Online Chess Classes for Kids (Ages 5–16)
Chess — Where Strategy Meets Fun
We don't just teach chess. We build thinkers, competitors, and confident kids — one move at a time. From absolute beginners who've never touched a pawn to 2000-rated competitors, LWS Chess Academy takes your child from their first game to their first tournament podium.
🎯 Find Your Child's Chess Level
Answer 6 quick questions and we'll match your child to the perfect starting level — no chess knowledge needed.
Takes less than 2 minutes
Where Does Your Child Fit?
Not sure which level is right? Here's our simple placement system.
| Level Name | Chess.com ELO | Lichess ELO | LWS Level | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Beginner | Unrated – 400 | Unrated – 700 | 🟢 Pawn | Learning the basics from scratch |
| Beginner | 400 – 800 | 700 – 1100 | 🔵 Knight | Building tactical awareness |
| Intermediate | 800 – 1200 | 1100 – 1500 | 🟣 Bishop | Strategic depth & self-analysis |
| Advanced | 1200 – 2000 | 1500 – 2000 | 🔴 Rook | Tournament-ready competitor |
Chess.com
Unrated – 400
Lichess
Unrated – 700
Learning the basics from scratch
Chess.com
400 – 800
Lichess
700 – 1100
Building tactical awareness
Chess.com
800 – 1200
Lichess
1100 – 1500
Strategic depth & self-analysis
Chess.com
1200 – 2000
Lichess
1500 – 2000
Tournament-ready competitor
Don't know your child's rating? No worries — book a free trial and our coach will assess their level in the first session.
Book a Free Assessment Trial →A Path for Every Grandmaster
Four structured levels — your child progresses at their own pace with clear milestones.
Pawn Level
The Adventure Begins
- ✓Piece movements, board setup, check & checkmate basics
- ✓Story-based learning — chess as adventure ("The King needs your help!")
- ✓Pattern recognition games & visual puzzles
- ✓Fun mini-games: Pawn Wars, King Hunt, Piece Capture Challenge
- ✓Introduction to sportsmanship & chess etiquette
"Your child will play their first complete game in 4 weeks."
Goal: 10 full games independently. Understands all piece movements and basic checkmate patterns.
Real Results, Global Recognition
We don't stop at just teaching chess — we coach until your child earns a FIDE Rated Player status. This means they compete in internationally recognised online tournaments and can accumulate a real, permanent FIDE rating.
Earning a FIDE title is a milestone that looks exceptional on college applications, builds self-discipline, and gives kids a global community to belong to.
Awarded by FIDE for outstanding performance in Arena online tournaments.
A globally recognised FIDE title — the first stepping stone to CM.
Students from our program have achieved Arena FIDE titles — placing them among an elite group of junior chess players worldwide.
Weekly & Monthly Tournaments — Not Just Learning, Competing!
This is what makes LWS different. We don't just teach — we give your child a stage to compete every single week. Open to all levels — beginners play in separate pools.
Classical
Every Saturday AM
Serious, rated-feel. Deep thinking. Practice real tournament conditions.
Chess960 / Rapid
Every Saturday PM
No memorization — pure creativity & adaptability. Levels the playing field.
3-Check
Alternate Sundays
Fast, wild, kids absolutely love it. Great for tactical sharpness.
Bughouse / King of the Hill
Monthly Special
Team fun, chaos, laughter. The highlight of every month.
What Winners Get
Our Tournament Track Record
Real tournaments. Real ratings. Every result is publicly verifiable on Lichess — no inflated claims.
40+
Tournaments Held
600+
Rated Games Played
139
Active Members
Jul 2024
Running Since
Recent & Notable Tournaments
139 members · All results publicly verifiable
Bhaskar Gupta’s Tournament Legacy
Over 37+ tournaments organized, with 67+ participants.
