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Teach the whole game
Students learn rules, tactics, planning, and tournament habits in a clear order. Each lesson builds on the last.
- Board vision
- Tactical patterns
- Tournament preparation
About ChessWize
Chess lessons built around how children think
Three tournament players built a clear curriculum, one-coach continuity, and useful weekly updates for parents.
- 1,500+ parents
- have chosen ChessWize
- 1000+ students
- have trained with the academy
- 4 months
- average time to a first tournament
How we teach
A clear lesson structure, with room for each child
The curriculum is shared across the academy. The coach adjusts the pace, examples, and practice to the student in front of them.
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Keep one coach involved
A matched coach stays with the child, remembers earlier games, and adjusts the next lesson to what they need.
- No coach rotation
- Weekly parent reports
- Clear practice goals
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Make thinking visible
Children explain why they chose a move. Coaches can then correct the decision process, not only the final answer.
- Guided positions
- Practice games
- Post-game review
How it started
One parent asked Tarun to teach their child
That first lesson grew into a curriculum used by a team of coaches.
“After winning a district tournament, a parent asked if I'd teach their child. That single yes turned into many, and one student became dozens.”
While working with international academies, Tarun saw children struggle when lessons moved ahead before the basics were clear. ChessWize began with a more structured approach.
He now leads curriculum design and coaches senior students. Hrdyansh runs day-to-day coaching, while Aryan leads programme operations.
Tarun Gupta, Founder and CEO
In their words
What the founders expect from a lesson
The curriculum is shared, but each founder brings a different part of it into focus.
Hrdyansh Pandey
Co-Founder, CMO and Lead Coach
“Chess is a powerful life skill. My job is to teach kids how to think, not just how to move pieces.”
Tarun Gupta
Founder and CEO
“Better thinkers, not just better players.”
Aryan Pal
Founder and COO
“If a 6-year-old can't explain it back to me in their own words, I haven't taught it yet.”
Where students join from
Online coaching across India and abroad
Families join from Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, the USA, UK, Singapore, Australia, and the UAE.
Sessions run online, so students need only a stable internet connection. Coaches teach in English, Hindi, and Bengali.
Every ChessWize coach is FIDE-rated, plays tournaments, and writes weekly parent reports. We look for recent tournament play, patience, and clear communication.
Read the coach criteriaMeet a coach
Start with a complimentary 30-minute level check
Group sessions start at ₹375. Two-on-one sessions are ₹550, and one-on-one sessions are ₹1,000.
The same coach stays with your child. Unused sessions are refundable.
Student gallery
Tournament days, lessons, and post-game reviews
Photos from ChessWize students, school events, district tournaments, and live online classes.
For parents
What stays consistent from week to week
These are the practical commitments families can expect after joining.
Same coach every session
Your child works with one coach who knows their games, habits, and current practice plan.
Weekly WhatsApp report
Parents receive what was covered, what improved, and what comes next.
FIDE-rated coaches
Every coach is a rated tournament player. Ratings can be checked on the FIDE website.
Refund on unused sessions
Families pay only for sessions delivered. Unused sessions can be refunded.
More about ChessWize
Meet the team, compare programmes, or read how online coaching works before you decide.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know
Short answers below. Anything else — ask us on WhatsApp.
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