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Live online · US Eastern Time (ET) — pilot markets on the East Coast

Chess Classes in the US for Kids

Yes — children in the US learn chess live online from India-based FIDE-rated coaches, at 2 confirmed local-time windows (weekend morning cohorts and early-morning weekday slot), starting with a free 30-minute demo.

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5.0 on Google (21 reviews)

Ages 5–15 · Same coach every week

  • FIDE-rated coaches
  • Refund on unused classes
  • Same coach every class
  • Weekly WhatsApp reports
Hrdyansh Pandey, ChessWize founder and coach Tarun Gupta, ChessWize founder and coach Aryan Pal, ChessWize founder and coach

Founder-led coaching

FIDE-rated coaches. Your child keeps the same coach every week.

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Bookable class times for the US

Our coaches teach from India. These are the weekly windows we can actually staff for the US — shown in both your local time and the coach's time (IST). You book a fixed weekly slot; we don't list times we can't reliably deliver.

Bookable weekly class times for the US, in local time and IST
Slot Your local time Coach time (IST)
Weekend morning cohorts Saturday, 8:00–11:00 AM ET 5:30–8:30 PM IST (approx; shifts 1 hr with US daylight saving)
Early-morning weekday slot Weekday before school, 7:00–8:00 AM ET 4:30–6:30 PM IST (approx; shifts 1 hr with US daylight saving)

How live online classes work

  • Live over video — the coach watches your child play and corrects in real time (not recorded lessons)
  • One assigned FIDE-rated coach, same coach every week
  • Small groups (≤ 6) or 1:1, matched after a free demo
  • Weekly progress note for parents; you can sit in on any session
  • Reschedule around school terms, exams and holidays

How we keep online classes safe for children →

Honest pricing for the US

ChessWize keeps one price list in Indian rupees (from ₹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. At recent rates that is roughly $4–12 per class depending on the plan; the exact charge follows the live exchange rate.

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What parents pay, exactly

Per-session pricing by class format
Format Per-session price Billed
Group (batches of six) ₹375 Per student · session packs
Two-on-One ₹550 Per student · session packs
One-to-One (1:1) ₹1000 Per session · session packs

Starter pack ₹2,500 for 8 classes (₹313/session) · refund on unused classes. ChessWize keeps one price list in Indian rupees wherever you live — your bank converts at its usual rate. See full courses & fees →

Who actually teaches

Hear it from parents

Real ChessWize families, in their own words.

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"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."

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Chess for kids in the US

The US has the largest scholastic chess system in the world, run by US Chess (the United States Chess Federation), with events from local school tournaments up to the SuperNationals. A US child has no shortage of rated events in which to test structured coaching.

The US is home to a very large Indian-American community, and many NRI parents want their children coached in the same tradition they grew up with.

National body: US Chess Federation →

A parent and child taking a live online chess class at home

Coaching you can check

  • FIDE-rated coaches, named and vetted
  • Free 30-minute demo and level check first
  • Refund on unused sessions

What parents say on Google

Google Reviews 5.0 Based on 21 reviews
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Harshi Agrawal

Jul 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.

Ayushi Gupta

Jun 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.

Anisha Gupta

Jun 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!

Free 30-minute level check · no payment details needed

Online chess classes in the US: common questions

The India time difference is huge — how can this work for a US family?

Honestly, weekday after-school does not work: 3–8 PM US Eastern is the middle of the night in India. So we run the US as an Eastern-time pilot with two windows that genuinely work — Saturday-morning cohorts (8–11 AM ET) and an early-morning weekday slot before school (7–8 AM ET). We do not pretend to offer US weekday-evening classes.

Which US time zones can you serve right now?

The pilot covers US Eastern Time. We are not yet taking Pacific-time bookings, because the overlap with Indian coaching hours is too thin to promise a reliable weekly slot. We would rather say that plainly than sell you a slot we cannot staff.

How does payment and pricing work from the US?

ChessWize keeps one price list in Indian rupees (from ₹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.

Is my child’s privacy protected (COPPA)?

Classes are live and supervised, with no open chat with strangers and a named coach. We collect only what a parent provides to book and run classes, and a parent sets everything up — in the spirit of COPPA, children do not create their own accounts with us.

Do we get a free trial first?

Yes. You start with a complimentary 30-minute demo and level check at a weekend or early-morning ET slot, with no payment details required.

Are these live classes or recorded lessons?

Live over video with a FIDE-rated coach who watches your child play and corrects them in real time — not recorded content.

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Start your child's chess journey in the US

Book a free 30-minute demo and level check with a FIDE-rated coach at a slot that works for the US. No payment details needed to start.

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