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 (February 2022) at Premier Chess Academy, Middle East!
1. Asher Selvin Jayaseelan
“Asher is 10 Years old and he is studying in Gems our English high school. We as a family started playing chess at home occasionally but he was more interested towards footfall. Last year there was a school chess competition where Asher participated and lost in the first round. This event has motivated him to learn more about chess and he started watching the games online and started to understand more about chess. Couple of months back we enrolled Asher to the PCA chess academy and he started showing good results and we would like to thank his coach Mr. Afinu for spitting out his mistakes and improving his skills. Every day he plays chess online and he never missed any class since he joined the academy. Still he has a lot more to learn but we are quite confident that he will be focusing more to become a professional in chess. His other hobbies are playing football, music (playing piano) and drawing.”
Coach feedback on Asher:
“Asher is a Self-motivated and highly talented kid who loves to play chess games and solve chess puzzles. His performance in the class while solving puzzles and practicing games is outstanding. He always finds an alternate solution for different variations in each practice puzzle. His regular attendance in the practice sessions is also remarkable. He always looks forward to learning new techniques and different strategies. My best wishes to Asher. Keep improving yourself and I am sure that you will achieve more heights in the future.”
Few games of Asher:
2. Alric Dsouza
“Alric is 13 years old in grade 8 who studies in St Mary’s Catholic High School, Dubai, His favorite sports is football He started playing chess at the age of 12. Initially his mother was the one who insisted on joining classes and once he enrolled in PCA, he was very much interested in the game. Whenever he gets free time, he used to play chess or watch related videos. I could see he enjoys playing and I happy to say that joining PCA has increased his confidence level and improved his chess rating, All thanks to Coach Aakash and PCA academy for professional coaching”
Coach feedback on Alric:
“Alric is always very energetic when it comes to chess, in a very short time Alric has improved a lot and surprised me with his performance. Alric has a deep interest in solving challenging puzzles and learning new ideas. He also likes to discuss various chess events and the past champions as well. Being his coach I am very happy with his overall performance and I hope he keeps on improving, my best wishes and guidance are always with Alric.”
Few games of Alric:
https://lichess.org/AzH8SBO6/black
3. Shirish Vijayaraj Dharshini
“Shirish VD is 5 years old and a Kindergarten student at Olive international school, Qatar. When he was learning letter C and related words at Nursery, he came to know the game Chess. Since then he was curious and continuously asked to play Chess with him. But we were unaware of it. So we decided to find a Chess coach for him to learn the game through proper channels. Finally, we discovered the Chess academy PCA through social media and enrolled him in November 2021. Since the day he started the class with coach Mr. Arya, he improved his thinking ability and concentration. We believe his various confident moves and also he is showing an interest in solving puzzles. Apart from that, he is interested in learning new challenges. We are thankful to the PCA academy and coach Mr. Arya for the great appreciation.”
Coach feedback on Shirish:
“Shirish is very obedient and active in the class. A shocking change was noticed after the implementation of our internal initiative. He was greatly motivated to attend all the practice sessions, literally all of them, and with great success! His attentiveness during the class was also increased. He truly impressed me with his skills & more importantly his memory at such a young age. An incident – After the class where I taught him a basic guide of how to approach the opening, he not only implemented them during the class but also after a practice session he attended on that exact same day. This leaves a sign of a true dedication to this young blood! I can see a bright future in his face . Keep it up!”
Few games of Shirish:
https://lichess.org/8aLcwKAm/black#0
https://lichess.org/BnbgtVov/black#0
https://lichess.org/Lnip1sdo#0
4. Siya
“Siya is 6 years old and a Grade1 student in Alkhor International school, Qatar. Her class teacher says “she is a self-motivated child who shows a great attitude towards learning. She always strives to attain perfection in all areas of work” . Siya also shows interest in sports, singing, dancing etc. It was during pandemic time last year we noticed her interest in chess and enrolled her in PCA. Since joining PCA, her interest and knowledge of the game has developed. She really enjoys the chess classes and attends 2 or 3 practice sessions per week. Mr. Jeet Singh is an amazing coach who explains everything clearly and we would like to thank him for all the guidance and continuous support.”
Coach feedback on Siya:
“Siya is a quick learner who learns the concepts well & tries to implement them in her games & enjoys every moment of learning new concepts. Starting she was learning slowly but after informing her of the mistake she focused and improved her calculation. Then she learned very fast and good things she never gives up and this is a very good thing and she always played till the end of the game. She used to participate in practice sessions with great efforts & always with a learning attitude while playing games. I wish her very good luck in her Chess Career. Keep it up Siya !”
