Online chess classes for kids in the UAE
Live chess coaching twice a week for children in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest of the UAE, in English, Telugu or Hindi. We teach from India; your child joins from home.
The UAE is just one and a half hours behind India, all year round. An after-school class in Dubai is an early-evening class for the coach, so class times are easy to match.
Classes are on Microsoft Teams in batches of up to 10 children at a similar level and age, with homework after every class and a test at the end of every level.
What suits families in the UAE
Almost the same clock
One and a half hours behind India, with no daylight saving to remember.
After-school times work
Weekday afternoons and evenings in the UAE are evenings in India.
English, Telugu or Hindi
Choose the language your child is most comfortable in.
Progress you can see
A weekly update on WhatsApp and a dashboard with lessons, homework and attendance.
UAE time against India time
India is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE throughout the year.
| Your time | The coach's time |
|---|---|
| 4:00 pm in the UAE | 5:30 pm in India |
| 5:30 pm in the UAE | 7:00 pm in India |
| 10:00 am in the UAE (weekend) | 11:30 am in India |
These are examples of how the clocks compare, not a timetable. On the demo booking page every time is already shown in your own time zone.
The same for every family
How the classes work
Two live classes a week
Each class is 60 minutes with a real coach on Microsoft Teams, on two fixed days at one fixed time.
Small batches
Up to 10 children, grouped by level and age, so the coach knows every child.
Homework after every class
5 puzzles on the website and a small task. The coach checks them at the start of the next class.
7 levels, each with a test
98 lessons from how the pieces move to tournament play. A test at the end of each level shows what your child has learned.
Reports for parents
A progress update on WhatsApp in your language, and a dashboard with lessons, puzzles, homework and attendance.
A free demo first
A 30-minute live class and a level check. No payment, no card, no obligation.
See the full curriculum, fees and plans and how we choose our coaches.
Questions from families: the UAE
Do you have a chess academy in Dubai?
No. We are a chess academy based in Hyderabad, India. All classes are live and online, and children join from the UAE and other countries.
What time are classes for children in the UAE?
Each batch has two fixed days and one fixed time every week. Tell us your time zone in the free demo and we will show the open batches in UAE time.
What do we pay in the UAE?
Outside India the website shows prices in US dollars, before you pay anything. Your bank converts the amount to dirhams.
Can my child learn in Hindi or Telugu?
Yes. Live classes are taught in English, Telugu or Hindi. You choose the language when you book the free demo.
More answers are on the FAQ page.
Other pages you may want
Try a class from home, free.
The free demo is a 30-minute live class on Microsoft Teams with a coach and a quick level check. No payment, no card, no obligation.