What this Siliguri class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Siliguri. 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 Siliguri.
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 Siliguri.
Why Siliguri parents choose fixed online chess coaching
Siliguri works as the gateway to Sikkim, Darjeeling, and the North-East, and family weeks here bend around trade, travel, and highway weather rather than around a fixed class timetable. A local slot near Sevoke Road or Pradhan Nagar only survives when the timing is rock-solid and the teacher never changes. A live online class from home is different. The session happens in tourist season or out of it, and every booking carries one promise: Same coach every session - no rotation.
Coaching itself is deliberate. Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta, and Aryan Pal teach the programme, in skill-matched batches of 4-6 similarly-rated students or through the 1:1 Analyst Protocol. The curriculum climbs from a beginner's first complete game through opening principles, tactics, and endings to advanced calculation, tournament prep, and rating improvement, with dedicated age tracks for 5-8, 9-12, and 13-15.
Results so far: 1000 students coached, 1500 parents served, and a 5.0 Google rating from 21 reviews. The average climb from starting lessons to a first tournament is four months. One parent put it plainly: 'I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week.' That report reaches every student, every week, on WhatsApp.
Start with the complimentary 30-min level check before you commit. It shows where your child stands, tests your connection, and lets you judge the coach with no payment upfront. From there, the starter pack of ₹2,500 for 8 classes is the usual way in, and pack refunds in Siliguri follow the published refund policy.
Chess in Siliguri: Kawakhali's Under-15 selection hall
Darjeeling District Chess Association is listed at Park Palace, AC Market Near Kanchanjangha Stadium, Siliguri, PIN 734001. The 2026 West Bengal State Under-15 Open and Girls FIDE Rated Championship prospectus placed the event at Uttara Banquet Cum Lodge, Kawakhali New Township, Siliguri, near North Bengal Medical College, organised by that district association. On chess-results, the Siliguri girls section is labelled as selection for the National U-15 Chess Championship 2026. The 40th Darjeeling District Chess Championship 2026 U/15 is a closer first step for many families.
Who runs junior chess here
- Darjeeling District Chess Association. Sara Bangla Daba Sangstha lists this body at Park Palace, AC Market Near Kanchanjangha Stadium, Siliguri, PIN: 734001. [1]
- Sara Bangla Daba Sangstha. The 2026 Under-15 prospectus places the statewide Under-15 selection under this apex body, with Darjeeling District Chess Association as organiser. [2]
Events a child from Siliguri can enter
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West Bengal State Under-15 Open and Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026
Dated 21 May 2026 in the prospectus set · Uttara Banquet Cum Lodge, Kawakhali New Township, Siliguri
The girls section is marked as selection for the National U-15 Chess Championship 2026, so this is a statewide step rather than a casual rapid. [2][3]
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40th DARJEELING DISTRICT CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 U/15
Recorded against 19 April 2026 · Darjeeling district (Siliguri is the listed association town)
Chess-results records this Under-15 district event, a nearer age-band date to ask Darjeeling District Chess Association about before a state selection. [4]
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2nd SCGC FIDE Open Classical Rated Chess Tournament 2026
11-16 August 2026 · Silpanchal Bhawan, (AC Hall), Burdwan Road, Siliguri
SBDS listed this classical rated open at Silpanchal Bhawan on Burdwan Road, a longer time-control week for a child who already finishes slow games. [5]
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1st Siliguri SCGC International Fide Rated ChessTournament 2025
Last updated 20 August 2025 · Siliguri
Chess-results records this 2025 rated open, a dated local example of classical-style play in Siliguri before the 2026 SCGC listing. [6]
Where to play
- Uttara Banquet Cum Lodge. The 2026 Under-15 prospectus names this Kawakhali New Township, Siliguri hall, near North Bengal Medical College. [2]
- Silpanchal Bhawan. SBDS listed the AC Hall on Burdwan Road, Siliguri, for the 11-16 August 2026 classical rated open. [5]
- Park Palace. SBDS lists Darjeeling District Chess Association at Park Palace, AC Market Near Kanchanjangha Stadium, Siliguri, PIN 734001, the district office rather than a confirmed playing hall. [1]
From online class to a first tournament
- Ask Darjeeling District Chess Association, listed at Park Palace, AC Market Near Kanchanjangha Stadium, Siliguri PIN 734001, which district age section to enter first.
- Treat the 40th Darjeeling District Chess Championship 2026 U/15 as a nearer district date than a statewide hall.
- If the child is ready for a state selection, read the Under-15 prospectus for Uttara Banquet Cum Lodge in Kawakhali New Township, Siliguri, near North Bengal Medical College.
- Practise longer games online before the 11-16 August 2026 classical rated open at Silpanchal Bhawan, Burdwan Road, because classical sessions last longer than a rapid.
- Carry AICF registration inside the 1 April to 31 March accounting year. The 2026 Under-17 state prospectus, a different age band from the Siliguri Under-15, still said AICF and SBDS registration is mandatory for all players.
Good to know
- Kawakhali New Township is listed near North Bengal Medical College on the 2026 Under-15 prospectus, which helps you estimate a drive from the Kanchanjangha Stadium side of town.
