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Online Group Classes — Now Enrolling

Chess Mastery Is
Better Together

Learn from FIDE-rated coaches in small groups of up to 12 students. Available across 🇮🇳 India, 🇸🇬 Singapore & 🇺🇸 USA — from absolute beginners to 1750+ rated players.

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Level Batches

Max Students/Batch

8×

Classes Per Month

🌍 Countries Served

🇮🇳 India & 🇸🇬 Singapore Batches

Find Your Level. Join the Right Batch.

8 classes/month • Max 12 students • Ratings based on Chess.com Rapid • Not sure? Request a free level check.

Absolute Beginner

Rating: 0 – 150

ScheduleMon & Wed, 5–6 PM IST
Classes/month8
Batch sizeMax 12

🇮🇳 ₹3,250+ 18% GST

/ 🇸🇬 SGD 60

Beginner Level 1

Rating: 151 – 300

ScheduleTue & Thu, 5–6 PM IST
Classes/month8
Batch sizeMax 12

🇮🇳 ₹3,250+ 18% GST

/ 🇸🇬 SGD 60

Beginner Level 2

Rating: 301 – 600

ScheduleWed & Fri, 5–6 PM IST
Classes/month8
Batch sizeMax 12

🇮🇳 ₹3,250+ 18% GST

/ 🇸🇬 SGD 60

Intermediate Level 1

Rating: 601 – 800

ScheduleThu & Sat, 5–6 PM IST
Classes/month8
Batch sizeMax 12

🇮🇳 ₹3,250+ 18% GST

/ 🇸🇬 SGD 60

Intermediate Level 2

Rating: 801 – 1000

ScheduleMon & Wed, 5–6 PM IST
Classes/month8
Batch sizeMax 12

🇮🇳 ₹3,250+ 18% GST

/ 🇸🇬 SGD 60

Advanced Level 1

Rating: 1001 – 1500

ScheduleTue & Thu, 5–6 PM IST
Classes/month8
Batch sizeMax 12

🇮🇳 ₹4,626+ 18% GST

/ 🇸🇬 SGD 80

Advanced Level 2

Rating: 1501 – 1750

ScheduleWed & Fri, 5–6 PM IST
Classes/month8
Batch sizeMax 12

🇮🇳 ₹6,000+ 18% GST

/ 🇸🇬 SGD 110

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* Scholarship available for 🇮🇳 Indian students. T&C apply.

🇺🇸 USA Batch

Now Open — Intermediate Level 2

📅 Start Date June 2, 2026

🎯 Rating Range 801 – 1000 (Chess.com Rapid)

👨‍🏫 Coach FIDE-rated, under GM Priyadharshan

👥 Batch Size Max 12 students

📚 Classes/Month 8 sessions

💻 Platform Online (WISE)

⭐ Grandmaster Masterclass — Limited Seats

Only 15 Slots Available

Masterclass on
Pawn Sacrifice

Taught by GM Priyadharshan Kannappan · India's leading Grandmaster coach

📅 Starts

June 1, 2026 (Monday)

🕔 Time

5–6 PM IST

🎯 Chess.com Rapid

1100 – 1450

🏅 FIDE Rating

1400 – 1550

♟ Lichess Classical

1500 – 1800

📚 Classes/Month

4 sessions

🇮🇳 India (INR) ₹4,800 + 18% GST / month

🇸🇬 Singapore (SGD) SGD 85 per month

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* Terms and conditions apply.

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Grandmaster

Priyadharshan Kannappan

Before You EnroLl

Group Class Terms & Conditions

A few things to keep in mind before you join a batch.

We don't offer demo classes for group sessions, but you can check out our sample recordings to get a feel for the teaching style.

Group classes always require the full month's fee regardless of when you join. No partial payments are accepted.

Group class payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please ensure you are committed before enrolling.

Yes — submit a request and our team will evaluate your games. Batch placement is at Chess Gaja's discretion based on assessment.

If a class is cancelled by Chess Gaja (coach emergency, festival holiday, etc.), a make-up class will be provided. We never leave a session unaccounted for.

All ratings mentioned are based on Chess.com Rapid ratings. Not sure where you fall? Request a free level check.

All group classes are conducted in English.

LMS (Learning Management System) access is provided to only one contact method per student — either phone or email, not both. Use whichever you check most regularly.

Your Next Move Starts Here.

Don't know your level yet? That's exactly what the free level check is for. Get matched to the right batch and start playing stronger chess — together.

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Online Chess Group Classes

Learn chess online in small groups with expert FIDE-rated coaches.
Classes available across India, Singapore, and USA.
Programs for all levels - from Absolute beginners to 1750 rating.

Upcoming Group Chess Classes for Singapore/India

LEVEL	DAY & TIME (IST)	FEES (INR)/ MONTH*	FEES (SGD)/ MONTH	MAX STUDENTS PER BATCH	TOTAL CLASSES PER MONTH
Absolute Beginner Program (0 – 150)	Monday & Wednesday at 5-6 PM IST	3250+18% GST	60 SGD	12	8
Beginner Level 1 (151- 300)	Tuesday and Thursday at 5-6 PM IST	3250+18% GST	60 SGD	12	8
Beginner Level 2 (301-600)	Wednesday and Friday at 5-6 PM IST	3250+18% GST	60 SGD	12	8
Intermediate Level 1 (601-800)	Thursday and Saturday at 5-6 PM IST	3250+18% GST	60 SGD	12	8
Intermediate Level 2 (801-1000)	Monday and Wednesday at 5-6 PM IST	3250+18% GST	60 SGD	12	8
Advanced Level 1 (1001-1500)	Tuesday and Thursday at 5-6 PM IST	4626+18% GST	80 SGD	12	8
Advanced Level 2 (1501-1750)	Wednesday and Friday at 5-6 PM IST	6000+18% GST	110 SGD	12	8

If you’d like to know more about our group classes and offerings, click here!

Sample recordings from our group classes

*Scholarship available for students from India. Terms and conditions apply.

Upcoming Group Class for USA

This group is for players with at least one year of formal coaching and who are about to get a FIDE rating.

Master Class

Group Class Terms and Conditions

We don’t have demo classes for group sessions, but you can check out our sample recordings.
Class recordings provided for the sessions.
Group classes always require the full month’s fee, even if joining mid-month. No partial payments.
Group class payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
If you wish to join a higher-level batch, your request will be evaluated, and placement will be decided accordingly.
Chess Gaja reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes due to unavoidable circumstances (coach emergencies, festival holidays, etc.). If canceled by Chess Gaja, a make-up class will be provided.
LMS (Learning Management System) access will be provided to only one contact method (either phone or email, not both).
All classes are conducted in English.
No disruptive behaviour is allowed during sessions. Chess Gaja reserves the right to remove students for repeated misbehaviour without any refunds.
The ratings mentioned under each level are based on chess.com rapid ratings.
You can participate in 10+ Lichess tournaments per month.

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Chess Mastery Is
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