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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 advise, “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 (November 2021) at Premier Chess Academy, India!

 

1. Madhav Agrawal

“Madhav is a 12 year old kid from Bargarh, Odisha. He loves playing games both online and physically. He is very much interested in science and maths, and he is way ahead of his age in these subjects. He is very much a foodie and loves mumma’s food a lot. He started playing chess with his cousins and maternal uncle. He played a lot with his father during lockdown. Very soon he started defeating his father. My friend introduced me to this platform, and he is very very happy to be here. “

Coach feedback on Madhav :

“Madhav is a very hardworking kid and he is very intelligent. He is consistent in class since the first day of class. He always solves Homeworks given in the class and also solves the puzzles on his own. His level is increasing day by day. He is working hard on solving puzzles and his game. He is ready to take on challenges. He always tries to solve long combinations. Hope he will do good in Chess as he is improving day by day.All the best to Madhav. “

Few games of Madhav :

https://lichess.org/2hJeQ4xf/black#48

https://lichess.org/ifdJVXKu/black#70

https://lichess.org/h94L7aLL

2. Arko Bhattacharya

“Arko, also known as SAI as we call him, is a 7 years old boy studying in class two. He started learning chess from his father with encouragement from his mother. He is getting lots of interest in chess with guidance and encouragement from his coach. Apart from chess, he is learning music (keyboard). We sincerely thank Akash Sir for the hard work that he has to put to train him by explaining various chess concepts. “

Coach feedback on Arko :

“Arko is a very joyful and energetic kid who enjoys every class of chess but at the same puts all the effort to learn the ideas and concepts very carefully so he can use them and get better at chess. He has a very positive attitude towards the game and always takes something whether he wins or loses. I am very happy with the kind of progress Arko is showing so far. I wish Arko all the best for his journey in chess and hope that he keeps on learning and improving. “

Few games of Arko :

https://lichess.org/y0tEvLcO

https://lichess.org/jHuwfJyo

https://lichess.org/MxqwZD6F

3. Diya Sumesh

“Diya is 10 years old studying in Amrita Vidyalayam, Edapally, Ernakulam, Cochin in grade 5. At the very early stage when she was about 5 years of age started playing chess and took keen interest to study in detail and to understand different strategies in Chess. She enjoys to play tournaments with Premiere Chess Academy. Hearty thanks to her coach Mr. Amit Tiwari Sir for bringing her up through his best training and support. “

Coach feedback on Diya :

“Diya is an intelligent girl and is always interested to learn new topics in chess. She loves to play chess and when she loses she analyses and always tries to look for improvement areas. I hope she will keep on continuing to improve in chess. “

Few games of Diya :

https://lichess.org/fxDzYJu0/black

https://lichess.org/Sz04WWVs

https://lichess.org/LSIduHfc

4. Laviesh jain

“Laviesh jain is 9yrs old, studying in Grade 5 and lives in Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh (India). He is very active n sharp kid and likes playing badminton, cricket besides chess. He started his journey of chess with PCA and learnt from the basics. Seeing his interest n playing skills in chess, I feel that I had made d best decision to join him in PCA. I heartily thank ANSHUL SIR for being his coach to guide him n teach him….his journey with u will go on….He enjoys his chess class very much n never try to miss the practice sessions. I would like to thank PCA and ANSHUL SIR for providing dis platform of learning Chess to kids from various places under one roof. ”

Coach feedback on Laviesh :

“Laviesh is very enthusiastic, full of energy, and consistent in class in all forms whether it’s puzzles, gameplay or problem-solving. His performance over time has grown steadily, he tries to secure top position in every practice session. Also he has worked on his concentration that is why he is growing and becoming a better player and this is the reason he will become the best player one day. I wish him all the best. Be a champion soon Laviesh. “

Few games of Laviesh :

https://lichess.org/R7zrybaI/black

https://lichess.org/6UlP9I2M

https://lichess.org/ELWbWcTu/black

5. Tanmay Aggarwal

“Tanmay is 12 years old and studying in 7th class. He lives in Bangalore but his native place is Hanumangarh (Rajasthan). Tanmay was having interest in chess and he used to play chess at home with his father and friends but after joining the PCA academy he involves himself fully in chess day or night he thinks about chess and always ready to play chess whenever he gets time. He put his great effort in chess to improve every day. The way to teach him by his coach Bhaskar sir also helped him to improve and to do his best. Thank you sir for your training. “

