What this Sitapur class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Sitapur. 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 Sitapur.
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 Sitapur.
Live Online Chess for Sitapur Children, Taught by Experienced Coaches
Sitapur sits north of Lucknow as the headquarters of a large Awadh district, and specialist children's coaching is one of the things a district centre cannot always support at depth. A weekly drive toward Lucknow for a chess class is not a routine any family keeps for long. Live online lessons solve this: a coach comes to your home, and the saved travel time goes back to schoolwork.
Your child is taught by named coaches: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta, and Aryan Pal. Groups are exclusive and skill-matched, strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students per batch, run as 12-week synchronized cohorts with intense peer play and group calculation. When a child needs the coach alone, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol maps the current game, targets the highest-value gap, and tests the change in play. Ladders run from first moves through tournament preparation, by age group and by stage.
The results so far: 1,000 students coached and 1,500 parents served, and an average of 4 months from starting to a first tournament. Our Google reviews hold at 5.0 across 21 reviews. Behind those numbers sits a standing promise: Weekly WhatsApp report for every student. One mother, Monika Iyer, described what that meant for her: 'I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week.' You get the same report for your child, every week, in plain language.
Starting is deliberately small. The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. Regular plans afterwards range from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. Before any of that, book the complimentary 30-min demo: the coach runs a level check before you commit, so placement is honest from day one. Cancel a monthly plan in Sitapur within 48 hours of enrolling for a refund; after 48 hours and before the 3rd session, only a pro-rated refund minus attended classes applies.
Chess in Sitapur: state age-group play at DPS
Delhi Public School, Sitapur appears in both a 2026 state age-category announcement and a 2025 rating-open report. A news report said the UP State Age Category Chess Championship would run there from 22 April to 11 May 2026, with 14 championships across seven age groups in open and girls' sections. That announcement said the Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 open sections would be FIDE-rated. ChessBase India separately reports a May 2025 rating open at the same school.
Who runs junior chess here
- Sitapur Shiksha Sansthan. It jointly organised the May 2025 rating open at Delhi Public School, Sitapur with UPCSA. [3]
Events a child from Sitapur can enter
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UP State Age Category Chess Championship
Announced for 22 April-11 May 2026 · Delhi Public School, Sitapur
The report described open and girls' sections across seven age groups, and said the Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19 open sections would be FIDE-rated. [1]
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DPS Sitapur FIDE Rated Chess Tournament UP Future GM Series (Vol 1)
10-13 May 2025 · Delhi Public School, Sitapur
ChessBase India reports that UPCSA and Sitapur Shiksha Sansthan organised this rating open, with 130 players including an IM. [3]
Where to play
- Delhi Public School. The school gives its campus address as Resora, Sitapur, and publishes a page for the UP State Chess Tournament 2026. [2]
From online class to a first tournament
- Ask the Uttar Pradesh Chess Sports Association whether a state age-category championship is on its calendar, using the 2026 Sitapur announcement only as a guide to the age sections that have been used.
- Check the event circular for eligibility and entry arrangements rather than relying on the age label alone.
- Consult AICF's single-registration guidance when preparing the player details.
- Build up to a full practice game with a board and clock, and review it during online study.
- If a Sitapur venue is named, confirm it before travelling. Delhi Public School gives Resora, Sitapur as the campus address.
Sources (checked 2026-09-28)
- [1] National News Vision announcement of the 2026 state age-category meet
- [2] Delhi Public School Sitapur: state chess tournament and campus address
- [3] ChessBase India report on the 2025 DPS Sitapur rating open
- [4] All India Chess Federation notice on national player registration
- [5] Department of Sports profile of the Uttar Pradesh chess body
Class times for Sitapur
Everything runs on India Standard Time. India does not observe daylight saving time, so these windows stay the same all year with no seasonal shift. Coach availability across the week covers 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, 10:30 AM-2:30 PM IST, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM IST, 11:30 AM-3:30 PM IST, 12:30-5:30 PM IST, 1:30-4:30 PM IST, 2:30-5:30 PM IST, 4:30-9:30 PM IST, 4:30-6:30 PM IST, and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. Sitapur sits inside IST, so what you read here is exactly what your child attends; nothing needs converting for the city or the wider district.
