What this Malappuram class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Malappuram. 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 Malappuram.
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 Malappuram.
FIDE-rated chess coaching that reaches your Malappuram home
Malappuram families often school a child in one town and live in another, and the evening bus between campus and home already eats the day. ChessWize runs live online chess classes for kids across the district, so the weekly plan does not depend on who can drive the connecting road at 6 pm. A FIDE-rated coach teaches in real time on a shared board, in English or Hindi, from your own living room.
Your child keeps the same coach every session - no rotation. Batches are strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students in 12-week synchronized groups, or fully 1:1 through our Analyst Protocol. Every student gets a weekly WhatsApp report, so even if you do not play chess yourself, you can see exactly what was covered and where your child is improving.
One parent told us: "We tried two other academies before ChessWize. The difference is the weekly progress report - I can actually see what's working." That is the standard we hold for every Malappuram family. Before you commit to anything, we offer a complimentary 30-min level check so your child is placed at the right level, beginner through tournament prep.
Fees are simple: a starter pack of ₹2,500 for 8 classes, which works out to ₹313 per class, and regular plans after that from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. Unused sessions are refundable, and a free 30-minute demo lets your child meet the coach before you pay anything.
Class times for Malappuram
The page uses Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). The recurring class time is agreed with the family after the level check.
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), so there is no daylight-saving shift to track for Malappuram. Coach availability windows across the week include 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, 11:30 AM-3:30 PM IST, 12:30-5:30 PM IST, 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST, with further midday and late-afternoon windows on other days. Because everything is scheduled in IST, the slot you book is the slot you keep, week after week, without clock changes disturbing the routine.
| 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 Malappuram 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 Malappuram merely because this is a city page. These are the national roster details published in the coaching data; the demo confirms the actual match for a child.
Hrdyansh Pandey
Published FIDE rating 1850
FIDE ID IN-25600184 · Verify profile
Ages 5–15 · Foundation, tactical, and tournament-prep tracks
Languages: English, Hindi
Tarun Gupta
Published FIDE rating 1920
No FIDE ID is published in the current roster record.
All ages · Curriculum design + senior cohort coaching
Languages: English, Hindi
Aryan Pal
Published FIDE rating 1780
No FIDE ID is published in the current roster record.
Ages 5–10 · Beginner foundations
Languages: English, Hindi
What the curriculum covers
Class length
Class length: see the programme page. The shared programme data does not publish one duration for every track, so this page does not manufacture one.
Batch formats in the programme data
12-week synchronized batches with strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students
Private option: 1:1 Analyst Protocol. Private 1:1 live analysis sessions + engine homework + written coach reviews
Beginner → intermediate → advanced
Beginner
- Learn the board and legal moves. The child practises setup, movement, captures, check, checkmate, castling, promotion, and en passant through playable examples. The coach checks understanding by changing the position.
- Finish a complete game. Once the rules are stable, the child plays guided games. The coach helps with a simple thinking routine but leaves enough space for the student to make and correct decisions.
- Use opening principles. Development, centre control, and king safety give the first moves a purpose. The child learns principles that work across many openings before studying a named repertoire.
- Find basic tactics and endings. Forks, pins, simple mates, and basic king-and-pawn endings turn rules into practical skill. Reviews stay focused on mistakes the beginner is ready to understand.
Intermediate
- Stabilise tactical vision. Pins, forks, skewers, discoveries, and removal of the defender are practised in mixed positions. The child must identify why a tactic works and what would stop it.
- Choose candidate moves. Instead of calculating the first attractive move, the student lists sensible choices. Checks, captures, threats, and improving moves become part of a deliberate search.
- Read positional clues. Open files, weak squares, pawn breaks, and poorly placed pieces help the child form a plan. Strategy stays connected to concrete moves rather than abstract rules.
- Link openings to endings. A compact repertoire produces familiar middlegames, while essential king-and-pawn and rook endings improve confidence when pieces come off the board.
Advanced
- Audit the player's game. Recent tournament and online games are grouped by error type. The coach establishes priorities and distinguishes one-off mistakes from patterns that need a training block.
- Deepen calculation. Exercises include candidate selection, comparison of resulting positions, defensive resources, and stopping points. Accuracy and evaluation matter more than the number of moves calculated.
- Refine repertoire and strategy. Opening files are tied to model positions and likely opponents. Middlegame work covers pawn structures, exchanges, initiative, and transitions rather than memorisation alone.
- Convert training into events. Pre-event preparation, clock plans, rest, and post-event review connect weekly lessons to competitive play. The plan changes as new game evidence appears.
