Ages 4–6 · Online · 1:1 Private

Chess For KidsWho Think Big.

A gentle, structured 30-minute program built for children aged 4–6. No prior knowledge needed — just a curious mind ready to start thinking.

⏱ 30-min sessions

👤 1:1 & 1:4 only

🎥 Every class recorded

🌐 100% online

🏅 Certificate on completion

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200+ children coached

50+ tournament wins

7 years of results

What parents say

Why ages 4–6?

Age 4 is not too early.
It might be exactly right.

Most parents assume chess is for older children. But between ages 4 and 6, your child is forming the foundational habits of how they think — not just what they learn.

This is the window where patience, structured reasoning, and calm decision-making are easiest to introduce — naturally, through play. Once it's set, it compounds for life.

Chess here isn't a sport. It isn't competition. It's a tool — a simple, engaging way to help your child learn to pause, observe, and act with intention.

"My 6-year-old is shy, but she felt comfortable from the very first class. Soft voice, calm teaching. She looks forward to it every week."

— Monisha, parent · Chennai

The Little Thinker Program

24 sessions. 4 phases.
One child who thinks differently.

Every session is 30 minutes — short enough for a young child's focus, structured enough to build real skills.

Phase One · Month 1

Learning
to Look

The board comes alive. Pieces get names, roles, and stories. Your child plays their first complete game.

The board and all pieces

How each piece moves

Scanning before acting

First full game

Phase Two · Month 1–2

Learning
to Think

Before every move — stop. Look. Why? Your child starts developing the pause that changes everything.

One move ahead

Protecting pieces

Guarding the king

Correcting mistakes

Phase Three · Month 2–3

Learning
to Plan

From reacting to deciding. Your child starts explaining their moves — and playing with purpose.

Simple plans

Piece teamwork

Playing with intention

Staying focused

Phase Four · Month 3

Learning
to Finish

Checkmate. Endgames. A challenge match. A certificate. Your child finishes proud — and hungry for more.

Checkmate basics

Handling pressure

Challenge match

Program certificate

How it works

Everything designed
for a young child's world.

Minutes per session

Young children concentrate in short bursts. 30 minutes is precisely enough — they finish energised, not exhausted.

1:1

Or 1:4 only

No large groups. Ever. Your child gets seen, heard, and guided — not lost in a crowd of 20 kids on a screen.

2×

Sessions per week

Enough to build momentum. Not so much it becomes a burden. Consistency over intensity — always.

🎥

Every session recorded

Miss a class? Your child can review. You can watch. Nothing is lost. Everything is accessible, always.

🏆

Lifetime tournaments

After the program, your child gets lifelong access to weekend tournaments — so the learning never stops.

✓

You can sit in

We encourage it — especially in the first few classes. Your child settles faster when you're quietly nearby.

Not happy after Month 1? Full refund.

If the program isn't working for your child after the first month — for any reason — we return every rupee. No questions. No conditions.

100% Refund Guarantee

Simple, honest pricing

Your child's first class is free.
After that — no surprises.

Less than the cost of two private tuition sessions a month — with results that compound for years.

1:4 Paired

Shared Session

₹2,500

per month · 3-month program

Save ₹7,497

Total: ₹7,500 · Regular ₹4,999/mo

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Most Personal

1:1 Private

₹4,800

per month · 3-month program

Save ₹5,097

Total: ₹14,400 · Regular ₹6,499/mo

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Same program, same coach, same outcomes. The only difference is how much personal attention your child receives.

What parents say

Real families. Real results.

"My 6-year-old is shy, but she felt comfortable from the very first class. Soft voice, calm teaching. She looks forward to it every single week."

Monisha · Parent, Chennai

6 months

"The way Rathish teaches is amazing. Very patient, very disciplined. My daughter has been learning for 2 years now. I recommend him without hesitation."

Anika · Student, age 14

2 years

"My son used to play just to win. Now he plays to understand. He thinks before he moves — on the board, and everywhere else. The wins came after."

Rohith · Parent, Bengaluru

1 year

Questions parents ask

Honest answers.
No sales talk.

Is 30 minutes really enough for my child to learn?+

Absolutely — and for this age, it's the ideal length. Young children concentrate in short, intense bursts. A 30-minute session is designed to hold focus completely. Your child retains more and enjoys it more than they would in a 60-minute class that lost them at minute 25.

Does my child need to know anything about chess before starting?+

Not at all. This program assumes zero prior knowledge. We start from the very beginning — what the board looks like, which piece is which — and we make it feel like a story, not a lesson.

Will my child actually stay engaged on a screen?+

This is a live, 1:1 class with a real coach — not a pre-recorded video, not an app. The personal connection makes all the difference. Most parents are genuinely surprised by how focused their child stays.

What if my child loses interest or it's not working?+

We'll tell you honestly. Our coaches communicate regularly with parents. If the format isn't clicking, we adjust. If after Month 1 it's genuinely not working, we refund everything.

Can I sit in and watch?+

Yes — and we especially encourage it in the first few classes. Young children also settle faster when a parent is quietly nearby. You're welcome, not in the way.

We're based outside India. Will the timings work?+

Yes. Classes run mornings, evenings, and weekends to accommodate families in the US, UK, UAE, Singapore, Canada, and beyond.

🏆 Recognition & Rewards

🏅 Outstanding progress in our group programs is recognised through Chess With Skills awards, delivered directly to the child’s home.

Coach Rathish offers personalized chess coaching for all levels—kids, teens, and adults. 7+ years of experience, proven student success, and a passion for the game.

Chess For KidsWho Think Big.

Age 4 is not too early.
It might be exactly right.

24 sessions. 4 phases.
One child who thinks differently.