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 (April 2022) at Premier Chess Academy, India!
1. Madhav Agrawal
” Madhav is 12 year old and he is in class VIII. He is a very intelligent child and loves science and mathematics. He joined premier chess academy 6 months back and in a short span of time he improved a lot and learned the tricks and techniques very passionately. Thanking Aditya sir for bringing the best out of him.”
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 is working hard on solving puzzles and his game. He is ready to take on new 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/w0bQdOgW/black
https://lichess.org/6fvb3kHe/black#50
2. Devnarayan G
” Dev is a 14 year old 10th grader from Bangalore who enjoys playing chess. He loves learning new chess moves and keeps waiting for the class and daily practice sessions. He also invites his classmates to play with him after school hours. He joined PCA in 2021 and his interest towards chess has grown because of the support and guidance received from his masters. Thanks to his coaches Mr. Anshul and Mr. Baivab for mentoring and encouraging him. In addition to chess, he is learning Keyboard, reading books, solving Rubik’s cube, playing Cricket and favorite Video games. Dev is also a YouTuber and has created videos about his strategies in favorite games.”
Coach feedback on Devnarayan :
” Dev is very dedicated to chess and so far he is continuously improving his game at a very good pace, even the hardest problems didn’t deter him to give up and he kept trying until the end. He is on the right path to becoming an International Rated player and going to achieve his FIDE rating very soon. I wish him all the best and my support always for him.”
Few games of Devnarayan :
https://lichess.org/mvpxZh5U/black
https://lichess.org/V6ctg8S1/black
https://lichess.org/exTOm1Yt/black
3. Dibyansh Sabat
” Dibyansh is a 11 year old curious boy who loves to explore & experience life without fearing failure. His hobbies include playing chess guitar, Rubik’s cubed, block coding with Arduino etc. But his love for chess jumped manifold when he joined formal coaching in chess with Bhaskar sir. He enjoys the chess classes and with each passing class he is able to learn new tricks to hone his skill well.”
Coach feedback on Dibyansh :
” Dibyansh is a very sweet and jolly kid. He is very attentive in class and follows the rules & regulations as prescribed. His approach and efforts towards chess at this age are really remarkable. He is more like a practical player than theoretical. Being a coach I’m very happy to have Dibyansh with me & my best wishes will always follow his path.”
Few games of Dibyansh :
4. Nairit
” Nairit is a fun-loving kid from Kanpur. He is 7 years old. He is good at academics and a music lover. He started taking interest in chess when he was 5. Around two months back he joined Premier Chess Classes. We can see the improvement in his game. His Coach Kunal Sir is a man with patience. We are sure that he will do wonders in future. Thank you PCA and Kunal Sir for bringing the best in him.”
Coach feedback on Nairit :
” Nairit is a very disciplined & active kid. Despite his young age, he is able to understand each and every concept taught in class efficiently. He always tries to apply new things in the games. He likes solving puzzles and he is good at it. He never misses any class and solves all his assignments before time. The one thing I like about him is that he always plays to improve. He is very disciplined & punctual. I wish him all the best to become a better player and be successful. I also want to say a big thanks to the parents who are always supporting him every time!”
Few games of Nairit :
5. Yashwanthkumar M
” Yashwanthkumar M is a 10 years old boy. He is an enthusiastic learner. He loves Yoga, Skating and is interested in topics related to Aeronautical science. He started playing chess with his mom/friend’s when he started formal coaching Jan 2022, He has been learning excellent techniques ideas from his smart coach Mr. Narendiran sir for giving more support in his success.”
Coach feedback on Yashwanthkumar :
” Yashwanthkumar was very enthusiastic and always very active in the class. He’s a quick learner & his interest in chess is impressive. He never fails to impress by coming up with his own unique combinations in every game he plays or in every puzzle he solves. His energy level is very high, and along with his smartness, he’s capable of achieving great heights in the future. I wish him all the very best for his upcoming chess achievements.”
Few games of Yashwanthkumar :
https://lichess.org/Vqh8ZFVs/black
https://lichess.org/GmKq9xLI/black
https://lichess.org/h370js3e/white
6. M.Shashank
” Shashank is 10years old child studying 5th class. He joined Premier Chess Academy in January 2022.But he is performing very well in a short period of 4 months. He is very interested in learning chess. Because his coach Omkar sir is teaching very well and encouraging children to perform well. We are very glad to choose this academy for my child to learn chess. We hope that my child will gain more knowledge in chess and become a good player.”
Coach feedback on Shashank :
” Shashank is an enthusiastic smart kid, He is good at solving puzzles, he is regular in practice sessions, and also plays well. He is always active in class and shows great interest in learning new concepts. He actively participates in class discussions and always tries to use his new learnings in the game. He even creates studies on opening traps and tactics and likes to discuss them with me, He is a good sportsman and has good analytical skills,”
Few games of Shashank :
https://lichess.org/Y8dkDA8H#33
7. Harsh
” ‘Harsh’, like his name, remains always happy. He is going to turn 10 in July. He is a space lover and very curious about space. He is very good at math and also won a lot of medals and trophies in Abacus. He is very good at Skating and also participated in various competitions. He also likes to solve Rubik’ s cube. He loves to play Cricket and Chess. Harsh learnt playing chess himself and started formal coaching from Jan 2022. He is very comfortable by the way Raunak Sir teaches. He is getting more and more interested in playing chess day by day because of Raunak Sir. PCA is the best platform for chess. As a parent we feel very proud, Thank you God.”
