What this Wembley class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Wembley. 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 Wembley.
Who the format fits
It fits beginners through rated players whose family can protect one of the published United Kingdom (BST/GMT) windows, 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 Wembley.
Wembley chess lessons that fit a family weekend
If you are raising a child in Wembley, you already know the weekend is the only stretch of family time you can reliably protect. ChessWize teaches kids aged 5-15 through live online chess sessions held on Saturday or Sunday mornings, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM UK time. Your child learns from home in Brent, with a FIDE-rated coach on a shared digital board, and you never have to drive across London for a lesson.
Every class is live, not a video library. The coach watches your child play, gives feedback during the session, and teaches one clear weekly idea. Each group holds 4-6 similarly-rated children, so attention stays real and the pace follows your child's level. If you prefer full attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol maps your child's current game, targets the highest-value gap, and tests the change in real play.
One Wembley-relevant parent told us: "The difference is the weekly progress report - I can actually see what's working. He's improved more than we ever imagined." That report is part of our promise of the same coach every session, with no rotation, so your child builds trust with one teacher who knows their games.
We are honest about what we are: an online-only programme with no Wembley shopfront. If your school club or a nearby over-the-board coach suits you better for face-to-face play, use it. Families choose us when they want a fixed FIDE-rated coach, a class of no more than six, and a complimentary 30-min level check before you commit.
Class times for Wembley
The table keeps Wembley time beside the coach's India time so a parent can check the weekly fit before booking.
ChessWize runs one confirmed window for Wembley families: weekend morning, Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM UK time. During British Summer Time (BST) that falls at 1:30-4:30 PM IST; during GMT it shifts to 2:30-5:30 PM IST, so the class always sits inside the coaching day in India. Weekday after-school hours of 4:00-7:00 PM UK time reach late night in India and are not staffed, so UK bookings are weekends only. The same weekend slot applies year-round; only the IST mapping changes with the DST label.
| Window | Family time | Coach time |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend morning | Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–12:00 PM UK | 1:30–4:30 PM IST during BST (2:30–5:30 PM IST during GMT) |
What Wembley parents pay
The local-currency guide runs from ≈ £2.45 to ≈ £7.83 per live class. The starter pack is ≈ £19.57 for 8 classes.
Shown in GBP at the mid-market rate of 2026-09-04
The ≈ £19.57 local guide sits beside the billing amount of ₹2,500 for 8 classes. ChessWize bills the INR list; the family's provider converts it. Rate reference: 1 GBP = ₹127.71 from open.er-api.com mid-market.
The coaching roster parents can check
No coach is assigned to Wembley 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 named, FIDE-rated coaches such as Hrdyansh Pandey (FIDE rating 1850), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780). Ratings and coach identity are shared before you enrol, and the same coach every session, with no rotation, is a standing guarantee, so your child is never handed to an unnamed substitute.
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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 in a 12-week synchronized cohort. That keeps peer play intense but attention real. If you want the coach entirely to yourself, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child private sessions with the same rated coach throughout.
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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, group, one-on-one, tournament-prep, summer-camp-online and rating-improvement roadmaps. A beginner starts with the board and legal moves and finishes a complete game; advanced students audit their play, deepen calculation and convert 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 what was covered and how your child responded even if you do not play chess yourself. Coaches also review your child's saved games, and for older students an error log turns repeated mistakes into the next targeted practice set.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Classes are live video sessions, one-to-one or in a group of no more than six with a named coach, and there is no open public chat. Parents may sit in on any lesson, and the family receives a progress update after the session. Your child learns from home, so you control the environment throughout.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. Every Wembley family starts with a complimentary 30-min demo and level check in the confirmed weekend window, and no payment details are required for that trial session. The level check also tells you which roadmap, batch or 1:1 track genuinely fits your child before any money changes hands.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
If you stop, ChessWize gives a 100% refund on unused sessions. There is no lock-in to argue about: the sessions your child has attended are billed, and everything remaining is returned. Combined with the free demo and level check, you can find out whether the fit is right before spending anything at all.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
UK bookings are deliberately weekend-only: Saturday or Sunday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM UK time, which is 1:30-4:30 PM IST during BST and 2:30-5:30 PM IST during GMT. Weekday after-school slots are not offered because they fall too late in the Indian coaching day, so the weekend window is the honest, reliably staffed option.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is about £19.57 for 8 classes, which works out to about £2.45 per class. Regular plans after the starter pack cost from about £2.94 to about £7.83 per class depending on the plan. ChessWize keeps one price list in rupees and your card is charged the equivalent in pounds at checkout, with no inflated overseas rate.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
Yes. The tournament-prep roadmap covers understanding the event, repairing the game plan, rehearsing tournament conditions and reviewing the evidence afterwards. On average, students reach a tournament in about 4 months, and cohort results include 4 district finishers from 12 entries. Wembley children can also pair this with ECF-rated junior events and the UK Chess Challenge locally.
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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 setup, one piece movement or two familiar positions is enough, and casual family games help when adults resist correcting every move. Older children keep one serious game from the week and arrive with a single question about where they felt unsure. The coach turns that evidence into the next lesson.
Check the proof →
Watch every family video in the source record
These four files, posters, speaker labels, quotes, and summaries come from the testimonial and evidence inventories. Metadata appears only when it exists in those records.
