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 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 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 FIDE-rated 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, unused sessions are refunded in full. 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.
Class times for Nagpur
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 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.
| 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 Nagpur 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 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
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), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780). Every coach is a rated 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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Check 4
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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Check 5
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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Check 6
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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Check 7
What if we stop?
If you stop, you get a 100% refund on unused sessions. You only pay for classes your child actually takes, so there is no locked-in commitment. If school exams or a family trip interrupt the term, your unused classes come back to you.
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Check 8
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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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is Rs 2,500 for 8 classes, which works out to Rs 313 per class. After the starter pack, regular plans run from Rs 375 to Rs 1,000 per class depending on the plan. Unused sessions are refunded, so you never pay for classes not taken.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. Maharashtra runs active school and district events open to junior players, including in Nagpur. Our tournament-prep track rehearses real event conditions, and our coaches have guided cohort students to four district finishes out of twelve entries, with families typically reaching a first tournament in about four months.
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Check 11
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.
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 Nagpur-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 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 FIDE-rated 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.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Nagpur
How much do online chess classes cost in Nagpur?
Classes start at Rs 375 per class, and you only pay for what you use — unused classes are refunded. 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 FIDE-rated 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 rated 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.