What this Prayagraj class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Prayagraj. 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 Prayagraj.
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 Prayagraj.
Live online chess coaching for Prayagraj kids, taught by experienced coaches
If you are raising a child in Prayagraj and want chess taught properly, you do not need to hunt for a hall somewhere across the city. ChessWize runs live online classes for children aged 5 to 15, taught by experienced coaches including Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. Your child joins from home, in a small skill-matched batch of 4-6 students or in a private 1:1 Analyst Protocol session, and keeps the same coach every week.
The curriculum runs from first moves to rated play: beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks, age groups for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus tournament prep and rating improvement. One mother says in her video: 'Earlier he was not able to think rightly and take the right move'. A weekly progress report then shows you what was taught and what comes next. You get that weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you always know what was taught and what comes next.
Timings sit inside India Standard Time windows that work around school and homework, with coach availability from late morning through evening depending on the day. Try a complimentary 30-min demo first, with a level check before you commit. The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes, and after that regular plans run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. Monthly plans in Prayagraj allow a refund if you cancel within 48 hours of enrolling, then a pro-rated refund minus attended sessions until the 3rd class. The coach assigned to your child stays for every session, with no rotation.
Chess in Prayagraj: Rajrooppur selection and CISCE regional play
Prayagraj sits at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and the invisible Saraswati, known as Triveni, and the district portal titles it The City of Kumbh. The District Chess Association, Prayagraj organised the District Chess Selection Competition 2026 at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Rajrooppur, with nearly 100 players from under-7 to under-19, of whom 28 were selected for the Uttar Pradesh state-level chess competition at Delhi Public School, Sitapur. The same Rajrooppur hall also hosted Jila Shatranj Sangh Prayagraj's Open Rapid, with about 69 players from the district.
Who runs junior chess here
- District Chess Association, Prayagraj. The association organised the District Chess Selection Competition 2026 at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Rajrooppur. [1]
- Jila Shatranj Sangh Prayagraj. The sangh held an Open Rapid chess tournament at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Rajrooppur, with about 69 players from the district. [4]
- Uttar Pradesh Chess Sports Association. Selected Prayagraj players were to represent the district at the Uttar Pradesh chess competition at Delhi Public School, Sitapur, from 22 April, inside UPCSA's 2026-27 championships. [3][7]
Events a child from Prayagraj can enter
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District Chess Selection Competition 2026
Held in April 2026 · Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Rajrooppur, Prayagraj
Nearly 100 players from under-7 to under-19 took part, and 28 players were selected for the Uttar Pradesh state-level chess competition. [1][2]
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Open Rapid chess tournament
Held in April 2026 · Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Rajrooppur, Prayagraj
Jila Shatranj Sangh Prayagraj's rapid drew about 69 players from the district; ask the sangh which format suits a first outing before choosing between a rapid and a multi-day selection. [4]
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District-level school chess competition
Held in August 2026 · Guru Madhav Prasad Shukla Inter College, Jhalwa (ADA Colony), Prayagraj
The competition used under-14, under-17 and under-19 sections. [5]
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CISCE regional chess competition
Held from 30 July to 2 August 2025 · St Joseph College, Prayagraj
The regional meet ran with 275 players from 12 Uttar Pradesh zones. [6]
Where to play
- Saraswati Shishu Mandir. The Rajrooppur school hosted both the 2026 district selection and the Open Rapid. [1][4]
- Guru Madhav Prasad Shukla Inter College. The Jhalwa (ADA Colony) campus hosted the district-level school chess competition with under-14, under-17 and under-19 sections. [5]
- St Joseph College. The Prayagraj college hosted the CISCE regional chess competition from 30 July to 2 August 2025. [6]
From online class to a first tournament
- Ask District Chess Association, Prayagraj, which selection group matches your child, using the under-7 to under-19 spread at Rajrooppur in April 2026 as a guide to how wide the net has been.
- If a full selection weekend feels heavy, ask Jila Shatranj Sangh Prayagraj whether another Open Rapid is planned at the same Saraswati Shishu Mandir hall, which in April 2026 drew about 69 players from the district.
- CISCE families can ask the school whether it enters the regional chess competition, which in 2025 ran from 30 July to 2 August at St Joseph College with 275 players from 12 Uttar Pradesh zones.
- Keep UPCSA and AICF registrations current, then let the district association submit or recommend the Sitapur state entry.
