What this Miami class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Miami. 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 Miami.
Who the format fits
It fits beginners through rated players whose family can protect one of the published US Eastern Time (ET) — pilot markets on the East Coast 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 Miami.
Why Miami parents choose morning chess, not another after-school drive
Miami families juggle dense condo living, long east-west traffic and calendars that mix US school terms with travel abroad. Adding a cross-town drive for a weekly chess lesson is a lot to ask of a school night. Our coaches are based in India, and that shapes what we can honestly offer: weekday after-school hours in Miami are the middle of the night there, so we staff Saturday mornings, 8:00-11:00 AM ET, and a weekday before-school window, 7:00-8:00 AM ET. Live coaching in English or Hindi, from your living room, with no evening commute.
Teaching is live over video with a FIDE-rated coach: Hrdyansh Pandey (rating 1850), Tarun Gupta (1920) or Aryan Pal (1780). Children learn in skill-matched batches of 4-6 similarly-rated students, with a 1:1 Analyst Protocol for families who want one coach's full attention. Ages run from 5 to 15, in English or Hindi. Our guarantee: a 'Weekly WhatsApp report for every student', so you can follow the work even if you never push a pawn yourself. And your child keeps the same coach every week, so feedback compounds instead of restarting.
Miami parents tell us the reporting is what won them over. Monika Iyer, mother of Anika (11), put it simply: 'I don't know chess, but I can see exactly what she covered each week.' Our Google rating stands at 5.0 from 21 reviews. More than a thousand students and fifteen hundred parents have come through the programme; twelve cohort students have finished district events, four of them as winners; and the average run from starting out to a first tournament is about four months. If it is not working, our promise is 100% refund on unused sessions.
Miami already has a strong junior base: the Miami Chess Club runs Saturday US Chess and youth-rated tournaments, and the Stormont Kings Chess Program teaches children across Miami-Dade. Keep a local club for over-the-board social play if you like; we are the structured weekly lesson. Start with the complimentary 30-min demo: meet a coach, get a level check, and see whether a morning slot fits your week before any payment.
Class times for Miami
The table keeps Miami time beside the coach's India time so a parent can check the weekly fit before booking.
All Miami classes run in Eastern Time, in two windows only: weekend cohorts on Saturday mornings, 8:00-11:00 AM ET, and a weekday before-school slot, 7:00-8:00 AM ET. Weekday after-school hours in Miami fall overnight for our coaches in India, so we do not staff them. Mapped to India, the Saturday window is roughly 5:30-8:30 PM IST and the early weekday window is roughly 4:30-6:30 PM IST; both shift by one hour when US daylight saving changes. We would rather be plain about that than sell an evening class we cannot keep.
| Window | Family time | Coach time |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
What Miami parents pay
The local-currency guide runs from ≈ $3.31 to ≈ $10.58 per live class. The starter pack is ≈ $26.44 for 8 classes.
Shown in USD at the mid-market rate of 2026-09-04
The ≈ $26.44 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 USD = ₹94.54 from open.er-api.com mid-market.
The coaching roster parents can check
No coach is assigned to Miami 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 live over video by a FIDE-rated coach: Hrdyansh Pandey, rated 1850; Tarun Gupta, rated 1920; or Aryan Pal, rated 1780. Sessions are not recordings; the coach watches your child's moves and corrects them in real time. Your child keeps the same coach every session, so the person who spotted a weakness last week sees the follow-through this week.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Children learn in skill-matched batches of 4-6 similarly-rated students, so intense peer play actually happens at your child's level. Group cohorts run as 12-week synchronized batches, and families who want a coach's full attention can choose the 1:1 Analyst Protocol instead, where the coach maps your child's current game and targets the highest-value gap first.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes, from first moves to rated play. Beginners learn the board and legal moves, finish a complete game, use opening principles and find basic tactics and endings. Intermediate work stabilises tactical vision and reads positional clues; advanced work deepens calculation and refines repertoire. Dedicated age tracks for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15 run alongside, and a tournament-prep ladder goes from understanding the event to rehearsing tournament conditions.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
Every student receives a weekly WhatsApp report: what was covered, what improved, what to practise next. You do not need to play chess yourself to follow it. A 'Complimentary 30-min level check before you commit' sets an honest starting point, so each week's note is measured against something concrete rather than a vague sense that things are going well.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Every Miami session is a live, supervised class with a named coach, and there is no open chat with strangers. A parent sets everything up, and in the spirit of COPPA children do not create their own accounts with us; we collect only what a parent provides to book and run classes. Because the session runs on your own screen at home, you can see exactly how it is handled.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. Your child starts with a complimentary 30-min demo and level check at a weekend or early-morning ET slot, with no payment details required. The coach places your child honestly, you watch the teaching style in action, and your connection gets tested on the device your child will actually use. Only after that do we talk about packs.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
If you stop, our guarantee is 100% refund on unused sessions, so you only ever pay for classes your child has taken. There is no separate Miami fee and nothing to claw back. Start with the free demo, keep the starter pack small, and decide from evidence rather than from a sales call.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
Miami gets two staffed Eastern-time windows: weekend cohorts on Saturday, 8:00-11:00 AM ET, and a weekday before-school slot, 7:00-8:00 AM ET. Weekday after-school hours fall in the middle of the night for our coaches in India, so we do not offer them. If your family travels some weekends, plan around the Saturday window or discuss reschedule rules with us before enrolling.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
One shared global price list: your card is charged the US dollar equivalent at checkout, so there is no separate or inflated overseas rate and no invented Miami-only fee. The starter pack is about $26.44 for 8 classes. Regular plans after the starter pack run from about $3.97 to about $10.58 per class depending on the plan; the exact charge follows the live exchange rate.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
A dedicated tournament-prep roadmap runs: understand the event, repair the game plan, rehearse tournament conditions, review the evidence. Across the programme, students reach their first tournament in about four months on average, and twelve cohort students have finished district events, four of them as winners. In Miami, the Miami Chess Club runs Saturday US Chess and youth-rated tournaments, so the path leads somewhere real.
