What this Thane class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Thane. 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 Thane.
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 Thane.
Live online chess classes for Thane families
If your week in Thane is shaped by a commute into Mumbai, you already know the evening is the one part of the day you cannot stretch. Adding a cross-town trip to a coaching centre is rarely realistic. ChessWize brings the class home instead: a live online session with a FIDE-rated coach, scheduled in IST at a slot you choose, right when the school day ends or later once things settle.
Your child joins an exclusive, skill-matched batch of 4-6 similarly-rated students, or works one-to-one through our 1:1 Analyst Protocol. Either way, the same coach teaches every session, no rotation. Coaches such as Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE 1850), Tarun Gupta (FIDE 1920) and Aryan Pal (FIDE 1780) follow a clear curriculum from first moves through intermediate and advanced play to tournament preparation.
One Thane parent told us what mattered most: "The difference is the weekly progress report - I can actually see what's working. He's improved more than we ever imagined." You get that report on WhatsApp every week, and a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit. Around 1,000 students coached and 1,500 parents later, four of our cohort students have finished as district finishers, typically reaching a tournament within about four months.
Pricing stays simple: a starter pack of ₹2,500 for 8 classes, which works out to ₹313 per class, and regular plans after that from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. If you stop, unused sessions are refunded in full.
Class times for Thane
The page uses Indian Standard Time (Asia/Kolkata). The recurring class time is agreed with the family after the level check.
All classes run live in India Standard Time (IST), so there is no daylight saving adjustment to track for Thane. Coach availability windows 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, among others across the week. Because every window is already in IST, the time you book is the time your child's class happens, with no conversion needed.
| 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 Thane 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 Thane 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 such as Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE 1850, FIDE ID IN-25600184), Tarun Gupta (FIDE 1920) and Aryan Pal (FIDE 1780). The same coach teaches every session, no rotation, so your child builds a real working relationship with one person who knows their game.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches are strictly capped at 4-6 similarly-rated students, placed together by working level so peer play stays intense and useful. If you want the coach's full attention on one 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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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. There is a defined ladder from beginner through intermediate and advanced to tournament preparation and rating improvement, with age tracks for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15. Each stage has named outcomes, from finishing a complete game to building a repertoire and converting training into events.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you can see exactly what was covered and how your child is progressing, even if you do not play chess yourself. Rating-improvement students also work from a game sample and an error log, so improvement is visible as a trend rather than a feeling.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are delivered live online with a vetted FIDE-rated coach, in small skill-matched batches, from your home in Thane. Nothing happens in an unsupervised physical space. You always know who is teaching, and the weekly WhatsApp report keeps you informed about what happened in every session.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. A complimentary 30-min demo comes first, with no payment involved, so your child can meet the coach and experience a real session before you decide anything. A complimentary 30-min level check is also included before you commit, so placement in the right batch is based on evidence.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
If you stop, you get a 100% refund on unused sessions. That applies to any classes left unused in a plan, so trying a longer schedule does not put your money at risk. You are only paying for the teaching your child has actually received.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
You choose the time slot. Coach availability windows run in IST across mornings, afternoons and evenings, including 4:30-9:30 PM IST, so a class can sit after school and before the evening commute crunch, or later once things settle. The format fits your calendar, not a fixed centre timing.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes, which works out to ₹313 per class. Regular plans after the starter pack run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan. The free 30-min demo comes first with no payment, so you know the full cost structure before spending anything.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. A tournament-preparation track covers understanding the event, repairing the game plan and rehearsing tournament conditions. Thane sits inside Maharashtra's active junior chess scene, with school and district events across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, and our cohort students typically reach a tournament within about four months.
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Check 11
What do I have to do at home?
Very little is required of you. Short, focused practice at home helps: a few puzzles, one slower game saved for class, or a photo of a confusing position sent to the coach. Keep the device, board and notebook ready before the session, and the coach handles the rest.
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
The full written-review array is shown below, with a Thane-tagged record first when the source has one. Names, roles, cities, dates, ratings, and words remain as stored.
★★★★★
Honestly, I was skeptical about online chess coaching.
“Aadvik hated sitting still for anything, and I thought a Zoom class would last two weeks max. It's been six months. Last Sunday his class teacher called just to ask what changed — his attention in maths has jumped. He now does his puzzles before I'm up. Coach Arjun has the patience I don't.”
Rupali Sharma
Mother of Aadvik (9) · Lucknow
March 2026
★★★★★
She used to cry after every loss. Not anymore.
“Anika was playing 'casually' on chess.com and hanging pieces every game. First month the coach just drilled Checks-Captures-Threats. The dashboard is what sold me though. I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week. Her play sharpened on its own by week eight.”
Monika Iyer
Mother of Anika (11) · Kanpur
February 2026
★★★★★
The resilience piece was unexpected — and the real win.
“We signed up for chess. What Ishita got was emotional self-regulation. Month one was all about learning to lose without falling apart. By month three she was analysing her own games after tournaments, pointing out where she'd blundered, calmly. Her results followed. But honestly, the composure is what I'll remember.”
