Frequenly Ask Questions

We have two class formats – online and offline. The online class will be conducted on Zoom, in a live online format either one-on-one or in a small interactive group. Offline classes are conducted in Kolkata.

All you need is:

– A Device (Desktop | Laptop | Tablet | Phone)
– Good internet connection

Absolutely. We offer a 1-1 demo class where our instructors can determine the most appropriate batch/class.
All our teachers have a license under FIDE (World Chess Federation) and are International Rated players. Our co-founders, Sonkalan & Asmita, are highly rated international players. Additionally, they carry coaching certification from FIDE.

We use the secure and safe third-party application (and web browser) – https://lichess.org/ to conduct practice sessions/tournaments every week.

Once you fill out the form, within 24 hours our relationship manager will get in touch with you to walk you through the next steps.

No, the first demo is not chargeable.
Based on our experience, we have seen that keeping the groups small makes the coaching more qualitative. The exact size of each batch depends on the average age of the students in that batch, their social behavior, and level.

Your child will maintain access to their account and be able to contact the coach for support as long as your subscription remains current. The coach will provide the class schedule and pertinent contact information for any inquiries.

At the Knight Chess Academy, we organize classes not based on age but based on the level of understanding. We assign classes and group kids according to the coach’s assessment during the demo.
Once you are enrolled in a class, we will create a WhatsApp group strictly used for communicating class matters, practice sessions, assignments, etc.

Our fees are based on class format and your timezone. We will arrange a demo for you. After the demo, based on the coach’s assessment, we will put your kid into the respective level and communicate to you the fees and any other relevant information.


Sibling Discount: We offer a sibling discount of 10-15% only applicable for group classes, not for 1:1 or custom groups.


Referral Fees: We offer a one-time 10-15% referral fee for you when you refer a friend, and they join & make their first month’s payment.
Outside of the above circumstances, our price is one and the same for all. We are sorry that we won’t honour your request; however, we want to ensure that your kid is getting trained by the world’s best FIDE rated instructors that will transform your kids into the world of chess.

We want to give flexibility to the parents by giving them an option to pay monthly or quarterly. However, the default pay period is monthly (date-to-date). If we don’t receive your payments on time, we will send you reminders through email and WhatsApp. However, should you still not honour an invoice after the due date, we will be forced to deactivate your account.
If you choose to pay in INR (Indian Rupees), you can pay through Razorpay. If you’re paying from outside India (USD, CAD, GBP, Dirham), you can pay through our international payment gateway.

In 2022, our student ranked 2nd in the world in the Under 7 Open category. In 2024, we created the World #1 in the Under 7 category. Few of our achievements can be found here achievements.

Yes, depending on your convenience, but it’s suggested to discuss with the coach before.

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