What this Nagpur class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Nagpur. 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 Nagpur.
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 Nagpur.
Live online chess coaching for Nagpur families, without the commute
Nagpur is spread out. If you live in Dharampeth and your child's school is near Civil Lines, adding a third trip across the city for a hobby class is a lot to ask, especially through the summer heat. ChessWize runs live online chess classes for kids aged 5 to 15, so your child trains with a coach from home, right after school, on a schedule you choose.
Your child joins a small, skill-matched batch of 4-6 students, or works one-on-one, and keeps the same coach every week. We back that with a clear promise: same coach every session - no rotation. One parent put it plainly about what convinced her: "I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week." You always know what was taught and what comes next.
The path is structured: beginner levels learn the board and finish complete games, intermediate students sharpen tactics and planning, and advanced players prepare for district and state events across Maharashtra. Families typically reach their first tournament in a few months of steady training, and our coaches have guided cohort students to district finishes along the way.
You can judge us before spending anything. Every child starts 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. Over a thousand students and fifteen hundred parents have trained with us, and our Google reviews stand at a 5.0 rating from 21 reviews.
National Under-7 chess and local halls in Nagpur
Chess Association Nagpur is the MCA-listed district affiliate. AICF's circular named it with MCA as organiser of the 39th National Under-7 Open and Girls Chess Championships, scheduled at GH Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology, Shraddha Park, for 30 June to 4 July 2026. A separate local record concerns the LIC Open Rapid, held at NDCA Hall, Dhanwate National College, opposite Ajni Railway Station, on 2-3 September 2025.
Who runs junior chess here
- Chess Association Nagpur. MCA's district affiliate directory includes Chess Association Nagpur; consult its entry when approaching the association. [1]
- Nagpur District Chess Association. The Live Nagpur credited NDCA with conducting the 69th Year LIC Open Rapid Chess Tournament on 2-3 September 2025. [2]
Events a child from Nagpur can enter
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39th National Under-7 Open and Girls Chess Championships 2026
Was scheduled for 30 June to 4 July 2026 · GH Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology, Shraddha Park, Nagpur
AICF named MCA and Chess Association Nagpur as organisers of this national Under-7 Open and Girls championship. [3]
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Weekend Rapid Chess Tournament
Was listed for 23 August 2026 · NDCA Hall, DNC Sport Complex, Congress Nagar, Nagpur
The Live Nagpur's notice named Nagpur District Chess Association as organiser of the 122nd edition of this weekend rapid. [4]
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69th Year LIC Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2025
Held on 2-3 September 2025 · NDCA Hall, Sports Complex, Dhanwate National College, opposite Ajni Railway Station, Nagpur
Nagpur District Chess Association conducted this open rapid; ask the association which later events would suit a child playing a first tournament. [2]
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19th International Chess Festival 2026
Was listed for 7 to 14 June 2026 · Nagpur
MCA's calendar recorded these June 2026 festival dates in Nagpur; consult the association about later festival notices and their entry conditions. [5]
Where to play
- GH Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology. The National Under-7 circular located the hall at Shraddha Park, Wadi-Hingna Link Road, MIDC, Nagpur 441110. [3]
- NDCA Hall. Reports place this hall at the Sports Complex, Dhanwate National College, opposite Ajni Railway Station, and also at DNC Sport Complex, Congress Nagar. [2][4]
- M.K.H Sancheti Public School. Chess Association Nagpur held the Nagpur District Open Amateur Chess Selection Tournament here on 29 March 2026, at Hindustan Colony, Wardha Road. [6]
Players from Nagpur
- Divya Deshmukh. FIDE identified her as an International Master from Nagpur, Maharashtra, in its report on her 2025 Women's World Cup victory. [7]
From online class to a first tournament
- Contact Chess Association Nagpur through MCA's district directory and ask which competition format might suit a first over-the-board outing.
- Ask Nagpur District Chess Association about later rapid events and their age and entry conditions before choosing a competition.
- Check registration requirements in the circular for the specific event you choose, and ask its organiser to clarify anything uncertain before submitting an entry.