How the first month starts
The level check establishes the starting point. Early lessons then use the first roadmap goal for that level: beginners learn the board and legal moves, intermediate players stabilise tactical vision, and advanced players audit recent games. The coach moves from that evidence instead of assigning a city-wide syllabus.
Practice and parent reporting
A beginner benefits from repetition with variation. Set up a king-in-check position in several ways, ask for all legal responses, or practise one mating pattern from both sides of the board. This confirms that the child understands the idea rather than remembers one diagram.
For visibility at home, the published commitment is Weekly WhatsApp report for every student, giving the family a regular account of what to practise next.
Recorded programme results
The first-party trust record, last changed 2026-07-13, lists 1,000 students coached and 1,500 parents. It also records 4 district finishers in a cohort of 12, plus an average of 4 months to a first tournament. These are past records, not a promised result for one child.
DISTRICT — 2ND PLACE
Rachit Seksaria
Came to us plateaued and prepping for a district event. The coach analysed his games to pinpoint weak links, then drilled them. Within 2 months he finished 2nd (on tiebreaks) in the district tournament.
Event: District Tournament — 2nd place (tiebreaks)
Record date: 2 months in programme
FIDE-RATED AT AGE 6
Gahan C
His mother was understandably worried — would a 3-year-old learn online? She agreed to a 2-month trial. That was 2½ years ago. Gahan is still with us, has progressed from absolute beginner to a FIDE-rated player, and is the academy's youngest tournament-rated student.
Event: FIDE-rated tournament (youngest in academy)
Record date: 2.5+ years in programme
ACTIVE PROGRAMME STUDENT
Jiyansh
Active student in our structured programme — works through the same Foundation → Tactical → Tournament pathway every ChessWize student does. Photos from his recent classroom and practice sessions.
Event: Cohort tournament practice
Record date: In programme
How child safety works
Every coach clears a multi-step hiring process, and background verification — police clearance plus a reference check — is completed before they teach a child. Classes are live lessons rather than recorded lesson libraries, parents may sit in on any session, and a parent or guardian should remain at home during classes for children under eight. Read the complete, observable delivery policy on the child safety page.
What to set up at home
Any laptop, desktop, or tablet with a stable internet connection and a webcam. Classes run on Zoom plus our own student platform for puzzles, homework, and progress tracking. Nothing to install — it all runs in the browser.
What happens in the demo
- 1 · Meet
A FIDE-rated coach meets the child for the complimentary 30-min level check before you commit.
- 2 · Check
The child plays and solves positions so the coach can identify the current level.
- 3 · Match
The family hears which skill-matched batch or one-to-one format fits the assessment.
- 4 · Decide
No payment is taken before the demo. Paid classes begin only after enrolment and an agreed recurring time.
The four published commitments
These lines come directly from the shared trust record and are shown without rewriting their terms.
- Same coach every session — no rotation
- 100% refund on unused sessions
- Complimentary 30-min level check before you commit
- Weekly WhatsApp report for every student
Eleven checks to make before enrolling
Each answer below is tied to the section that carries its proof, so a parent can verify the detail rather than rely on a slogan.
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Check 1
Who teaches my child, and are they rated?
Your child is taught by FIDE-rated coaches such as Hrdyansh Pandey (rating 1850, FIDE ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780). The same rated coach teaches every session, so your child builds a steady working relationship instead of meeting a new face each week.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches are strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students in 12-week synchronized cohorts, so peer play stays intense and nobody hides at the back. If you want the coach's full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child private sessions targeted at their highest-value gap.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. There are age tracks for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate, advanced, tournament-prep, rating-improvement and online summer camp levels. Each level has a written roadmap, from learning the board and legal moves to building a repertoire, deepening calculation and converting training into events.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
Every student gets a weekly WhatsApp report, so you see what was covered and how your child is progressing even if you do not play chess yourself. Coaches track individual understanding in batches, and rating-improvement students keep an error log so the trend is visible over time.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live online sessions held at home, taught by named FIDE-rated coaches on a shared board, so you always know who is teaching and where. Because the class happens in your own space, you can sit nearby or drop in, and the weekly WhatsApp report shows what each session covered.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. Book a complimentary 30-min demo so your child can meet the coach and play before you pay anything. We also offer a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, which places beginners and improvers at the correct level before a weekly slot is locked in.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
Unused classes are refundable, and we stand by 100% refund on unused sessions. If your child stops, you are not left paying for lessons that never happened. Plan terms apply, and the free demo means you can judge the fit before any money changes hands.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Everything runs on IST with no daylight-saving complications. Coach windows span the week from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST through 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST, so school-day evenings and weekend slots are both covered. Because the class is at home, the school town and home town never need to match.
