Diwali Holiday Camps · 2026

Diwali Chess Camp

Five days of chess for the school break, at Surat Chess Club in Vesu. Beginners learn the basics, and children who already play get better. 90 minutes a day, in small groups, on real boards. Open to all children.

Three camps · Tuesday to Saturday · ₹2,499 per camp

Two batches, one for each level

Beginners, 4:00 to 5:30 PM: learn the basics. How every piece moves, check and checkmate, special moves, winning material and simple mating patterns.
Intermediate & Advanced, 6:00 to 7:30 PM: get better. Calculation, tactical patterns, openings with a plan, winning endgames, and games reviewed move by move.
A chess workbook for every student, with puzzle sheets to take home.
Every session: 15 minutes of warm-up puzzles, a 40-minute lesson, 25 minutes of guided play and a 10-minute review with a take-home puzzle sheet.

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1 · Choose your camp

Each camp runs Tuesday to Saturday. Camps 2 and 3 use new puzzles and positions, so a child can join more than one.

Camp 1 27–31 October Tuesday to Saturday · 5 days ₹2,499 per camp Camp 2 17–21 November Tuesday to Saturday · 5 days ₹2,499 per camp Camp 3 24–28 November Tuesday to Saturday · 5 days ₹2,499 per camp

2 · Choose a batch

Learn the basics Beginners 4:00 to 5:30 PM New to chess, or still learning the rules. Get better Intermediate & Advanced 6:00 to 7:30 PM For children who already play full games.

Not sure which batch fits? Choose the closer one and we will check with you on WhatsApp.

3 · Student details

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Questions parents ask about the Diwali chess camp

Who is the Diwali chess camp for?

Children from about 5 years old, including those who are not enrolled at Surat Chess Club. Beginners learn the basics in the 4:00 to 5:30 PM batch, and children who already play full games get better in the 6:00 to 7:30 PM Intermediate & Advanced batch.

My child has never played chess. Which batch should we choose?

Choose Beginners, 4:00 to 5:30 PM. It starts from how each piece moves and builds up to checkmate, special moves and winning material over the five days.

What are the camp dates?

There are three camps, each Tuesday to Saturday: Camp 1 from 27 to 31 October, Camp 2 from 17 to 21 November and Camp 3 from 24 to 28 November 2026.

What does the camp cost, and what is included?

₹2,499 per child for one 5-day camp, 90 minutes a day. Every student gets a chess workbook, puzzle sheets and a seat at a real board. Payment is by UPI or cash.

Can my child join more than one camp?

Yes. Camps 2 and 3 use new puzzles and positions, so a child who joins Camp 1 can come again.

Where is the camp held?

At Surat Chess Club, 1st Floor, UG 13, Canal Walkk Shoppers, VIP Road, opposite L.P. Savani School, Vesu, Surat. It is easy to reach from Pal, Adajan, Piplod, City Light, Althan and Bhatar.

What should my child bring?

A water bottle and a pencil. Boards, pieces, the workbook and puzzle sheets are provided.

Looking for regular classes after the camp? See our chess plans and fees, chess classes for kids in Surat and other chess camps.