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 (September 2023) at Premier Chess Academy, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Naga Saarupya Vallamkondu
” Naga Saarupya Vallamkondu is an energetic, enthusiastic, obedient and very respectful 6 year old kid from Dallas, USA. She is Studying 2nd grade. She is a very caring sister to her little sister. She also has an interest in badminton, Drawing and painting. Although she learned the basics of chess from her Mom and then showed a lot of interest in playing chess, we had her chess classes with Premier Chess Academy 4 months ago and now she is enjoying playing chess and joining the classes. She wanted to explore more and sharpen her thinking abilities. Thanks a lot to the coach (Utkarsh Gupta)who shaped her in the right path.”
Coach feedback on Naga :
” Naga is an intelligent, focused and calm girl. She gives maximum attention during the sessions. She is very consistent in practice tournaments. She is exceptional in applying the concepts that she learns during the class in her games. She is very active in class and responds perfectly whenever asked anything. She never missed any session. Her efforts towards chess in such a small age is truly remarkable. I am glad to have Naga as my student and I wish her success in Chess and in life as well.”
Few games of Naga :
https://lichess.org/MmJAsB5W/black
2. Nihan Kabir
” Nihan Kabir is in the 6th grade and lives in New York City in the United States. He started playing Chess in 4th grade and has used various videos and websites to learn more about Chess. Nihan also loves to play games and read books. His favorite subject in school is Social Studies and is something he is very interested in. He started his journey at Premier Chess Academy during the Summer and has participated in most tournaments since he joined the team. “
Coach feedback on Nihan :
” Nihan puts incredible effort into learning chess from the class and by his own initiative. He makes use of every resource provided by the academy and the resources available to him to improve in chess. He is very attentive in class, solves puzzles fast, plays games out of passion regardless of the results in individual games. He loves playing chess regularly. I’m so happy to teach such a dedicated kid. The future looks bright for Nihan and I wish him all the best. “
Few games of Nihan :
https://lichess.org/LA83iLSj/white
3. Ronit Sukthanker
” Ronit is an 8 yr old studying in 3rd grade. He is talented, loves Math, Chess, Gymnastics and Music. His interest in chess was fueled by his excellent coaches Mr. Saumil and Mr. Swapnil. Apart from his competitive spirit and cheerful demeanor, he stands out by thinking outside the box. During his free time, he plays musical instruments and chills out watching YouTube and playing Minecraft. ”
Coach feedback on Ronit :
” Ronit is always excited to learn new things. He likes to explore a lot & check what are all the other possible good moves. He tries to learn from his mistakes and makes sure not to repeat them. Being a coach I’m very happy to have Ronit as my student and my best wishes will always follow his path. “
Few games of Ronit :
https://lichess.org/iBGtu8QC/white
4. Vikrant Chinthapatla
” Vikrant is 11 years old, he is in 6th grade. He likes playing chess but after joining PCA he got a lot more interest in playing chess and now it is one of his favorite game. He is attending chess classes from last 10 months. Vikrant is very focused and always follow the instructions given by his coach Sahil Batra. Thanks to his coach Sahil for his efforts to making him more progressive. He also likes swimming and playing soccer. Thanks to PCA for providing a platform for kids to learn chess. ”
Coach feedback on Vikrant :
” Vikrant is an extraordinary young individual who embodies the qualities of passion, focus, intelligence, and respect. His dedication to improvement has resulted in tremendous strides in his ratings over the past few months. Vikrant’s active participation in practice sessions and weekly tournaments, coupled with his strong commitment to learning from his mistakes, truly sets him apart. Vikrant’s ability to grasp new concepts quickly and effortlessly, leading to consistent and rapid progress. His journey thus far has been nothing short of impressive, and we have every confidence that he will continue to shine brightly in the future. As a coach, I couldn’t be happier to have Vikrant as my student. I extend my heartiest congratulations and my best wishes will always be by his side on his path to greatness! ”
Few games of Vikrant :
https://lichess.org/nNZU1tLL/white#117
https://lichess.org/bGZh85CD/white#81
https://lichess.org/URI41f46/white#40
5. Shlok Agrawal
