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 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 Purnia.
Rated 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 FIDE-rated 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 from another city put it plainly: "The difference is the weekly progress report - I can actually see what's working. He's improved more than we ever imagined."
On money, there are two different things. For Rs 2,500, your child gets 8 classes at just Rs 313 each , a small step toward big growth. Regular plans after that run from Rs 375 to Rs 1,000 per class depending on the plan. Before any payment, your child gets a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, and unused sessions carry a 100% refund on unused sessions.
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.
Class times for Purnia
The page uses Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). The recurring class time is agreed with the family after the level check.
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), 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.
| 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 Purnia 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 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
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 rated coaches, including Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE rating 1850, ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780). The same coach stays with your child every session, and we guarantee 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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Check 5
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?
If you stop, unused sessions are covered: we give a 100% refund on unused sessions. That applies after the starter pack too, under plan terms. You are never asked to pay for classes your child did not attend, and the free demo and level check happen before any payment at all.
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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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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
At Rs 313 per class, the starter pack covers 8 sessions for a total of Rs 2,500. Regular plans after the starter pack run from Rs 375 to Rs 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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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
There is a clear path: a typical student reaches a first tournament in about four months, and our cohort has produced 12 district finishers, including 4 wins. Tournament-prep roadmaps rehearse event conditions, repair the game plan and review the evidence, and we are honest that Seemanchal's offline scene is thinner than Patna's.
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Check 11
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.
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 Purnia-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 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 FIDE-rated 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 rated coaching quality that local supply cannot always match.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Purnia
What fees should Purnia parents expect for ChessWize?
Pricing starts at Rs 375 per class. Live teaching only — 1:1 or batches capped at six — with the same FIDE-rated coach each week and weekly WhatsApp notes for parents. Unused classes are refundable under plan terms. 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 Rs 2,500 for 8 classes or a regular plan.
Who will actually be teaching my child each week?
A named, rated coach: Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE 1850), Tarun Gupta (FIDE 1920) or Aryan Pal (FIDE 1780). The same coach stays with your child every session, which we guarantee, 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 missed sessions are handled under plan terms with a 100% refund on unused sessions. 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 rated 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.