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About ChessGum — Online Chess Academy for Kids ♟️

We started with one simple belief: every child deserves the joy of chess. Since 2020, we've been turning that belief into action — one young champion at a time.

Children learning chess online at ChessGum
5+
Years of
Excellence

Where Chess Meets Childhood Wonder ♟️

ChessGum was founded in 2020 with a simple but powerful idea: chess is one of the greatest tools for developing a child's mind — and it should be accessible, fun, and age-appropriate for every kid, even a 4-year-old.

What started as small batches of curious kids has grown into a thriving online academy with over 1,000 students, coaches across India, and young players competing in national and international tournaments.

We're not just a chess school. We're a community that believes in the power of strategic thinking, patience, and the joy of saying "checkmate!" for the very first time.

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    Age-appropriate curriculum from tiny tots (age 4) to competitive teens (age 15)
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    Proven to improve concentration, memory, and academic performance
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    200+ tournament wins — school district, state level, and national competitions
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    100% online — live classes from home, any device, any city in the world
1000+
Kids Taught
5+
Years Running
98%
Parent Approval
200+
Tournaments Won

Three Pillars of Everything We Do 🎯

Every decision we make — from curriculum design to how we pick our coaches — is guided by these three core beliefs.

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Fun First, Always

Learning should feel like play. Our curriculum uses stories, animations, puzzles, and games to make every session feel exciting — never like homework. A child who loves learning will always learn more.

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Build Real Skills

Chess is our vehicle, but critical thinking, patience, and problem-solving are the destination. Parents consistently tell us their child's focus in school has improved dramatically after joining ChessGum.

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Every Child Matters

We cap every class at 2 students maximum. No child gets left behind or overlooked. Every session, every coach, every feedback report is designed to make your child feel seen and celebrated.

5 Years of Growing Together 📅

From our first class to 1000+ students — here's how ChessGum grew.

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2020
ChessGum is Born

We launched our first online classes with just a handful of students and a big dream — to make chess accessible and fun for every kid in India, regardless of where they live.

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2021
First Tournament Wins

Our students started competing in school-level chess tournaments — and winning! This validated our teaching approach and fueled our passion to take things further.

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2022
Curriculum Expansion

We launched our structured 3-tier curriculum — Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced — with custom learning paths for every age group from 4 to 15 years old.

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2023
Going Global

Students from the UAE, UK, USA, and Singapore joined ChessGum. We introduced international pricing and flexible time zones to serve families across the world.

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2024–2025
1000+ Kids & Counting

We crossed 1000 students taught, 200+ tournament wins, and a 98% parent approval rating. The journey continues — and the best is yet to come!

Ready to Join the ChessGum Family? 🚀

Book a FREE demo class — no commitment, no credit card. Just chess, fun, and a coach who genuinely cares about your child's growth.