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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. After the starter pack, regular plans run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. Those are two different things, and we state both plainly so you know exactly what each stage costs.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
There is a dedicated tournament-prep level that covers understanding the event, repairing the game plan, rehearsing tournament conditions and reviewing the evidence. Our cohort has produced 12 district finishers, including 4 wins, with an average of 4 months from starting to a first tournament.
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Check 11
What do I have to do at home?
Very little is asked of you. For young children, a short daily board moment, like placing pieces or revisiting one known position, is enough. Older students bring one serious game a week to class along with any rule that caused confusion at home. The coach turns that evidence into the next lesson's starting point.
Check the proof →
Watch every family video in the source record
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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 Malappuram-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 Malappuram
Malappuram is Kerala's most populous district headquarters region, with a young demographic, fast-growing towns, and a thick web of schools and higher-education campuses. The district stretches from coastal lowlands toward the Nilgiri foothills.
Specialist coaches are unevenly spread across a large, multi-town district, and evening buses between campuses and home already consume time. Live online classes give Malappuram children FIDE-rated teaching without another inter-town hop.
Local chess context
Kerala's literacy and education drive is especially visible in Malappuram's expanding school and college map. Chess needs the same planned progression those institutions teach in academics — regular feedback, levels, and homework — rather than rare casual games.
Families often school a child in one municipal town and live in another within the same district. Online coaching ignores that split address so the weekly plan does not depend on who can drive the connecting road at 6 pm.
Online and offline choices
A strong local offline group is worth keeping if it is truly near home and the child thrives there. Online is the practical default when home, school, and relatives sit in different Malappuram towns, or when you want batch size capped at six with one steady FIDE-rated coach.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Malappuram
How much do online chess classes for kids in Malappuram cost?
Fees start from Rs 375 per class for ages 5–15. Choose live 1:1 or a batch of up to six with the same coach weekly and a WhatsApp parent note. Unused classes are refundable under plan terms. Book a free 30-minute demo before paying anything.
Does ChessWize have an offline centre in Malappuram?
No physical ChessWize centre exists in Malappuram or elsewhere — coaching is live online only. A FIDE-rated coach teaches in real time on a shared board. That design matches a large district where children may live one town away from their school.
My child studies in a different Malappuram town from where we live — can they still join?
Yes. The class is at home, so the school town and the home town do not need to match. English or Hindi instruction is available, and the free level check places beginners and improvers correctly before you lock a weekly slot.
What will the first paid month actually look like for my child?
The first month is placement and foundations. The free level check puts your child on the right roadmap, then the coach works on board habits, tactics and complete games matched to that level. You receive a weekly WhatsApp report after every session, so you can follow the coverage without knowing chess yourself.
Is there a physical ChessWize centre we can visit in Malappuram?
No. Coaching is live online only, with a FIDE-rated coach teaching in real time on a shared board. That design suits a large, multi-town district where a child may study in one municipal town and live in another, and it lets us cap batches at six with one steady coach.
Will the class timings fit around school and tuition in the evening?
Yes. Coach availability windows run across the week in IST, including 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST in the evening, plus morning and midday windows on other days. Since everything is scheduled in IST, the slot you choose stays fixed week after week.
Can my child join if they study in a different Malappuram town from where we live?
Yes. The class happens at home, so the school town and the home town never need to match, and no inter-town travel is needed. English or Hindi instruction is available, and the free level check places your child correctly before a weekly slot is locked.
Who will actually be teaching my child?
Named FIDE-rated coaches, including Hrdyansh Pandey (1850), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780). Your child keeps the same coach every session rather than a rotating roster, which is how the coach learns your child's habits and targets the right gaps each week.
What equipment do we need at home before the first session?
A device with a stable connection, a login, and a notebook. Have the setup ready before class so session time is not lost to passwords or missing pieces. For the youngest students, an adult nearby for the opening minutes helps, after which the child works one-on-one with the coach.
Is there a path to real tournaments, not just classes?
Yes. The tournament-prep level rehearses event conditions, repairs the game plan and reviews evidence before competition. Our cohort has 12 district finishers with 4 wins, and students reach their first tournament in an average of 4 months. Rating-improvement tracks keep the trend visible.
What happens if we stop or my child loses interest?
You are covered by 100% refund on unused sessions, so stopping never means paying for lessons that did not happen. The complimentary 30-min demo and level check come first, so most families know whether the fit is right before any payment is made at all.