” Shlok is 11 years old and lives in Pennsylvania, USA. He started learning chess with PCA during summer break and loves it a lot now. He spends majority of his free time in playing online chess. He is very competitive and PCA provides him the edge. He is also good at swimming, playing flute, loves math and is a green belt Karate. Much thanks to coach Rinku Jain in channelizing his energy and making him grow better at chess every day. ”
Coach feedback on Shlok :
” Shlok, despite having joined our chess classes only a few months ago, has exhibited an exceptional aptitude for the game. His journey thus far has been nothing short of remarkable. His commitment to continuous improvement is evident through his diligent participation in our regular sessions, where he not only acquires new strategies and tactics but also effectively applies them in actual gameplay. What truly sets Shlok apart is his unwavering focus and unshakable confidence, particularly when confronted with challenging puzzles or formidable opponents. These qualities are indispensable in the world of chess, where mental resilience and composure under pressure are paramount. As Shlok continues to exhibit dedication and hard work, I am confident that he is on the path to becoming an accomplished chess player. His commitment to improvement and his ability to apply learned strategies bode well for a future filled with success and growth in the game of chess. We look forward to witnessing his continued progress and achievements in the world of chess. ”
Few games of Shlok:
https://lichess.org/QCKCd09h/black#44
6. Vidhyuth Arunkumar
” Vidhyuth Arunkumar is an 8-year-old chess enthusiast who lives in WA, USA. He started playing chess when he was 7 years old and has been hooked ever since. He loves learning from Raunak, his chess coach, and competing in tournaments. Raunak has been a great mentor and motivator for Vidhyuth, helping him improve his skills and confidence. We are excited to see Vidhyuth’s progress and want to support him in joining more local tournaments. Besides chess, Vidhyuth also enjoys playing basketball, tennis, and Lego with his friends.. ”
Coach feedback on Vidhyuth:
” Vidhyuth is a very active and focused kid who loves solving puzzles and playing games. He is a very fast learner and extremely passionate about playing chess. He never misses any session and revises the taught topics properly. He is very confident and tries to clears his doubts very nicely. He keeps a very friendly attitude towards his friends due to which he is admired by all. His performance in classes and speed of solving the puzzle are praiseworthy.
As a coach I would like to thank Vidhyuth’s parents for supporting him always, God bless to Vidhyuth. ”
Few games of Vidhyuth:
https://lichess.org/tfCYox0y/black
https://lichess.org/oGFMTfiM/black
7. Adithya Sekaran
” Adithya Sekaran is 7 years old studying in Grade 3 and lives in Toronto, Canada. He is very curious to learn new things and a very outdoor person. He picked up the chess game by watching his parents play. He fell in love with the game and became so passionate about it. Apart from chess he loves jigsaw puzzles, Lego and piano. He spends countless hours assembling 5000 -10,000 pieces of puzzles, spending days and nights. He came third in the Eastern Canada Piano Music composition contest. Thanks to his coach Rakesh sir for helping him improve on his chess skills. His contribution and inputs have improved understanding the nuances of chess. ”
Coach feedback on Adithya:
” Adithya Sekaran is an enthusiastic kid who is very good at grasping concepts and implementing it in practice session games. He always look forward to attending the chess class and he is always active to answer first, he’s good at solving thematic puzzles quickly and very good at positional games. He is always ready to solve puzzles as quick as possible with correct variation, such a talented kid. He enjoys playing Chess & always looks forward to learning something new. I wish him very good luck for his chess career and in life. ”
Few games of Adithya:
https://lichess.org/NeXyRJJs/black
https://lichess.org/00ScgRYZ/black#28
8. Sanjay Venkatesh
” Sanjay Venkatesh, a 9-year-old from Washington state formally started learning chess from PCA from Jan of 2023. He has developed interest and has been enjoying playing chess.
Coach Prakrati Manodhya has a knack to teach and her game analysis method as a part of teaching is very interesting. Our sincere thanks to coach Prakrati and PCA. ”
Coach feedback on Sanjay :
” Sanjay is a very unique student; he is always one step ahead. His learning and grasping quality are very impressive, and his love for the chess game is appreciated. He is always keen to learn new topics and that’s the best quality about him.
