What this Purnia class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Purnia. 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 Purnia.
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 Purnia.
Experienced chess coaching for Purnia families, live from home
Purnia is the headquarters of Purnia division, and families here know the pattern well: good schools are growing, but a specialist chess coach is not around every corner. If your child already has a decent school chess period and a short walk to a local group, offline is fine. If you live toward the town fringe, or midweek travel after dark feels unsafe, live online coaching gives your child the same mentor without depending on one physical address.
We teach in Hindi and English, so a Hindi-medium child is not pushed into pure English pace. Batches hold strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students, or your child can take the 1:1 Analyst Protocol. One guarantee shapes everything: same coach every session, no rotation. A parent of a five-year-old says in her video: 'In one month, my son has shown immense progress in the game of chess. He is able to understand the logic.'
On money, there are two different things. For ₹2,500, your child gets 8 classes, a small step toward big growth. Regular plans after that run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. Before any payment, your child gets a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit; that demo is free, so nothing is refunded yet.
We will not claim a busy local tournament scene that does not match every ward in Seemanchal. What we offer is serious weekly structure: a real curriculum from first moves to rated play, and a typical path of about four months from starting out to a first tournament. Slots run in IST windows from late morning through evening, so a fixed home slot keeps chess off the road.
Chess in Purnia: school events for a first competition
School competitions give Purnia families a concrete place to start asking about chess beyond home practice. The fifth inter-school district-level competition brought 100 students together at the sports hall and gymnasium, with Under-7, Under-9, Under-11 and Under-15 groups. A separate district Under-9 championship took place at Divy Bharti Public School on 24 January 2026. These records offer useful age-group examples when asking about school-age competitions in the district.
Who runs junior chess here
- All Bihar Chess Association. For state-level chess enquiries, this organisation is the Bihar member listed by the All India Chess Federation. [3]
Events a child from Purnia can enter
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Fifth inter-school district-level chess competition
Held on 25 August 2026 · Sports hall and gymnasium, Purnia
The event drew 100 district school students across Under-7, Under-9, Under-11 and Under-15 groups. [1]
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Divy Bharti Public School district-level U-9 chess championship
Held on 24 January 2026 · Divy Bharti Public School, Purnia
This school-hosted district competition provided an Under-9 event recorded on Chess-Results. [2]
Where to play
From online class to a first tournament
- Ask whether a Purnia school is taking part in an inter-school chess event, using the 2026 competition with Under-7, Under-9, Under-11 and Under-15 groups as a reference.
- Choose an appropriate age section and request its entry rules before making plans to attend.
- Prepare for in-person play by setting up positions from online lessons on a real board and finishing practice games without help.
- Check the venue for the specific event, since the Purnia records include both the sports hall and gymnasium and Divy Bharti Public School.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
Class times for Purnia
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), and Purnia does not observe daylight saving, so the DST label is simply IST year-round. Coach availability windows across the week include 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, 11:30 AM-3:30 PM IST, 12:30-5:30 PM IST, 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. The IST mapping is direct: what you see is what you book, with no conversion needed for Bihar households.
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 Purnia 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 Purnia 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 coaches, including Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. The same coach stays with your child every session, with no rotation, so the mentor who assesses the first lesson is the one teaching months later.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches are strictly capped at 4-6 similarly-rated students, placed by working level so peer play stays genuine. Twelve-week synchronized batches keep the same children together. If you want the coach's full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol maps your child's game and targets the highest-value gap privately.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. We run age tracks for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate, advanced, tournament-prep and rating-improvement roadmaps. A beginner learns the board, finishes complete games and finds basic tactics; an advanced student audits their own play, deepens calculation and converts 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, guaranteed, so you can see what was covered even if you do not play chess yourself. Children also bring saved games and error logs to class, and the coach reviews trends with you rather than leaving you to guess whether it is working.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are fully live online, in English or Hindi, for ages 5-15, so your child learns from home with you nearby. Sessions happen at fixed weekly slots with the same coach, and the weekly WhatsApp report shows exactly what each class covered, so nothing about your child's learning is hidden from you.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. Every child starts with a complimentary 30-min demo, and the level check before you commit is also free, so placement is based on evidence rather than guesswork. Mention your language preference, Hindi or English, in the demo so the first package starts in the mix your child actually uses.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
A monthly plan from Purnia allows a full refund if you cancel within 48 hours of enrolling, and before the 3rd session a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended still applies. After the 3rd session that month is not returned, but cancelling stops future charges, and the same windows apply after a starter pack. The demo and level check stay free, with no payment at that step.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Slots run in IST windows across the week, from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST in the morning range to 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST in the evening, so a fixed home slot can sit after school without evening travel. Purnia stays on IST year-round, so bookings never shift.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack covers 8 sessions for a total of ₹2,500. Regular plans after the starter pack run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. These are two separate things, and we state them separately so you always know which rate applies.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
A fifth inter-school district-level chess competition was held at the sports hall and gymnasium in Purnia, with 100 students in Under-7 through Under-15 groups. Ask the district administration or the All Bihar Chess Association about later play. Check the chosen event's requirements. Students reach a first tournament in about four months on average.
