For Children Ages 5–18 · Live Online · Across India

Your Child Deserves
to Think
Differently.

Most children who join us can't sit still for 10 minutes. Within weeks, they're planning 5 moves ahead. Chess doesn't just teach a game — it rewires how your child thinks, focuses, and handles pressure.

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500+ Students Trained
50+ Tournaments Won
8+ Years of Coaching
98% Parent Satisfaction
Why Choose Prayas

Chess That Shapes
Character & Career

A dedicated team of chess coaches building sharp minds, strong character, and lifelong skills — delivered live to your child, wherever in India you are.

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Cognitive Development

Chess sharpens critical thinking, memory, and pattern recognition — skills proven to boost academic performance across every subject.

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Expert Coaches, Real Results

Learn from a dedicated team of experienced chess coaches — structured, patient, and proven to bring out the best in every child, from beginner to champion.

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Small Batches Only

We strictly limit batch sizes so every child gets personal attention, real feedback, and the pace of learning that suits them best.

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Structured Curriculum

From absolute beginner to tournament-ready — a clear, level-by-level curriculum designed specifically for how children learn best.

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Live Online — Anywhere in India

Interactive live sessions on Zoom or Google Meet. Your child gets the same quality coaching whether you're in Bhubaneswar, Delhi, or Bangalore.

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Tournament Ready

We prepare and guide students for FIDE-rated events, state championships, and national tournaments — building real competitive experience.

Our Success Stories

Real children, real results. Here's what Prayas students have achieved.

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Aryan Mishra
Age 9 · Foundation Batch

Joined with zero chess knowledge. Within 8 months, he won Silver at the Bhubaneswar District U-10 Championship — his very first tournament.

🏆 District Silver · 2025
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Sneha Kumar
Age 11 · Tactical Mastery

Started as a nervous beginner. After 6 months of consistent training, she placed 2nd in the Odisha State Under-12 Girls Championship.

🏅 State Runner-Up · 2025
Rohan Panda
Age 12 · Tournament Prep

Showed natural talent but lacked structure. Coach Srujan's training helped him achieve his first FIDE rating at just age 12.

⭐ FIDE Rated · 2024
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Diya Sahoo
Age 10 · Tactical Mastery

Shy and introverted when she joined. Today she's a district champion and represents her school at inter-school competitions across Odisha.

🥇 District Champion · 2025
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Kabir Das
Age 14 · Tournament Prep

Came to Prayas after struggling at club level. Six months later he qualified for the National Under-15 Nationals for the first time.

🇮🇳 National Qualifier · 2025
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Tania Mohanty
Age 7 · Foundation Batch

One of our youngest. At just 7, she's already beating students twice her age and has won her school's chess championship two years running.

🏫 School Champion · 2024 & 2025
Our Programs

The Right Level
For Every Child

Carefully structured online programs that meet your child where they are — and take them as far as they can go. All classes are live, interactive, and taught by Coach Srujan personally.

Beginner
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Foundation Course

Perfect for children with zero chess experience. Learn pieces, rules, and basic strategies in a fun, live online environment with real-time feedback.

  • Ages 5 – 10 years
  • Board setup & piece movement
  • Basic tactics & checkmates
  • 2 live sessions per week
  • 3-month duration
Advanced
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Tournament Prep

Elite online training for serious players targeting district, state, and national tournaments — with personalised game analysis every week.

  • Ages 10 – 18 years
  • Advanced endgame theory
  • 1-on-1 game analysis sessions
  • 5 live sessions per week
  • Ongoing program
Parent Stories

What Parents
Are Saying

★★★★★

"My son joined Prayas 8 months ago as a complete beginner. Today, he won silver at the district tournament. The structured approach and personal attention made all the difference."

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Priya Mishra
Parent of Aryan, Age 9
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"What impressed me most is how my daughter's concentration and patience improved in school after joining. Chess has changed her in ways that go far beyond the board."

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Rajesh Kumar
Parent of Sneha, Age 11
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"Coach Srujan has an incredible ability to explain complex ideas in a way children understand. My twins absolutely love their sessions and never miss a single class."

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Anita Dash
Parent of Twins, Age 7
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"The online classes are just as good as offline. My son sits glued to the screen — I've never seen him so focused. Excellent teaching quality and very affordable too."

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Suresh Panda
Parent of Rohan, Age 12
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"From shy and hesitant to confident and sharp — that is how I describe my daughter's transformation. Prayas has given her so much more than just chess skills."

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Meena Sahoo
Parent of Diya, Age 10

Srujan Pranayee Ray

Founder & CEO of Prayas Chess Academy, Srujan built this academy from a single belief — that every child deserves a coach who truly sees them. What started in Bhubaneswar now reaches children across India.

With a FIDE rating, 8+ years of coaching experience, and an intuitive gift for teaching children, he has trained hundreds of students — from absolute beginners to district and state champions. His live online sessions bring the same warmth, structure, and rigour he's known for in Odisha, directly to your home.

FIDE Rated 500+ Students Trained 8+ Years Coaching Tournament Director
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The People Your
Child Learns From

Every coach at Prayas is handpicked for their patience, expertise, and genuine love for teaching children.

Suraj Kumar Moharana
Senior Coach
Sanjeevan Nayak
Tactics Coach
Rabindra Kumar Ojha
Tournament Prep Coach
Meera Priyadarshini
Foundation Coach
Debasish Sahoo
Junior Batch Coach
Knowledge Hub

Chess Insights &
Learning Resources

Strategies, tips, and stories from the board — written by Coach Srujan for parents and young players.

Strategy

5 Opening Moves Every Child Should Learn First

Starting with the right opening can determine the flow of the entire game. Here are the five most important openings for beginners.

By Srujan P. Ray  ·  Feb 2026
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Development

How Chess Improves Your Child's School Performance

Research consistently shows that children who play chess perform better in mathematics, reading, and problem solving.

By Srujan P. Ray  ·  Jan 2026
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Tournament

Preparing Your Child for Their First Chess Tournament

Tournaments can be exciting and nerve-wracking. Here's how to help your child feel prepared and confident on the day.

By Srujan P. Ray  ·  Dec 2025
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Get In Touch

Let's Talk About
Your Child's Future

How We Teach

Live online via Zoom or Google Meet
Available to students across India

Phone / WhatsApp

+91 99380 11913  |  +91 93375 20910

Online Class Timings

Mon – Sat: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM IST
Mon – Sat: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM IST

Based In

Kalinganagar, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Teaching students online across India

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