Coach feedback on Tanmay :

“Tanmay is really a very silent and surprising kid. He always performs better than you can anticipate. From the joining day itself, he is very serious about classes. He has never missed a class, is very punctual & obedient too. The most important thing about Tanmay is his dedication & hard work. Once I told kids to play 2 games a day for that week then he surprised them all by playing 8 games a day and around 50+ games in that week itself. He was also selected for the 2nd stage of the PCA world cup by bagging 4th position among 100 kids. Being a coach I’m really happy to have Tanmay & I wish him success will keep following him no matter wherever he goes. “

Few games of Tanmay :

https://lichess.org/3bWz1LSm/black

https://lichess.org/2exBKev5

https://lichess.org/fwUGerPo

6. Harshit Ravindra Lad

“Harshit is a brilliant and honest 7 years old boy. His favourite subject is Maths. He also likes drawing. Chess is new for Harshit. But he shows great interest in chess after joining Premier Chess Academy. Now, He has great improvement in chess due to his helpful and nice chess coach Miss. Harshita ma’am. “

Coach feedback on Harshit :

“Harshit is a quick learner who learns the concepts well & tries to implement them in his games. He learns from his mistakes & is ambitious to improve his skills. He used to participate in practice sessions with great enthusiasm & always has a positive mindset while playing games. He is currently growing his sharp tactical vision and a good understanding of the game. “

Few games of Harshit :

https://lichess.org/F7QnmDmR/black

https://lichess.org/I1QyXZNF

https://lichess.org/nqwn2i78

7.Tanish Goyal

“Tanish is studying in grade 7 and is 11 years old. He was introduced to the game of chess when he was 6 years old by his father and since then, developed a strong interest in the game. He is extremely passionate about the same and is always driven by the desire to win. “

Coach feedback on Tanish :

“Tanish is one of the passionate kids who love to play and practice chess every day. He is very confident and very punctual in class and joins every class on time. He learned very fast and continues to do so. Most of the time he got top 3 places in the practice session. I wish him very good luck in his Chess Career and keep it up…Keep it up Tanish! “

Few games of Tanish :

https://lichess.org/wH2iaE4m/black

https://lichess.org/szYa3uK3

8. Reyansh Gaurav

“Reyansh Gaurav is 8 years old and studying in class 3. His hobbies are skating, swimming and reading books. He ranked 1 in National Cyber Olympiad Zone 9 for 2020-2021. He is very disciplined and joyful in nature. Reyansh started playing chess due to lockdown but he gained huge interest under the supervision of Kunal sir and now playing chess passionately. His daily practice and mindfulness attitude towards the game make him to the top list. He is practicing to win the world championship. Because of his not giving up attitude on anything his friends and teachers gave him the name “Resilient Reyansh”. “

Coach feedback on Reyansh :

“Reyansh is a very energetic kid who always joins the class on time and has a 100% attendance record. He is very disciplined & obedient. He involves his own creativity which we can see in his games. He solves all the assignments given on time with great accuracy. He always has a positive mindset while playing games. He enjoys playing chess. Winning the chess game has never been his priority. The best part which I like about him is that he learns from his own mistakes and always tries to improve. I wish him good luck in the future. I also want to say a big thanks to the parents who are always supporting him every time! “

Few games of Reyansh :

https://lichess.org/DsXEidvb

https://lichess.org/W8SCzvBD

https://lichess.org/sBMBZXWs

9. Vivaan Golecha

“Vivaan Golecha is a 6 year old boy who lives in Yamunanagar, Haryana. He is a national-level cyber and knows how to solve more than 5 types of cubes. He is also a skater. However, he was introduced to chess in the Premier Chess Academy and we are elated to see his interest in chess now. We are thankful for his coach Baivab sir and currently Narendiran sir for making him thorough with all the concepts. I am sure with the coach’s guidance and his efforts he will excel in this field too. “