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What do I have to do at home?
Keep it small and consistent. A few focused minutes a day for a young child, or one casual family game where you resist correcting every move, is enough. Older children save one serious game a week and note one confusing moment. Send questions to the coach and the next lesson starts with real evidence.
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 Purnia-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.
priyanshu
December 2025
★★★★★
A perfect place to learn chess the right way. Excellent trainers, structured lessons, and amazing improvement.
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 →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 👍
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Purnia
Purnia serves as the headquarters of Purnia division in north-eastern Bihar and an administrative centre for the Seemanchal region. Agriculture, wholesale markets, and a growing layer of private schools shape daily life for families across the town and surrounding blocks.
Seemanchal towns are spread out, and a “nearby” coach for one colony is often a long auto ride for another. Live online coaching gives Purnia children the same mentor whether they live near the old market areas or toward newer residential stretches, without depending on one physical address.
Local chess context
Bihar’s education push reaches the Seemanchal belt through expanding private and government schools, but specialist extracurricular coaching remains thinner than in Patna. A planned online curriculum fills that gap honestly: serious weekly structure without claiming a local tournament scene that does not match every ward.
Purnia is the administrative headquarters of Purnia division; a fixed home slot keeps chess off the road in the evening.
Online and offline choices
Offline makes sense if your child already has a good school chess period and a short walk to a local group. Online wins when the family is on the town fringe, when midweek travel feels unsafe after dark, or when you want coaching quality that local supply cannot always match.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Purnia
Which ages were included in Purnia's inter-school competition?
The fifth inter-school district-level competition had Under-7, Under-9, Under-11 and Under-15 groups. The report counted 100 students from schools across the district and placed the event at the sports hall and gymnasium. A parent can use those groups as a starting point when asking about school-age competition entries.
Is there a recorded Purnia tournament specifically for Under-9s?
Chess-Results records a district-level Under-9 championship hosted by Divy Bharti Public School on 24 January 2026. Purnia's fifth inter-school district competition also included an Under-9 group among its age sections. These are two documented examples to mention when asking about an appropriate first event and the entry conditions for your child.
What fees should Purnia parents expect for ChessWize?
Pricing starts at ₹375 per class. Live teaching only — 1:1 or batches capped at six — with the same coach each week and weekly WhatsApp notes for parents. After the 3rd monthly session there is no refund for the current month, and cancelling stops future charges. A free 30-minute demo and level check comes first with no payment.
Is there a ChessWize offline centre in Purnia?
No. We do not operate a classroom or branch in Purnia. Coaching is fully live online in English or Hindi for ages 5–15. That is deliberate: families across the division get the same coach format without needing a commercial centre on the map.
My child studies in Hindi medium — will online chess work in Purnia?
Yes. Coaches teach in Hindi and English, so Hindi-medium school children are not forced into pure English pace. Mention language preference in the free demo so placement and the first package start in the mix your child actually uses at home and school.
Does my child need to know chess before joining in Purnia?
No. The beginner roadmap starts with the board and legal moves, moves to finishing a complete game, then opening principles and basic tactics and endings. The free 30-minute level check places your child on the right rung, whether that is ages 5-8 foundations or an intermediate batch with peers of the same working level.
Will online chess work for a Hindi-medium school child?
Yes. Coaches teach in both Hindi and English, so your child is not forced into pure English pace. Tell us the language preference during the complimentary demo, and placement plus the first package start in the language mix your child actually uses at home and at school in Purnia.
Can we see how teaching works before paying anything?
Yes. The complimentary 30-min demo doubles as a level check, with no payment attached. Your child meets the coach, plays a little, and you see the teaching style. Only after that do we discuss the starter pack of ₹2,500 for 8 classes or a regular plan.
Who will actually be teaching my child each week?
A named coach: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta or Aryan Pal. The same coach stays with your child every session, so feedback compounds instead of restarting with a stranger each month. Batches stay at 4-6 similarly-rated students.
What if our week gets disrupted by exams or family plans?
Tell the coach. For teenagers the plan can reduce volume around exams without losing the training thread, and Purnia families can pause while remaining sessions are kept. Because your slot is fixed and IST-based year-round, rescheduling stays predictable rather than shifting with the seasons.
How soon will I notice a change in my child's play?
Most families see early signs within the first weeks: fewer dropped pieces, longer thinking before moves, and calmer reactions to losing. The weekly WhatsApp report shows exactly what was practised, so you can connect class content to what you notice at the board, without needing to understand chess yourself.
Do you run an offline centre in Purnia?
No. Coaching is fully live online in English or Hindi for ages 5-15, and that is deliberate: families across Purnia division get the same coach format without needing a commercial centre on the map. Offline makes sense only if your child already has a good school chess period nearby.
Which age groups and levels do the batches cover?
Age tracks for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate, advanced, tournament-prep, rating-improvement, summer camp online, group and 1:1 formats. Children are placed by working level, not just age, so a sharp nine-year-old can sit with older beginners. The free level check decides where your child starts.