live: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. Your child keeps the same coach every session, so you can judge quality directly over the first weeks, and the free demo lets you meet the coach before paying anything.
Does my child have to be good at chess already?
No. We place children by working level across ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner through advanced tracks. A complete newcomer starts with the board and legal moves and finishes a first full game early. The complimentary 30-min level check finds the right starting point before the first paid class.
What happens if we miss a week because of travel?
If the internet is usable where you are, the same booked session can run from a relative's house or a trip stay, which suits families who travel along the rail corridor. If you miss a week because of travel, you can pause and the remaining sessions are kept, so a trip along the corridor does not drop the plan.
Who sends me updates about my child's progress?
The coach's report reaches you directly: we send a Weekly WhatsApp report for every student covering what was taught and what comes next. You do not need to understand chess to read it. If something needs adjusting, such as lighter homework around exams, you can raise it with the same coach who teaches your child.
Which is better for us, group batches or one-to-one?
Group batches of 4-6 similarly-rated students bring peer play, group calculation and team-based tactics, and many children enjoy the company. One-to-one suits a child with a specific gap or an uneven schedule. You can try both in the free demo and level check, then choose with evidence rather than guesswork.