Coach feedback on Vivaan :

“Vivaan, right from his first-class , was very interested in learning new topics. He’s very keen to solve every puzzle related to a topic. He’ll always try to see if there are any better moves, given any puzzle/position. He qualified for the PCA World cup qualification stage 2 by showing some brilliant performance in stage 1. I wish him all the very best and success in his upcoming tournaments. “

Few games of Vivaan :

https://lichess.org/aRryMETT/black

https://lichess.org/uyOMa9Bt/black

https://lichess.org/18Kh7QJQ/white

10. Priyansh Goyal

“Priyansh is a 13 year old, intelligent boy living in Dehradun, India. During the lockdown I wanted my child to invest his time fruitfully. So I got him enrolled in PCA .He was very new to chess at that time but under the guidance of ‘Pushkar Sir’ he has started playing strategically and with complete focus. I hope that he makes chess his career in future. Thanks! “

Coach feedback on Priyansh :

“Priyansh is a bit shy but treats me as his best friend. He enjoys the game of Chess with great fun and enthusiasm. His passion for Chess is really good. He is very punctual in classes. His calculation abilities are really good. He shows a great team spirit in classes. He is very kind and calm with others. My Best Wishes are always with you Priyansh. Keep improving yourself and achieve more in life! “

Few games of Priyansh :

https://lichess.org/lcyAPc25

https://lichess.org/cwk5QQpE

https://lichess.org/RWtVl5su

11. Rhea Sirolia

“Being an avid dancer and an outdoor person Rhea and Chess were never meant for each other. With most of the outdoor amenities closed due to Covid, Rhea’s mother introduced her to Chess by sheer chance, and then there was no looking back. Rhea enjoys every element of the game, be it learning new concepts, practice sessions, competitive games, and all the new strategies that her coach introduces. Her favorite one is still the one she learned first.. ‘Castle’. She is always ready to play a hand, you just need to say “Rhea, Chess!!” “

Coach feedback on Rhea :

“Rhea is a very disciplined and very talented kid. She quickly understands all the concepts which she learns in class and uses that in her practice session. She is a very hardworking, sincere kid who usually doesn’t miss out on the practice session. She is very good at solving puzzles and developed a good understanding of the game. Keep up the good work!! Many more to come in the Future!! 😊 “

Few games of Rhea :

https://lichess.org/8ZLaE2wp/black

https://lichess.org/jxNvfduO/black

https://lichess.org/Ixlo1qSw/black

12. Laksh Nanda

“He was introduced to chess when he was in 6th standard. From then to till now I saw very progressive changes in him. Self-confidence, stability, concentration level increased by playing chess, and now chess is a part of his life. He is very passionate about chess and cricket. I would like to thank Rinku sir for coaching Laksh chess basics and developing his interest in chess and one more specifically thanks him for introducing Laksh to PCA chess academy and to a great coach and mentor Rakesh Sir. I pray to GOD that his journey of chess would be a great part of his life. God bless him and request to Rakesh sir to keep showering his blessings and guidance on laksh. Thanks, Rakesh sir for your support. “

Coach feedback on Laksh :

“Laksh is a very calm kid who is very good at grasping concepts and implementing them in practice session games. He always looks forward to attending the chess class with his friends. He’s good at solving thematic puzzles. Always love to attend the class and play practice games and solve puzzles. He is always ready to improve some new tactics in his games. He enjoys playing chess & always looks forward to learning something new, especially puzzles. I wish him very good luck for his chess career and success in his life. “

Few games of Laksh :

https://lichess.org/MfcYfHUu/black

https://lichess.org/gUmlyEUD/black

https://lichess.org/M1td93Ru/black

13. Nitya Ranjan

“Nitya is 8 years old, third grader and lives in Hyderabad. She is a hyperactive girl with an inquisitive and sharp mind. We enrolled her into PCA in mid of 2020 and she has come up really well under the guidance of her coach Ravikant sir. We got her into chess to improve her focus and develop strategic and decision making abilities. She enjoys playing chess and loves to solve puzzles. She recently participated in the 1st PEFI ALL India Online Chess Tournament and had a good start. She looks forward to her chess classes, daily practice and is fond of coach Ravi sir, who is very patient and is providing good feedback and guidance to improve her games. She enjoys swimming and cycling. Looking forward to making this learning journey a story of success. “

