What this Sikar class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Sikar. 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 Sikar.
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 Sikar.
Structured chess for Sikar children, live from home
Sikar families already run some of the busiest academic timetables in Rajasthan. Between school, coaching institutes and homework, adding another commute across the city rarely feels sensible. ChessWize brings the class to your home instead: a live coach on screen, a small skill-matched group or a private lesson, and a fixed weekly slot in India Standard Time that you choose around the school day.
Your child is taught by experienced coaches, including Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. Batches hold 4-6 similarly-rated students, so the coach can teach one clear idea each week and hear every child calculate it aloud. If your child needs sharper attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol maps their current game and targets the highest-value gap first.
You do not have to take our word for it. Divya, mother of a five-year-old, praises 'the way he brings him back to understand the logic'. A weekly progress report then arrives so you can follow the work from home. That report arrives on WhatsApp every week for every student, and a complimentary 30-min level check comes before you commit to anything.
The path is honest rather than promised. Beginners learn the board, legal moves and a complete game; intermediate students connect openings to endings; advanced players convert training into events. An average of about four months from starting coaching to a first tournament. Start with the free demo and see whether the fit is right before paying anything.
Sikar chess: a district body and a Sunday rapid
The Rajasthan Chess Association's 2021 affiliated-districts voter list names Sikar District Chess Association. Chess-results records the 1st Sikar Open Rapid Chess Tournament held on 5 April 2026 at Keshwanand Academy, NH 52 Bhadhadar Molasi Road. For state age-group examples, RCA's calendar recorded Under-11 and Under-17 selections at Bright Future School, Jaipur, in June 2026. Ask the district association about later junior opportunities and check each event's eligibility before making an entry.
Who runs junior chess here
- Sikar District Chess Association. Sikar District Chess Association appears in RCA's affiliated-districts voter list from 2021. [1]
- Rajasthan Chess Association. AICF's affiliates list names the Rajasthan Chess Association, and RCA's own site states it is affiliated to the All India Chess Federation. [2][3]
Events a child from Sikar can enter
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1st Sikar Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2026
Held on 5 April 2026 (Sunday) · Keshwanand Academy, NH 52 Bhadhadar Molasi Road, Sikar
The April 2026 record identifies an open rapid at Keshwanand Academy; ask the organiser of a later edition whether children can enter. [4]
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Rajasthan State U-11 Selection Chess Championship 2026 (Open)
Calendar date: 16-17 June 2026 · Bright Future School, Jaipur
The RCA calendar recorded this Jaipur Under-11 selection for June 2026; consult the association for later state age-group notices. [5]
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Rajasthan State U-17 Selection Chess Championship 2026 (Open)
Calendar date: 14-15 June 2026 · Bright Future School, Jaipur
The Under-17 entry in the state calendar named Bright Future School, Jaipur, for 14-15 June 2026. [5]
Where to play
From online class to a first tournament
- Use RCA's affiliated-districts directory to identify Sikar District Chess Association, then ask it about junior chess notices.
- When asking about a later Sikar open rapid, mention the April 2026 event and request its successor's age rules, if another edition is announced.
- For state age-group play, consult RCA for a fresh selection circular and ask whether district qualification or nomination is required.
- Complete AICF registration for the 1 April to 31 March accounting year before a state selection that requires it.
- Keep a fixed weekly online session, then practise rapid decisions on a physical board before choosing an over-the-board competition.
Good to know
- Keshwanand Academy, NH 52 Bhadhadar Molasi Road, was the listed venue of the Sikar open rapid held in April 2026.
- The June 2026 state Under-11 and Under-17 listings named Jaipur as the location; check the venue on a later state notice before planning travel.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
Class times for Sikar
All class times are shown in India Standard Time (IST), which Sikar follows year-round with no daylight saving changes, so the IST mapping never shifts. Coach availability windows across the week include 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, 12:30-5:30 PM IST, 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST, with further morning and afternoon windows on other days. Because there is no DST label to apply in India, the slot you book in IST stays fixed all year, which makes planning around school and coaching institutes straightforward.
