nurtr Nurturing Minds with Chess Program

A move towards a brighter future

For School and College Students
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About the Program

The ‘nurtr Nurturing Minds with Chess program is a collaborative effort between nurtr, a leading online chess academy, and Buddy4Study with the primary goal of utilizing the game of chess as a powerful tool for the holistic development and education of school and college students in India.

nurtr Neo Course

Established in 2018, nurtr is an online chess academy that offers access to top-notch course content and world-class trainers within the field. The academy boasts a team of highly renowned chess coaches, including some of the biggest names in the domain, who actively conduct live courses on their platform.

Family income less than 8 Lakh
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nurtr Nurturing Minds with Chess Program
(90% Fee Waiver)

Only ₹ 1000 With 90% Scholarship:

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Family income between 8-15 Lakh
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nurtr Nurturing Minds with Chess Program
(50% Fee Waiver)

Only ₹ 4999 With 50% Scholarship:

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Family income more than 15 Lakh
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nurtr Nurturing Minds with Chess Program
(Actual Cost)

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Eligibility Criteria:
  • Be a resident of India.
  • Be a school or college student.
  • Fall within the age range of 5 to 25 years.
Documents Required:
  • Student ID proof issued by school/college.
  • Family income proof (Salary Slip, Form 16, Income Certificate, ITR, etc.).
  • Passport photo.
  • Student ID proof (such as Aadhaar Card, etc.).
  • Self-Declaration (family income more than 8 lakh).

The nurtr Neo Course provides access to:

  • Over 50 hours of Live Camps led by leading Grandmaster coaches.
  • 500+ hours of professionally edited videos by celebrated chess coaches (content being added progressively).
  • 40+ hours of cinematized courses featuring GM R.B. Ramesh and other prominent players, coaches, parents, and Olympic-standard mental trainers.

Application Process

  • Click "Apply Now" below.
  • Login to Buddy4Study or register with your email/mobile/Gmail.
  • Navigate to the "Application Form Page."
  • Click "Start Application."
  • Fill in required details and upload documents.
  • Accept Terms and Conditions, then click "Preview."
  • Review details and click "Submit" to complete application.

NOTE: After submitting the application form, candidates need to pay the requisite fee through Buddy4Study’s payment gateway. Upon meeting eligibility criteria during document verification, their course will be activated. If found otherwise, the paid amount will be refunded to the candidate.

Basic Openings and Strategies

  • What are some good openings for beginners?
  • How can I improve my opening play?
  • What is the most important factor in a good opening?

Specific Openings and Tactics

  • What is the London System, and why is it popular for beginners?
  • What are some common tactics in the Italian Game?
  • How can I defend against the Sicilian Defense?
  • What are the key ideas behind the King's Indian Defense?

General Chess Tips

  • How can I improve my chess intuition?
  • What is the importance of time management in chess?

Understanding the Chessboard

  • What are the ranks and files?
  • What is the center of the board?

Piece Movement and Interactions

  • What is the difference between a knight and a bishop?
  • What is the concept of 'overloaded' pieces?

Checks and Checkmate Strategies

  • What is a discovered attack?
  • How do you calculate a forced mate?

Opening Principles and Concepts

  • What is a good opening for beginners?
  • What is the concept of 'tempo'?

Pawn Structure and Promotion

  • What is a doubled pawn?
  • How can pawn promotion be strategically used?

Basic Tactics and Strategic Play

  • What are the most common tactical motifs?
  • How can you improve your strategic thinking?

Endgame Fundamentals for Beginners

  • What are the basic endgame techniques?
  • How do you calculate a simple king and pawn endgame?

Chess Tactics and Pattern Recognition

  • How can you improve your pattern recognition skills?
  • What is the importance of visualization in tactics?

Pins and Forks in Chess Strategy

  • How can you exploit pins and forks in your games?
  • How can you defend against pins and forks?

Endgames and Basic Checkmates

  • What are the common checkmate patterns?
  • How do you calculate a forced mate?

Improving at Chess through Puzzle Solving

  • Why are chess puzzles important for improvement?
  • How can you incorporate puzzle solving into your study routine?

Study Plan for Beginners in Chess

  • What is a good study plan for a beginner?
  • How can you balance theory and practice?

Analyzing Games and Avoiding Mistakes

  • How can you analyze your own games?
  • What are some common mistakes that beginners make?

Mastering Openings and Endgames

  • How can you improve your opening repertoire?
  • How can you improve your endgame technique?