The Big Chess Camp (Teach Chess India)
Free chess training for all ages
A free, walk-in chess camp for all ages and levels under the Teach Chess India mission, with self-paced worksheets and guided play.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
Free
Duration
Each camp edition runs over about six to seven days, with daily open hours
Format
Individual
Time needed
Drop-in participation at the learner's own pace during open hours
Eligibility
- Age range
- Open to all ages
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- No prior chess experience required
- Open to all ages, including young children with activity sheets
- No registration fee
Open to everyone of all ages and skill levels, from absolute beginners to experienced players, with no entry fee and no prior chess experience required.
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Rewards and recognition
Certificate
Completion certificate (Levels 1-3)
Participants who complete Levels 1 to 3 of the training worksheets receive a certificate from ChessBase India.
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Visit the camp venue during open hours on the scheduled days
- 2Register your name, phone and email at the entry desk and get a quick skill assessment
- 3Receive a level-appropriate training worksheet and begin at your own pace
About this opportunity
The Big Chess Camp is a free, walk-in chess camp run by ChessBase India as part of its Teach Chess India mission to make chess learning accessible to everyone.
It is open to all ages and skill levels, from absolute beginners to experienced players, with no entry fee and no prior chess experience required. Participants are assessed at the door and given a level-appropriate training worksheet to work through at their own pace.
Across four structured levels, learners mix self-paced worksheet study with practice games guided by volunteers and coaches, while young children use colouring and puzzle activity sheets. Participants who complete Levels 1 to 3 receive a certificate.
The camp runs as a recurring drop-in event, and ChessBase India publishes free worksheets so volunteers and sponsors can set up their own editions anywhere in the country.
What your child will do
- Skill-level assessment at the entry desk
- Self-paced work through four levels of training worksheets
- Practice games with partners on provided boards
- Colouring and puzzle activity sheets for young children
Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
Frequently asked questions
Does a child need any chess experience to join the camp?
No. The camp is open to absolute beginners and experienced players alike. Each participant is assessed and given a worksheet at the right level, so newcomers start from the basics.
Is there any fee or advance booking?
No. The camp is completely free with no entry fee and no booking. Participants simply walk in during the open hours on the scheduled days.
How does the learning at the camp work?
Learners work through four levels of training worksheets at their own pace, play practice games with partners, and get guidance from volunteers who help without revealing the answers.
Can families continue learning after the camp?
Yes. ChessBase India publishes the worksheets for free download, so families can keep learning at home or even set up a local edition of the camp in their own area.
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