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Bangalore Chess Academy runs weekday sessions from 5 to 6 pm and weekend sessions from 4 to 5 pm and 5 to 6 pm. These are the hours listed alongside its current admissions notice for Beginners and Advanced Sessions at the Arekere Center. If you are trying to fit chess around school, work, or a commute, the weekday slot gives you one hour on a working day, while the weekend gives you a choice of two one-hour windows.
Class timings at a glance
| Session type | Days | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Regular classes | Weekdays | 5 to 6 pm |
| Regular classes | Weekends | 4 to 5 pm and 5 to 6 pm |
| Personal training | By arrangement | Limited slots, including US PST zone |
The weekday and weekend timings above are the ones the academy publishes with its Arekere Center admissions notice. They describe the standard group session windows, not a full weekly timetable of levels or batches.
Who these timings suit
- Weekday 5–6 pm works if your child finishes school before 5 pm and can reach the center, or if you are free in the early evening on a working day.
- Weekend 4–5 pm or 5–6 pm gives two options on the same day, which helps if one slot clashes with another activity. You can pick the earlier or later hour.
- Personal training is the flexible route. The academy states that slots are limited and that training can be customised, so the regular weekday and weekend hours are not the only possibility.
Personal training and time zones
Personal training is offered with FIDE Master and FIDE Trainer Vedant Goswami, the academy's chief trainer and course director. The site notes limited slots available in the US PST time zone and asks students to WhatsApp or call to customise training. That matters if you are not in India: the published 5–6 pm and 4–6 pm windows are local center timings, while personal training is arranged around your own schedule, including PST.
How to confirm a slot
- Check which of the published windows fits your week — weekday 5–6 pm, or weekend 4–5 pm / 5–6 pm.
- Contact the academy using the phone number or WhatsApp listed on the site (+91-988.029.7796) to confirm availability for your level and preferred slot.
- If neither regular window works, ask specifically about personal training and mention your time zone, since those slots are limited and arranged individually.
The site also invites prospective students to call and visit during normal business hours, which is a practical way to see the Arekere Center before committing to a batch.
What the timings do not tell you
The published hours do not specify how levels are divided across slots, how long a course runs, or what happens on public holidays. They also do not confirm whether every slot is open for every age or level. Treat the timings as the starting point for a conversation with the academy rather than a complete schedule, and confirm the batch that matches your level before you plan around a specific hour.