What this Orlando class is
ChessWize is a live online chess class for children aged 5–15, offered to families in Orlando. 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 Orlando.
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 Orlando.
A rated coach for your Orlando child, without the I-4 drive
Orlando families juggle school runs, visitors and theme-park traffic, and a midweek evening class across town rarely survives that schedule. ChessWize is online-only, so your child learns live over video with a FIDE-rated coach who watches every move and corrects it in real time. We book only the windows that genuinely work for US Eastern households: weekend morning cohorts and a pre-school weekday slot.
Your child joins a small, skill-matched batch of 4-6 similarly-rated students, or works privately through our 1:1 Analyst Protocol. Either way, the same coach stays with your child every session, which is how trust and steady improvement actually get built. Levels run from first moves for ages 5-8 up to tournament preparation and rating improvement, so there is a clear ladder rather than ad-hoc lessons.
One ChessWize mother told us that 'his class teacher called just to ask what changed' after months of classes, and his focus in maths had jumped too. We hear versions of that often: the weekly WhatsApp report shows exactly what your child covered, so you never have to guess whether the class is working. If it is not, you can stop, because we give a 100% refund on unused sessions.
Start with a complimentary 30-minute demo and level check before you commit, with no payment details required. If the hour fits your week and your child engages on screen, we will place them in a cohort that matches their working level and keep you informed every single week.
Class times for Orlando
The table keeps Orlando time beside the coach's India time so a parent can check the weekly fit before booking.
Orlando runs on US Eastern Time, so our two staffed windows are chosen around your school day rather than ours. Weekend morning cohorts meet Saturday, 8:00-11:00 AM ET, which maps to 5:30-8:30 PM IST (approx; shifts 1 hr with US daylight saving). The early-morning weekday slot runs before school, 7:00-8:00 AM ET, mapping to 4:30-6:30 PM IST (approx; shifts 1 hr with US daylight saving). Weekday evenings are not available, and we say so plainly rather than sell a slot we cannot staff. Pick whichever hour is calmer for your household when you book the free demo.
| 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 Orlando 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 Orlando 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 (1850), Tarun Gupta (1920) and Aryan Pal (1780). Every class is live over video, so the coach watches your child's moves and corrects them in real time. The same coach stays with your child week after week, with no rotation.
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Check 2
How many children share the coach?
Group cohorts are strictly 4-6 similarly-rated students, placed by working level so nobody is bored or lost. Children get intense peer play, group calculation and team-based tactical work within that small circle. If you prefer undivided attention, the 1:1 Analyst Protocol gives your child a private coach mapping their exact gaps.
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Check 3
Is there a real curriculum from beginner to rated play?
Yes. Structured roadmaps run from ages 5-8 through 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks, tournament prep and rating improvement. Each level has defined outcomes, from finishing a first complete game to building a working repertoire and converting training into rated events.
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Check 4
How will I know it is working?
Every student gets a weekly WhatsApp report, so you see exactly what was covered and how your child is progressing without knowing chess yourself. Coaches track individual understanding inside each batch, and rating-improvement students keep an error log so the trend is visible over time.
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Check 5
Is it safe, and can I see the classes?
Every session is live and supervised, and there is no open chat with strangers, just your named coach and the small cohort. A parent sets up the account, and children never create their own, in the spirit of COPPA. You are welcome to sit within view for the early sessions and watch exactly how the class runs.
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Check 6
Can we try before paying?
Yes. You begin with a complimentary 30-minute demo and a level check, booked at whichever weekend or early-morning ET hour suits your week, and no payment details are needed. The level check tells you where your child sits on our ladder before you spend anything, and you can walk away with no obligation.
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Check 7
What if we stop?
Unused sessions are refundable at 100%, so if your week falls apart or your child loses interest, you are not paying for classes that never happened. There is no separate or inflated overseas rate either: your card is charged the USD equivalent of our single global list at the live rate.
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Check 8
Will the timings fit our week?
We run two Eastern-time windows only: Saturday, 8:00-11:00 AM ET for weekend morning cohorts, and a 7:00-8:00 AM ET weekday slot before school. Weekday evenings are not available because India-based coaches cannot honestly staff them. For most Orlando families, one of those two hours fits without fighting traffic.
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Check 9
What does it cost, exactly?
The starter pack is about $26.44 for 8 classes, which works out to about $3.31 per class. After that, regular plans run from about $3.97 to about $10.58 per class depending on the plan. Your card is charged the USD equivalent of our single global list at the live exchange rate, with no inflated overseas markup.
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Check 10
Is there a path to tournaments?
A dedicated tournament-prep track covers the event format, rehearses tournament conditions and reviews the evidence afterwards. Central Florida anchors a busy rated calendar, from school events to weekend scholastic sections run under US Chess, so your child has real events to aim at. On average, students reach a tournament in about 4 months.
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Check 11
What do I have to do at home?
