★  A Global Chess Academy for Children

Every Move Today,
Shapes Our Tomorrow.

At Torus Chess Academy, we don't just teach chess, we build thinkers, problem solvers, and future leaders through live online classes, expert coaches, and a curriculum built for every age.

Vetted, safeguarding-trained coaches
Trusted by 1,000+ families
10,000+
Lessons Delivered
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1,000+
Happy Students
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98%
Parents Recommend
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50+
Expert Coaches
Students from around the world
🇮🇳 India 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇺 Australia 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇦🇪 UAE 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France 🇶🇦 Qatar 🇳🇵Nepal

Find the Right
Path for Your Child

Three thoughtfully designed learning pathways for children aged 5–16, whether they are beginning chess, seeking personalized coaching, or preparing for competitive tournaments.

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Personalized

Private Coaching (1:1)

Personal coaching designed around your child's goals.

One-to-one sessions with an experienced coach, fully customized for rapid improvement, tournament preparation, and individual development.

  • Customized Training
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Tournament Preparation
  • Advanced Improvement Plans
Elite 🏆
Competitive Excellence

Tournament Warriors

Train. Compete. Conquer.

Designed for ambitious players preparing for competitive tournaments and rating improvement.

  • Tournament Preparation
  • Opening Repertoire
  • Competitive Game Analysis
  • Time Management
  • Tournament Psychology
  • Mock Tournament Practice
  • Performance Reviews
For Schools & Institutions

Bring Chess to
Your School

Torus Chess Academy partners with schools and educational institutions to deliver structured, professionally designed chess programs — online, at scale, for Grades 1–10.

  • Grades 1–10 — CBSE, ICSE, IB, Cambridge & International Schools
  • 🖥 100% Online Live Delivery — no infrastructure required
  • 🎓 Expert coaches
  • 📈 Progress & Attendance Tracking with school reports
  • 📖 Structured Curriculum — from first move to tournament play
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Program Options
Whole Class · Club · Elite Team
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Grades 1–10
Age Range Covered
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Expert
Coaches
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Certified
Completion Certificates
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Full
Curriculum & Reporting Included

Looking for full program details? Visit the Programs page for a complete overview of our institutional offerings.

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Chess as a
Life Curriculum

We use the board to teach what no textbook can: how to think, how to lose gracefully, and how to plan three moves ahead — skills that directly improve academic performance.

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Cognitive Development

Chess builds memory, concentration, and logical reasoning in every session — skills that carry directly into academics.

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Tournament Pathways

From district to national level, we prepare students for competitive chess with structured tournament calendars and expert coaching.

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Safe Online Learning

Every coach is DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained, and fully vetted — your child's safety is our first move.

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Personalised Progress

Monthly parent reports, individual coaching plans, and adaptive puzzles ensure every child advances at their best pace.

Child learning online chess with experienced coach at Torus Chess Academy

Certifications

Certifications are provided on multiple levels for Students, Coaches and Parents.

Torus Realm Graduation certificate — awarded when a child completes a Realm of the curriculum
Real certificates, recorded in the Torus Registry

Every Realm your child completes is honoured with a sealed certificate, designed, printed, and recorded in the Torus Registry with its own serial. From beginner to advanced, the journey is theirs to keep.

Certificate designs shown are for illustration only. Students receive beautifully crafted official certificates upon successful completion of their milestones.

Free Chess Assessment — no commitment required 45 minutes · Expert evaluation · Personalised learning roadmap · Zero cost
Book Free Assessment

Heard From Our Families

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★★★★★

Arjun looks forward to his classes, which is more than I can say for most things we've enrolled him in. His concentration has improved. That's really all I wanted.

Meera Nair Parent of Arjun, 9
📍 Mumbai, India
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★★★★★

Kavya played her first district tournament in March. She didn't win but she wasn't rattled by losing either, which was new. The classes are regular, coach is punctual, no complaints.

Sanjay Gupta Parent of Kavya, 11
📍 New Delhi, India
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★★★★★

I was worried chess might be boring for a 7-year-old. Prodigy Pawns proved me completely wrong — Dev begs to go every session.

Rachel Thompson Parent of Oliver, 7
📍 Manchester, UK

Online Chess Classes for Kids — FAQ

Everything parents ask before booking their child's first chess lesson.

Chess is beneficial from as young as 5. Our Prodigy Pawns programme is designed for children aged 5–7, using storytelling and games to introduce the pieces in a way that feels magical rather than academic. Older beginners can join Rising Knights (8–10) or Noble Bishops (11–13) at any time.

Sessions take place on a secure video platform. Your child and their FIDE-titled coach share an interactive digital board, solve puzzles together, and play training games — all in real time. Classes last 45–60 minutes and are scheduled at a fixed weekly time that suits your family.

Yes. Our six-realm "Kingdom of Chess" curriculum is carefully sequenced from first moves through to tournament preparation. Every student progresses through structured milestones, assessed individually by their coach.

Every Torus Chess Academy coach has a minimum of five years of coaching experience and is carefully selected for their teaching ability, communication skills, patience, and professionalism. All coaches undergo our child safeguarding training and are committed to creating a safe, engaging, and inspiring learning environment for every student.

A 45-minute session where a coach evaluates your child's current chess level, learning style, and goals. You receive a personalised programme recommendation and a learning roadmap. There is no cost, no commitment, and no pressure to enrol.

Yes. We have a dedicated Tournament Warriors programme with competition preparation for district, state, national, and FIDE-rated international events. Our coaches support students through pre-game preparation and post-game analysis.

The First Lesson
is On Us

Book a free 45-minute chess assessment for your child. No commitment, no pressure — just your child, a board, and a coach who will make them fall in love with chess.

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