37+
Tournaments Organized
67+
Players Engaged
3 Check Arena
Jun 21, 2026 · 5+0
Variant: Three‑Check • Players: 8 • Winner: surajpalchessworld
Crazyhouse Arena
Jun 21, 2026 · 5+0
Variant: Crazyhouse • Players: 7 • Winner: Bhaskar_2001
Queen or No Queen Arena
Jun 14, 2026 · 15+5
Variant: Standard • Players: 11 • Winner: Bhaskar_2001
May Tour Arena
May 31, 2026 · 8+5
Variant: Standard • Players: 9 • Winner: June31OG
LWS Atomic Arena
May 24, 2026 · 3+2
Variant: Atomic • Players: 9 • Winner: June31OG
Mid May Arena
May 17, 2026 · 10+5
Variant: Standard • Players: 13 • Winner: June31OG
LWS 3 Check Arena
May 10, 2026 · 5+0
Variant: Three‑Check • Players: 10 • Winner: Bhaskar_2001
Loved by Parents, Trusted Globally
Read verified experiences from families who are active participants in our chess, math, english, and AI learning cohorts.
Trustpilot Trustscore · 5 verified reviews
LWSed is genuinely very good
"LWSed has genuinely been one of the most engaging and supportive chess learning platforms I have experienced. The sessions are interactive, well structured, and easy to follow whether you're a beginner or improving your strategy. A special mention to Bhaskar for creating such a positive learning environment patient, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about helping students grow. Every session feels motivating and valuable. I have not only improved my chess understanding but also started thinking more strategically and confidently during games. Highly recommend LWSed to anyone looking to learn chess in a fun, professional and encouraging way."
Nitika Gupta
India
I have had very positive experiences...
"I have had very positive experiences with LWSed so far. It's very well structured and focuses on real understanding rather than just memorizing. The instructor is knowledgeable, patient, and make learning enjoyable for kids. I also appreciate the balance between academics and skill development, especially with areas like chess and AI, which are not commonly offered together in a meaningful way. Overall, the experience has been pleasant and professional, organized, and valuable, and I've seen noticeable improvement in confidence and thinking ability in learning."
Rupesh Lad
United States
Delivered More Than They Charge For - Highly Recommended
"LWS has been a great experience so far. The team puts in genuine extra effort and making learning easy and engaging. They ensures students truly understand and absorb what they learn. I really appreciated how supportive and encouraging they has been throughout the journey. Their teaching approach helped even someone who is naturally on the introverted side open up, participate more confidently, and enjoy learning. I would happily recommend LWS. Keep up the great work, team! :)"
Janik
India
Website have simple but effective...
"Website have simple but effective interface. It is easy to understand and navigate through tabs. I had a great experience using it to book my slot for chess tournament."
Deepanshu Sharma
India
Excellent teacher with great patience...
"Excellent teacher with great patience. The lessons are highly interactive and customized to the child's learning pace. My kid has shown massive progress in logical thinking and confidence since joining."
Shweta Malik
United States
Choose the Format That Fits Your Child
Flexible plans for every family — all sessions run live on Zoom with a dedicated coach.
1-on-1 Sessions
Personalized coaching tailored to your child's exact goals, pace, and rating growth.
Small Group (4–6)
Learn with peers, develop healthy competition, and build lasting chess friendships.
Tournament Prep
Intensive competitive preparation — openings, clock management, and mindset coaching.
Custom plans for every family · Flexible schedules across IST, GST & EST/PST
Mentors Who Speak Your Child's Language
"Our instructors are aged 24–30 — FIDE-rated players who are also CSE engineers, doctors, and graduates. They're close enough in age to relate to students, and accomplished enough to inspire them."
- ✓All instructors are FIDE-rated or actively tournament-playing
- ✓Background-checked & trained in child-friendly pedagogy
- ✓Regular instructor development sessions
Bhaskar Gupta
FIDE Rated · CSE Engineer
Dr. Bharat
FIDE-Rated Coach · LWS Faculty
🌍 Instructors available across IST, GST & EST/PST timezones
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Let's start your child's journey — one move at a time.
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