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Online chess classes for kids in Himachal Pradesh
Live online chess classes for children in Shimla, Mandi, Solan, Kangra and across Himachal Pradesh: small batches matched by level on weekday evenings, taught by Bhaskar Gupta, our FIDE-rated head coach, with no travel.
When
Mon–Thu, 6:30–7:30 pm IST. Each class is 60 minutes, in a group of 4–6 children, grouped by level.
How
Live on Zoom with a Lichess board: your child plays and solves during the lesson, not just watches.
Fees
₹1,999 a month for 4–5 classes, ₹3,799 for 8–10. Plus a free tournament or chess event every weekend.
Rated chess in Himachal Pradesh: what FIDE's record shows
Every tournament FIDE rated in India from November 2024 to October 2026, by city. The full study
- 6FIDE-rated tournaments in Himachal Pradesh
- 5host cities
- 3named as state championships
- 233in Tamil Nadu, India's busiest state
FIDE rated 6 tournaments in Himachal Pradesh from November 2024 to October 2026: Shimla (2), Kangra, Mandi, Solan and Theog (Shimla).
They include the HP Senior State championship (Theog, August 2025), an under-19 state selection (Solan, September 2025), the HP State championship (Mandi, July 2026), an international rapid open in Kangra (January 2026) and the 3rd National Schools Team championships, under-12 and under-18, in Shimla (October 2025).
None of India's 96 grandmasters is from Himachal Pradesh (Tamil Nadu has 37), on FIDE's October 2026 list. India's grandmasters by state
| Started | Tournament | City |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2026 | HP State FIDE Rated Chess Championship | Mandi |
| 3 Jan 2026 | 1st Kangra International Open FIDE rated Rapid Chess Tournament -2025 | Kangra |
| 12 Oct 2025 | 3rd NATIONAL SCHOOLS TEAM UNDER-12 CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2025 | Shimla |
| 12 Oct 2025 | 3rd NATIONAL SCHOOLS TEAM UNDER-18 CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2025 | Shimla |
| 12 Sep 2025 | 2nd Under-19 State Selection FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2025 (Boys and Girls) | Solan |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 4th HP Senior State FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2025 | Theog (Shimla) |
What it means for your child
In the hills, getting to a chess club every week is hard, and rated events move between towns. Online classes let a child train every week without the journey.
Our level-matched batches and free weekend tournaments keep your child playing, and we prepare them for a state event when they're ready.
Before a first rated event, read how to get a FIDE rating in India and what changes at your child's first rated tournament.
Who teaches
Bhaskar Gupta, LWSed's founder and head coach, holds a FIDE rating and teaches every chess batch himself, from Ludhiana. Every chess student also gets a free online tournament or chess event every Saturday or Sunday, and our monthly Lichess tournament results are public in the Hall of Fame. Not sure where your child stands? Get a free report on their online games.
Questions parents in Himachal Pradesh ask
Are there FIDE-rated tournaments in Himachal Pradesh?
Yes, a few. FIDE rated 6 from November 2024 to October 2026, in Shimla (2), Kangra, Mandi, Solan and Theog (Shimla), including state championships and national schools team events.
Do you teach in person in Shimla?
No. All classes are live online, on Zoom with a Lichess board, wherever you are in Himachal.
When are the chess batches?
Mon–Thu, 6:30–7:30 pm IST, 60 minutes a class, in groups of 4–6 children, grouped by level. The free 30-minute trial is also the level check.
What do the classes cost?
₹1,999 a month for 4–5 group classes (one a week), or ₹3,799 for 8–10 (two a week). 1:1 coaching starts at ₹3,999. Prices are final, with no GST added; monthly, cancel anytime.
What are the weekend tournaments and chess events?
A free online tournament or chess event every Saturday or Sunday, online and free for every chess student. It's extra practice on top of the classes, with no entry fee.