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 Sitapur 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 Sitapur 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 whose names and ratings we publish: Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta, and Aryan Pal. The same coach takes your child's sessions.
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How many children share the coach?
Group batches hold strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students so each child gets real attention, with intense peer play and group calculation inside 12-week synchronized batches. If you want the coach entirely on your child, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol maps the current game, targets the highest-value gap, and tests the change in play.
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Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. Ladders run by age and stage: ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-15, then beginner through intermediate to advanced, with tournament-prep and rating-improvement tracks on top. A beginner learns the board, finishes complete games, and picks up opening principles; an advanced student audits deep calculation and converts training into events.
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How will I know it is working?
Every student receives a weekly WhatsApp report naming what was covered and what to practise next. You do not need to know chess to follow it: the report tells you the theme of the week, the homework set, and where your child struggled, so progress is visible week by week rather than a feeling.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live online sessions your child joins from home, so you control the environment: with younger children a parent can sit nearby for the first few minutes, then let the child work directly with the coach. The coach is a named adult, and the weekly WhatsApp report shows you exactly what each class covered.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. Book the complimentary 30-min demo. The coach runs a level check before you commit, sees what your child already understands, and you watch a real session before paying anything. The same call gives you direct experience of the teaching, which is what the demo exists for.
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What if we stop?
Sitapur still treats the first 48 hours on a monthly plan as a full-refund window, then pro-rates minus sessions attended before the 3rd class. Past the 3rd class the current month stays billed, and cancelling only stops future charges. Begin with the starter pack of 8 classes and choose a regular plan after you have seen how your child responds.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Yes. Coach windows run through the day in IST, from a 9:30 AM-1:30 PM morning slot to evening options such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST, so school, homework, and dinner stay in place. Sitapur runs on IST, so no conversion is needed and the times you read are the times you attend.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack costs ₹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. You always see the figure before you pay, and the complimentary 30-min demo carries no charge.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. UPCSA and Sitapur Shiksha Sansthan organised a May 2025 rating open at Delhi Public School, Sitapur, with 130 players. The UP State Age Category Chess Championship there was reported across seven groups, dated 22 April 2026. Ask UPCSA about later play; 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?
Home practice stays light and specific. For younger children, five to ten focused minutes a day is enough: set up the board, show how one piece moves, solve two familiar positions. Older children keep one serious game from the week and arrive at class with a single honest question about it. You never need to teach chess yourself.
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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 Sitapur-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.
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 →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 →priyanshu
December 2025
★★★★★
A perfect place to learn chess the right way. Excellent trainers, structured lessons, and amazing improvement.
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Sitapur
Sitapur is a district headquarters north of Lucknow in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh. The city supports a large surrounding agricultural district and functions as a centre for schools, colleges, healthcare, trade, and government services.
Specialist coaching choices can narrow quickly outside the district centre, and repeated travel toward Lucknow is not practical for a weekly children's activity. Live online lessons bring coaching to the home and leave more time for schoolwork.
Local chess context
Chess opportunities in Sitapur belong to the recognised Uttar Pradesh state and district ecosystem. A sensible pathway is to learn consistently online, play regularly at home, and verify school or association competitions when the child is ready for formal over-the-board experience.
Sitapur serves children from a much wider district than the municipal centre alone. Online coaching reduces the access gap between a student near the main schools and one whose family would otherwise need a long road journey for every specialist lesson.
Online and offline choices
Offline classes are helpful when a capable teacher is genuinely nearby and children benefit from meeting peers at a board. Online is stronger for outlying Sitapur families, for higher-level coach access, or whenever travel toward the city or Lucknow would make regular attendance fragile.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Sitapur
Did the Sitapur state programme include rated sections for children under 15?