I wish him all the very best for his future! ”
Few games of Sanjay :
9. Jayavardhan Dodla
” Jayavardhan is a 9 years old student in 4th grade from Massachusetts, United States. He has a great sense of humor and enjoys every moment. His passion to play chess started suddenly and then he started attending the classes. He has improved a lot now. Thanks to Mr. Narendiran for the support and guidance. Apart from playing chess, he enjoys biking, swimming, playing soccer and video games. ”
Coach feedback on Jayavardhan :
” Jayavardhan was very active in the class. He’s clever, smart, intelligent and a quick learner. He loves to compete in tournaments. He’s very punctual throughout his academic & he had shown a brilliant performance in a short span of time. I wish him all the very best and a great success in his upcoming tournaments. ”
Few games of Jayavardhan :
https://lichess.org/JjNYb1uw/black
https://lichess.org/7OSp9SUb/black
https://lichess.org/m3dKEYCE/black
10. Samik Madamala
” Samik Madamala is 9 years old. He is in 4th grade living in Redmond Washington. He is a fun loving kid. He likes Soccer and Chess. He is more interested in Chess Tournaments. Samik is improving his skills and Coach Kunal Kumar is encouraging him to play more games. He pays attention to each student. We are happy to see him playing in tournaments. We are thankful to PCA team ”
Coach feedback on Samik :
” Samik Madamala is an exceptionally disciplined student who attends classes with enthusiasm. He is an active and engaged learner who finds joy in playing chess and tackling puzzles. What truly stands out about Samik is his dedication to daily puzzle-solving and his commitment to participating in practice sessions. I extend my best wishes to him for a bright future and a successful chess career. Keep up the excellent work, Samik! ”
Few games of Samik :
https://lichess.org/fsXe72d6/black
11. Tanay kanthi
” Tanay is 12 years old, studying 7th grade in Archie R Cole middle school in East Greenwich, RI. He is a very good artist, likes to play volleyball and chess. He started playing chess with his grandparents and then tried it online a few months back and developed interest in the game. Tanay joined PCA this August and is highly enthusiastic to participate in tournaments and attend his classes. Coach Keshav has been a very good guide and even gave him an additional session for notation that helped him with his tournaments. Hoping Tanay will improve his chess skills to higher levels under his guidance. ”
Coach feedback on Tanay:
” Tanay is doing great in chess. He attended almost all classes till now and that shows his dedication and love for the game. Tanay goes to play tournaments every week. He calculates variations of chess combinations very well. I am so happy with his progress in chess . Congrats for your star of the month dear and I wish you a very all the best for all success. Keep it up. ”
Few games of Tanay :
1. https://lichess.org/6lHXFS1W/black
2. https://lichess.org/Nfyih2TY
3. https://lichess.org/ZW9XJuuV
12. Siddh
” Siddh is 6 years old from Livingston, New Jersey. He has fallen in love with Chess since he joined the classes in July and always look forward to being part of Chess lessons and practice sessions . Every day he learns new tricks and approach from his coach Hemanth and tries to implement that during practice games! Thanks to Hemanth for being very patient with the kids and teaching techniques in a very simple and effective manner!”
Coach feedback on Siddh:
” Siddh is an enthusiastic, focused and silent kid. He is very concentrated during sessions and always tries his best. I was really impressed with his attendance. In the 3 month period he never missed a session. Really happy to have a student like Siddh wishing him all the best. “
Few games of Siddh:
https://lichess.org/CC4VBE09/black
https://lichess.org/ATO8J77U/black
13. Shrivas Doddapaneni
” Shrivas Doddapaneni is a 10 year old 5th grader (Alum Creek Elementary School), a resident of Lewis Center, Ohio, USA. He is a fun loving child who always has a unique perspective on life. Shrivas holds a Black Belt in the martial art of Taekwondo. He enjoys playing soccer, cricket, and chess. Additionally, he enjoys reading books and riding a bicycle. Shrivas is an energetic child who enjoys spending time outdoors. It is always a pleasure for him to attend chess classes and practice sessions. ”
Coach feedback on Shrivas:
” Shrivas has a sharp mind and a great memory, which allows him to quickly understand and apply complex chess strategies and tactics. He is also very disciplined and focused during his training sessions, which has helped him improve his game significantly. One of Shrivas’s greatest strengths is his ability to think ahead and anticipate his opponent’s moves. He is always analyzing the board and considering different possibilities, which makes him a formidable opponent for players of all levels. Overall, I am confident that Shrivas has a bright future ahead of him in the world of chess. ”
Few games of Shrivas:
https://lichess.org/igURexuv/black
14. Daniel Danghyan
” Daniel is 7 years old and lives in New Jersey, USA. He is a very enthusiastic boy, enjoys learning everything about space and the planets and is also interested in the life-cycle of different animals and plants. Daniel is in 2nd grade and wants to become a scientist in the future. He enjoys riding a bike and swimming in the pool with his friends. Daniel learned chess moves all by himself from YouTube, and after joining PCA 2 months ago, he made significant progress with the help and attentive guidance from coach Harshita. “
