Faq’s

It is recommended to start learning/playing Chess when a child is 5-7 yrs old.At this age, children have developed sufficient cognitive skills to understand the rules of the game and begin grasping the basic strategies.
There are kids who have started at the age of 4-5 yrs and do well. Former world champion Capablanca started at the age of 4.
There are also a lot of kids who have started late at the age of 10-12 yrs and went on to become world Champions. Former world champions Garry Kasparov, Mikhail Botvinik and Emanuel Lasker are perfect examples.
Conclusion - Age is not at all a bar to start learning. Not just kids, even adults can enjoy the benefits of playing chess. So dont hesitate, and start learning at any age if you are interested.

The choice depends upon one’s individual needs, preferences, learning style and goals. Some players enjoy the environment of offline coaching, while others may prefer the convenience and accessibility of online coaching.
Finally everything depends upon the quality of the coach, the commitment of the student, the support of the parents and the suitability of the learning environment.

Some tips Tips by Magnus Carlsen, the 5-times world Champion.

Play as much as you can (with others or with the computer) to develop positional and tactical instincts.
Read books and watch videos on chess.
Learn the basic mating techniques like - Queen + Rook vs King , 2 Rooks vs King and Queen + King vs King. It gives confidence to finish the game.
Learn from the old masters (not just the current players).
Have fun solving exercises, learning and playing.

The coach with whom your child is comfortable.
The One with proper understanding of Opening theories, Tactics and Endgame concepts.
The one who constantly keeps himoself/herself updated with the latest developments.
The one who understands your child’s strengths and weakness and proceeds accordingly.
The one who makes your child independent Instead of spoon-feeding.
The one who constantly encourages and motivates your child.
The one who is flexible to teaching methods.

For beginners - group sessions are recommended as it develops competitiveness and allows social interaction. Kids can also learn from the success /mistakes of other kids and gain a different perspective. It also is cost-effective.
For intermediate/advanced level - Individual sessions can be useful when in-depth preparation on a particular topic is required. It helps to focus more on a student’s strengths and weaknesses depending upon the student’s style of play. For generalized topics, group sessions are recommended.

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