The 2026 announcement said the Under-11, Under-13 and Under-15 open sections would be FIDE-rated, alongside the Under-17 and Under-19 open sections. It described a programme of 14 championships across seven age groups, with open and girls' sections at Delhi Public School, Sitapur.
Where is the school named in the Sitapur state chess announcement?
Delhi Public School gives its address as Resora, Sitapur, on its UP State Chess Tournament 2026 page. The age-category announcement named Delhi Public School, Sitapur as the venue for the programme announced for 22 April to 11 May 2026, covering open and girls' competition.
How much do children's chess classes cost in Sitapur?
ChessWize live online coaching starts from ₹375 per class. The programme offers individual lessons and level-based batches capped at six children. A free 30-minute demo lets the coach see what the child already understands and gives parents enough direct experience to decide whether the format is worth continuing.
Does ChessWize have an offline centre in Sitapur?
No, ChessWize does not run a physical centre in Sitapur. Its experienced coaches teach children live online, with questions, exercises, and game feedback during the call. Families can add over-the-board experience through genuine local opportunities, but should confirm present schedules and affiliations with the relevant organiser.
Can children from outside Sitapur city avoid travelling to Lucknow?
For weekly coaching, yes. A device and dependable internet allow children elsewhere in the district to learn from home rather than make routine trips into Sitapur or onward to Lucknow. In-person travel may still be useful for verified competitions, because playing with a clock and physical pieces teaches skills that online lessons alone cannot fully copy.
What will a typical online class look like for my child?
A live call with the coach and a small, skill-matched group, or your child alone in the 1:1 Analyst Protocol. The session teaches one clear weekly idea, then children practise it with peers on the board. Questions, exercises, and game feedback all happen during the call, and the weekly WhatsApp report afterwards tells you exactly what was covered.
How much do chess lessons cost for Sitapur families?
The starter pack is 8 classes for ₹2,500. After the starter pack, regular plans run between ₹375 and ₹1,000 for a single class, set by the plan you pick. The complimentary 30-min demo is free, and the level check tells the coach where to place your child before you decide anything.
Does ChessWize have a centre in Sitapur?
No. ChessWize teaches Sitapur children live online rather than from a physical centre in the city: questions, exercises, and game feedback all happen during the call. Over-the-board experience can come from genuine local opportunities later, and you should confirm current schedules and affiliations with the organiser before entering any event.
Can families outside Sitapur city join without travelling to Lucknow?
Yes. A device and dependable internet are enough: children across the district learn from home instead of making routine trips into Sitapur or onward to Lucknow. Travel may still be worth it later for verified over-the-board competitions, because playing with a clock and physical pieces teaches skills online lessons alone cannot fully copy.
Will my child keep the same coach from week to week?
Yes. Your child keeps one coach every session; there is no rotation between teachers. Continuity matters because the coach remembers your child's habits, recurring errors, and working pace, and the weekly WhatsApp report reflects that same continuity. The same coach then sets the homework and reads the game your child brings back each week.
Which ages and levels do the batches cover?
Batches cover ages 5-8, 9-12, and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate, and advanced ladders, with tournament-prep, rating-improvement, one-on-one, group, and seasonal online camp formats. Children are placed by working level after the complimentary level check, so a six-year-old beginner and a thirteen-year-old club player are never sat in the same batch.
Do we need to buy anything before the first lesson?
No. A device with dependable internet is the main requirement, and any standard chess set at home is enough for practice between sessions. Before the first paid class, the complimentary 30-min demo and level check tell you and the coach what your child already knows, so nothing needs to be purchased in advance.
Is an online class really better than a local offline class here?
Offline classes work when a capable teacher is genuinely nearby and children benefit from meeting peers at a board. For most Sitapur families, online is stronger: it brings a coach into the home and removes fragile weekly travel. The honest answer is to try the free demo and judge the teaching yourself before committing.
What happens if my child misses a scheduled class?
Tell the coach as early as you can so the session can be rearranged where the coach's window allows. Cancel a Sitapur session at least 4 hours ahead and a make-up is scheduled free; a class missed without notice counts as delivered. The weekly report keeps the training thread intact even after a missed week.