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, Europe!

1. Prarak

Prarak  is a 11year 9month old soon going to start year 7 and resides in London. He likes spending his time solving math’s problems, playing table tennis & chess, studying computer science and spending time with his family, especially with his one-year older brother. Over a couple of months, Prarak  has grown from being a novice to a chess enthusiast, recently he played in a Delaney chess tournament, and he has been chosen to play in Gigafinal which will happen in September 2026. Prarak has recently joined Saurabh sir, and he is very impressed by his teaching style, although it has been only a few classes. He is hoping that under his guidance he can become a better player, increase his rating and win chess tournaments. Thank you to Saurabh sir for teaching Prarak , hopefully he will make you proud.

Coach feedback on Prarak:

Prarak is a bright and dedicated student who shows great promise in chess. From his very first day, he displayed curiosity, focus, and a willingness to learn. With consistent practice and the right guidance, he is improving rapidly. Prarak understands strategy, learns from every game, and stays calm under pressure. We truly believe he has the potential to become a strong and successful player in the future. His discipline and passion for the game set him apart. We’re proud to support him on this journey and can’t wait to see him achieve bigger milestones. The future looks bright for Prarak!

Few games of Prarak:

https://lichess.org/Csm5FWc8/black

https://lichess.org/eDDPobkQ/black

https://lichess.org/T5GDuSjv

Selection Criteria –August 2026: 

  • Regular in class and practice sessions.
  • Displaying improvement in practices to reach top 3 positions.
  • Puzzle solving and tactics findings in regular class.
  • Generate quest in chess and regular in assignments.
  • Overall – Passion is evident in class, practices, puzzle solving etc.