- Wikipedia's Siliguri infobox nicknames include Gateway of Northeast India, which matches the travel pattern many families already know when a relative comes in from the hills for a long event.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
- [1] SBDS affiliated district associations
- [2] West Bengal State U-15 Open and Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 prospectus
- [3] Chess-results page for the 2026 West Bengal State Under-15 girls section in Siliguri
- [4] Chess-results page for the 40th Darjeeling District Chess Championship 2026 Under-15
- [5] SBDS state events calendar for 2026
- [6] Chess-results page for the 2025 Siliguri SCGC FIDE-rated open
- [7] AICF Payments – All India Chess Federation
- [8] West Bengal State U-17 Open and Girls FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026 prospectus
- [9] Siliguri - Wikipedia
Class times for Siliguri
Every window below is written in India Standard Time (IST), which is the local time in Siliguri, and India does not observe daylight saving time, so a booked slot holds its clock position all year. Morning availability starts at 9:30 AM and can run to 1:30 PM. Midday windows cover roughly 10:30 AM through 5:30 PM, including a 12:30-5:30 PM stretch. Evening availability reaches as late as 4:30-9:30 PM, with a quieter 5:30-8:30 PM option. Because there is no daylight saving shift in India, the slot you confirm stays the slot your child attends, which matters when school terms, trade trips, and hill weekends already move the rest of your week.
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 Siliguri 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 Siliguri 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. Whichever coach you book, the guarantee is the same: Same coach every session - no rotation.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group classes run in skill-matched batches of 4-6 students who are similarly rated, so peer play stays meaningful. Twelve-week synchronized batches keep the same group together. If you would rather keep the attention fully on one child, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol is the other format.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. Levels run from beginner through intermediate to advanced, with age tracks for 5-8, 9-12, and 13-15, plus tournament-prep and rating-improvement tracks. A beginner starts with the board and legal moves, finishes a complete game, learns opening principles, then basic tactics and endings. Nothing is improvised week to week.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
Every student gets a weekly WhatsApp report, so you know what was taught and what to practise even if you never watch a session. The report lands whether your child is in a group batch or the 1:1 Analyst Protocol. You see the thread of the term, not just a single class.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes happen live on video from your own home, so you can sit in the room or nearby whenever you want to see how your child is being taught. Nothing happens off-site. Use the complimentary 30-min demo to watch the coach work before you commit to any payment.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. You get a complimentary 30-min demo, and the complimentary 30-min level check before you commit tells you where your child actually stands. There is no payment upfront for that trial. Only after you have seen the coach, the format, and the fit do you decide on a starter pack.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
Siliguri can still claim a full refund on a monthly plan within 48 hours of enrolling, then a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended before the 3rd class. After that the current month is not returned, and cancelling stops future charges. Travel or exams can pause the plan while remaining sessions are kept.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Coach availability runs in IST windows across the day: mornings such as 9:30 AM-1:30 PM, midday slots like 12:30-5:30 PM, and evening windows up to 4:30-9:30 PM. India does not observe daylight saving, and Siliguri sits on IST itself, so a booked slot never shifts under you.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. Regular plans after the starter pack are priced separately: from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. Both figures are stated plainly so you know the cost before booking.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
Sara Bangla Daba Sangstha lists Darjeeling District Chess Association at Park Palace near Kanchanjangha Stadium. The state Under-15 was scheduled at Uttara Banquet Cum Lodge in Kawakhali as a National U-15 selection. Ask that association about later play, and check the chosen event's requirements. On average, students reach a first tournament in about four months.
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What do I have to do at home?
Little structure is needed from you. For younger children, five to ten focused minutes with the board beats a long drill block; set up a position, let the child show one piece. Save one played game each week and bring one honest question to class. The coach designs the rest.
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 Siliguri-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.
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 →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 →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 →Why the online format fits Siliguri
Siliguri sits in the Terai region of northern West Bengal and functions as the principal gateway to Sikkim, Darjeeling, and the North-East, making it one of the busiest transit and trading hubs in the region.
Siliguri's role as a transit town means many families have variable schedules tied to trade and travel, and the city itself is spread thin along key highways rather than centred around one core. A live online class keeps chess coaching fixed and predictable even when the rest of the week isn't.
Local chess context
Darjeeling district schools, many of which draw students from Siliguri, run active co-curricular programmes including board games and quiz activities, reflecting the broader push across North Bengal to build well-rounded student profiles. A structured chess curriculum fits naturally into that pattern.
Siliguri sits on NH corridors toward Darjeeling, Sikkim, and the North-East; shop and logistics hours often shift around festival and tourist peaks, so a home-based live class is easier to protect than a fixed shop-area slot.
Online and offline choices
A local group near Sevoke Road can work if timing is rock-solid and the teacher is consistent. Online is usually better when a parent travels for trade toward the hills or when weather and highway traffic make evening pickups unreliable.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Siliguri
Who organises over-the-board chess that a Siliguri parent can look up on the association website?
