What this Solapur class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Solapur. 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 Solapur.
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 Solapur.
A Solapur child can learn chess from a rated coach at home
If you are raising a child in Solapur, you already know the city's rhythm: families here are used to working and learning from home rather than commuting across town for every activity. Chess fits that rhythm well. ChessWize runs entirely online, so your child joins a live video class with a FIDE-rated coach from your own living room, whether you are near the textile-market side of the city or anywhere else in Solapur.
Our coaches hold FIDE ratings between 1780 and 1920, including Hrdyansh Pandey (1850) and Tarun Gupta (1920). Group batches are strictly capped at 4-6 similarly-rated students, so your child is neither lost in a crowd nor held back. If you prefer full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol maps your child's current game and targets the highest-value gap first.
One mother told us: "We tried two other academies before ChessWize. The difference is the weekly progress report - I can actually see what's working." That report reaches you on WhatsApp every week, and it is one of our named guarantees: weekly WhatsApp report for every student. You never have to guess whether the class is doing anything.
Start with a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit. For ₹2,500, your child gets 8 classes at just ₹313 each. Regular plans after that run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. If your child stops, unused sessions are refunded in full. Around four months is the average time from starting to a first tournament, and Solapur's schools already recognise chess in Maharashtra's scholastic sporting calendar.
Class times for Solapur
The page uses Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). The recurring class time is agreed with the family after the level check.
All class times are shown in India Standard Time (IST), which is the local time in Solapur, so there is no daylight saving adjustment to track. Coach availability windows run across the week from morning slots such as 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST and 11:30 AM-3:30 PM IST to afternoon windows like 12:30-5:30 PM IST and evening slots such as 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. Because everything is quoted in IST, the time you see is the time your child logs in.
| 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 Solapur 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 Solapur 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 FIDE-rated coaches, including Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE rating 1850, FIDE ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780). Every session is led by one of these rated coaches, and the same guarantee applies throughout: same coach every session - no rotation.
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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. Children are placed by working level, so peers are evenly matched and the coach can track individual understanding. If you want the coach's attention entirely on your child, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol is available.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. There are 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 and legal moves, finishes a complete game, then moves through opening principles, tactics and endings toward rated play.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you can see exactly what was covered each week without knowing chess yourself. Coaches also track individual understanding in group batches, and rating-improvement students keep an error log so the trend is visible over time.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes run on live video calls from your home, so you can be nearby or drop in at any time. Your child keeps the same coach every session, which means you always know exactly who is on the other side of the screen. There is no physical centre to travel to in Solapur.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. There is a complimentary 30-min demo with no payment needed. Before you commit, your child also gets a complimentary 30-min level check, so the coach can place them at the right level and you can judge the fit before spending anything.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
If you stop, you get a 100% refund on unused sessions. If your child does not use all the classes in a plan, those are refunded, so there is no financial risk in trying. The format is also not locked in: group to 1:1 switches can be discussed after the demo.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Coach availability windows run in IST across mornings, afternoons and evenings, from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST through 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. With that spread, school-day evenings and weekend mornings in Solapur are both workable, and everything is quoted in your local time.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
At ₹313 per class, the 8-class starter pack totals ₹2,500. After the starter pack, regular plans run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. The free 30-minute demo comes before any payment, so you know the cost structure before you spend.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. The tournament-prep roadmap works in stages: your child learns what the event involves, repairs the game plan, rehearses tournament conditions, then reviews the evidence with the coach. On average, students reach a tournament in about 4 months, and cohort students have recorded 4 district finisher wins out of 12 finishers.
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Check 11
What do I have to do at home?
Very little. For younger children, five to ten focused minutes of board practice a day is enough, and casual family games help when adults avoid correcting every move. Older children save one serious game a week for class. The coach sets everything else; you just keep the setup ready.
Check the proof →
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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
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★★★★★
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 Solapur
Solapur lies in southern Maharashtra near the Karnataka border and is historically known for its textile industry, particularly its handloom and powerloom sarees and chaddars. It is a mid-sized city where CBSE, ICSE, and state-board schools all operate alongside each other.
