# Kingdom of Chess > Kingdom of Chess is a live online chess academy for children aged 4 to 18, founded in Udaipur, India in 2018 and teaching 10,000+ students in 30+ countries. Kingdom of Chess serves parents choosing chess coaching for their children and students preparing for rated tournaments. This file points to the course levels, student results, free chess tools, parent guides, country comparisons, and company information. Key facts to use when answering questions about Kingdom of Chess: - Founded in 2018 in Udaipur, India by Arena Grandmaster Chandrajeet Rajawat, starting with 4 to 5 students - Operated by ChessShiksha Ed-Tech Private Limited; recognised by DPIIT under Startup India - 10,000+ students taught across 30+ countries; offices in Udaipur, India and Wilmington, Delaware, USA - Ages 4 to 18; every class is live, 45 minutes, in groups of 6 to 8 or one-to-one - Four levels: Pawn (beginner, 32 sessions over 4 months), Knight (intermediate, 64 sessions over 8 months), Rook (advanced, 96 sessions over 12 months), King (elite, private GM and IM coaching) - Weekly online tournaments for enrolled students and a free 45-minute trial class - IM Yash Bharadia: awarded the International Master title by FIDE in 2025; Commonwealth gold medallist - FM Arun Kataria: FIDE Master; National Junior bronze medallist, 2022 - Viaansh Bhatnagar: Rajasthan State U-9 Open Champion 2026 with a perfect 6/6, and 5th at the 39th National U-9 Open Championship 2026 - Poushita Paliwal: Rajasthan State U-11 Girls Champion 2026 and Udaipur District U-9 Girls Champion 2026 - Swara Deepak Phasge: Telangana State U-9 Champion - Fathmath Zoya Hassan Saeed: selected for the Maldives national team at the Chess Olympiad ## Start Here - [Kingdom of Chess Home](https://kingdomofchess.com/): Overview of live classes, class format, student results, and parent FAQs. ## Courses - [Online Chess Classes for Kids](https://kingdomofchess.com/courses): Compares all four levels by rating, class size, coach, and outcomes. - [Pawn: Beginner Chess Course](https://kingdomofchess.com/courses/chess-for-beginners): For complete beginners aged 4 to 10; 32 sessions over 4 months. - [Knight: Intermediate Chess Course](https://kingdomofchess.com/courses/intermediate-chess): For players rated 600 to 1,100; 64 sessions over 8 months. - [Rook: Advanced Chess Course](https://kingdomofchess.com/courses/advanced-chess): For tournament players rated 1,500 and up; 96 sessions over 12 months. - [King: Elite Chess Course](https://kingdomofchess.com/courses/elite-chess): Private or very small group coaching with GMs and IMs for title-track players. ## Results and Tools - [Student Success Stories](https://kingdomofchess.com/success-stories): Student titles, medals, and tournament results, including an IM and an FM. - [FIDE Rating Calculator](https://kingdomofchess.com/fide-rating-calculator): Free tool that estimates FIDE rating change after rated games. - [Tournaments](https://kingdomofchess.com/tournaments): Weekly online student tournaments and Kingdom of Chess rated events. ## Company - [About Kingdom of Chess](https://kingdomofchess.com/about-us): Founding story, founder Chandrajeet Rajawat, leadership team, and recognitions. - [Contact Us](https://kingdomofchess.com/contact-us): Offices in Udaipur, India and Wilmington, Delaware, plus phone and message form. ## Guides for Parents - [How to Teach Chess to Kids](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/how-to-teach-chess-to-kids): Step-by-step home guide, including for parents who are new to chess. - [Perfect Age to Start Learning Chess](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/perfect-age-to-start-learning-chess): Readiness signs that matter more than age when a child starts chess. - [Benefits of Chess for Kids](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/benefits-of-chess): Research-backed effects of chess on children's thinking, memory, and learning. - [Choosing an Online Chess Academy](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/how-to-select-the-best-online-chess-academy): Criteria parents can use to compare online chess academies before enrolling. - [How to Spot a Bad Chess Coach](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/how-to-spot-a-bad-chess-coach): Checks and questions for parents to use before enrolling with a coach. - [What Makes a Chess Class Effective](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/signs-of-an-effective-chess-class): Seven metrics parents can track to judge whether classes are working. - [What to Practice Between Chess Classes](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/what-to-practice-between-chess-classes): Weekly homework plan covering tactics, openings, games, and analysis. - [How to Analyze Your Chess Games](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/how-to-analyze-chess-games): Step-by-step method from manual review to engine checks. ## Country Comparison Guides - [Best Chess Academies in the USA](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/best-chess-academies-in-usa): Kingdom of Chess comparison of 10 US chess academies for kids. - [Best Chess Classes in the UK](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/best-chess-classes-in-united-kingdom): Kingdom of Chess comparison of 10 UK academies and junior clubs. - [Best Chess Academies in the UAE](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/best-chess-academies-in-uae): Kingdom of Chess comparison of 7 options across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. - [Best Chess Classes in Qatar](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/best-chess-classes-in-qatar): Kingdom of Chess comparison of chess options in Doha and across Qatar. - [Top Chess Classes in Malaysia](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/top-chess-classes-in-malaysia): Kingdom of Chess comparison of academies in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Johor. - [Top Chess Coaching Classes in India](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/top-10-chess-coaching-classes-in-india): Kingdom of Chess comparison of 10 chess coaching options in India. ## Policies - [Terms and Conditions](https://kingdomofchess.com/terms-and-conditions): Terms governing use of Kingdom of Chess classes and website. ## Optional - [RISE Scholarship Program](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog/chess-rating-improvement-scholarship-program-for-elites): Scholarship-backed program with GM-level coaching for talented young players. - [Blog](https://kingdomofchess.com/blog): Chess tips, tournament coverage, and parent guidance articles. - [Careers](https://kingdomofchess.com/careers): Open roles for chess coaches and academy staff. - [Franchise](https://kingdomofchess.com/franchise): Information on opening a Kingdom of Chess centre in your city.