Chess Gurukul Chess Training Program for Children
World-class GM-led coaching
Structured live chess coaching for children from beginner to advanced, online and at the Chennai centre, taught by GM and IM coaches.
Mode
Hybrid
Fee
₹2,500 to 10,500 per month, by level
Participation format
Individual and team
Teams of 12 to 15
Duration
Ongoing monthly enrolment with no fixed end date; sessions of about one hour
Time needed
Two classes a week, 8 a month
Eligibility
Open to children from age 7 to 15 for group classes and from about age five and a half for one-to-one classes, across all skill levels from complete beginners to rated players.
- Age range
- 5 to 15 years
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Children aged 7 to 15 for group classes, or about five and a half and above for one-to-one classes
- All skill levels welcome, from beginner to advanced
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Benefits
- Live coaching from Grandmaster, International Master and FIDE-Instructor coaches
- Structured progression from beginner to Grandmaster-level batches
- Small group classes or one-to-one coaching options
- Online classes across India and overseas, plus a Chennai centre
- Training rooted in an academy that produced several elite Indian players
Skills your child builds
Key dates
- Enrollment
- Open all year
Chess Gurukul Academy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
How to apply
- 1Submit the online admissions form, choosing online or offline and group or one-to-one
- 2The team responds by email within two business days
- 3The student is placed in a batch by age and current chess level or FIDE rating
- 4Pay the one-time registration fee and the monthly tuition for the level
Rules and guidelines
- Group classes are for ages 7 to 15; one-to-one classes from about five and a half
- Classes are live, in English, with the student's camera kept on
- Fees include 18 percent GST and are non-refundable
- Joining after the 10th of a month, the next month's fee is collected in advance
Technology requirements
- A computer or device with a working camera, kept on during class
- A stable internet connection
Fees and financial support
Fee details
Monthly fee by level, including 18% GST. Online: Novice and Beginner Rs 2,500, Advance Beginner Rs 3,000, Intermediate Rs 3,500, Intermediate Advance Rs 4,000, Advance 1 Rs 6,500, Advance 2 Rs 10,500. Offline at T. Nagar, Chennai: Rs 2,500 to Rs 4,000 by level. Registration fee for all offline and online groups: Rs 1,000. A student who joins after the 10th of a month also pays the next month in advance. Fees are not refunded.
About this opportunity
The Chess Gurukul Chess Training Program is a structured, multi-level chess coaching course for children, taught live by Grandmaster, International Master, FIDE Master and FIDE-Instructor coaches.
It welcomes children from complete beginners to rated players, with group classes for ages 7 to 15 and one-to-one classes from about age five and a half. Students are placed in batches by age and playing strength, progressing through levels from board basics to advanced endgame study and tournament preparation.
Classes run twice a week as live, interactive sessions using videos, puzzles and quizzes, available online across India and overseas as well as at the Chennai centre. The programme builds calculation, strategy and tournament temperament alongside discipline and a love for the game.
What your child will do
- Interactive coaching with videos, puzzles and quizzes
- Guided practice games
- Tournament preparation sessions
Course details
Trainers
Grandmaster, Woman Grandmaster, International Master and FIDE-Instructor coaches, including GM R. B. Ramesh and WGM Aarthie Ramaswamy
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
What's covered
Progressive levels from board basics for beginners through openings, tactics and strategy to advanced endgame study and tournament preparation.
Frequently asked questions
What age and skill level does the program accept?
Group classes are for children aged 7 to 15, and one-to-one classes from about five and a half. All skill levels are welcome, from complete beginners to rated players, with batch placement by age and chess level.
How often are classes held and in what format?
Classes run twice a week, eight per month, as live interactive sessions using videos, puzzles and quizzes. The student's camera is kept on, and classes are conducted in English.
What does the program cost?
There is a one-time registration fee of Rs 1,000 and monthly tuition by level from Rs 2,500 to Rs 10,500, all including 18 percent GST. Fees are non-refundable, and there is no free trial for group classes.
How do students learn outcomes from the coaching?
Children progress through structured levels covering openings, tactics, strategy and endgames, building calculation and tournament temperament under Grandmaster and International Master coaches who have trained elite Indian players.
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