(Programs) Unrated to 1800+
Four level-based programs and three special tracks. Small batches, a fixed curriculum per level and a coach who knows your games.
Find your levelBeginner · Unrated – 1000
From the rules of the game to your first tournament. Checkmate patterns, safe development and simple tactics, taught through short exercises and lots of games.
Intermediate · 1000 – 1400
Tactics in volume, a first opening repertoire and the habits of a tournament player: notation, clock use and a blunder check on every move.
Advanced · 1400 – 1800
Strategy becomes the main subject: pawn structures, planning, prophylaxis and serious endgame technique, with every student's own games analysed in class.
Competitive / Elite · 1800+
A training group for players chasing titles. Deep opening preparation, opponent scouting, tournament travel coaching and a weekly private session.
Special track · Age 5 – 8
Kids Foundation: every piece has a character and every lesson is a story. Short 45-minute sessions, mini-games and lots of movement.
Special track · All levels
The same four-level curriculum, taught live from our studio. Shared analysis board, recorded classes and a weekly online arena.
Special track · Any rating
Your coach, your plan. Repertoire building, game analysis or focused tournament preparation, booked in 60-minute sessions.
Online students follow the module plan of their level (Beginner to Advanced).
A 60-minute blitz arena every Sunday with coach commentary.
Your coach reviews 10 of your recent games and writes a plan.
Weekly or fortnightly 60-minute sessions with homework.
A progress review every eight sessions.
(02) Find your level
Not sure where you fit? Answer honestly — your coach will confirm in the free trial.
(03) Curriculum roadmap
Most students climb one level per 6 – 12 months of steady training.
Rules, checkmates, safe trades, first rapid event.
Milestone · First tournament
Tactics in volume, repertoire, notation and clock habits.
Milestone · FIDE rating
Structures, planning and real endgame technique.
Milestone · State championship
Preparation, scouting and tournament travel.
Milestone · CM / FM title
(04) Batch timings
| Program | Days | Time | Mode | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawn Path | Tue · Thu | 4:00 – 5:15 pm | Offline | Sanjay Kulkarni |
| Pawn Path (Adults) | Sat | 8:00 – 10:30 am | Offline | Sanjay Kulkarni |
| Knight Craft | Tue · Thu | 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Offline | FM Karthik Iyer |
| Knight Craft | Sat · Sun | 10:00 – 11:30 am | Online | FM Karthik Iyer |
| Bishop's Range | Mon · Wed · Fri | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | Offline | WIM Meera Sundaram |
| King's Table | Tue · Thu · Sat | 7:00 – 9:00 pm | Hybrid | IM Vikram Raghavan |
| Little Pawns | Sat · Sun | 9:00 – 9:45 am | Offline | CM Ananya Pillai |
| Kingside Live | Mon · Wed | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Online | AFM Rohan Das |
(05) Compare programs
| Feature | Pawn Path | Knight Craft | Bishop's Range | King's Table |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating range | 0 – 1000 | 1000 – 1400 | 1400 – 1800 | 1800+ |
| Batch size | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| Classes / week | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 + 1 private |
| Own-game analysis | No | Monthly | Weekly | Every game |
| Rated events included | No | 2 / year | 4 / year | All |
| Monthly fee | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹8,500 |
One free 45-minute class with a Kingside coach. We assess your level and suggest the right batch.