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 Sikar 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 Sikar 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 live by experienced coaches, not recorded videos. The coaching team includes Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. You can check each coach's standing before your child's first session.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches are exclusive and skill-matched, with strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students per coach. That size allows intense peer play, group calculation and team-based tactical work while still giving each child attention. If you prefer full attention on one child, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives a private lesson with the coach alone.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. There is a defined ladder from beginner to rated play: age tracks for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate, advanced, tournament-prep and rating-improvement roadmaps. A beginner learns the board, legal moves and a complete game; advanced students refine repertoire and strategy and convert training into events.
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How will I know it is working?
Every student receives a weekly WhatsApp report, so you can see what was covered and how your child is progressing without knowing chess yourself. A ChessWize student says in a video: 'I truly enjoy the class, and it is fun and engaging'. Roadmap stages, game reviews and rating trends give you evidence rather than vague assurances.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Coaching happens live online from your home, so you choose the room and can sit in on any class. Sessions run with a consistent coach and a stable, skill-matched group rather than strangers rotating in. You can ask about session visibility arrangements before enrolling, and the free demo lets you observe the format yourself.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. ChessWize offers a complimentary 30-min demo, and the same session includes an initial level check so the coach can place your child correctly. You can compare batch and 1:1 formats, confirm the timing fits the school week, and only then decide whether to buy the starter pack.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
If your child stops, a monthly plan from Sikar still allows a full refund within 48 hours of enrolling, then a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended before the 3rd class. After that point the current month is not returned, and cancelling stops future charges. Ask the team to confirm the process when you enrol, and keep your session count handy.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Coaches are available across wide IST windows, including mornings such as 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, afternoons such as 12:30-5:30 PM IST, and evenings such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST. India has no daylight saving, so a booked slot stays fixed all year. Evening windows sit after school hours, which suits Sikar's coaching-heavy timetables.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. Regular plans after the starter pack run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. These are two different things: the pack rate applies only inside the starter pack, and regular per-class pricing is separate.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. Sikar District Chess Association appears on the Rajasthan Chess Association affiliated list. An open rapid was listed in 2026 at Keshwanand Academy on Bhadhadar Molasi Road. Ask that association about later play, and check the event you choose. On average, students reach a first tournament in about four months of coaching.
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What do I have to do at home?
Very little equipment or supervision is needed: a device, a board if you have one, and a quiet corner. Younger children do best with five to ten focused minutes between lessons, and parents can simply save one game or question each week for the coach. The coach sets homework matched to your child's level; you do not need to teach chess yourself.
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 Sikar-tagged record first when the source has one.
★★★★★
She used to cry after every loss. Not anymore.
“Anika was playing 'casually' on chess.com and hanging pieces every game. First month the coach just drilled Checks-Captures-Threats. The dashboard is what sold me though. I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week. Her play sharpened on its own by week eight.”
Monika Iyer
Mother of Anika (11) · Kanpur
February 2026
★★★★★
The resilience piece was unexpected — and the real win.
“We signed up for chess. What Ishita got was emotional self-regulation. Month one was all about learning to lose without falling apart. By month three she was analysing her own games after tournaments, pointing out where she'd blundered, calmly. Her results followed. But honestly, the composure is what I'll remember.”
Anjana Rao
Mother of Ishita (10) · Mumbai
January 2026
Google reviews from ChessWize parents
Google rating 5.0 from 21 reviews; the stored set was pulled 2026-07-08.
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 →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 →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 Sikar
Sikar is a historic Shekhawati city known for painted havelis and as a major education hub in Rajasthan. Its coaching institutes and schools draw students from across the surrounding region.
Academic timetables in Sikar can already be dense, particularly for older schoolchildren. A live lesson from home avoids another institute commute and widens access to experienced coaches without leaving the city.
Local chess context
Sikar students can enter chess through school competition and Rajasthan's organised chess system. Consistent coaching helps keep chess purposeful beside exam preparation, with realistic goals rather than promised results.
Sikar's painted havelis speak to Shekhawati heritage, while its modern identity is strongly shaped by competitive education. A scheduled online class makes room for chess as disciplined thinking practice without extending the institute day.
Online and offline choices
Offline may suit younger children who have an excellent teacher close to home and enjoy a room of board partners. Online works better when academic travel is already heavy or the child needs a more precisely matched coach and small group.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Sikar
Is there a Sikar district chess association?