Coach feedback on Harsh :
” Harsh is a cool and multi-talented kid. His speed of learning is very fast. He remains very focused in the class which is the secret to his growth in chess. He is a disciplined and obedient kid who does the task sincerely. He is very punctual and never misses his class. He is very keen on learning new things. As a coach, I am very happy to see Harsh progress and I would like to say thanks to the parents who always support him.”
Few games of Harsh :
https://lichess.org/GazwV4EG/white
https://lichess.org/nkAG0mKb/black
https://lichess.org/KI1BsVF8/black#26
8. Vihaan Mittal
” Vihaan is a fun-loving and naughty 8-year-old boy, just like other kids of his age. He started learning chess from the age of 6 and since then is passionate about the game. He was able to learn some basic chess skills from his father and from other tutorials and picked up the game really well. As parents, we wanted to explore the option for Vihaan to become a serious chess player in future and felt the need for him to be groomed and guided by someone professional. Thus, we searched a lot and zeroed in on Premiere Chess Academy. Currently he is under the tutelage of Sarthak sir and we can see significant improvement in his game. Hope he continues to improve his game and is able to become a good player in future. We would like to thank Sarthak Sir and the team for putting their honest efforts in shaping the kids, Kudos!!”
Coach feedback on Vihaan :
” Vihaan is a calm and cool kid who enjoys chess a lot. His passion for chess is growing day by day. He is very attentive and solves combinations very precisely. He tries to learn from his mistakes and makes sure not to repeat them. If he continues with the same approach then I am sure that Vihaan will have an amazing chess career ahead. Good luck for your Chess Career…!!”
Few games of Vihaan :
https://lichess.org/ix1XSduR#79
https://lichess.org/sW4sV88k/black#38
https://lichess.org/d1pDpG3G/black#60
9. Shreyas Misra
” Shreyas Misra is an intelligent boy and studying in standard 6th. He is very fond of playing chess. Since he started playing chess he is getting more and more attached to it. Now he is very much determined to play live city/ state level tournaments. Since he started attending chess classes he has very much deviated from other harmful websites of online games and is getting day by day determined to play chess. Of course! It is fun that is motivating my child more than anything. The fun of discovering something new and exciting. I think in the near future I will see that Chess will improve Shreyas’ academic performance, concentration, logical thinking, judgment, creativity, problem solving, emotional intelligence, and social skills too.”
Coach feedback on Shreyas :
” Shreyas is very much interested in chess. He always wants to stay longer and play more games. He always attends practice sessions. He plays daily in lichess and increased his rating a lot. Now he’s going to be promoted to intermediate. I am very much happy with his progress. I believe he’ll gonna play at a very high level soon.”
Few games of Shreyas :
https://lichess.org/c21eEj2P/black
https://lichess.org/IOcqfNL5/black
https://lichess.org/iyXG69JJ/black
10. Diya Shastry
” Diya Shastry is 7 years old and hails from Bangalore . She had developed interest in chess when she was 5.She used to play with her father and slowly learnt how each piece moved. As her interest grew, in 2021, we looked out for coaching and got recommended to PCA. Since then she has been progressing well under her coach . We see that playing chess has enabled her to intuitively think differently and apply her mind in all her work. We thank Utkarsh sir for giving her guidance and encouragement.”
Coach feedback on Diya :
” Diya is a bright student. Her passion for chess is very authentic. She is always very attentive in class and ready to give answers. She is always very passionate to win the game and strives to be better at every step of her Chess journey. All his efforts are very much appreciable! Her love for chess and hard work will surely take her to great heights. All the Best Diya.”
Few games of Diya :
https://lichess.org/hnO85PA7/black
https://lichess.org/bQF8u1Bi/black
https://lichess.org/X3MzD4TH/black
11. Bhavya
” Bhavya is based out of Chennai and has just completed 6 years a month before. She is very energetic, with a creative mindset and keen interest in playing Chess. She loves solving puzzles and cycling. In her fun times she likes reading and watching cartoons. We would like to thank Vaibhav sir for all the efforts and hard work he puts on every kid to ensure they fall in love with the game.”
Coach feedback on Bhavya :
” Bhavya is a cute little girl. She always talks about chess. She is punctual and regular. She is a quick learner and always wants to know what mistakes she made. Her attitude is perfect for becoming a good chess player. She is only 6year old but with her patience and calmness seems like a mature person. I am really happy to have her as my student.”
Few games of Bhavya :
https://lichess.org/cZcCo5iz/black
https://lichess.org/z1o3K1rn/black#100
https://lichess.org/gMYxN6Pn/black#62
12. Kushal Gowda
” Kushal is a 8 year old boy, will be in 3rd grade this academic year. He is a very curious boy and has his question ready for every answer. He has a good grasping power and learns things quickly. With respect to chess, he has started learning from parents out of his own interest, his level of interest made us want to get him formal coaching from Jan 2022. Kushal has got a fantastic Coach who supports him in every aspect in learning. We are very thankful to his coach Mr Vivek Bharadwaj. Happy Learning.”
Coach feedback on Kushal :
” Kushal has been doing great recently and credit goes to the active participation of his parents for tracking his progress and making sure that he’s playing in the practice events. He has gained over 300 rating points on lichess over the past 3 months and I think he can do great if he continues to play in the practice events and solves puzzles. Also, Kushal has been attending classes regularly and trying to solve every puzzle given to him, no matter how hard or unseen the puzzle is, which is a sign of a great chess player. I wish him the best in his future endeavors. “
Few games of Kushal :
https://lichess.org/TOvzOC4j/black#86
https://lichess.org/WS15KEfx/black#52
https://lichess.org/bp64nKP1/white#105
Selection Criteria – April 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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