Sara Bangla Daba Sangstha lists Darjeeling District Chess Association at Park Palace, AC Market Near Kanchanjangha Stadium, Siliguri, PIN: 734001. The 2026 West Bengal State Under-15 prospectus names that same district association as organiser, with the hall at Uttara Banquet Cum Lodge, Kawakhali New Township, Siliguri. Use the SBDS affiliated-districts page as the contact path. Ask about the 40th Darjeeling District Chess Championship 2026 U/15 before you commit to a statewide selection.
Why was the 2026 state Under-15 held in Siliguri?
The prospectus set the West Bengal State Under-15 Open and Girls FIDE Rated Championship at Uttara Banquet Cum Lodge, Kawakhali New Township, Siliguri, near North Bengal Medical College, organised by Darjeeling District Chess Association. Chess-results calls that girls section a selection tournament for the National U-15 Chess Championship 2026. That makes it a selection date, not a neighbourhood rapid. Read the prospectus for eligibility and papers before you travel across town to Kawakhali.
Is there a classical rated open in Siliguri besides the Under-15 selection?
SBDS listed the 2nd SCGC FIDE Open Classical Rated Chess Tournament 2026 for 11-16 August 2026 at Silpanchal Bhawan, (AC Hall), Burdwan Road Siliguri. Chess-results also records the 1st Siliguri SCGC International Fide Rated ChessTournament 2025, last updated 20 August 2025. Those are open rated events, so check the notice for whether a school-age child may enter. Classical sessions run longer than a rapid, which is why slow online games are useful practice.
How much do ChessWize online chess classes cost in Siliguri?
From ₹375 per class. Live sessions only — 1:1 or max six kids — with a coach who stays with your child week after week. After the 3rd monthly session the current month is not refunded, though cancelling stops future charges. Start with a free 30-minute demo and level check; no payment upfront for that trial, and you get a clear sense of batch fit before you pay.
Do you have an offline chess centre in Siliguri?
No. ChessWize coaches only online. Your child joins from home on video in English or Hindi (ages 5–15). If you already use a school chess period in Darjeeling district, online coaching can deepen that with a fixed weekly coach, planned lessons, and parent WhatsApp updates without another town trip after school.
Can Siliguri kids continue classes when the family visits the hills?
As long as there is a stable internet connection, the same booked coach session works from a relative’s house or a short trip stay. That flexibility is hard to get from a fixed Siliguri classroom when weekends mean Darjeeling or Sikkim travel. The free demo helps you test connectivity and attention before you commit to a package.
Is ChessWize rated well by parents?
ChessWize is rated 5.0 on Google from 21 reviews. That covers the live programme nationwide, not a Siliguri branch, so treat reviews as programme feedback rather than a local centre score. Then use the free 30-minute demo to judge whether the coach and format fit your child before you pay for classes.
Are classes held online only, with no centre in Siliguri?
No. ChessWize coaches only online, so your child joins from home on video in English or Hindi between ages 5 and 15. If the school already runs a chess period in the Darjeeling district system, online coaching deepens it with a fixed weekly coach and planned lessons, without another trip across town after school.
Can classes continue when we travel to the hills?
Yes, provided the internet holds. A booked session works just as well from a relative's house in Darjeeling or a stay in Sikkim as it does from your own living room, so a holiday does not break the learning streak. Use the free 30-minute demo to test your connection and your child's attention before you commit to a package.
What ages and languages do the classes cover?
Children from 5 to 15, taught in English or Hindi on live video. Batches are placed by working level rather than only by age, though dedicated tracks exist for ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-15. A five-year-old learning how pieces move and a thirteen-year-old building a repertoire sit in different rooms, figuratively speaking.
Is online coaching better than a local club near Sevoke Road?
A neighbourhood group works if its timing is rock-solid and the teacher is consistent, and some families manage that. Online wins when weeks shift with trade and travel toward the hills, or when weather and highway traffic make evening pickups unreliable. You also get the fixed weekly coach, planned lessons, and WhatsApp updates without leaving the house.
Are parents elsewhere happy with the programme?
ChessWize holds a 5.0 rating on Google from 21 reviews. That score covers the live programme across the country rather than a Siliguri branch, so read it as feedback on the coaching itself. Then let your own child judge: the complimentary 30-min demo exists precisely so you can weigh the coach and format before paying anything.
When will my child be ready for a first tournament?
For many students the stretch from starting lessons to a first tournament averages four months, and tournament-prep sessions shorten the guesswork: your child learns the event format, repairs the game plan, and rehearses tournament conditions in advance. Rating-improvement work runs alongside, collecting real games and naming the exact bottleneck holding the number back.
What does the starter pack include, and what comes after?
It covers 8 classes for ₹2,500. When the pack finishes, regular plans take over at ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class, with the exact rate depending on the plan you choose, and monthly refunds sit inside the 48-hour window.
What does a beginner's first term actually cover?
The beginner track moves in order: how the board and pieces work, then a first complete game from start to finish, then opening principles, then basic tactics and endings. Groups are built from similarly-rated children in twelve-week synchronized batches, so a newcomer is never matched against an advanced player.