Coach feedback on Daniel :
” Daniel is a quick learner and has a good memory. He is very passionate and enjoys chess .He listens to everything that is being taught in the class. He joins practice sessions on a regular basis and improves a lot with his skill. The way he deals with tactical situations is quite good. I hope he will be doing better in upcoming times. I really want to see his progress in the upcoming chess tournaments and I wish him all the very best for his bright future..!! “
Few games of Daniel :
https://lichess.org/VCwMNmOr/black
15. Vikrant Malkireddy
” Vikrant Malkireddy is a 10 years old 5th grade kid and living in North Carolina, USA. He likes to play chess. After joined in Premier chess academy he slowly improved his chess games tremendously. He likes to attend practice sessions and tournaments. Apart from chess he plays basketball. Thanks to Coach Mr. Devansh Singh for your support and guidance. ”
Coach feedback on Vikrant :
” Vikrant Loves to play chess and he loves to solve puzzles too. He is good at calculating long variations in the game and it shows his creative thing and strategical thought process. I started working with him long back but he improved a lot since then, his lichess rating to his USCF rating he is getting higher in both, also in a class he is very interactive and always fun to talk. I hope and wish for his brighter future and good health. ”
Few games of Vikrant :
https://lichess.org/PKxroq4f/black#0
16. Purvi Gadde
” Purvi is 8. She is from Toronto, Canada. She is a fun loving, kind natured girl. Of all the games she tried, she loved playing chess, always ready for a game. She loves to do chess puzzles, math puzzles, drawing and to watch games on YouTube. And when not playing chess, one could find her on her roller skates with her friends. She is a curious child and eager to learn about the world and how things work. She aspires to be a scientist when she grows up. Kudos to her teacher Arya, she is always looking forward to attending his classes. He is very good at keeping the kids interested, challenging and teaching in a very engaging manner. He is very good at providing guidance, giving attention to each kid and teaching techniques. Our many thanks to his coach Mr. Arya and the whole PCA team for all their efforts. “
Coach feedback on Purvi :
” Purvi is surely one of the best students in my batches, she’s a fast learner with great memory. Her dedication towards chess is remarkable. Finding brilliant moves is like her daily routine. She has won many tournaments recently, and her rating skyrocketed! She is always interested in the classes, engaging with full concentration yet being very playful. She is always trying to compete against each other, and in other tournaments, she played simul against 5 players 500+ rating than her, yet she did amazing! I was shocked to see she completed 400 puzzles from a book within some days! With this level of dedication, practice, and hard work, I am sure she can become National Champion easily. “
Few games of Purvi :
https://lichess.org/c36xYA47/black
https://lichess.org/xB9mcH2H/black
17. Sanjitha Sathish
” Sanjitha Sathish is 7 years old living in North Carolina, USA. She is in 1st grade and very good in academics, quick witted, kind and helpful. She loves math, science and started learning chess during summer break. She shows a lot of interest in attending chess practice sessions and challenges herself. She likes her coach Adyasha very much as she is very kind, patient in explaining concepts. I hope Sanjitha will learn more about Chess and thankful to PCA academy for their support. “
Coach feedback on Sanjitha:
” Sanjitha is an exceptionally confident and diligent student who actively participates in class discussions, completes assignments, and enthusiastically engages in practice sessions. In just three months, her passion for chess has grown significantly. She has developed a keen interest in attacking patterns and tactics . Sanjitha is an interactive learner who experiments with new strategies and seeks clarification for her doubts .I really appreciate her parents and her sister for helping her throughout this new journey of hers. I’m glad to be a part of her chess journey. “
Few games of Sanjitha:
https://lichess.org/x62JOon9/black
https://lichess.org/Pd1828hl#1
https://lichess.org/wIxxSAX5#85
18. Ayaan Todi
” Ayaan Todi, is a 6th grader living in the Chicago area, Illinois. He enjoys playing sports like basketball, and cricket. He developed interest in chess in December of 2022, and it has become his favorite game. It helps him become patient and improve his focus. At PCA we look forward for Ayaan to keep growing in chess and have fun! “
Coach feedback on Ayaan:
” Ayaan is one clever kid with a great ability to learn and solve problems. He is a quick thinker with a fantastic brain that is full of creative ideas. His dedication and persistence are paying off! I’ve been so impressed by the way he’s able to anticipate his opponent’s moves and think several steps ahead. His dedication to practicing regularly is making a big difference. Keep it up!! “
Few games of Ayaan:
https://lichess.org/SlkZQLr2/black#0
Selection Criteria – September 2023:
- 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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