Coach feedback on Nitya :

“Nitya is a very hardworking and dedicated player. Her best and most important quality is that she doesn’t care about win/lose in the game and tries to enjoy, learn and get more and more experience. She is very much passionate about the game. I hope she will maintain consistency in her practice and passion and keep doing great. “

Few games of Nitya :

https://lichess.org/6yTsTOBj

https://lichess.org/LxhqeuXt/black

https://lichess.org/ZAcZkzzI

14. Aagnik Sadhukhan

“Aagnik is 10 years old and studying in grade 4 of G.D Goenka Public School Kolkata West Bengal. He started learning chess at the age of five, his passion for chess knows no bounds, and seeing this we as responsible parents, decided to give him proper guidance. The pandemic that shook the entire planet acted as an interruption in his passion too. Then like a silver lining behind dark clouds, we came across PCA Chess through the internet and enrolled him there which was the best decision we had ever made. His coach Mr. Rinku Jain is the best mentor PCA can ever have in every way. The way he conducts his classes makes all the lessons fun learning no child can resist, his dedication toward his job is incredible. Lastly, I thank PCA, and to say the least a big thank you to our coach (Mr. Rinku Jain) for doing a phenomenal job imparting constant motivation and encouragement…..”

Coach feedback on Aagnik :

“Aagnik is a fun-loving kid who loves to learn chess and plays it every day. He waits for his chess classes and every time he joins classes early. His style of playing chess is very attacking and aggressive that’s why all his batch mates call him Mikhail Tal. He has recently started playing offline chess and doing quite well. If he continues the same passion for a long period he will be a great chess player in the future. I wish him the best of luck. “

Few games of Aagnik :

https://lichess.org/4JEkTJc5/black

https://lichess.org/oUUeAxhS/black

https://lichess.org/Hg6Q0u1g/black

15. Harjyas Patra

“Harjyas, aged about 13 years and currently residing at HAL township, Sunabeda. Last year during lockdown he started watching chess games & various competitions on YouTube. His excitement towards chess increased day by day. It was a day, while he played a chess game with our neighbour who was also the best in chess & it was interesting that he gave checkmate to him. Since then as we are the parents, we had seen his profound interest in chess which made us search for the best professional platform and found Premier Chess Academy. From the time his enrollment in PCA, he became so curious about this fascinating game that he never missed any single classes and practice session or Local Contest. We would like to thank PCA and specially Mr. Ruturaj sir as he played a vital role in Harjyas’s real improvement in chess game. Thank you, Ruturaj Sir for your incredible mentorship and proper guidance towards forming a prototype as you are…”

Coach feedback on Harjyas :

“Harjyas is a very hard-working, sincere, and disciplined kid who usually doesn’t miss out on any practice session. He is a very fast learner and extremely passionate about playing chess. He is eager to learn new things and always tries to solve challenges as soon as he can & he enjoys the game with great fun and is always eager to play. I wish him very good luck with his Chess Career & Big Thanks to his parents who are always supporting him every time.”

Few games of Harjyas :

https://lichess.org/H9xsiguW/white#0

https://lichess.org/TXeCMWHq/white#0

https://lichess.org/uhBr2AoG/white#0

16. Kirk Domnick Rodrigues

“Kirk is a fun loving 11-year-old boy studying in class 6. He started playing chess with his dad, his twin sister and our friends that came over, not knowing that he would become passionate about it soon, he started trying to learn on his own, we parents saw his keen interest and enthusiasm and decided to get him enrolled for a professional chess class, luckily we came across PCA, where Kirk is now happy and able to understand and play chess in a better way. Besides playing chess, Kirk plays drums, likes playing football, likes reading and also writing stories. Special thanks to all the coaches of PCA specially Mr. Sarthak Dutta for guiding and motivating Kirk. “

Coach feedback on Kirk :

“Kirk is a passionate boy and a good learner who tries to grasp all the concepts, which are discussed in class and implements all the topics in his game. He is a very attentive and cool kid who learns and plays chess very patiently. He is having good logical thinking and is very regular in class as well as practice sessions. Good Luck to him…!!”

