What this Nanded class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Nanded. 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 Nanded.
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 Nanded.
Nanded chess coaching that fits around school and family
Nanded sits on the Godavari in Marathwada, and its schools feed district-level chess events. ChessWize was built for exactly that gap: live online classes where a coach meets your child on screen at a fixed weekly time. Coaching runs in batches of 4-6 similarly-rated students or through the 1:1 Analyst Protocol, and our standing promise to every family is 'Same coach every session - no rotation.'
Each class follows a real roadmap. Beginners learn the board, legal moves and their first complete game; intermediate students stabilise tactical vision and choose candidate moves; advanced players deepen calculation and convert training into events. Age tracks for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15 sit alongside tournament-prep and rating-improvement tracks, so a child in Nanded climbs a genuine ladder instead of repeating random puzzles.
You do not need to play chess yourself to follow the progress. Monika Iyer, mother of Anika (11) in Kanpur, told us: 'I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week.' That visibility is a written guarantee here: 'Weekly WhatsApp report for every student.' 1,000 students coached and 1,500 parents have come through this programme. On Google, 21 parent reviews average 5.0.
Money and time stay predictable. The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes, and regular plans after that run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. A complimentary 30-min demo with no payment comes first, monthly plans allow a refund within 48 hours of enrolling, and since classes happen at home there is no extra trip on top of an already busy Nanded week.
Chess in Nanded: finding an age-group event
Nanded's district selection in May 2025 brought 192 players from the district to Ganraj Banquet and Conference Hall. It included boys' and girls' groups under 9, 11, 13 and 15, alongside older groups and open play. The Nanded District Chess and Rapid Chess Association organised it with Maharashtra Chess Association cooperation. For a parent, that names an organiser to ask about later district selections, rather than treating the May 2025 meet as an entry still open.
Who runs junior chess here
- Nanded District Chess and Rapid Chess Association. This association ran the 2025 district selection with MCA cooperation. [1]
Events a child from Nanded can enter
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G.H. Raisoni Memorial Nanded District Chess Selection Tournament 2025
May 2025 · Ganraj Banquet and Conference Hall, Nanded
The event included under-9, under-11, under-13 and under-15 boys and girls groups, giving families examples of local age sections. [1]
Where to play
- Ganraj Banquet and Conference Hall. This Nanded hall hosted the district selection in May 2025. [1]
From online class to a first tournament
- Use the Nanded district selection report to identify an age section to ask the organiser about.
- Check the MCA registration form, which lists Nanded and collects an AICF ID.
- Practise finishing a full game on a physical board after an online lesson.
- Before entering, ask for the event circular and confirm the age cutoff and playing schedule.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
Class times for Nanded
All class times are shown in India Standard Time (IST), which is also local time for Nanded, so there is no conversion to do. Coach availability windows across the week run from a 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST morning window through midday and afternoon slots to evening windows such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. India does not observe daylight saving time, so the DST label does not apply and these IST windows stay fixed all year, even when clocks change elsewhere. During the free demo we will confirm the weekly slot that fits your child's school and homework routine.
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 Nanded 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 Nanded 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 a coach: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta or Aryan Pal. We match the coach to your child's age and working level, and your child keeps that same coach every week, with no rotation between sessions.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Coaching happens in exclusive, skill-matched batches of 4-6 students, placed by working level so nobody is lost or held back. That size creates intense peer play, group calculation and team-based tactical warfare, while the 1:1 Analyst Protocol is available if your child needs full private attention from the coach.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. Levels run from ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15 through beginner, intermediate and advanced, plus tournament-prep and rating-improvement tracks. A beginner learns the board, legal moves and a first complete game; intermediate students work on candidate moves and positional clues; advanced work covers calculation, repertoire and converting training into events.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you see what was covered even if you have never played chess yourself. Group batches track individual understanding each week, and 1:1 coaching reviews the highest-value gap in your child's game. One ChessWize mother said she could finally see what her daughter covered each week.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Every class is a live online session, and your child joins from your own home, which means you set the surroundings and can sit in on any lesson. There is no physical centre in Nanded: the coach reaches your child's screen at a scheduled time, and the same coach appears every week.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. A complimentary 30-min demo comes first, with no payment involved. It includes a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, so the coach can place your child at the right level in the right batch before any money changes hands.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
Nanded families can cancel a monthly plan within 48 hours of enrolling for a full refund, then a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended until the 3rd session, after which the current month is not refunded while cancelling stops later billing.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Coach availability windows run across the day in IST, from a 9:30 AM-1:30 PM morning window to evening windows such as 4:30-9:30 PM and 5:30-8:30 PM. Since classes happen at home, there is no commute across Nanded, and we fix a weekly slot around school hours during the demo.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. Regular plans after the starter pack run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. Those are two separate things, and refunds on a purchased plan follow the published refund policy.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. The Nanded District Chess and Rapid Chess Association organised the May 2025 district selection at Ganraj Banquet and Conference Hall, with open plus boys and girls groups under 9 to 19. Ask that association about later notices, and check the chosen event's 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, setting up the board or solving two familiar positions; older students save one serious game a week and bring one honest question to class. You never need to teach chess yourself. If a rule causes confusion at home, send the position 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 Nanded-tagged record first when the source has one.
★★★★★
She used to cry after every loss. Not anymore.
“Anika was playing 'casually' on chess.com and hanging pieces every game. First month the coach just drilled Checks-Captures-Threats. The dashboard is what sold me though. I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week. Her play sharpened on its own by week eight.”
Monika Iyer
Mother of Anika (11) · Kanpur
February 2026
★★★★★
The resilience piece was unexpected — and the real win.