Sikar District Chess Association is named in RCA's 2021 affiliated-districts voter list. That is a dated directory reference, so use RCA's website to enquire about reaching the district body. Ask it for a junior event notice and check the date, eligibility and venue rather than planning from the old directory alone.
Where was the April 2026 Sikar open listed?
The 1st Sikar Open Rapid Chess Tournament was held on Sunday, 5 April 2026, with Keshwanand Academy, NH 52 Bhadhadar Molasi Road, Sikar, named as its venue. For another edition, request a separate circular. Ask whether your child is eligible and confirm the playing location and time control before arranging travel.
Where can a Sikar parent enquire about state age-group selections?
Consult RCA's tournament calendar and ask Sikar District Chess Association whether any district qualification is required. The 2026 calendar recorded Under-11 on 16-17 June and Under-17 on 14-15 June at Bright Future School, Jaipur. Those dates have passed; request a fresh notice and check its registration requirements before planning a state entry.
How much do kids' online chess classes cost in Sikar?
Fees start from ₹375 per class. ChessWize offers live private lessons and batches with a maximum of six children. The free 30-minute demo includes an initial level check, letting families compare the formats and confirm that chess fits the school timetable before purchasing classes.
Does ChessWize have an offline centre in Sikar?
No. ChessWize has no classroom or physical branch in Sikar. Coaching is live online with experienced instructors, not a prerecorded course. A child can use local school chess or appropriate events for in-person play while keeping technical lessons and game review online.
Will chess add too much to Sikar's coaching-heavy school routine?
It should not be treated as another daily tuition. Families can begin with the free demo, choose a manageable weekly slot, and select 1:1 or a small batch. Online delivery removes travel, but parents should still protect homework, sleep, and free play rather than overfill the child's calendar.
How does a free demo class work for a Sikar child?
You book a complimentary 30-minute session at a time that suits your family. The coach runs an initial level check, plays with your child, and explains where they would start on the roadmap. You then decide whether to continue with the starter pack or a regular plan, with no obligation to buy on the call.
Will my child keep the same coach every week?
Yes. ChessWize guarantees the same coach every session, with no rotation. A consistent coach learns how your child thinks, spots repeated errors across weeks, and builds on the previous lesson instead of starting over. This continuity is one of the main reasons parents report visible improvement within the first few months.
Can chess fit around a heavy school and tuition schedule?
It should not become another daily tuition. Choose one manageable weekly slot from the available IST windows, pick 1:1 or a small batch, and protect homework, sleep and free play. Online delivery removes travel entirely, so the lesson costs your family the class time alone rather than an evening commute across Sikar.
Does ChessWize have a physical centre in Sikar?
No. Coaching is live online with experienced instructors, not a prerecorded course, and there is no classroom branch in the city. Your child can still use school chess or local events for in-person play while keeping technical lessons, game review and tournament preparation online with a matched coach.
What does my child need at home for the online class?
A device with a stable internet connection, a quiet spot, and ideally a chess board for practice between lessons. Keep the login and notebook ready before the session so class time is not lost. Younger children may want an adult nearby for the first few minutes, then they typically work directly with the coach.
Is there a real curriculum or just casual games?
There is a structured ladder with named roadmaps for each age and level. Beginners work through board familiarity, safe move habits and complete games; intermediate students train candidate moves and positional reading; advanced players audit their own games and prepare for events. Each week has one clear teaching idea, tracked in your weekly report.
Does my child need chess experience before joining?
No. The beginner roadmap starts with the board itself, legal moves and safe move habits, then moves to short complete games and basic tactics. Coaches place children by working level after the complimentary 30-min level check, so a first-timer and a school-team player each get a plan that fits what they already know.
Are batches grouped by age or by playing level?
Both matter, but playing level decides the batch. Roadmaps exist for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, while batches themselves hold 4-6 similarly-rated students placed by working level. That keeps peer play genuine: a child faces positions at their own strength instead of being stretched or held back by the group.
Why online classes instead of a chess academy near us in Sikar?
Academic timetables here can be dense, particularly for older schoolchildren, and another institute commute costs an evening. Live lessons from home remove the travel and widen access to experienced coaches without leaving the city. Offline can suit younger children with an excellent teacher close by, but online gives a more precisely matched coach and small group.