The Big Chess Camp (Teach Chess India)
Free chess training for all ages
The Big Chess Camp (Teach Chess India) is a program by ChessBase India for children aged 0 to 100, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
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
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.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 0 to 100 years
- 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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Academic details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
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
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
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
Fees & financial support
Fee details
The camp is completely free with no entry fee.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Big Chess Camp (Teach Chess India) free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in The Big Chess Camp (Teach Chess India)?
Children aged 0 to 100.
What will my child gain from The Big Chess Camp (Teach Chess India)?
Free chess training for all ages and levels, with no entry fee. Structured four-level self-paced curriculum with skill assessment. Guided practice games with volunteers and coaches. Completion certificates for finishing Levels 1 to 3. Free downloadable worksheets to learn at home or run a local camp.
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