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Check 11
What do I have to do at home?
Very little, and it stays light. For ages 5-8, five to ten focused minutes at a real board beats a long block: set up a position, show how one piece moves, stop while your child is still interested. Older children save one slower game a week and bring one honest question to class; if a rule causes an argument at home, take a photo and send it to the coach.
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 Miami-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 Miami
Miami is a major international city on Florida’s Atlantic coast, with dense condo living, bilingual school communities, and long east–west traffic across Miami-Dade. Families often mix US school calendars with multi-country travel and weekend plans along the coast.
Coaches are based in India. Miami weekday after-school hours fall in the Indian night, so ChessWize does not offer them. Staffable options are Eastern weekend mornings and a 7–8 AM ET weekday pre-school window. For Indian-American and other parents who want live English (or Hindi) coaching without another Brickell or Kendall evening drive, those times are the real offer.
Local chess context
Florida scholastic chess operates under US Chess, and South Florida’s large metro supports school clubs and weekend rated events like other major US cities. Miami’s international character means many kids already switch between cultures and languages; a fixed weekly coach keeps chess consistent when the rest of the week is travel-heavy. Miami has a strong junior chess base: the Miami Chess Club runs Saturday US Chess and youth-rated tournaments, the Stormont Kings Chess Program — a US Chess scholastic affiliate founded in 1991 — teaches children across Miami-Dade. The city is also home to GM Julio Becerra, an eight-time Florida state champion.
Online and nearby offline choices
Local clubs can be great for OTB practice when the location is close. ChessWize has no Miami centre. Online coaching fits condo living, variable parking, and parents who want small batches (max six) or 1:1 with a weekly WhatsApp progress note.
Programme claims are linked to first-party pages below; the national federation link comes from the country source record.
Questions from parents in Miami
How much do ChessWize classes cost in Miami?
We bill in Indian rupees from one shared price list; your card is charged the USD equivalent at checkout. No invented Miami-only fee. Live classes, max six kids or 1:1, with unused classes refundable. Free 30-minute demo first with no payment required.
Do you have an offline ChessWize centre in Miami, or is it online only?
Online only. Sessions are live with a FIDE-rated coach — not pre-recorded. Ages 5–15, English or Hindi, same coach weekly. Keep any local club for social OTB play if you like; ChessWize is the structured lesson. Google rating is 5.0 from 21 reviews for the programme.
Can we keep classes if the family visits relatives abroad some weekends?
Weekend morning ET is one of two staffed windows; plan travel around it or discuss reschedule rules before enrolling. The early weekday 7–8 AM ET slot is the other option. We still do not staff weekday evenings. Test connectivity on the free demo before buying a package.
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 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.
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.
Does the time difference really work for a Miami 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, 8:00-11:00 AM ET, and an early-morning weekday slot before school, 7:00-8:00 AM ET. We do not pretend to offer Miami weekday-evening classes.
Can we keep classes if we travel abroad some weekends?
The Saturday-morning window is one of two staffed slots, so plan travel around it or discuss reschedule rules with us before enrolling. The early weekday slot before school is the other option. We still do not staff weekday evenings, and we will not pretend otherwise. Before you purchase a package, use the free demo to check that your connection is stable.
Do you have an offline centre in Miami, or is it online only?
Online only. Sessions are live with a FIDE-rated coach, never pre-recorded, for ages 5-15 in English or Hindi, and your child keeps the same coach each week. Keep any local club for social over-the-board play if you like; ChessWize is the structured lesson. Our Google rating is 5.0 from 21 reviews for the programme.
How do I know my child is not just watching a video?
The coach sees your child's board and talks to them by name throughout the session, correcting moves as they happen. Nothing is pre-recorded, so the lesson bends around your child's questions instead of a script. If your child goes quiet or confused, the coach notices and adjusts on the spot, which a recording cannot do.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
Children from 5 to 15, in dedicated tracks for ages 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, alongside beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. There are also tournament-prep, rating-improvement and online summer camp groups, plus private 1:1 coaching. Within group formats your child is placed with similarly-rated peers, so a new joiner is neither lost nor held back.
What happens in the free demo session?
A coach runs a 30-minute level check with your child at a weekend or early-morning ET slot, with no payment details required. You see the teaching style, your child gets an honest placement, and the connection is tested on the device your child will actually use. After that we discuss the starter pack only if you want to continue.
Will my child get the same coach every week?
Yes. Our guarantee is the same coach every session, with no rotation. That matters because chess progress depends on someone remembering last week's mistakes. The coach who spotted a weak rook ending in October is the one checking it in November, and the weekly WhatsApp report comes from that same person.
Why are the classes in the morning instead of after school?
Our coaches are based in India, and Miami's weekday after-school hours fall in the middle of their night, so we will not staff a slot we cannot keep honestly. The two windows that work are Saturday mornings, 8:00-11:00 AM ET, and a before-school weekday hour, 7:00-8:00 AM ET. Many Miami families find the pre-school slot actually calmer than a rushed evening.