“We signed up for chess. What Ishita got was emotional self-regulation. Month one was all about learning to lose without falling apart. By month three she was analysing her own games after tournaments, pointing out where she'd blundered, calmly. Her results followed. But honestly, the composure is what I'll remember.”
Anjana Rao
Mother of Ishita (10) · Mumbai
January 2026
Google reviews from ChessWize parents
Google rating 5.0 from 21 reviews; the stored set was pulled 2026-07-08.
Sri
June 2026
★★★★★
Extremely happy with Tarun, he teaches my son really well, explains the topic in child understandable language, very disciplined..Thanks for the wonderful sessions
Read on Google →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 →Utkarsh
December 2025
★★★★★
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great learning platform with clear teaching, supportive mentors, and well-structured content. Very effective and highly recommended
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Nanded
Nanded, in the Marathwada region on the banks of the Godavari river, is known nationally as the site of Hazur Sahib, one of Sikhism's most important gurdwaras, and it functions as a regional hub for education and trade in the area.
In a city like Nanded, families are far less likely to find a dedicated chess academy nearby compared to Maharashtra's bigger metros. Live online classes close that gap directly — a coach reaches your child's screen at a scheduled time, with no dependence on what exists locally.
Local chess context
Nanded's schools fall under Maharashtra's broader scholastic sports framework, which includes district-level chess participation. For a child without ready access to a specialist coach in the city, structured online lessons are often the most practical way to build the game properly.
Nanded's role as a regional hub around Hazur Sahib means families here often travel to the city from nearby towns for school and other needs, adding to an already busy weekly routine. Online chess classes add one more thing a family can handle from home instead of building in another trip.
Online and offline choices
For a family that already knows a decent local chess player willing to coach informally nearby, that can be a reasonable starting point for very young beginners. For anything more structured — a coach, a real curriculum, weekly reporting — online coaching is generally the more realistic option in a city where such specialists are hard to find locally.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Nanded
Were there separate groups for younger children in Nanded?
Yes, the May 2025 district selection had boys' and girls' sections under 9, 11, 13 and 15, as well as older sections and open play. Those categories give you useful terms to use when asking about entry, rather than assuming your child must enter an unrestricted group.
Where should I look for Nanded on the state registration form?
Nanded appears among the districts on the Maharashtra Chess Association player-registration form, which also collects an AICF ID. Use that form as your registration reference and check the circular for the event you are considering before submitting details, rather than treating a past tournament report as an entry form.
What do online chess classes cost for kids in Nanded?
Classes start at ₹375, and the first step is a free 30-minute demo with no payment required. Any 3-month or 6-month term after 7 days has no refund, so there is no pressure to commit to a large block right away: leftover sessions can still be finished within the term.
Does ChessWize run any coaching centre we can visit in Nanded?
No, there is no physical centre in Nanded — the programme is entirely live online, with experienced coaches teaching over video call. You still get a weekly WhatsApp report from the coach so progress stays visible.
Is it possible to find a genuinely good chess coach for my child if we live in Nanded?
Yes — since coaching happens online, your child is not limited to whoever happens to be locally available in Nanded. They get matched with a coach and keep that same coach every week, which matters more than physical location for real improvement.
How long is each class, and how many per week is recommended?
This is discussed during the free demo based on your child's age and how much time you want to commit weekly — the coach will suggest a realistic starting frequency rather than pushing a fixed number on every family.
How long until my child can play in a tournament?
On average, students reach their first competitive event in about four months. Before that, the tournament-prep roadmap covers understanding the event, rehearsing conditions and reviewing the evidence afterwards, so a first event feels prepared rather than overwhelming. Complete games come before repertoire memorisation for beginners.
What happens in the free demo class?
The coach runs a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, and there is no payment involved at this stage. You will see how the coach works with your child, and together you agree a realistic weekly frequency based on age and school commitments rather than a fixed number pushed on every family. Nothing is charged for this first step.
Do we need to travel anywhere in Nanded for classes?
No. The programme is entirely live online, so your child joins from home, from a school library, or from a relative's house, as long as there is a device and a connection. A specialist chess academy is hard to find in the city, and online coaching removes that limitation: a coach comes to your screen instead.
Which ages and levels does the programme cover?
Children from age five to fifteen are covered, with dedicated roadmaps for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, tournament-prep, rating-improvement, an online summer camp, and both group and one-on-one formats. Batch placement is by working level, so a child who already plays regularly is not seated with a first-time learner.
When can we start after booking the starter pack?
As soon as the level check is done and a batch matches your child's working level, the next scheduled slot in your chosen IST window becomes the first class. The starter pack of 8 classes follows that weekly rhythm. Your coach sends the weekly WhatsApp report after sessions, and approved refunds reach the original payment method within 7-10 business days.
How many children are in each online batch?
Batches are strictly limited to 4-6 similarly-rated students, and children are placed by working level rather than by age alone. This keeps the peer play intense and the coach's attention spread fairly. If a child needs more individual focus, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives them the coach's full attention instead.
Will my child keep the same coach every week?
Yes, that is one of our written guarantees: same coach every session, no rotation. Continuity matters because the coach learns your child's habits, blind spots and thinking style over weeks. Parents often tell us this consistency is what made the difference after trying other academies where coaches changed without warning.
Does my child need to know chess before joining?
Not at all. The beginner roadmap starts from the board itself: learning legal moves, finishing a first complete game, and using opening principles. The free 30-min level check tells us exactly where your child stands, so a complete beginner and a school-team player are each placed on a track that fits them.