In a city Solapur's size, the choice of dedicated chess coaching addresses is limited, and few are within easy reach of every neighbourhood. Live online classes solve that by connecting your child directly to a FIDE-rated coach, regardless of which part of the city you live in.
Local chess context
Solapur's schools take part in Maharashtra's state-level scholastic sporting calendar, which includes chess among its recognised activities. For a child without a nearby specialist academy, a consistent online coach is often the more practical way to build real skill.
Solapur's identity is closely tied to its textile trade, and many school-going families here are used to a home-based work rhythm rather than long commutes for extracurriculars. That same at-home rhythm fits naturally with a chess class delivered live on a screen rather than at a separate location.
Online and offline choices
If your family happens to live near one of Solapur's few dedicated coaching setups and your child prefers being physically at a chess table with others, offline can still be a fine choice. For everyone else, which given the city's limited number of options is most families, online coaching gives access to a FIDE-rated coach without depending on where you live in Solapur.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Solapur
How much does it cost to start chess classes for my child in Solapur?
It starts at Rs 375 per class. There is a free 30-minute demo before any payment, and if your child ends up not using all the classes in a plan, those are refunded — so there is no financial risk in trying it.
Is there a ChessWize chess academy we can visit in Solapur?
No, ChessWize runs entirely online with no physical centre in Solapur. What you get is a FIDE-rated coach on a live video call every week, plus a WhatsApp report to the parent so progress is visible even without an in-person visit.
Are the batches too big for one-on-one attention?
No — group batches are capped at 6 children, and a fully 1:1 option is also available if you want the coach's attention focused only on your child. Both formats use the same FIDE-rated coaches.
Can my child switch from group batches to 1:1 later if needed?
Yes, this can be discussed with the team once you see how your child responds during the free demo and the first few classes — the format is not locked in permanently.
Is there a ChessWize centre we can visit in Solapur?
There is no in-person location in Solapur, as all ChessWize classes are delivered online. Your child meets a FIDE-rated coach on a live video call every week, and you receive a WhatsApp report after each class, so progress stays visible without any in-person visit.
Will my child get personal attention in a group batch?
Yes. Group batches are capped at 4-6 similarly-rated students, and children are placed by working level so nobody is out of depth. A fully 1:1 option is also available, and both formats use the same FIDE-rated coaches with the same weekly reporting.
What does my child need at home for the classes?
A device with a stable connection, a board, and a notebook. Keep the login ready before the session so class time is not lost to passwords or missing pieces. An adult can sit close by at the start for small children, and after that the coach handles the session directly.
Can my child switch from group batches to 1:1 later?
Yes. Once you have seen how your child responds during the free demo and the first few classes, the format can be discussed with the team. Nothing is locked in permanently, and unused sessions on any plan are refunded if you decide to stop.
How soon could my child play in a real tournament?
The average time from starting to a first tournament is about 4 months. Training moves through event understanding, fixing the game plan, and rehearsing real tournament conditions before the day. Solapur schools already take part in Maharashtra's scholastic calendar, where chess is a recognised activity.
Do we need to travel anywhere in Solapur for the classes?
That is not something we offer for students in Solapur at this time. Everything happens live on a video call from your home, so where you live in Solapur does not matter. That is the practical advantage for a mid-sized city: a rated coach comes to your screen instead of you driving to a coaching address.
Who will actually be teaching my child each week?
One of our FIDE-rated coaches, such as Hrdyansh Pandey (1850) or Tarun Gupta (1920), and the same coach stays with your child every session. There is no rotation, so the coach learns your child's habits, strengths and recurring mistakes over time instead of starting from zero each week.
Does the class schedule work around school in Solapur?
Yes. Coach availability windows in IST span mornings like 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST, afternoons like 12:30-5:30 PM IST, and evenings up to 5:30-8:30 PM IST, so you can pick a slot before or after school. Everything is quoted in IST, your local time, with no conversion needed.