Bookable class times for Bellevue
Our coaches teach from India. These are the weekly windows we can actually staff for the US — shown in your local time and the coach's time (IST). You book a fixed weekly slot.
| Slot | Your local time | Coach time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday early-morning | Mon–Fri 6:30–8:00 AM PT | 7:00–8:30 PM IST |
| Weekend morning | Sat–Sun 8:00–9:00 AM PT | 8:30–9:30 PM IST |
Why Bellevue families choose online coaching
Bellevue sits at the centre of the Eastside tech corridor near Seattle, home to Microsoft, Amazon, and a large Indian-American tech workforce; Bellevue itself is estimated at roughly 14.2% Indian, while neighbouring Redmond runs even higher at about 21.8%, with Sammamish also a high-concentration suburb in the same corridor. The area has become one of the Pacific Northwest's most established Desi tech communities.
Pacific Time makes a genuine Bellevue weekday after-school class unstaffable from India — it would fall in the middle of the Indian night. ChessWize instead offers Monday–Friday 6:30–8:00 AM PT (7:00–8:30 PM IST) and Saturday–Sunday 8:00–9:00 AM PT (8:30–9:30 PM IST). For Eastside tech families with long commute and meeting schedules, an early-morning or compact weekend-morning online slot is the honest, workable option.
Honest pricing
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.
See full courses & fees →What chess training builds
Beyond the moves — the habits parents notice at home and school.
Focus that carries over
A full game is a 30–60 minute concentration workout. Coaches build it up gradually — most parents notice it first at homework time.
Confidence from real play
Wins are earned against real opponents, and losses get reviewed calmly with the coach — both build a child who isn't afraid to think.
Progress you can actually see
Every week your coach sends a WhatsApp report: what was taught, what improved, what to practise next.
Hear it from parents
Real ChessWize families, in their own words.
"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…"
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"She wouldn't even play with her grandfather because she was afraid of losing…"
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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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What Bellevue parents pay, exactly
| 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
Hrdyansh Pandey
FIDE 1850
7 years coaching · 700+ students
Best for: Tournament prep & rapid improvement
Tarun Gupta
FIDE 1920
10 years coaching · 300+ students
Best for: Curriculum-driven progress · senior cohort 1:1
Aryan Pal
FIDE 1780
5 years coaching · 200+ students
Best for: First-time learners & restless kids (ages 5–10)
Chess for kids in Bellevue
The Bellevue/Redmond/Sammamish corridor has an active local chess-teaching presence, including programmes reaching Bellevue, Redmond, and Issaquah, plus dedicated academy-style coaching based in Redmond — evidence of a real local scholastic-enrichment market that ChessWize's weekly online coaching can complement rather than replace.
Online vs local classes in Bellevue
ChessWize has no physical centre in Bellevue or anywhere on the Eastside. A local programme can be a good fit for in-person games and a social group. Online coaching suits families who want a fixed FIDE-rated coach and a Pacific-time schedule matched to the real IST gap — early weekday mornings or a short weekend-morning slot — rather than an unstaffable evening class.
What parents say on Google
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!
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Online chess classes in Bellevue: common questions
What class times can a Bellevue family book?
Bellevue is on Pacific Time. ChessWize offers Monday–Friday 6:30–8:00 AM PT (7:00–8:30 PM IST) and Saturday–Sunday 8:00–9:00 AM PT (8:30–9:30 PM IST) only, with no weekday afternoons or evenings. Confirm your exact slot at the free 30-minute demo.
Does ChessWize have a physical location in Bellevue, Redmond, or Seattle?
No. ChessWize is live online only, with no offline centre anywhere in Washington. A FIDE-rated coach teaches your child on video in real time, ages 5–15, English or Hindi, 1:1 or in a batch of up to six.
How is a Bellevue family billed for classes?
Fees follow the same India rupee list, and your card is charged the USD equivalent at checkout — there is no separate Eastside or Seattle price. Unused classes are refundable, and the first 30-minute demo is free.
Why doesn't Bellevue get an after-school time like local competitors imply?
Bellevue is on Pacific Time, the same wide gap from IST as the Bay Area, so a real weekday after-school class would need coaches in India to teach through the night — something we will not promise and fail to deliver. The honest fit is early weekday mornings (7:00–8:30 PM IST) and a short weekend morning (8:30–9:30 PM IST), which land inside a normal evening in India.