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 Wembley-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 Wembley
Wembley is the best-known Indian commercial centre within Brent, where 19.5% of residents identified as Indian in the 2021 Census. That borough-level evidence and Wembley’s distinct community identity support a focused page rather than interchangeable “chess classes in London” copy.
Live video coaching serves Wembley families without pretending ChessWize has a local shopfront or classroom. The available hours are a fixed weekend-morning range, when UK family time overlaps with the India coaching day; weekday after-school falls outside the confirmed staffing model.
Local chess context
Wembley children sit within west London’s broader junior chess catchment, where the English Chess Federation records ECF-rated junior events. The UK Chess Challenge adds a nationwide school competition, creating an honest split between online skill-building and in-person competitive opportunities.
Online and nearby offline choices
An established school club or nearby Wembley coach may be the right choice when face-to-face play is the priority. ChessWize is the online-only option for families seeking a fixed FIDE-rated coach and small class size without tying the lesson to a Brent address.
Programme claims are linked to first-party pages below; the national federation link comes from the country source record.
Questions from parents in Wembley
Why are Wembley classes offered only on weekend mornings?
Weekend mornings map cleanly to staffed afternoon hours in India. Wembley after-school time of 4:00–7:00 PM reaches 8:30–11:30 PM IST during BST and later during GMT, so it is not offered.
Do you meet children at a Wembley venue?
No. Every ChessWize class is live online from home; there is no Wembley venue or claimed local branch. Families can still use local school and over-the-board chess alongside the online lesson.
Can we test the coach before buying a Wembley plan?
Yes. The first step is a free 30-minute live demo and level check in the confirmed weekend window. No payment details are required for that trial session.
Can a coach in India teach my child at a UK-friendly time?
Yes, at the confirmed weekend window. Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM UK time falls at 1:30–4:30 PM IST during BST, or 2:30–5:30 PM IST during GMT, so the class stays within the coaching day in India.
Do you offer weekday after-school classes in the UK?
No. UK weekday after-school hours of 4:00–7:00 PM fall at 8:30–11:30 PM IST during BST and an hour later during GMT. Those late-night hours are not part of the confirmed staffing window, so UK bookings are weekends only rather than a weekday promise we cannot staff reliably.
How does payment work from the UK?
ChessWize keeps one price list in Indian rupees (from INR 2,500 for 8 classes). Your card is simply charged the equivalent in your local currency at checkout, so there is no separate or inflated overseas rate.
Can we try a class before enrolling?
Yes. Every family can start with a complimentary 30-minute demo and level check, with no payment details required, at a confirmed weekend UK-time slot.
Are the UK classes live or recorded?
They are live video classes. The coach watches your child play, gives feedback during the session and teaches on a shared digital board; the programme is not a library of recorded lessons.
How are online sessions kept safe for children?
Classes are one-to-one or in a small group of no more than six with a named coach, without an open public chat. Parents may sit in, and the family receives a progress update after the session.
Why are Wembley classes only on weekend mornings?
The weekend window maps cleanly to staffed afternoon hours in India. Wembley after-school time of 4:00-7:00 PM UK reaches 8:30-11:30 PM IST during BST and later during GMT, which is outside the confirmed staffing model. Rather than promise a weekday slot we cannot staff reliably, ChessWize offers Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM UK time.
Are ChessWize lessons ever held in person in Wembley?
No. ChessWize is online-only, so every class happens live from your home; there is no Wembley venue or claimed local branch. Many families keep a school club or over-the-board play alongside the online lesson, using the weekend sessions for structured coaching and local events for in-person competition.
Can we test the coach before buying a plan?
Yes. The first step is a complimentary 30-minute live demo and level check inside the confirmed weekend window, and no payment details are required for it. Your child meets the coach, plays a little, and you learn which roadmap fits before deciding on the starter pack or any regular plan.
How does payment work from the United Kingdom?
ChessWize keeps a single price list in Indian rupees, and your card is charged the equivalent in pounds at checkout at the live exchange rate, so there is no separate or inflated overseas rate. At recent rates the starter pack comes to about £19.57 for 8 classes, with regular plans from about £2.94 to about £7.83 per class.
Are the classes live or pre-recorded?
They are live video classes. The coach watches your child play, gives feedback during the session and teaches on a shared digital board. The programme is not a library of recorded lessons, and because batches hold 4-6 similarly-rated students, or one child in the 1:1 track, the coach can adjust pace in real time.
What does my child need at home for a lesson?
A device with a stable connection and the class login is enough, since teaching happens on a shared digital board. Keep a notebook nearby for positions and questions, and for younger children an adult nearby for the first few minutes helps. A predictable setup stops a short session losing time to passwords or missing pieces.
Will my child keep the same coach each week?
Yes. The same coach every session, with no rotation, is one of ChessWize's standing guarantees. Your child's coach learns their habits, their saved games and their error patterns over time, which is what makes the weekly report and the targeted homework meaningful rather than generic.
Which ages and levels does the programme cover?
ChessWize teaches children aged 5 to 15. Age tracks cover ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, and skill tracks run from beginner through intermediate and advanced. There are also dedicated roadmaps for tournament preparation and rating improvement, plus group and one-to-one formats, so a child who already plays competitively and one holding a piece for the first time both have a clear place.
How do you place my child in the right batch?
Placement starts with the complimentary 30-minute level check, where the coach assesses what your child already does well and where the gaps are. Children join batches of 4-6 similarly-rated students, and the coach can recommend the 1:1 Analyst Protocol instead if your child would benefit from fully private attention.