Your own workload stays light. A five-to-eight-year-old does best with five to ten focused minutes at the board, and you should stop while interest is still high. Older children save one serious game a week for class instead of piles of blitz. Should a rule ever confuse your child, snap a picture of the position for the coach to settle next class.
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 Orlando-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 Orlando
Orlando is the fourth-most populous city in Florida and its most populous inland city, known worldwide for tourism and theme parks, and at home for growing residential suburbs and schools that share roads with visitor traffic. Family weekends often compete with outings, visitors, and long drives on I-4.
India-based coaches cannot staff Orlando weekday evenings honestly. ChessWize only books Eastern-time weekend mornings and a 7–8 AM ET weekday pre-school slot. For parents who want a steady FIDE-rated coach without fighting I-4 for a midweek class, those windows are workable; we do not claim full after-school coverage.
Local chess context
US Chess oversees rated scholastic play across Florida, and Central Florida kids can enter school and weekend events like students in other large metros. A structured online plan helps a child improve between those events without requiring a physical ChessWize academy in town. Orlando anchors Florida's competitive circuit: the Central Florida Chess Club (established 1987) has run over 400 US Chess-rated tournaments with scholastic sections, and the annual Orlando Magic Chess Championship at the Kia Center includes rated scholastic divisions. The city also produced IM Daniel Ludwig, who was born in Orlando.
Online and nearby offline choices
A local group is fine if the drive is short and the coach is reliable. ChessWize is online-only with no Orlando centre. Online suits tourist-season traffic weeks and families who want English or Hindi instruction, weekly WhatsApp reports, and refunds on unused classes.
Programme claims are linked to first-party pages below; the national federation link comes from the country source record.
Questions from parents in Orlando
What is ChessWize pricing for Orlando families?
Fees are billed in Indian rupees from the same list as India; you pay the USD equivalent at the live rate — no made-up local Orlando price. Live 1:1 or max-six batches, same coach weekly, unused classes refundable. Free 30-minute demo and level check with no payment required first.
Is online good for kids, and do you run a physical centre in Orlando?
No physical centre. Coaching is live video with a FIDE-rated coach watching moves in real time, ages 5–15. School or club OTB play can still cover social chess. Programme Google rating is 5.0 from 21 reviews. Try the free demo to see whether your child focuses well on screen.
Will Saturday morning classes conflict with park visits and visitors?
Possibly — that is why we also offer the 7–8 AM ET weekday slot as the other staffed window. Weekday evenings are not available. Pick the calmer hour for your household on the free demo rather than forcing a Saturday that always loses to visitors.
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.
How can a coach in India teach my child in Orlando live?
The time difference is exactly why we only run two Eastern-time windows: Saturday mornings and a pre-school weekday hour. Those overlap with Indian coaching hours, so the coach is fully present and awake, watching your child's board in real time. Weekday evenings in the US are the middle of the night in India, so we simply do not offer them.
What ages and levels do you teach?
Children from ages 5 through 15, across dedicated roadmaps for 5-8, 9-12 and 13-15, plus beginner, intermediate and advanced tracks. There are also one-on-one, group, tournament-prep, summer-camp-online and rating-improvement programmes. The free 30-minute level check places your child on the right rung before any paid class begins.
Can my child still play in local Florida events?
Absolutely, and we encourage it. US Chess oversees rated scholastic play across Florida, and Central Florida has a long-running club scene with rated scholastic sections. Our online plan is built to make your child stronger between those events, and the tournament-prep track gets them ready for the format and clock.
Do we need any equipment for the online classes?
Just a device with a stable connection, a chess board if your child likes moving physical pieces, and a notebook for older students. Keep the login ready before the session so a short class never loses time to passwords. For the first session or two, sitting within earshot of a five-year-old helps, after which most children manage on their own.
Will my child keep the same coach every week?
Yes, and it is one of our named guarantees: same coach every session, with no rotation. Continuity is how a coach learns your child's habits, spots recurring mistakes and builds on last week's lesson instead of starting over. It also means your child feels accountable to a familiar face rather than a stranger.
Is there a physical ChessWize centre in Orlando?
No, ChessWize is online-only with no Orlando centre. Coaching happens live over video with a rated coach watching moves as they happen. A local group can still cover the social side of chess, while we handle the structured improvement, the weekly reporting and the refunds on unused classes.
How do prices work for families paying in dollars?
There is no separate Orlando price list; every family is billed from the same global list. Your card is charged the converted amount at the live exchange rate when you check out. In dollars, the starter pack works out to about $26.44 for 8 classes. Regular plans after that cost anywhere from about $3.97 to about $10.58 for a single class.
What if my child is shy in a group setting?
Group cohorts hold only 4-6 children, so a quiet child is still noticed. If speaking up feels hard at first, your child can take part through written answers or by moving pieces on the shared board, and you can tell the coach what is getting in the way. Families who want fully private attention can switch to the 1:1 Analyst Protocol at any point.