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 advice, “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 (July 2024) at Premier Chess Academy, North America (Canada & USA)!
1. Anaya Rai
“Anaya Rai, she is going to 5th grade. Loves to draw and paint.”
Coach feedback on Anaya:
“Anaya Rai is an enthusiastic, interactive, and active kid. He has shown good signs of improvement in his gameplay in the last few weeks. She participates regularly in the practice sessions and weekly tournaments. She learns everything with dedication. She is doing great, and I hope will do great in the future. I wish her all the success and good wishes for her bright future.”
Few games of Anaya:
https://lichess.org/wub1ixLe/black#64
https://lichess.org/6rSA7ZZz/black#98
https://lichess.org/6rSA7ZZz/black
2. Anto Calvin
“Anto is 8 years old, entering 3rd grade. He lives in Wichita, Kansas. His introduction to the world of chess is through Premier chess academy and he really started liking the game. He loves to play chess with his friends and try to show what he learned from his class. He learns a lot of techniques from his coach Mr. Hemanth. We love the way Hemanth coaches with a lot of patience and understanding. We have referred Premier chess academy to lot of our friends. Besides Chess, Anto loves books and soccer. Very glad to be part of Premier chess academy. Thanks.”
Coach feedback on Anto:
“Anto is an enthusiastic, interactive and active kid. He is very logical in puzzle solving sessions and always calm & tries his best. I was really impressed with his performance. Really happy to have a student Like Anto wishing the kid all the best.”
Few games of Anto:
https://lichess.org/bqE5so5F/black#25
https://lichess.org/7JduMO0h/black
3. Dhruv Shrivastava
3“Dhruv is 12 years old and lives in Irvine, California. Ever since he recently crossed paths with PCA, he has been spending long intervals with his father who first introduced him to the sport. We enjoy seeing him put precious time into competing in the weekend tournaments. Dhruv plays a variety of sports including basketball and soccer. Dhruv’s hobbies include exerting his curiosity into Legos and building various projects via Raspberry Pi. Dhruv has always enjoyed mathematics and science, which has led him to a 3rd place in the state for astronomy as well as a top 10% in all of Elementary School Math Olympiad. Great thanks to coach Narendiran and PCA who have both helped increase his interest in chess. We would like to see him continue to grow and possibly become better.”
Coach feedback on Dhruv:
“Dhruv is an enthusiastic & energetic kid. He’s very curious that you can give him any topic like solving puzzles, learning new tactics, playing games, fun arena – his interest never reduces! He never hesitates to ask questions…which is very vital in learning chess! He’s been very consistent in his progress. He always comes up with unique answers and questions regarding further combinations, which will be a great asset for calculating in further levels. I wish him a long successful journey with lots & lots of achievements in his chess career!”
Few games of Dhruv:
https://www.chess.com/game/live/114720572895?username=dhruvloveschess
https://www.chess.com/game/live/114732495367?username=dhruvloveschess
https://www.chess.com/game/live/114734354395?username=dhruvloveschess
4. Saanvi Karnam
“Saanvi is 8 years old. Her favorite sport is tennis, and her favorite subject is science. Saanvi joined chess 6 months ago. At the start I had to make her forcefully attend the classes (it was my interest to join her in chess). Later on, she started playing tournaments; she struggled to win even one game for many tournaments. Then with her trainer Rohit’s help and guidance, she started giving best and summer helped her to practice more and more. Now she loves chess. She doesn’t want to miss even a class, recently she went on adenoid surgery, though she did take class on the day after surgery. The credit goes to trainer Rohit and her hard work.”
Coach feedback on Saanvi:
“Saanvi is a strong solid chess player. She is excellent at solving puzzles and spotting opponents’ weaknesses. She is very regular in the practice sessions and is consistently securing top 5 positions. The progress she has made in the last few weeks has been incredible. She gained almost 400 rating points on lichess in the span of 4-5 weeks. It’s her constant hard work and regular practice that helped her reach this level. I am very happy to see her progress and wish her all the best for her upcoming events.”