- Practise complete games online at a fixed time, and add a few rapid games if the first outing is a rapid rather than a full selection event.
Good to know
- Selected Prayagraj players in 2026 were due at Delhi Public School, Sitapur, from 22 April, so build travel around that campus rather than around Lucknow's Chauk Stadium rapid hall.
- The district-level school competition at Jhalwa used under-14, under-17 and under-19 sections, so a child aged 5-13 may need a different notice than the under-14 group.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
- [1] Report on the 2026 Prayagraj district chess selection at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Rajrooppur
- [2] Report on age groups and selection numbers at the 2026 Prayagraj district chess selection
- [3] Report on Prayagraj players selected for the Sitapur state chess competition
- [4] Dainik Bhaskar report on the Prayagraj Open Rapid chess tournament
- [5] Hindustan report on the district-level school chess competition at Jhalwa, Prayagraj
- [6] Hindustan report on the CISCE regional chess competition at St Joseph College, Prayagraj
- [7] UP STATE CHESS FEST 2026-27 prospectus
- [8] About District | District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh
- [9] District Prayagraj, Government of Uttar Pradesh | The City of Kumbh | India
- [10] AICF Payments – All India Chess Federation
Class times for Prayagraj
All class times are quoted in India Standard Time (IST), which is what Prayagraj already runs on, so there is no daylight saving adjustment to track. Coach availability windows vary by day of the week: mornings from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, midday slots such as 12:30-5:30 PM IST, and evening windows including 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. Your child keeps a fixed weekly slot inside one of these windows, agreed at the demo.
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 Prayagraj 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 Prayagraj 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: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. Every coach teach live, and the same coach teaches your child each week rather than a rotating substitute.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches hold strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students, matched by working level so the pace suits everyone. If you want full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child a private session with the coach. Either way the coach knows each child's game personally.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
There is a real ladder from beginner to rated play: beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks, age-specific plans for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus tournament prep and rating improvement. Each stage has named goals, from finishing a first complete game to 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, covering what was taught and how your child is progressing. Parents who do not play chess themselves say this is what lets them follow the learning. You see the evidence week by week, not vague promises.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes run live online from your home, so you can sit nearby or check in at any time. Your child interacts only with their assigned coach in a small, supervised session. Nothing happens in an unsupervised hall across the city, and you control the environment completely.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. The first session is a complimentary 30-min demo that doubles as a level check before you commit. The coach assesses your child's current level, you see how the teaching works, and no payment is required to try it.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
A Prayagraj monthly plan allows a full refund within 48 hours of enrolling, then a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended until the 3rd session, after which the current month is not refunded and cancelling stops later billing. After 7 days leftover term classes can still be finished, and you can discuss pausing with the coach.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Coach availability windows run in India Standard Time across the week, from morning slots like 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST to evening windows such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. Your child keeps one fixed weekly slot, so school, homework and the class do not collide.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. After the starter pack, regular plans cost from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. These are two separate things, and both are stated openly before you book.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. The District Chess Association, Prayagraj held the 2026 district selection in Rajrooppur and selected 28 players for the state competition. Ask the District Chess Association in Prayagraj about later play, and check the chosen event's requirements.
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What do I have to do at home?
Home practice stays light and specific. For younger children, five to ten focused minutes with the board is enough; older students save one serious game a week and bring a question to class. The coach sets the homework, and a short error log helps track repeated themes.
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 Prayagraj-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.
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 →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 →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 →Why the online format fits Prayagraj
Prayagraj lies at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuna and hosts the Kumbh Mela, one of the world's largest religious gatherings. The city is also known for the University of Allahabad and its long administrative and educational importance.
Families living across the older city and newer residential stretches may not find the same after-school venue convenient. With online coaching, the chessboard opens at home and a coach can teach live without making distance the deciding factor.
Local chess context
Prayagraj's academic character makes focused learning a familiar priority for parents, though children still need an activity that feels engaging. Chess combines independent thought with direct feedback, and weekly reports make it easier to follow what the child is actually studying.
Prayagraj's academic reputation, built around institutions like the University of Allahabad, means many parents already expect a structured, syllabus-driven approach to learning — a weekly chess plan with one coach fits that expectation better than ad hoc play.
