Chessmate by PW: Learn Chess, Think Ahead, Play with Confidence

Chess is more than learning how each piece moves. A game requires attention, planning and decisions at every stage.

For children, regular chess practice can help them develop habits that are useful both on and off the board.

Builds Focus

Every move requires attention to the position on the board. Children learn to stay focused and be patient before making a decision.

Encourages Thinking Ahead

Chess encourages children to look beyond the move in front of them and consider what could happen next.

Improves Decision-Making

Children choose a move, see its result and learn from the outcome. This gives them repeated practice in making decisions.

Makes Screen Time More Active

Instead of passively watching a screen, children participate, respond to positions and think through possible moves during live chess sessions.

Builds Problem-Solving Habits

A chess position presents a problem to solve. Children learn to consider different possibilities before deciding what to do next.

Chessmate by PW is a chess learning initiative by PW that introduces children to structured chess learning through live sessions, practice and gameplay.

The learning approach combines concepts taught during live classes with homework, puzzles, revision and competitive practice. This gives beginners opportunities to learn a concept and then apply it through actual chess positions and games.

The programme is designed with beginner learners in mind, with learning planned across two age groups:

• Age 4-10: Beginner-friendly chess learning for younger learners.
• Age 10+: Structured beginner learning for older students starting their chess journey.

The Mega Batch is the PW App offering designed as an affordable, large-group learning format for beginners.

It follows a structured three-month course with two classes every week, giving learners regular exposure to chess concepts and practice.

Mega Batch at a Glance

Chessmate by PW is designed to help beginners move from understanding chess fundamentals to playing with greater confidence and structure.

Chess Fundamentals

Students learn the chessboard, pieces, rules and how a complete game works.

Pattern Recognition

With practice, students begin identifying familiar positions, threats and opportunities on the board.

Decision-Making

Students learn to compare possible moves before choosing what to play.

Planning Ahead

Chess encourages learners to think beyond the current move and anticipate possible outcomes.

Competitive Practice

Internal tournaments provide an opportunity to apply classroom learning in a game setting.

Chess practice can also give children repeated exposure to habits that matter beyond the game.

Focus

Students practise staying attentive to the position and the task in front of them.

Strategic Thinking

Planning a move involves considering what may happen next and anticipating consequences.

Problem-Solving

Chess positions encourage students to look at more than one possibility before making a decision.

Resilience

Not every move will work, and not every game will be a win. Chess gives children opportunities to learn from mistakes, handle losses and try again.

The Mega Batch follows a learning cycle that combines live teaching with independent practice and gameplay.

1. Learn in Live Classes

Chess concepts are taught in real time across 24 live sessions.

2. Practise After Class

Homework and puzzles give students opportunities to revisit and apply what they learned.

3. Revise with Recorded Sessions

Recorded sessions are available on the PW App so students can revisit classes when they need additional revision.

4. Track Progress

Monthly progress evaluation provides a coach-led check-in on the learner's progress.

5. Apply Learning Through Tournaments

Internal tournaments give students a chance to use their learning in actual game situations.

The Chessmate by PW Mega Batch curriculum is approved by GM Vidit Gujrathi.

Students completing the course also receive a digital certificate signed by GM Vidit Gujrathi.

This association gives the programme a clear curriculum and certification element while students build their chess foundation through live learning and practice.

The Mega Batch includes:

• 24 structured live sessions
• Two classes per week for three months
• Homework and puzzles after every class
• Recorded sessions on the PW App
• Internal tournaments
• Monthly progress evaluation
• Curriculum approved by GM Vidit Gujrathi
• Digital certificate signed by GM Vidit Gujrathi
• Complimentary PW chess set as part of the course or launch offer, as applicable

Chessmate by PW is positioned for children who are beginning their chess journey.

It can be suitable for:

• Children aged 4-10 looking for beginner-friendly chess learning
• Students aged 10+ starting chess as beginners
• Parents looking for structured live chess learning
• Children who want regular chess practice alongside live classes
• Beginners who want to build a foundation before progressing to competitive play

Build the Foundation. Start Playing with Confidence.

The Mega Batch is designed to help beginners build a structured chess foundation through live classes, regular practice and tournament exposure.

The stated course outcome is to prepare learners for over-the-board (OTB) tournament play.