What this Unnao class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Unnao. 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 Unnao.
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 Unnao.
Experienced chess coaching for Unnao families, at home
Unnao sits between Kanpur and Lucknow, and many families here already spend parts of the week travelling toward one city or the other for work or school. Adding a chess class in either place means another trip after a full day. Live online classes bring the coach to your child instead, so the lesson happens at home on India Standard Time, with windows that work around school hours and commute days.
Your child is taught by coaches, including Hrdyansh Pandey, Tarun Gupta and Aryan Pal. Batches are small and skill-matched, so a beginner is never placed with a tournament player. Every child follows a written ladder from first moves to rated play, and you get a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, so progress is visible even if you do not play yourself.
One mother says in her ChessWize video: 'I can see the improvement in her concentration and the confidence level'. Divya, the mother of a five-year-old student, says: 'In one month, my son has shown immense progress in the game of chess'. That is the standard we hold ourselves to. We also give you a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit, so you and your child can judge the class before any regular plan begins.
Stopping is covered on a monthly plan in Unnao within 48 hours of enrolling; after that, a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended applies until the 3rd session. And the same coach stays with your child week after week, because continuity is what turns lessons into real improvement.
Chess in Unnao: school players, rapid games and selection
Unnao's District Chess Sports Association has organised both district selection and rapid play for children. Its sixth monthly rapid tournament, held on 15 August 2026, brought together 30 child players from nine district schools at Maa Shakti Yog Sadhana Kendra. Earlier, an April selection report described preparing Unnao selectees for a state event at DPS Sitapur. The two reports show local playing experience and a route towards state competition.
Who runs junior chess here
Events a child from Unnao can enter
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6th monthly rapid chess tournament-2026
15 August 2026 · Maa Shakti Yog Sadhana Kendra, New Tehsil Road, Unnao
Children from nine district schools took part, with each player given 15 minutes on the clock. [1]
Where to play
From online class to a first tournament
- Ask the District Chess Sports Association Unnao about a rapid event for children or the relevant district selection category.
- Practise with 15 minutes per player, matching the clock time reported for the August 2026 rapid tournament.
- Play a practice game across a real board so your child can rehearse moving pieces and pressing the clock.
- Ask the same association whether it is running district selection for the state championship, as it did in April 2026 when Unnao selectees were being prepared for DPS Sitapur.
Good to know
- The August rapid report places Maa Shakti Yog Sadhana Kendra on New Tehsil Road.
Class times for Unnao
All class times run on India Standard Time (IST), which has no daylight saving changes, so your child's slot stays fixed through the year. Coach availability windows include mornings from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST and 10:30 AM-2:30 PM IST, midday options such as 12:30-5:30 PM IST, and evening windows of 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. Because every window is already in IST, families in Unnao can plan around school, homework and corridor travel without converting time zones.
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 Unnao 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 Unnao 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. The same coach takes your child's session every week rather than an unnamed substitute.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group batches are limited to 4-6 similarly-rated students, placed together by working level so peer play stays meaningful. If you want the coach's full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child a private session with the coach alone. In both formats the coach knows each child's games by name, and placements are reviewed as the level changes.
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Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
There is a written ladder from first moves to rated play. Beginner levels cover the board, legal moves and a complete game; intermediate work builds tactical vision and candidate moves; advanced training deepens calculation and converts preparation into events. Age tracks for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus tournament-prep and rating-improvement roadmaps, sit on the same ladder.
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How will I know it is working?
You receive a weekly WhatsApp report for every student, naming what was covered and what comes next. The coach tracks your child's games and errors, so you can see the trend without knowing chess yourself. If progress stalls, the report is where the adjustment plan appears first.
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Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live online sessions your child attends from home, with a coach present throughout. Because lessons happen on a scheduled video class rather than an open chat room, you control the environment, and you are welcome to sit nearby or check in during the session, especially for younger children.
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Can we try before paying?
Yes. Every family starts with a complimentary 30-min demo, and before you commit there is a complimentary 30-min level check so the coach can place your child at the right level. Both are free, so you can judge whether your child listens, calculates aloud and responds comfortably online before paying anything.
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What if we stop?
Before any paid month begins, an Unnao family can take a full refund on a monthly plan within 48 hours of enrolling, then a pro-rated refund minus sessions attended before the 3rd class. Beyond the 3rd session monthly plans keep the current month billed and simply halt later charges when you cancel. The free level check still comes before enrolment, and leftover term sessions after 7 days can still be completed.
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Will the timings fit our week?
Slots run on IST in windows that suit a school week in Unnao: morning windows such as 9:30 AM-1:30 PM IST and 10:30 AM-2:30 PM IST, midday options like 12:30-5:30 PM IST, and evening windows of 4:30-9:30 PM IST and 5:30-8:30 PM IST. IST has no daylight saving shift, so the slot you choose stays fixed.
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What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is ₹2,500 for 8 classes. Regular plans after the starter pack run from ₹375 to ₹1,000 per class depending on the plan and format. These are two different things: the pack is an entry rate, and the regular per-class range applies afterwards, with nothing hidden between them.
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Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. District Chess Sports Association Unnao held April 2026 selections at Maa Shakti Yog Sadhana Kendra, and on 15 August 2026 held a sixth monthly rapid with 30 child players from nine district schools. Ask that association about later events, and check the chosen event's requirements. On average, students reach a first tournament in about four months of lessons.
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What do I have to do at home?
Very little is required from you. The coach sets short, targeted homework, such as a few positions or one saved game to discuss. For younger children, five to ten focused minutes at the board is enough, and you can simply note any rule that caused confusion so the coach settles it next class. No chess knowledge is needed from parents.
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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 Unnao-tagged record first when the source has one.
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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.
