What this Nashik class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Nashik. 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 Nashik.
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 Nashik.
Online chess coaching Nashik parents can actually watch working
If you are raising a child in one of Nashik's newer residential belts, you already know the problem: a good chess coach is rarely a short walk away. ChessWize brings the class to your screen instead. Children aged 5 to 15 learn live from FIDE-rated coaches, in skill-matched batches of 4-6 or one-on-one, and the coach who meets your child in the first session is still teaching in week twelve.
These are rated players, not enthusiastic amateurs: Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE 1850), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780). They teach in English or Hindi, whichever helps your child think more clearly. And our promise stays fixed: "Same coach every session - no rotation", so the coach knows your child's habits and corrects them instead of relearning them every month.
Parents who cannot read a chess position can still see the progress. One ChessWize mother put it plainly: "I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week." That visibility is built in, because a Weekly WhatsApp report for every student tells you what was taught and what to practise before the next class.
For families thinking beyond the board: children from our cohorts have reached district-level events through Maharashtra's school chess calendar, twelve finishers so far with four wins, and the average time from starting lessons to a first tournament is 4 months. Add a 5.0 Google rating across 21 reviews, 1,000 students coached and the safety net of a 100% refund on unused sessions, and trying us becomes a small decision: book the complimentary demo, meet the coach and judge for yourself.
Class times for Nashik
The page uses Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). The recurring class time is agreed with the family after the level check.
Classes for Nashik children run inside coach availability windows, all given in India Standard Time (IST), which is already Nashik's local clock. Morning windows run 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM IST and 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM IST; midday and afternoon windows cover 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, 12:30 to 5:30 PM, 1:30 to 4:30 PM and 2:30 to 5:30 PM IST; evening windows run 4:30 to 9:30 PM, 4:30 to 6:30 PM and 5:30 to 8:30 PM IST. India does not observe daylight saving, so no DST shift ever moves these times: the IST you read is the IST your child gets, week after week.
| 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 Nashik 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 Nashik 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 a FIDE-rated coach, not a hobby player. Our coaching team includes Hrdyansh Pandey, rated 1850 with FIDE ID IN-25600184, Tarun Gupta rated 1920, and Aryan Pal rated 1780. Classes run in English or Hindi, whichever your child is more comfortable with, and the same coach stays with your child every single session.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches are strictly 4-6 students, matched by working level, so no child hides in a crowd. Each 12-week synchronized batch mixes intense peer play, group calculation and team-based tactical work, and the coach can correct a specific move in real time. If you want full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child a private coach.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. We place your child in an age-and-level track: ages 5-8, 9-12 or 13-15, and beginner, intermediate or advanced. Each track has a written ladder, from feeling at home with the board through calculating forcing lines to refining repertoire and converting training into events. Dedicated tournament-prep and rating-improvement tracks take children from first games to rated play.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
You will know through your phone, not guesswork. A Weekly WhatsApp report for every student keeps you updated on what was covered and what your child should practise next, so you can follow progress even if you have never played chess yourself. The report lets you see the trend across weeks instead of relying only on your child's own summary.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes happen live on video call, in your own home, so you can be in the room or nearby whenever you want to see how your child is being taught. Batches are capped at 6 children with the same FIDE-rated coach each time, and the weekly WhatsApp report records what was covered, so nothing about the class is hidden from you.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. Every family starts with a complimentary 30-min demo: no payment, no travel to a coaching address anywhere in Nashik. The coach uses that half hour to run a level check, so you also get a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit. Mention language preference and preferred timings during the demo, and the coach adjusts from the very first session.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
If you stop, unused classes are not lost money. Our standing promise is a 100% refund on unused sessions, so you are never locked into paying for teaching your child did not receive. There is no long-term commitment forced upfront: start with the starter pack, see how your child responds, and continue only if it is genuinely working for your family.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Coach availability windows run from morning to evening in IST, which is exactly Nashik's local time. Morning windows run from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM and 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, afternoons from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM and 12:30 to 5:30 PM, and evenings from 4:30 to 9:30 PM and 5:30 to 8:30 PM, so after-school slots are easy to find.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
Two figures, kept separate. New families begin with the starter pack: ₹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 your child needs. Nothing is bundled or automatic: any classes you do not use are refunded, so you only ever pay for teaching that actually happened.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
There is a clear path. A dedicated tournament-prep track rehearses event conditions, repairs the game plan and reviews the evidence, and a rating-improvement track keeps the trend moving. Nashik children can enter district-level events through the state chess body as part of Maharashtra's school-sports calendar. Across our cohorts, the average time from starting coaching to a first tournament is 4 months, and twelve cohort district finishers include four wins.
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Check 11
What do I have to do at home?
Very little. For younger children, five to ten focused minutes at the board is enough: set up the pieces, solve two familiar positions, stop while they are still interested. Older children keep a short log of their games and carry one regretted move into the next class. If a rule causes confusion at home, photograph the position and send it: that gives the next lesson a real starting point.
