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Online chess classes for kids in Punjab
LWSed is run from Ludhiana, and its chess classes are live online, so children anywhere in Punjab learn from home on weekday evenings: small batches matched by level, taught by Bhaskar Gupta, our FIDE-rated head coach.
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 Punjab: what FIDE's record shows
Every tournament FIDE rated in India from November 2024 to October 2026, by city. The full study
- 8FIDE-rated tournaments in Punjab
- 5host cities
- 8named as state championships
- 233in Tamil Nadu, India's busiest state
FIDE rated 8 tournaments in Punjab from November 2024 to October 2026, and every one was a Punjab State championship: in Mohali (3), Hoshiarpur (2), Bathinda, Jalandhar and Sangrur. Tamil Nadu, the busiest state, had 233.
Five of them were Amateur championships with a rating cap (below 1700, 2000 or 2300). Only one was for an age group: the under-9 championship in Hoshiarpur, December 2024.
None of India's 96 grandmasters is from Punjab (Tamil Nadu has 37), on FIDE's October 2026 list. India's grandmasters by state
| Started | Tournament | City |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | Punjab State Amateur Below 1700 FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2026-27 | Sangrur |
| 1 Feb 2026 | Punjab State Blitz Chess Championship 2025-26 | Mohali |
| 31 Jan 2026 | Punjab State Rapid Chess Championship 2025-26 | Mohali |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Punjab State Amateur Fide Rated Below-2300 Chess Championship 2025-26 | Bathinda |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Punjab State Amateur Fide Rated Below 2000 Chess Championship 2025 | Jalandhar |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Punjab State Amatuer below 1700 Chess Championship | Mohali |
| 27 Dec 2024 | Punjab State Amateur Below-2000 Chess Championship 2024 | Hoshiarpur |
| 7 Dec 2024 | Punjab State U09 Fide Rated Chess Championship-2024 | Hoshiarpur |
What it means for your child
A child in Punjab gets few chances to play rated chess close to home, so the games in between matter more: regular play against children at the same level, a coach who goes through those games, and a plan for when the next state championship comes round.
The capped Amateur championships make a sensible first rated event, because stronger players can't enter. We help you judge when your child is ready and prepare them for the day.
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 Punjab ask
Are there FIDE-rated chess tournaments in Punjab?
Yes, but few. FIDE rated 8 tournaments in Punjab from November 2024 to October 2026, all Punjab State championships, held in Mohali (3), Hoshiarpur (2), Bathinda, Jalandhar and Sangrur.
Which Punjab tournament suits a first rated event?
Look out for the Punjab State Amateur championships. They have a rating cap, so your child plays people near their own level. We'll tell you when we think your child is ready.
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.