Online and offline choices
Offline coaching can suit a family where a strong coach is genuinely nearby and the child thrives in a group room. In a city where the older city core and newer residential areas are not always close to the same venue, online coaching removes that constraint and keeps the weekly slot dependable.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Prayagraj
How wide were the age groups at the Prayagraj district selection?
The District Chess Selection Competition 2026 at Saraswati Shishu Mandir, Rajrooppur, took nearly 100 players from under-7 to under-19. Twenty-eight players were selected for the Uttar Pradesh state-level chess competition. Ask the District Chess Association, Prayagraj, which birth-date rule applies to your child's group, because under-7 and under-19 are not interchangeable sections.
Where did Prayagraj's selected players go after Rajrooppur?
Those selected were to represent Prayagraj district at the Uttar Pradesh chess competition at Delhi Public School, Sitapur, from 22 April. That sits inside UPCSA's Various UP State Chess Championship 2026-27, held from 22 April to 11 May 2026 at Delhi Public School, Sitapur Shiksha Sansthan, Resora, Sitapur. Entries go through the district association, not as a private family email to the state office.
Has a school-board chess meet been held in Prayagraj?
Yes. The CISCE regional chess competition ran from 30 July to 2 August 2025 at St Joseph College, Prayagraj, with 275 players from 12 Uttar Pradesh zones. A separate district-level school chess competition at Guru Madhav Prasad Shukla Inter College, Jhalwa, used under-14, under-17 and under-19 sections. Ask your school which board circuit it enters, and confirm dates on that year's circular.
Do you charge for the first class or demo?
No, the first class is a free 30-minute demo and level check — no payment is required to try it. It gives the coach a chance to see your child's current level and gives you a chance to see how the coach teaches before booking a batch.
Is online chess coaching credible, or should we look for an offline academy in Prayagraj instead?
Both can be credible depending on the coach. What matters is how well the coach teaches and whether your child gets consistent, individual attention — something a small online batch is specifically designed to preserve.
What happens if we want to stop classes partway through a batch?
If you are not locked into a batch you no longer want, cancel a monthly plan within 48 hours of enrolling, then pro-rata minus sessions attended before the 3rd class. There is no long contract — you can discuss stopping, pausing, or rescheduling directly with the coach or support team during the term without penalty.
Can siblings of different ages join the same batch?
It depends on their current chess level more than their age gap — the coach groups children so the pace suits everyone in the batch. Mention both children's ages and experience when booking the demo, and we will suggest the right setup.
Who will actually be teaching my child each week?
One of our experienced coaches, Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta or Aryan Pal. The coach is assigned after the demo level check and stays with your child for the whole term, so lessons build on each other instead of restarting with a new face.
What does a typical online class look like for a beginner?
A beginner first gets comfortable with the board and legal moves, then plays through a full game from start to finish. From there the coach introduces opening principles, then basic tactics and endings. In a group batch the coach teaches one clear weekly idea; in a private session the plan targets your child's highest-value gap.
Can we switch from a group batch to private coaching later?
Yes. The 1:1 Analyst Protocol is available whenever you want more individual attention, and the coach can map your child's current game and target specific gaps. Many families start in a batch and move to private sessions once the child is preparing for events.
Does my child need to know chess before joining?
No. Complete beginners are placed in the beginner track, which starts from the board and legal moves and builds to a full game. The demo level check confirms the right starting point, and batches are grouped so no child is pushed faster than they can handle.
How soon will we see improvement in my child's play?
Families typically see steadier play within the first weeks as tactical vision and safe move habits settle. For tournament entry, the average is about 4 months. The weekly WhatsApp report shows exactly what was covered, so you can judge progress from evidence rather than impressions.
Will the class timings work around school and homework?
Coach availability windows run in India Standard Time across mornings, midday and evenings, including 4:30-9:30 PM IST on some days. Your child gets one fixed weekly slot agreed with you, and around exams the coach can reduce homework volume without losing the training thread.
Are online classes as good as an offline academy in Prayagraj?
What matters is the coach's rating and the attention your child receives, not the room. A small online batch of 4-6 students with a coach preserves individual attention that a crowded offline hall often cannot, and your child learns from home without travelling across the city.
What do we need at home for the classes?
A device with a stable connection, a chessboard if your child has one, and a quiet spot. Keep the login and notebook ready before the session. For the first few minutes a younger child may want an adult sitting close, after which they handle the session with the coach on their own.