Few games of Kirk :

https://lichess.org/UZFuZpoH#49

https://lichess.org/Z5fCLpzu#31

https://lichess.org/txG5iEEE#12

17. Athena Ami Sanjoy

“Athena is very keen in learning chess. She is very excited about attending her session, thanks to her Mentor Mr. Shahid, for making the session interesting and challenging chess…Shahid sir is the best teacher…who guides her a lot..Thank you so much sir🙏🙏 “

Coach feedback on Athena :

“Athena is very calm, sincere, and focused in class. She attends almost every Practice session and performs very well. She always tries her best in class and practice sessions as well. Athena has huge potential to be a good player and shine in the future as she defeated many good players. She is very punctual and does her assignment on time. She believes in hard work only and that’s the thing that makes her smart. Her grasping skill is great, She learns the topic and applies it in her games.
Keep it up Athena. God bless you. “

Few games of Athena :

https://lichess.org/w1tzUSj9

https://lichess.org/XynThwNr

https://lichess.org/GUH0NpgB

18. Ishika Lerin

“Ishika (9years old) studying in 3rd-grade. She is from Kerala, India. She started playing chess a few months back. After joining PCA she was able to grasp the ideas quickly. Now she loves attending practice sessions and weekly tournaments. Thanks to Tushar sir for your training and support. “

Coach feedback on Ishika :

“Ishika is a clever girl. When she joined she was a beginner and in a few months she picked herself up and developed exceptionally well. She is a good listener and can understand the concepts quickly. Her favorite part is solving the puzzle and playing the games in the class. She is enthusiastic and always ready to play the practice session. Her favorite mate is scholar’s mate, where she tries to checkmate from both sides white as well as black. She also improved her chess rating in the past few months. I am very happy with her progress. Wishing her all the best for all the upcoming ventures in her life! Thank you! “

Few games of Ishika :

https://lichess.org/3kDh38Zb

https://lichess.org/AujXxzLw

https://lichess.org/idSJklT9/black

19. Yuvika Agarwal

” Yuvika is studying in 3rd class and staying in the NCR region. She is a very enthusiastic, eager to learn, Optimistic, and hardworking girl. She is excited to play chess any time and wants to get big success in chess. Day by day she has made good progress. Thanks to her Coach Mr. Utkarsh Gupta for bringing her up as we wanted to. “

Coach feedback on Yuvika :

“Yuvika is a bright Student. Her passion for chess is very authentic. She is always very attentive in class and ready to give her answers. She is always very passionate to win the game and strives to be better at every step of her Chess journey. All her efforts are very much appreciable! Her love for chess and hard work will surely take her to great heights. All the Best Yuvika. “

Few games of Yuvika :

https://lichess.org/R5LArqDG

https://lichess.org/9mPr5tbe

https://lichess.org/O55zZ6b1

20. Shivansh Gupta

“Shivansh is 8 years old currently studying in grade 3 in Bal Bharati School, Noida. He is a keen learner, sports enthusiasts and has a passion to learn interesting facts about different countries of the world. During COVID-19 pandemic, he learnt the basics of chess from his father. He started playing tournaments online when we came to know about PCA. Since almost 11 months, he is under the guidance of Vaibhav Deshmukh Sir. And we are really happy to see his progress day by day. “

Coach feedback on Shivansh :

“Shivansh is a very sincere student, always ready for new challenges and learnings. He grasps all concepts very quickly and effectively applies them over the board which is rare in general. He is always energetic for games and puzzles after one another! Very sharp with tactics and sacrifices, has a decent command of all general aspects of chess. His enthusiasm and hunger always keep him motivated and ready to win always. Champ is getting better and better, ready for ultimate challenges for sure! “

Few games of Shivansh :

https://lichess.org/3Md8sBdZ

https://lichess.org/Ge1sG6SW/black

https://lichess.org/iviCrfIU

Selection Criteria – November 2021: 

  • 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.
  • Over all – Passion is evident in class, practices, puzzle solving etc.