Anjana Rao
Mother of Ishita (10) · Mumbai
January 2026
Every stored Google review
Google rating 5.0 from 21 reviews; the stored review set was pulled 2026-07-08.
Harshi
July 2026
★★★★★
We had been searching for a chess class online for our sons. Suddenly on instagram , we saw the ad for chesswize and connected with the them. The demo was really good and we started the classes for our almost 4.7 year old son. Ankit Rajoriya Sir engaged him really well , he very knowlegeble in his field. His classes are well structured and he teaches the concepts in simple and engaging manner. My son has started loving chess and has started applying the strategies. The environment of the class is really positive where kids feel safe asking questions and their queries are answered well. We truly appreciate his professionalism, dedication, and commitment towards his students. We highly recommend Chesswize and Ankit Rajoriya Sir to any parent looking for chess classes for their kids.
Read on Google →Ayushi
June 2026
★★★★★
We are very happy with the coaching at Chesswize, especially with our son’s teacher, Ankit Rajoriya. Ankit sir is a wonderful coach especially for younger kids.He knows the game deeply but also teaches with patience, encouragement, and real passion. He explains ideas in a clear and easy way, so children can understand and use them in their games. His classes are well-planned, fun, and motivating. Since our son started learning with Ankit sir, we have seen big improvements in his chess skills, thinking ability, focus, and confidence. He creates a friendly environment where kids feel comfortable asking questions and are inspired to keep getting better. We truly value his dedication and care for each student. We strongly recommend Chesswize and Ankit Rajoriya sir to any parent who wants quality chess coaching for their child.
Read on Google →Anisha
June 2026
★★★★★
Coach Ankit has been amazing for my 8-year-old. He’s super friendly and explains chess rules in a way kids actually get. My son looks forward to every Chesswize class now. He motivates him to do better without any pressure, and I’ve seen fast improvement in both his game and confidence. Highly recommend Ankit for young beginners!
Read on Google →Susmita
June 2026
★★★★★
We are extremely happy with the quality of coaching provided by Chesswize, especially by our son’s chess teacher, Ankit Rajoria. Ankit is an exceptional coach who combines deep chess knowledge with patience, encouragement, and a genuine passion for teaching. He explains concepts in a simple and engaging manner, making it easy for young learners to understand and apply new strategies. His lessons are well-structured, interactive, and motivating. Since joining Chesswize and learning under Ankit’s guidance, we have noticed a significant improvement in our son’s chess skills, critical thinking, concentration, and confidence. Ankit creates a positive learning environment where children feel comfortable asking questions and are encouraged to continuously improve. We truly appreciate his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to each student’s growth. We highly recommend Chesswize and Ankit Rajoria to any parent looking for high-quality chess coaching for their child.
Read on Google →divya
June 2026
★★★★★
I am very happy with the overall experience at chesswize! Mr Ankit Rajoriya makes the class so much fun. Honestly the whole session finishes without any boring or dull moment. Everything is so systematic. Its worth it!
Read on Google →Padma
June 2026
★★★★★
Hi, just wanted to share a feedback about the ongoing chess classes My daughter harshitha really enjoyed learning chess with Ankit Rajoriya. His classes are highly engaging and interactive, making it easy to stay focused throughout the session. He explains concepts clearly, patiently answers questions, and provides practical strategies that help improve both understanding and gameplay. I have noticed a steady improvement in her chess skills and confidence since joining his classes. I would highly recommend Ankit as a chess coach to anyone looking to learn and grow in chess. Really appreciate the effort and happy with her progress 👍
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manasa
June 2026
★★★★★
It was a great platform for kids and learners.. teaching concepts and making them to think and play..Ankit rajoriya sir was excellent in teaching makes children in comfort zone by funy way and he starts teaching .that is the way children can engage whole time..
Read on Google →Sri
June 2026
★★★★★
Extremely happy with Tarun, he teaches my son really well, explains the topic in child understandable language, very disciplined..Thanks for the wonderful sessions
Read on Google →Anusha
December 2025
★★★★★
Chesswise Academy is an excellent place for kids to learn chess. The trainer is patient, knowledgeable, and focuses on building strong basics. Classes are well-organized and engaging. I can see good improvement in my child’s thinking and confidence. Highly recommend Chesswise Academy for chess learning.
Read on Google →priyanshu
December 2025
★★★★★
A perfect place to learn chess the right way. Excellent trainers, structured lessons, and amazing improvement.
Read on Google →Utkarsh
December 2025
★★★★★
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great learning platform with clear teaching, supportive mentors, and well-structured content. Very effective and highly recommended
Read on Google →Shailja
November 2025
★★★★★
It's a truly amazing platform which not only enriches the individual's skills but also boost up the candidates to pursue in the field of success ....
Read on Google →Tushar
November 2025
★★★★★
My nephew is learning chess from chesswize and I'm very happy with his progress.The teaching style is clear, engaging, and very student friendly. Highly recommended for kids!
Read on Google →Ankit
November 2025
★★★★★
One of the best platform to learn chess skill, enhance either. The instructors are young and enthusiastic.
