STAR OF THE MONTH – AUGUST 2026 – ASIA PACIFIC - Premier Chess Academy Corporation

At Premier Chess Academy (PCA), our vision is to transform kids into the world of chess & support them along the transition. Each and every kid at PCA deserves a special appreciation but we have shortlisted (selection criteria below) the students. Friendly advice, “for student’s those who didn’t make it through – you will make it one day and for those who are the stars of the month – continue the practice as your bar goes up”.

Here we go to recognize the stars of the month (August 2026) at Premier Chess Academy, Asia Pacific (Australia, Singapore and New Zealand)!

1. Dhiya Prabhagar

” Dhiya is a kind, curious and enthusiastic 10-year-old who enjoys learning new things and challenging herself. She is a friendly and positive student who enjoys spending time with her classmates and always tries to be respectful and helpful to others. Dhiya takes a keen interest in her studies and is always curious to understand how things work. She particularly enjoys activities that challenge her thinking, and she loves playing chess both at school and at home. She enjoys participating in chess tournaments, where she gets an opportunity to challenge herself, learn from every game and improve her skills. Chess has helped Dhiya develop concentration, patience, logical thinking, problem-solving skills and confidence. She enjoys practicing and learning new strategies, and she is always excited to play against different opponents. Outside of chess, Dhiya enjoys being active and trying different activities. Her favorite activities include swimming, basketball and running. She enjoys learning new skills, challenging herself and being involved in different activities. Dhiya believes that being a good student is not only about achieving good results, but also about being kind to others, helping her friends, listening to her teachers, working hard and never giving up when something is difficult. Her curiosity, positive attitude and willingness to learn make her a well-rounded student. She is always excited to try new things and improve herself, and she would be very proud to be recognized as Student of the Month.”

Coach feedback on Dhiya:

” Dhiya has shown great dedication and enthusiasm towards her chess training throughout the month. She has been attentive during sessions, worked consistently on improving her understanding of the game, and shown a positive approach towards learning from her mistakes. Her confidence and overall approach to chess have improved nicely and it has been great to see her putting in sincere effort during each session. Her consistency, discipline, and willingness to learn have made her stand out this month. She has shown that regular practice and a positive mindset can lead to steady improvement. She truly deserves the Star Kid of August 2026 recognition, and I am very happy with her progress. Keep up the hard work, Dhiya, and continue learning and enjoying the game!.”