Few games of Siya:
https://lichess.org/zLSbdRzx/black
https://lichess.org/dt7cq0Yu/black
5. Krishna
“Krishna, 11years old Class 7 student of SSLSD Qatar. He has been playing chess for the last 5 months, and he is a very enthusiastic learner who enjoys the classes and the game. His other hobbies include Lego building and playing badminton. Since joining PCA, his interest and knowledge of the game has grown tremendously. He has learned the game quickly and performed pretty well in games within a brief time. We still have a long way to go. Coach Kunal Kumar is very friendly and professional. What I liked most about him is that he is very good at guiding the student through the thinking/analyzing process step by step by asking good questions instead of just telling the student what to do. Our son learned a lot from him. He put a lot of effort into making the classes exciting and efficient. We can notice that Krishna and other kids in his class are very much interested and interactive. Thank you again, coach and PCA!”
Coach feedback on Krishna:
“Krishna is a very energetic kid who joins class regularly. He has a very sharp mind and always involves his own creativity. He is a lovely kid who loves to play chess & solve puzzles. He grasps the concept very well in class. He is regular with practice sessions and weekend tournaments. He has the hunger to learn and improve his game that every chess player should have. He is a logical thinker and always tries to use the tactics taught in the class. He solves all his assignments regularly and with great accuracy. The best part which I like about him is that he solves puzzles daily and also plays in all practice sessions. Watching him playing gives me the motivation to do better. I wish him good luck in the future and Chess career. Keep it up!”
Few games of Krishna:
6. Ethan Roshan Victor Peter
” Ethan is 11 year old and a Grade 6 student of Gems Cambridge International Private School Sharjah. Ethan is a very enthusiastic ,fun loving and a very cheerful boy who keeps his surroundings lively. Ethan picked up interest towards chess from His father who was his first teacher and was encouraged by his uncle back home during holidays, which made us join Ethan for PCA chess Academy. We really appreciate his coach Ms. Pavithra for her continuous support and guidance gracefully .We are so proud of our Son Ethan for His achievement, dedication and his Hard work. We pray and wish Him all the very best for many more accomplishments.. Looking forward to it by supporting Ethan from our side. God Bless Ethan.”
Coach feedback on Ethan:
“Ethan is a cheerful and pleasant kid who enjoys learning chess. He didn’t have much confidence at first, but as his rating rose, he began to exhibit more interest and gained confidence, it marked a turning point in his path. He is currently beginning to face challenges and enjoys playing tough games. Also at present, he used to ask a lot of questions which shows the increasing interest level for chess. His hard work will undoubtedly aid him in reaching new heights.”
Few games of Ethan:
https://lichess.org/zaVs3EpG/black
7. Nevin Rajapaksa
” Nevin is 7 years old and enrolled in Chess with Premier Chess Academy in 2021. In a very brief period of less than a year, he has developed a keen interest towards learning and playing chess. His confidence and skills in chess has seen such a vast development that he even challenges his dad in chess, who was his initial mentor on the game. Moreover, we sincerely express our gratitude to coach Piyush, who has made this learning experience enjoyable and interesting for his age, that Nevin has become an independent learner with an innate interest for the game and needs no involvement or persuasion of his parents. The right kind of mentoring has made a significant change for our son, in maintaining ongoing interest and developing useful cognitive skills at this young age. Thank you.”
Coach feedback on Nevin:
” Nevin is a passionate and talented chess player who loves to play chess in class. At such a young age, he has shown the potential to perform well in practice sessions. He is a hard-working kid who takes interest in learning new concepts in chess. His performance in classes, speed of solving puzzles, and approach towards handling the problems are remarkable. “
Few games of Nevin:
https://lichess.org/Zh0rThpQ/black
https://lichess.org/1WhcGyMV/black
https://lichess.org/B4N0CgBz/black
8. Eric Philip
” Eric is 11 years old, residing in Qatar; a grade 6 student of Rajagiri Public School, Doha. His hobbies include music, playing the guitar, electronics, computers and board games. He has always been curious about chess and has attempted to play the game since he was nine. Eric has developed a deeper interest and understanding of the game since he joined Premier Chess Academy in January, under the guidance of coach Prabhat. He has been showing great improvement in the game, and is thoroughly enjoying his chess sessions.”
Coach feedback on Eric :
” Eric is a brilliant kid, and has so much interest in chess. His class response is very good, also he loves playing in the practice sessions. He learns every concept quickly in the class and is also good at applying those in a practical game. If he will be consistent in working on chess, I’m sure he will do well in the future. All the best to Eric!”
Few games of Eric :
9. Johan
“Johan is 12 years old and a grade 7 student at Indian School Muscat. He enjoys playing football and volleyball. He also plays musical instruments such as piano and drums. He used to play chess just as a game for time pass. After joining Premier Chess Academy, he has shown tremendous progress and interest. He started attempting puzzles and was keen on attending practice sessions. He was very enthusiastic to attend the chess class with Mr. Rakesh. We thank him for his continuous support and encouragement.”