- After a rapid event, make notes about positions you remember and review them during an online lesson.
Good to know
- The Under-7 circular gave Wadi-Hingna Link Road, MIDC, Nagpur 441110 as the address of its Shraddha Park venue.
- MCA's calendar included a Nagpur international festival for 7-14 June 2026; those dates refer to a past listing.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
- [1] MCA Affiliates – MCA
- [2] 69th Year LIC (Insurance Week) OPEN RAPID CHESS TOURNAMENT – 2025 – The Live Nagpur
- [3] 39th National Under-7 Open & Girls Chess Championships – 2026
- [4] The Live Nagpur notice for the August 2026 weekend rapid tournament
- [5] Chess Calendar – MCA
- [6] The Live Nagpur report on the 2026 district amateur selection tournament
- [7] FIDE report on the 2025 Women's World Cup
Class times for Nagpur
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), so there is no daylight saving adjustment for Nagpur families. Coach availability windows across the week run from late morning into the evening, including a 4:30-9:30 PM IST window on one day and afternoon windows such as 12:30-5:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST on others. That means a slot can sit comfortably after your child's school day, and you pick the fixed weekly time that suits your family.
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 Nagpur 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 Nagpur 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. Every coach is a tournament player, so the guidance your child receives comes from real competitive experience, not just textbook theory.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Children learn in exclusive, skill-matched batches of 4-6 students, so the coach knows every child's game. If you want full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child a private coach who maps their current play and targets the highest-value gap each session.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. There is a clear ladder from beginner to rated play: beginners learn the board, legal moves and opening principles; intermediates stabilise tactical vision and read positional clues; advanced students refine repertoire and convert training into events, with dedicated tournament-prep and rating-improvement tracks.
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How will I know it is working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so even if you never watch a class you know exactly what was covered and how your child is progressing. Parents regularly tell us this visibility is what convinced them the training was genuinely working.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live online sessions your child attends from home, in small supervised groups with a fixed, known coach each week. Because everything runs on a consistent schedule with the same coach, you always know who is teaching your child and can sit in on any session.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. Every child starts with a complimentary 30-min demo, which doubles as a level check. The coach sees whether your child knows the rules or already plays casual games, and you see how your child responds before you pay anything at all.
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What if we stop?
A Nagpur family leaving a monthly plan within 48 hours of enrolling receives 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 still stops later charges. A 3-month or 6-month package after 7 days receives no refund and leftover sessions stay available in the term, and if school exams or a family trip interrupt the term you can pause and remaining sessions are kept.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Slots are scheduled around your child's school day, with coach availability windows on IST running from late morning through the evening, including a 4:30-9:30 PM IST window. Because classes are online, there is no commute across Nagpur, and batches continue through the summer break.
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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 the plan. Refunds on the starter pack follow the published refund policy, so you are not promised a return on every class not taken.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
Chess Association Nagpur is the MCA-listed district association. The National Under-7 championships were listed at GH Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology from 30 June to 4 July 2026. Ask that association about later junior notices and confirm each event's own entry rules. 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. For younger children, five to ten focused minutes a day, such as setting up the board or solving two familiar positions, is enough. Save one serious game a week for class and note any rule confusion. The coach handles the structure; you just keep it light.
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 Nagpur-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.
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 →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 →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 →Why the online format fits Nagpur
Nagpur sits almost at the geographic centre of India and serves as Maharashtra's second capital, hosting the state assembly's winter session. It is a spread-out city of orange groves and old residential pockets like Dharampeth and Sadar, with a large base of CBSE and state-board schools.
Nagpur's summer heat and long distances between neighbourhoods like Manish Nagar and Civil Lines make a fixed weekday coaching commute hard on both child and parent. A live online class removes that travel entirely and puts a coach in front of your child right after school, on a schedule you set.
Local chess context
Maharashtra runs one of India's more active state chess structures, with school and district events open to junior players across the state including Nagpur. A child training from home still needs a coach tracking games and habits week to week to turn that access into real progress.
Nagpur's neighbourhoods — Dharampeth, Sadar, Civil Lines, Manish Nagar — sit far enough apart that most families already juggle multiple school runs a day. A screen-based chess slot right after school avoids adding a third trip across the city just for one hobby class.
