Online Summer Camp (Certification Course) by CircleChess
For Absolute Beginners Aged 5–15
India's Most Interactive Live
Chess Classes
India's Most Interactive
Online Chess School
We don't just teach chess — we make kids fall in love with it. Our live classes are puzzle-driven, game-based and coach-led. No boring lectures. Every class feels like a game.
Watch a real CircleChess class
See exactly how our coaches teach — interactive, live, and fun.
Why Learn Chess at CircleChess
Builds a Sharper Mind
Chess develops focus, memory & problem-solving. Every move is a real cognitive workout proven to improve academic performance.
Math grades, concentration & patience — all improve.
CircleChess Certified Coaches
Every coach is trained & certified under Head Coach GM Vishnu Prassanna — one of India's top Grandmasters. Structured curriculum, not improvised lessons.
Coached by the same system that trains champions.
Certified by World Champion Gukesh
Complete the camp and earn a certificate signed by D. Gukesh — the youngest World Chess Champion in history. A proud milestone to display forever.
Something to frame and show off at school!
Free Chess App for 6 Months
Every student gets free access to our chess training app for 6 months — packed with puzzles, lessons, and practice games for self-learning between classes.
Keep practising even after camp ends!
End-of-Camp Tournament & Social Fame
Every class ends with a live tournament! Top performers get featured on CircleChess social media — your child's first chess win gets celebrated publicly.
Real competition, real recognition!
Schedule & Curriculum
4 weeks · 20 live classes · Mon–Fri · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Chessboard, Pieces & Rook
Learn the 64-square board, piece placement, and how the Rook moves.
Bishop, Queen, Pawn & Notation
Understand three key pieces and learn to read/write chess moves.
King, Knight & Piece Values
Complete the piece set and learn which pieces are worth more.
Capture Basics & Hanging Pieces
Learn to attack, capture, and spot pieces left undefended.
Defending – ABCD Method
Master four ways to protect any piece under attack.
Checks, Defense & Checkmate Intro
Give check, escape check, and see your first checkmates.
Test 1
Assessment on capturing and defending concepts from Week 1.
Mate in 1 & Board Strategy
Checkmate in one move + center squares and board zones.
Castling
The king's most important safety move — when and how to castle.
En Passant & Pawn Promotion
Two special pawn moves most beginners never know.
Assisted Mates in 1
Checkmate using Queen, Rook, Bishop, Knight, and Pawn together.
Correct Captures
Learn to choose the right capture — not all trades are equal.
Good Exchanges
Capture pieces of higher value and come out ahead every time.
Test 2
Assessment covering checkmates, captures, and special moves.
Draws – Stalemate & Rules
Know when a game is drawn — stalemate and the basics.
Draws – Other Rules
Threefold repetition, 50-move rule, insufficient material.
Opening Traps & Defence
Fool's Mate, 4-move checkmate — and how to defend against them.
Opening Principles
Control the center, develop pieces actively, castle early.
Mating with 2 Rooks & Queen
Master the most common endgame checkmating patterns.
Final Assessment
Comprehensive test + certificate celebration. You're a chess player!
End-of-Camp Tournament
Live tournament for all students. Top winners get featured on CircleChess social media!
What Parents Are Saying
Trusted by 5000+ parents across 20 countries
"The coaching is affordable and they teach you things you can actually use in your games. I genuinely improved through this program."
— Priya M., Parent of Arjun, 8
"I love how the puzzles appear live on screen. I can try my moves, see if I'm right, and even compete on the leaderboard — it feels like I'm learning through play!"
— Rahul S., Parent of Anika, 10
"My son Adhiraj's game improved very much. The structured curriculum and experienced coaches increased his tactics and calculation — he started defeating strong opponents in tournaments."
— Anjali K., Parent of Dev, 9
Certificate Signed by D. Gukesh
D. Gukesh — youngest World Chess Champion in history at 18. Every student who completes the course receives a certificate carrying his signature. Something to frame forever.
"Every child who learns chess opens a door to a sharper, more creative mind." — D. Gukesh
This certifies that Apurva has successfully completed the
Online Summer Camp (Certification Course)
Certified by D. Gukesh · World Chess Champion
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Online Summer Camp (Certification Course)
Ages 5–15 · For Absolute Beginners
/ 20 live classes · 4 weeks
20 classes · 4 weeks · 1 month
20 live online classes with a certified coach
Small personalised group of 8 students (ages 5–15)
Most interactive live chess learning — not lectures!
Free chess training app for 6 months (self-learning)
End-of-camp tournament · Winners featured on social
Certificate signed by World Champion Gukesh
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Zero! This camp is designed for complete beginners. If your child knows how a chess board looks, that's a bonus — but not required.
Any laptop, tablet, or computer with internet connection works. We recommend a laptop or tablet for the best experience. Phone screens are a bit small but will work in a pinch. Just need a stable internet connection and a quiet space to learn!
Your child will have all the basics to play chess independently! They can play with friends, join school chess clubs, or continue learning online. We also offer advanced courses for kids who want to keep going — but there's zero pressure. This camp is complete on its own.
By the end of 20 classes they'll know all the pieces, how they move, opening principles, tactics, endgames — and will have played and won real games, including our end-of-camp tournament!
This is a real parental anxiety that nobody asks but everyone has. Small class of 8 means the coach notices if someone zones out. Classes are puzzle-based and game-based, not lecture-style.
Your child's chess journey starts at ₹3999 ₹4999
20 live classes · Certified coach · Certificate by Gukesh