Coach feedback on Johan:
“Johan is one of the calm kids in the batch and also he is always on alert mode most of the time, he is very good at grasping concepts and implementing them in practice session games. He doesn’t want to miss a single class and is always ready to learn something new, he’s good at solving thematic puzzles. He is always ready to fix his mistakes to improve his game, he is one of those talented kids who solve puzzles with patience but at the same time, he is always the first one to give the correct answer. He enjoys playing Chess & always looks forward to learning something new. I wish him very good luck in his chess career and life.”
Few games of Johan:
https://lichess.org/hutFHF7Z/white#27
https://lichess.org/mMtMo3ns#69
https://lichess.org/Zs5Fpcf6/black
10. Khush Dhiren Mehta
” Khush is 7 years old and a Year 2 student at Gems Wellington International School, Dubai. His favorite sports include Soccer, Chess and Skates. He showed interest in chess at the age of 5 when we had introduced board games to him. We explained to him the pieces and moves of each of them and he was able to understand easily and that’s when we thought of formal coaching for him and we came across PCA. He is passionate about the game and has now started playing offline tournaments under the guidance of Ravikant Sir. Wherever he is, he will never want to miss a chess class and his practice. He was coached by Abhishek Sir and now by Ravikant Sir. It’s our pleasure for him to be trained with such wonderful coaches. As rightly said “A student is trained well if you have the right Coach”. Thank you Ravikant Sir and Abhishek Sir for your continuous support and all round availability whenever needed. We are delighted to see him as Star of the Month for February 2022.”
Coach feedback on Khush:
” Khush is a talented player and is showing consistent improvement in the game. He is very passionate about the sport. One thing I can see about him, if he is passionate about something, he tries to give his best there, this quality is helping him in shaping up his game skills. Hope he continues the same passion and love for the game and does wonders in every field he chooses.”
Few games of Khush:
https://lichess.org/PfIZPQsg/black
https://lichess.org/7xiC5OUA/black
11. Mridul Taiwal
” Mridul is a very calm and focused boy. He is 9 years old and studying in Grade 4 at Olive international School , Doha , Qatar. During lockdown time last year , I used to play chess with him and while playing I saw his passion for the game. I decided to train him in a more organized way at professional chess. I decided to join him with PCA and during his tenure with PCA since last one year he improved a lot in his chess skills. He is taking part in chess competitions and doing very well. Thanks to his coach and mentor Mr. Rinku Jain who spent quality time with him to improve his chess skills and make him a good player.”
Coach feedback on Mridul:
” Mridul is a young kid whom I call a champion because he is not afraid of playing with any chess player of his age. He joins his chess classes regularly on time. He likes to learn new tactics and strategies and apply them in real games. He does chess practice by playing PCA practice sessions and lichess hourly rapid arena where he finds tough opponents to try to beat them all. I hope he keeps on practicing with the same dedication and hard work which will result in big success for him.”
Few games of Mridul:
12. Kavish Aggarawal
” Kavish is 7 years old and he is a 2nd grade student in Bhavans Kuwait . First time he saw his father while he was playing chess , he wanted to learn chess. Then we started searching for some online classes upon searching we found PCA academy from social media and got Mr. Ruturaj as his coach. Mr. Ruturaj gave him lots of support and soon he improved a lot under his coaching. We would like to say thanks to Mr. Ruturaj for his support and coaching . Apart from this Kavish is a quick learner & he is very good in mathematics. We are sure that he will become an extended player under the coaching of Ruturaj.”
Coach feedback on Kavish:
” Kavish is always having positive attitude & very well-disciplined kid. Kavish is a quick learner who learns the concepts well & tries to implement them in his games. He learns from his mistakes. Kavish is a very Cheerful and active kid. He likes challenges and Tries to nail them every time, he is eager to learn new things and always tries to solve challenges as soon as he can. He used to participate in the practice session with great enthusiasm & always has a positive mindset while playing games. He is currently growing his opening skills and improving his understanding of the game which will make him stand better; I wish him very good luck for his Chess Career”
Few games of Kavish:
https://lichess.org/rb5TaKiM/black
13. Sara Ranglani
” Sara is a bold and confident ten-year-old with incredible enthusiasm for learning and developing new capabilities. From the tender age of eight, she has been mesmerized by Chess due to its limitless possibilities, logic, and creativity. Persistence and resilience have helped her gain critical techniques and strategic thinking, which in turn have improved her game and will also have lasting significance in her overall development. Sara is grateful for having outstanding teachers, loving parents and caring friends. When not at school or playing Chess, she enjoys skating, playing the keyboard and reading fiction.”
