Live classes in English, Telugu and Hindi
Two 1-hour live classes a week in a small batch, in English, Telugu or Hindi. Homework after every class and progress reports for parents on WhatsApp. For ages 5 and up, from complete beginners.
Hi, welcome! Can you find checkmate in one move?
Happening at Daizen ยท Thursday, 5 November
Classes, puzzles, tournaments and videos, all week long. Here's what's on right now.
Sign up today and your child gets lessons, practice puzzles and games against the computer, free for a whole week. No card needed.
Start the free week โA new puzzle every day. Kids keep their streak going and win badges.
Solve today's puzzle โ30 minutes live with a coach, plus a level check. Pick a time that suits you.
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Watch on our YouTube channel.
Watch now โA fork is when one of your pieces attacks two enemy pieces at the same time. Learn how to spot forks, set them up and avoid falling into them. (6 min read)
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Parents
โChess gave us a way to communicate without pressure.โ
โBefore chess, Vikishit couldn't even sit for 15 seconds to focus on anything.โ
โMy daughters (Aishu and Aarin) really enjoys and is eager to attend chess class twice a week.โ
โMy son Reyarth has loved having the opportunity to learn and play chess.โ
โMy son liked the way the coach teaches.โ
Chess classes, at a glance
The first class is free.
A 30-minute live demo with a coach and a level check. No payment, no card, no obligation.
Programs & fees
Every child can learn and practise chess for free. When you want structure and a coach, step up to affordable live classes. Prices are shown before you pay anything.
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Self-learning
A structured course your child can follow at their own pace.
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A real coach, live online, twice a week, in your child's language.
How live coaching works
Pick a time. A coach teaches a short, fun lesson and checks your child's level.
A small group of similar level, age and language, at a timing that fits school.
Two 1-hour live classes a week. After each class: a lesson, puzzles and a game.
Homework is checked next class, and you get progress updates on WhatsApp.
For parents
Chess builds focus, patience and planning. We make sure you can see it happening, every week.
Level 2 ยท Rook Tower
Open files and rook power
Tue & Fri ยท 1 hour ยท small batch
๐ Weekly report for parents
SampleSent to parents on WhatsApp, in your language
A chess curriculum for kids
Young learners unlock one adventure at a time. Each one teaches a piece through play, then rewards them for mastering it.
The full curriculum, for parents
Every batch follows the same lessons, with 1,470 practice and homework puzzles, so every child gets the same quality whoever their coach is. Each level ends with a test; passing it wins the level's trophy. Not sure which level your child is at? The free demo includes a quick level check with a coach.
Made for every age
The same account adapts its look and challenges to the learner's age.
Try it now, 30 seconds
Tap a square. This is how our lessons feel for kids.
Try it: tap the white queen
Queen on e4
The queen moves straight and diagonally, as far as it likes. Tap it to see where it can go.
Why chess for kids
Every game is practice in thinking ahead, staying calm and learning from mistakes. With a coach and regular homework, those become everyday habits.
Daizen Chess Champs is a Hyderabad-based online chess academy run by Daizen Services Private Limited. Our live classes are online, so children join from home in Hyderabad, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and every other city in India, and Indian families abroad join too. Classes are in English, Telugu and Hindi, from complete beginners to tournament players.
Prefer to practise on your own first? Play chess online for free, solve the daily chess puzzle or watch our free chess videos. See everything you can learn for free.
Free to read
Short, friendly articles for kids and parents, with boards you can play on. In English, เคนเคฟเคจเฅเคฆเฅ and เฐคเฑเฐฒเฑเฐเฑ.
FAQ
Yes. The journey starts with the board itself and how each piece moves. Most of our youngest students start from zero.
A 30-minute online class on Microsoft Teams: a short, fun lesson with a coach and a quick check of your child's level. Afterwards we suggest the right batch and timing. There is no payment and no obligation.
Children can start from around 5 years old, once they can sit and focus for a short lesson. Our Explorer mode is designed for ages 5 to 12, and teens and adults have their own modes.
All our classes are live and online, on Microsoft Teams, so your child can learn from home anywhere in India or abroad. You only need a laptop or tablet and internet.
Live classes are taught in English, Telugu or Hindi. Chess terms like fork, pin and castling are taught in English, as they are used in every tournament, and explained in your child's language. Pick your language when you book the demo.
Playing and daily puzzles are free forever and the demo class is free. Live coaching is a monthly plan; you can see the current price on this page before you pay anything.
Yes. Parents get progress updates on WhatsApp in the language they choose, and a dashboard with lessons, puzzles, games, homework and attendance.
Yes. Each child needs their own plan. From the second child, live coaching is 10% off, applied automatically at checkout.
A laptop or tablet (a phone works, but the board is small), a stable internet connection and earphones with a mic.
Coaches follow our curriculum and a child-safety code. Parents set up the account, young children log in with a username and PIN instead of an email, and we only ask for the details we need to teach.
Payments are processed securely by Razorpay; we never see your card details. Our refund and cancellation policy is published on this website.
Still have a question? Message us on WhatsApp (Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm IST). See all questions and answers.
Book a free demo class. It takes a minute, there's no payment, and you'll know the right level and batch for your child.