Check the proof →
Watch every family video in the source record
These four files, posters, speaker labels, quotes, and summaries come from the testimonial and evidence inventories. Metadata appears only when it exists in those records.
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 Nashik-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 Nashik
Nashik is known across India for its vineyards and as one of the sites of the Kumbh Mela, and it has grown quickly as an industrial and education town roughly three hours from Mumbai. Its school-going population has expanded fast along with newer residential belts.
With Nashik's growth concentrated in newer areas some distance from the older city core, finding an evening chess slot within easy reach of home is not always simple. Online coaching sidesteps that by bringing a qualified coach to a screen at home, at a time that fits around school and other activities.
Local chess context
As part of Maharashtra's broader school-sports and scholastic calendar, Nashik students have access to district-level events through the state chess body. Consistent coaching between such events is what helps a child keep improving rather than only playing occasionally.
Nashik's rapid growth has pushed a lot of families into newer belts well outside the old city core, often a fair drive from any single coaching hub. Online classes mean a child in one of these newer societies gets the same coach quality as one living near the centre of town.
Online and offline choices
If a family lives close to the older city core where a decent coach happens to be based, an offline class can still make sense for the social, in-room feel of a chess table. For most of Nashik's newer growth areas, though, online coaching removes the drive entirely while still delivering one-on-one attention from a FIDE-rated coach every week.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Nashik
What does online chess coaching cost for a beginner in Nashik?
It starts at Rs 375 per class, with no minimum long-term commitment forced on you upfront. You get a free 30-minute demo first, and any classes you do not use are refunded, so there is no pressure to pay for a full package before you know it works for your child.
Does ChessWize have a physical coaching centre in Nashik?
No — ChessWize is a live online programme, with no offline centre in Nashik or anywhere else. What you get instead is a FIDE-rated coach on video call, the same person every week, plus a weekly WhatsApp update so a parent can follow progress without visiting anywhere.
How big are the batches — will my child actually get noticed?
Batches are capped at 6 children, and 1:1 sessions are also available. That size is small enough for a coach to correct a specific move or habit in real time, rather than your child sitting quietly in a large group.
Can classes be in Hindi if my child is more comfortable that way?
Yes, coaches teach in English or Hindi depending on what suits your child, and this can be mentioned during the free demo so the coach adjusts from the very first session.
Does ChessWize have a coaching centre in Nashik?
No. ChessWize is a live online programme, so your child learns from home on a video call rather than travelling to an address across the city. That is deliberate: newer residential belts in Nashik are often a fair drive from any single coaching hub. You still get a FIDE-rated coach, the same person weekly, plus a WhatsApp update you can read without visiting anywhere.
Can my child learn in Hindi instead of English?
Yes. Coaches teach in English or Hindi depending on what suits your child, and you simply mention the preference during the free demo so the coach adjusts from the very first session. Nothing changes in the fee or the format: it is the same live class, the same ladder of levels and the same weekly report, in the language your child thinks in.
How many children are in one batch?
Between four and six, never more. Children are placed with similarly-rated peers, which keeps the play genuinely competitive and lets the coach catch a bad habit the moment it appears. The batch runs as a 12-week synchronized group, and if you would rather your child had the coach alone, one-on-one sessions are available as a separate option.
What will the first month actually cost us?
You start with the starter pack at ₹2,500 for 8 classes, which comes to ₹313 per class, and the 30-minute demo before that costs nothing. If your child continues, regular plans then range from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan chosen. Any sessions left unused are refunded, so a month of trying never turns into money wasted.
When can classes fit around school and homework?
Coach windows stretch from late morning into the evening, all in IST, which is Nashik's own clock. Early birds can take a 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM or 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM slot, midday options run 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and after-school children use the 4:30 to 9:30 PM or 5:30 to 8:30 PM windows. India has no daylight saving, so timings never shift.
Who exactly will be teaching my child each week?
One of our FIDE-rated coaches: Hrdyansh Pandey (rating 1850, FIDE ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (1920) or Aryan Pal (1780), depending on your child's level and batch. Whichever coach takes the first class keeps the class: our guarantee is the same coach every session, with no rotation, so your child builds trust instead of re-explaining their game to a stranger each week.
Does my child need chess experience before joining?
No. Absolute beginners start in a beginner track that begins with the board and legal moves, then finishing a complete game, then basic tactics and endings. The free 30-minute level check places your child on the right rung of the ladder first, so a child who already plays gets stretched while a newcomer is never rushed past the fundamentals.
Is an online class safe for a young child?
Yes. The class is a live video call inside your own home, so you can sit in the room, watch the screen or check in whenever you like. Batches of 4-6 mean the coach knows every child by name, and the weekly WhatsApp report means you see exactly what was taught even from another room.
Why choose online over a local chess class in Nashik?
It depends on where you live. If you are close to the older city core and enjoy the feel of an in-room chess table, an offline class can still work. For most newer belts, online removes the drive entirely while your child keeps a FIDE-rated coach and the same weekly attention, without anyone spending an hour on the road.