Few games of Saanvi:
https://lichess.org/K2tSaLbj/black
5. Kinjal Pramod Shinde
“Kinjal, an 8-year-old from Seattle, Washington, developed an interest in chess after watching her father play. She enrolled in Premier Chess Academy through a friend and is now being trained by Coach Shahid. We are deeply grateful to Coach Shahid for his patient and supportive teaching in every session. Kinjal has made significant progress since joining the class and is now participating in practice session tournaments and enhancing her skills. She loves playing chess with her dad in her free time and often talks enthusiastically about it with him. We hope she will become a great chess player in the coming years. Besides chess, Kinjal has been learning Bharatanatyam for the past four years and has performed multiple times on stage. She also attends painting and soccer classes and loves skating. Kinjal has a keen interest in extracurricular activities alongside her education.”
Coach feedback on Kinja:
“Kinjal is a smart and hardworking kid. She is very good in solving puzzles and her attention in class is excellent. She is passionate about chess. Her puzzle solving skills are remarkable. she has played practice session and increased her rating. she joins class on time and has very good attendance. I am very happy with her performance, and I wish her best of luck for her bright future.”
Few games of Kinja:
https://lichess.org/RMSCge67/black
6. Ananya Satya Manthena
“Hi my name is Ananya Satya Manthena. I am 10 years old, I’m about to go to 5th grade. My birthday is in June. My favorite things are playing Roblox, building Legos, and playing with my dog. I enjoy eating together as a family, playing with my friends, and bike riding outside. My favorite foods and drinks are Chicken Biryani, Ice cream, Cake, Mango lassi, and Coke. I love playing chess games, especially when I’m bored. When I joined a chess class, I didn’t like it, but after a few weeks, I started liking it and then loving it.”
Coach feedback on Ananya:
“Congratulations to Ananya for being the Star Kid of the Month! Her exceptional dedication, strategic thinking, and remarkable progress in chess have truly set her apart. She has shown an impressive ability to learn from each game, adapting her strategies, and consistently improving skills. Ananya’s hard work and passion for chess are evident in every move she makes. Keep up the fantastic work and continue to strive for excellence. I am excited to see where your talent and determination will take you next! As a coach I feel quite privileged to have Ananya as my student. God bless her.”
Few games of Ananya:
https://lichess.org/5ksMw8Ag/black
https://lichess.org/0js3KDJD/black
7. Viransh Chawla
“Viransh is a cheerful and social 8-year-old whose passion for chess knows no bounds; no day is complete without a good game. In addition to his love for chess, he is a talented swimmer, an avid reader, and enjoys solving his Rubik’s Cube. Aspiring to become a Grandmaster, he stays motivated through the invaluable guidance, honest feedback, and knowledge imparted by his coaches.”
Coach feedback on Viransh:
“Viransh is a young talented, hardworking and very enthusiastic kid who continuously keeps on improving himself. He too has a very excellent learning ability, which enables him to grasp new concepts and ideas very quickly. He always gets actively involved in the class activities with full focus. He too shows great enthusiasm toward chess and mostly loves learning in classes. Viransh’s parents are also very positive toward chess and very much supports him to learn and practice chess. Within a short period of time, he had shown great improvement, and I am very much happy toward his improvement. I too wish him more success in chess and in real life.”
Few games of Viransh:
https://www.chess.com/game/live/114644950383?username=chesschamp0916
https://www.chess.com/game/live/114711475037?username=chesschamp0916
https://www.chess.com/game/live/114712735897?username=chesschamp0916
8. Sashanth Reddy Duvvuru
“Sashanth is a 11-year-old kid from Tampa, FL. He is so smart, kind and humble. He is a caring elder brother who would like to help others. He is so good at math. His hobbies are playing tennis, reading and building Legos. He likes playing chess and he wants to achieve big things. Thanks to his coach Sarthak for all his support and making him follow his passion.”
Coach feedback on Sashanth:
“Sashanth is a very focused and enthusiastic boy who is very keen to solve every obstacle. Few days back Sashanth was struggling with the games he was playing in the practice sessions, but he didn’t let this thing affect his spirit to learn and grow and now he is doing well in his games, showing a good understanding of the game and has come up with more confidence. With this attitude and continuous effort, he will for sure become a fine chess player. Good luck to him…!!”
Few games of Sashanth:
https://lichess.org/E1xNkzbS/black#53
https://lichess.org/PZdE1rrN#38
https://lichess.org/LWx9eqPw/black#45
Selection Criteria –JULY 2024:
- 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.
- Overall – Passion is evident in class, practices, puzzle solving etc.
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