Online and offline choices
An offline class can work well if there happens to be a good coach within a five-minute walk and your child likes the in-person group energy. In a spread-out city like Nagpur, most families are not that lucky, so online coaching usually wins on both time and consistency — same coach, no traffic, no cancelled sessions because of Nagpur's summer heat.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Nagpur
Are Chess Association Nagpur and Nagpur District Chess Association the same body?
The published records use both names. MCA's affiliate list and AICF's National Under-7 circular name Chess Association Nagpur. Reports of the September 2025 LIC Open Rapid and the August 2026 weekend rapid credit Nagpur District Chess Association. Use the organiser printed on the notice you are entering, and ask that office how it relates to the other name.
Which Nagpur venues appear in the tournament records?
The National Under-7 circular named GH Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology at Shraddha Park, Wadi-Hingna Link Road, MIDC. The LIC Open Rapid was at NDCA Hall, Dhanwate National College, opposite Ajni Railway Station. The March 2026 district amateur selection was at M.K.H Sancheti Public School, Hindustan Colony, Wardha Road. Confirm the hall on the notice you enter.
How much do online chess classes cost in Nagpur?
Classes start at ₹375 per class, and a monthly plan refunds within 48 hours of enrolling rather than paying only for what you use. There is a free 30-minute demo first so you can see how your child responds to the coach before paying anything.
Is online chess coaching actually as good as an offline centre in Nagpur?
For structured skill-building, yes — your child gets a coach's full attention in a batch of 6 or fewer, every single week, which a busy walk-in offline centre often cannot keep consistent. ChessWize does not run a physical centre in Nagpur; everything is live online, one-on-one attention included.
Can a complete beginner in Nagpur start chess classes with no prior experience?
Yes. The free demo class doubles as a level check, so the coach can see exactly where your child stands, whether that is knowing the rules or already playing casual games, and plan the first few weeks accordingly.
Will classes work around Nagpur school timings and summer break?
Yes, slots are scheduled around your child's school day, and batches continue through the summer since there is no travel involved. You will also get a weekly WhatsApp report so you know what was covered even during exam season.
How do I know my child is actually improving week to week?
You get a weekly WhatsApp report after every class, so you see what was taught and where your child stands. The coach also reviews your child's saved games, so progress shows up in concrete changes, such as fewer dropped pieces, rather than vague impressions.
What happens in the free demo class?
The coach runs a 30-minute level check with your child. It shows whether your child knows the rules, plays casual games, or is ready for structured tactics, and it lets you watch how your child responds to online teaching before you decide anything.
Can my child keep the same coach throughout the course?
Yes. We do not rotate coaches between sessions. Your child trains with the same coach every week, which means the coach remembers your child's habits, tracks recurring mistakes, and builds on the previous lesson instead of starting over each time.
Will online classes work during Nagpur's summer and exam season?
Yes. Because there is no travel, batches continue through the summer heat without your child crossing the city. Around exams, the coach can reduce homework volume while keeping the main training thread alive, so your child does not lose momentum during busy school weeks.
Does my child need any chess experience to start?
No. Complete beginners are welcome. The beginner track starts with the board and legal moves, moves to finishing a complete game, then covers opening principles, basic tactics and endings. The free demo tells the coach exactly where to place your child from the first paid class.
Which ages and levels do the batches cover?
We coach children aged 5 to 15 across age tracks for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Batches are grouped by working level, not just age, so your child trains with similarly-rated peers and the weekly idea fits everyone in the group.
Do I need to know chess myself to help my child practise?
No. The coach sets the plan and the homework; your job is only to keep practice short and calm. Save a game link, photograph a confusing position, or note a rule the family disagreed about. Send it along and the coach turns it into the next lesson's starting point.
Why does ChessWize keep batches so small?
In a batch of 4-6, the coach can watch every child's moves, catch a recurring mistake early, and give each student speaking time in group calculation. Larger groups force children into silence or into playing without feedback, which is exactly the habit we are training out of them.