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 →Sri
June 2026
★★★★★
Extremely happy with Tarun, he teaches my son really well, explains the topic in child understandable language, very disciplined..Thanks for the wonderful sessions
Read on Google →Harshi
July 2026
★★★★★
We had been searching for a chess class online for our sons. Suddenly on instagram , we saw the ad for chesswize and connected with the them. The demo was really good and we started the classes for our almost 4.7 year old son. Ankit Rajoriya Sir engaged him really well , he very knowlegeble in his field. His classes are well structured and he teaches the concepts in simple and engaging manner. My son has started loving chess and has started applying the strategies. The environment of the class is really positive where kids feel safe asking questions and their queries are answered well. We truly appreciate his professionalism, dedication, and commitment towards his students. We highly recommend Chesswize and Ankit Rajoriya Sir to any parent looking for chess classes for their kids.
Read on Google →Why the online format fits Unnao
Unnao lies between Kanpur and Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh and is closely connected to both cities by road and rail. It is a district centre in its own right, with an industrial presence, agricultural hinterland, and schools serving urban and commuting families.
Living between two major cities can widen choices but does not make a weeknight commute to either one sensible for a child. Live online chess brings coaching home and fits more cleanly around school trains, buses, and parents' inter-city workdays.
Local chess context
Unnao players are part of Uttar Pradesh's recognised state chess structure and can also encounter school opportunities in the broader Kanpur-Lucknow corridor. Online lessons provide continuity between such occasions without making unsupported claims about a local event calendar.
Many Unnao households orient work, higher education, or services toward Kanpur or Lucknow while keeping home in the district. An online chess slot stays fixed even when a parent's train or road commute does not, protecting the child's learning rhythm.
Online and offline choices
Offline classes make sense if a dependable coach is close within Unnao and the timetable avoids corridor travel. Online usually wins when the alternative is crossing into Kanpur or Lucknow each week, while occasional in-person competitions can still justify those journeys.
See class details, fees and safety information below.
Questions from parents in Unnao
Have children from Unnao schools played in a local rapid tournament?
The report of the sixth monthly rapid tournament on 15 August 2026 records 30 child players from nine district schools. The District Chess Sports Association Unnao organised it at Maa Shakti Yog Sadhana Kendra. Each player had 15 minutes, giving parents a specific example of the playing format.
How has Unnao district selection connected to state chess?
An April 2026 report describes district selection events run by the District Chess Sports Association in Unnao at Maa Shakti Yog Sadhana Kendra. The follow-up report says selected Unnao players were being prepared for the state-level competition at DPS Sitapur, documenting a district-to-state connection.
How much does ChessWize cost for kids in Unnao?
Live classes start from ₹375 per class. Parents choose between personal 1:1 teaching and a group limited to six children, subject to suitable level and timing. The free 30-minute demo comes before enrolment and is the easiest way to judge whether the child listens, calculates aloud, and responds comfortably online.
Do you have an offline ChessWize centre in Unnao?
No. ChessWize is not a physical academy in Unnao, Kanpur, or Lucknow; this city offering is live online. Experienced coaches interact with children during each lesson. Families remain free to use a verified nearby coach or over-the-board event when in-person play is the better fit.
Why not commute from Unnao to Kanpur or Lucknow for chess?
That may suit a family already making the trip and happy with a specific offline coach. For many schoolchildren, however, the return journey can outweigh the lesson itself. Online coaching keeps routine study at home, while a trip along the corridor can be reserved for a worthwhile verified tournament or occasional board practice.
Is ChessWize a physical academy in Unnao?
No. This offering is live online, taught by experienced coaches who interact with your child during every lesson. There is no centre to drive to in Unnao, Kanpur or Lucknow, which is exactly the point: specialist coaching reaches your home, and you keep inter-city trips for worthwhile over-the-board events when they genuinely matter.
Will my child keep the same coach every week?
Yes. Your child meets the same coach at every session, and coaches do not rotate. Continuity lets the coach learn how your child thinks, track recurring errors across weeks, and build on the previous lesson instead of starting over. It also means your child stops feeling like a newcomer in their own class.
What happens in the free demo class?
The coach runs a complimentary 30-min level check with your child, observing how they set up the board, calculate aloud and respond to instruction. You come away knowing the right level and batch fit. It costs nothing and carries no obligation, so it is the easiest way to decide before any payment.
Can a complete beginner with no tournament plans join?
Absolutely. Many children start knowing only how the pieces move, and the beginner roadmap starts there: learn the board and legal moves, finish a complete game, use opening principles, and find basic tactics and endings. Tournaments are optional and come later, only when your child and you both want them.
How does online chess compare to commuting to Kanpur or Lucknow?
If a dependable offline coach is close within Unnao and the timetable avoids corridor travel, offline can make sense. But for many schoolchildren the return commute outweighs the lesson. Online keeps routine study at home, so a trip along the corridor can be saved for a verified tournament or occasional board practice.
Do parents need to know chess to support the classes?
No. The weekly WhatsApp report tells you what was covered and what comes next in plain terms. If a rule causes confusion at home, photograph the position or note it and send it to the coach, who settles it with a board example. Your role is encouragement and a quiet corner, not instruction.
Which format should we pick first, group batch or 1:1?
Most children start in a skill-matched group of 4-6, because peer play keeps them engaged and the weekly idea lands through discussion. Choose 1:1 if your child is preparing for a specific event, has an uneven level across phases of the game, or learns better without an audience. The level check will tell you honestly which one fits.
When should we expect to notice a change in play?
Most parents first notice calmer opening moves and fewer thrown pieces within the opening stretch of the course, though every child differs. The weekly WhatsApp report shows what was drilled each week, so you can connect what you see on the board at home to what happened in class, rather than guessing whether anything is landing.