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 (December 2021) at Premier Chess Academy, Europe!
1. Renit Vohra
“Renit is 6 years old. He thoroughly loves chess. He started playing chess at the age of 5 with his brother who is a PCA student too. We were not sure about starting classes for Renit as we thought he would not be able to sit through a formal class. We took a practice class with Sushant sir and since then Renit is non-stop. Chess has become an important part of his day. He looks forward to the classes and practice sessions. All the credit goes to his chess coach Sushant sir who is lovely with 5-6 years old kids. Apart from chess, Renit loves Cricket. Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli are his favorite cricketers. We are so excited to see him excel in Chess under Sushant Sir’s mentorship.”
Coach feedback on Renit :
“Renit is a cheerful kid who enjoys chess classes. His learning skill is impressive. I have been astonished by his progress for the last few months. He plays every practice session, and that’s why his game is getting stronger day by day. He has shown a lot of interest in chess and even does practice by himself. I am elated with his performance in Practice sessions. I wish you all the best in your upcoming achievements!! “
Few games of Renit :
https://lichess.org/pyyyyKGJ#0
https://lichess.org/densJr6Z/black
2. Kian Bhalla
“Kian is 8 year old born in London, UK. He enjoys playing piano and thrives on everything musical. He is easy going, generous, loves nature and wants to do something for the environment. A very charming and friendly personality. To sum up he started playing chess a few months ago and has been eager to learn strokes and ways of improving his skill.. Long way to go but he quite enjoys the game. “
Coach feedback on Kian :
“Kian is a very smart boy, he can solve even the difficult puzzle sometimes, is very active in class, and is quick in grasping the concepts introduced to him. He has improved a lot since the beginning and I have seen him enjoying the game. I am sure he would become a very good chess player. I wish him good luck and success. 😊 “
Few games of Kian :
https://lichess.org/nDKSQnVX/white#41
https://lichess.org/WqTAxMtB/black#28
https://lichess.org/89bfe0hZ/black#60
3. Raghav Bhalchandra Desale
“Raghav is 6 years old, he is very bright and lively. He loves to explore new things and enjoys reading and watching programs about animals and the environment. Raghav has started playing chess from past 4 months and he has recently joined the premier chess academy, he absolutely loves the chess class and really looks forward to the sessions with his chess coach Raunak. Raghav likes solving chess puzzles and playing practice matches on lichess. His interest in chess is growing, ever since he has joined the PCA and his game has been substantially improved in last couple of months. Thanks to his friendly chess coach and the academy. “
Coach feedback on Raghav :
“Raghav is a very enthusiastic kid. He remains excited throughout the class and he loves to do puzzles and play matches. He is very regular with the classes as well as practice sessions. Every time he tries to implement learning on the chessboard and is always excited to learn new moves. I am very happy with his progress and with this consistency. He has a very bright future in chess. I want to wish him all the best for his future. “
Few games of Raghav :
https://lichess.org/jFISILfs/black
4. Edrick Sijo Ittera
” Edrick is a 10-year-old, fun loving popular boy among his friends. He started to play chess with his Mum during lockdown. Joined PCA in 2020. He enjoys the lessons with his mates, Sai and Jai under the coach Mr. Kunal Kumar. He takes the victory and lose in a team spirit. Always says that sometimes you win, sometimes you learn. Since he started to learn chess, I would say his attention span and thinking independently has increased. Edrick likes to be the player not the piece. He started to teach his little brother, the basics and has grown up to that say “Every chess master was once a beginner” to motivate his brother. Thanks to the coaches, Aabhas Jindal, Kunal Kumar and the PCA academy for helping Edrick to develop his chess skills & talents. ”
Coach feedback on Edrick :
” Edrick is very hardworking and creative at the same time. We can see his creativity in his chess games. He always has a positive mindset. He has the competitiveness that is needed to improve and keep self-motivated. He is regular in classes and practice sessions. Edrick enjoys his chess classes and is very active while doing puzzles. He tries his best to answer all the questions. We can notice his overall improvement based on the class perforce and playing ability. I am very happy with his efforts and the hard work he does. I feel very happy seeing Edrick’s improvement and I hope he excels, even more. 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 Edrick :
https://lichess.org/dIGv0bZU/black
5. Rushil Vohra
“Rushil is 9 years old. He is a very energetic child and loves outdoor sports. We started chess classes for him as an experiment. He has a lot of energy and we didn’t think he would be able to sit still in chess classes. But he has proved us wrong and the credit goes to Hardik Sir. He loves Hardik Sir’s Classes. Even when we are traveling or visiting a theme park/ birthday party, he leaves everything to attend the chess class. Chess has positively impacted him. It has changed his attitude & concentration. He can focus for hours while playing chess. That has helped him in his Math and other subjects as well. We look forward to see him excel in chess. “
Coach feedback on Rushil :
“Rushil is a highly motivated and exceptional one. His passion for chess is commendable and undeterminable. He is always on time and very polite. His calculation abilities are excellent. He goes in-depth with every position and finds the best way to deal with it. His games involve some of the very special tricks and are full of calculations. He not only improve himself but also encourages his batch mates to perform well and thus develops a good environment in class. He respects his opponents and learns from everyone. He is a leader and will be a long-term player in the world of Chess and all thanks to Rushil’s lovely and supportive parents! “
Few games of Rushil :
https://lichess.org/FbYclkTm/black#35
https://lichess.org/1TFlshpu/black
6. Ayaan Karan
“Ayaan is 7 years old and started learning chess 3 months ago. He was introduced to chess by his cousin and can’t stop playing since then. He likes learning new things in chess and enjoys his lessons a lot with coach Afinu. Winning the game with strategies and tactics makes him very happy. He is looking forward to learning more new things and see himself winning. “
Coach feedback on Ayaan :
“Ayaan is interested in solving puzzles. His puzzles calculations are great and he is a strong attacking player. He is curious to find alternate solutions in chess positions. I am very happy to see his progress and wish him all the best in upcoming practices sessions and tournaments. “
Few games of Ayaan :
https://lichess.org/uUOdqmLx#0
https://lichess.org/2g0EwosJ/black
Selection Criteria – December 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.
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