Read on Google →20EC101
November 2025
★★★★★
ChessWize is a great platform for improving chess skills—clean interface, smart puzzles, and very helpful analysis.
Read on Google →Priyansh
November 2025
★★★★★
My brother started chess 6 months ago from beginner level and now he is in Intermediate level. Their 2:1 program is highly effective.
Read on Google →Rajeev
November 2025
★★★★★
I am extremely happy with ChessWize Chess Academy. The coaching is very structured, child-friendly, and delivered with amazing patience. Each session is interactive and helps kids build strong fundamentals along with confidence. The best part is the personal attention given to every student, which truly makes a big difference in their progress. The academy also celebrates students’ achievements, motivating them even more. I strongly recommend ChessWize to anyone looking for quality chess training.
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Thane
Thane is one of the largest cities in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, known for its many lakes and its rapid growth into a dense residential hub for families working in and around Mumbai. It has a very large number of CBSE, ICSE, and state-board schools.
For families commuting daily between Thane and Mumbai for work, evenings are often tightly scheduled, and adding a cross-town coaching trip for a child is rarely realistic. A live online class fits into that reality, delivering a FIDE-rated coach at home right when the school day ends.
Local chess context
Thane sits within Maharashtra's dense junior chess landscape, with school and district-level events open to students across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. A structured, coach-guided routine at home helps a child from Thane compete on equal footing with peers who do have access to nearby academies.
Thane's many lakes and dense residential clusters mean families here are often deep inside a specific pocket of the city, well away from any single coaching hub, and already tight on evening time due to Mumbai commutes. A live online class removes the last piece of travel from an already packed weekday.
Online and offline choices
If a family lives right next to a known chess academy in central Thane and has spare evening time, offline group classes can still be a good social experience. For the many Thane households managing a Mumbai work commute, online coaching fits the evening far better, without giving up a FIDE-rated coach's individual attention.
Programme claims are linked to the first-party source pages below; the city wording remains the existing city record.
Questions from parents in Thane
What is the cost of online chess classes for kids in Thane?
Classes start at Rs 375 each. You get a free 30-minute demo first with no payment involved, and any classes left unused in a plan are refunded — useful for a first-time trial before committing to a longer schedule.
Is online coaching reliable enough, or should we look for an offline centre in Thane?
Online coaching works well because your child keeps the same FIDE-rated coach every week, with a weekly WhatsApp report to the parent, which is often more consistent than a rotating offline batch. ChessWize does not operate a physical centre in Thane or anywhere else — everything is delivered live online.
We commute daily between Thane and Mumbai — can classes fit around that?
Yes, you choose the time slot, so it can be scheduled for after school and before the evening commute crunch, or later in the evening once things settle down. The whole point of the format is that it fits your calendar, not a fixed centre timing.
Can siblings from the same Thane family join together?
Yes, siblings can be enrolled in the same or different batches depending on their age and chess level — this can be arranged when you book the free demo for each child.
Will online chess classes work for a child in Thane who is a complete beginner?
Yes. A first-time player starts by learning the board and legal moves, then plays through to a full game, picks up opening principles and basic tactics along the way. The complimentary 30-min level check places your child correctly, so a newcomer is never dropped into material they are not ready for.
Who exactly will be teaching my child each week?
A named FIDE-rated coach, such as Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta or Aryan Pal, teaches every session. The guarantee is the same coach every session, no rotation, so the coach learns your child's habits and errors over time. The weekly WhatsApp report tells you what was covered after each class.
Can my child reach a real chess tournament starting from Thane?
Yes. Thane families can enter school and district-level events across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The tournament-preparation track rehearses event conditions and repairs the game plan beforehand, and cohort students on average reach their first tournament within about four months of structured training.
Does my child need to practise a lot between classes?
No long practice blocks are needed. Short, focused work works best: a small set of positions, one saved serious game, or a written question about the weekly theme. The coach designs homework that prepares your child to contribute next session, and adjusts the volume around exams and school weeks.
How do I know the coaching is actually improving my child's play?
You get a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so you can see each week's coverage and progress without knowing chess yourself. Rating-improvement students keep an error log and a game sample, so the same mistakes get named and retested, and improvement shows up as a measurable trend.
What happens if my child misses a scheduled class?
Plans are built around unused sessions: any classes left unused in a plan are refunded in full, so a missed or unused class does not simply disappear into the fee. Tell the coach about schedule conflicts, and the session can be arranged within the available IST windows rather than being lost.
Are group classes better for my child, or should we choose one-to-one?
It depends on your child. Group batches of 4-6 similarly-rated students bring intense peer play and team-based tactical work, which many children enjoy. The 1:1 Analyst Protocol suits a child who needs a specific gap targeted, such as calculation or conversion. The level check helps you decide before you commit.
Can both of my children learn chess in the same family?
Yes. Siblings can be enrolled in the same or different batches depending on their age and chess level, and this can be arranged when you book the free demo for each child. Each child still gets an individual weekly WhatsApp report, so you can follow both of their progress separately.