Coach feedback on Sara:
“Sara is an extremely curious kid, she wants to know every detail of the topic. She is one kid who doesn’t feel bad about losing rather than learning from it. This attitude of hers is the differentiator from other kids. She is very consistent in class and tries to participate equally in Puzzles and matches. She has very good potential in Chess.”
Few games of Sara:
https://lichess.org/jzOBjQaP/black#86
https://lichess.org/syk68cuf#79
https://lichess.org/DsgLNCAa/black
14. Swarit Mehta
” Swarit Mehta is 8 years old and a grade 3 student at Birla Public School, Doha , Qatar. He is smart, outgoing and enjoys playing board games, keyboard and cricket. He is a green belt in Karate and also a good swimmer. His interest in chess started to develop before 1 year when he started playing with his elder brother during COVID lockdown. He has shown great passion for chess and he has been regularly attending his chess classes and practice tournaments under the guidance of his coach Mr. Soumyajit Das at Premier Chess Academy (PCA). After joining PCA, there has been significant improvement in his chess skills and he is slowly mastering the art of playing chess. We as parents would like to thank his coach and the academy for nurturing his talent and would wish that he achieves new heights in the game of chess.”
Coach feedback on Swarit:
” Swarit is always active in the class. He’s a quick learner. Within a short span of time, I can see a drastic improvement in his game. He likes to solve more puzzles, always interested in learning new topics and tactics. Swarit is very punctual when it comes to attending classes regularly, playing practice tournaments, submitting assignments on time, etc. I wish him all the very best for her upcoming achievements in this chess journey.”
Few games of Swarit:
https://lichess.org/OrAhHfJb/black
https://lichess.org/I3hi6flc/black
https://lichess.org/v6pqxPRl/black
15. Madhav Subhash
“Madhav is studying in Grade 4 in Rajagiri Public School, Doha. He loves to read, plays keyboard & is interested in Science. It was during covid lockdown that we thought we should enroll him for critical thinking & mental exercise. We came across PCA & Madhav was very lucky to have Sushant sir as his coach. Sushant sir listens patiently & answers all his queries. Madhav enjoys his class with him.”
Coach feedback on Madhav:
“Madhav is an energetic and enthusiastic kid who eagerly waits for the classes. His games have improved a lot these days. He is always ready to play the games. His consistent Practice in PCA practice sessions improved his game skills and developed his confidence. As a Coach, I am happy with his growth in Chess, Best of luck with his future journey.”
Few games of Madhav:
https://lichess.org/5B0DhGKM/black
https://lichess.org/KYl89dFi/black
16. Darrell Anthony Chawdi
“Darrell is 12 years old. He studies in Clarence public school, Bangalore, at present living in Abu Dhabi. He is a smart and shy kid. He loves drawing, chess, badminton, football and marvel. As a child he developed his interest in chess and loved playing with his mother, aunt and cousin’s, just few basic moves. It was during lockdown last year July 2021; he had an opportunity to enroll in “Premier chess academy” and groom his skills. We are thankful to his coach Utkarsh Sir. He has a good rapport with his students. He is clear with his instructions and analyses the games, provides them with efficient feedback. Under his guidance my son has progressed from basic moves to use of strategies. Darrell loves practicing chess and learning new things everyday. I wish my child to thrive and progress in chess as well as the academy.”
Coach feedback on Darrell:
“Darrell is a passionate and talented chess player who loves to play chess in the class. At such a young age, he has shown potential to perform well in practice sessions. He is a hard-working kid who takes interest in learning new concepts in chess. His performance in classes, speed of solving puzzles and approach towards handling the problems is remarkable. My blessings will always be showering him.”
Few games of Darrell:
https://lichess.org/HpkRfRMQ/black
17. Ivana Maryam
“Ivana is 9 years old and studying in grade 3. She is a smart and talkative girl. Always like to play with friends. But when we shifted to Oman she left without friends. So we started playing chess with her. She Used to always lose in the starting, but didn’t lose the interest in chess. So we enrolled her with PCA. Now happy to say that she is the winner in most of the games with us and she is teaching chess to her new friends. She is waiting for each class to learn more and attending practice sessions regularly. Special mention to her coach Kumar Raunak sir for his wonderful guidance and support.”
Coach feedback on Ivana :
“Ivana is a very good learner, she grasps things very quickly and always tries to use those tactics or learning in the game. She is calm and attentive in the class, always answering every question asked in the class. She is very regular with the practice session as well. I am very happy with her progress and wish her a bright chess future ahead.”
Few games of Ivana :
https://lichess.org/Q6mQTpiy/black
https://lichess.org/EKgmynxg/black
https://lichess.org/r2Sbz3GO/black
Selection Criteria – February 2022:
- 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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