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 (August 2025) at Premier Chess Academy, Europe!
1. Aanya Arshika Joshi
” Aanya is 11 years old residing in London, UK. She is preparing to start year 7 in September 2025. Aanya developed interest in the game of chess around a year back and thereafter has been learning chess online. Initially, she lacked the patience and used to give up very quickly but with practice she has developed patience and tries to explore different aspects of the game.”
Coach feedback on Aanya:
” Aanya is a smart and hardworking chess student. She is very good at solving chess puzzles and always shows interest in learning new things. She asks questions regularly, which helps her understand better. I really like how she is always ready to take on challenges and give her best. I am proud of her progress and hope she keeps learning and growing in chess with the same energy and interest.”
Few games of Aanya:
https://lichess.org/66jLjKlj/black
2. Ishaan Rudresh Baskaran
”Ishaan Rudresh, 9-year-old living in Ipswich UK (roots from Tamil Nadu, India). He brings energy and curiosity into everything he does! Passionate about building Legos, playing football, cycling, and strumming the guitar, he’s always on the move and eager to explore. A true numbers whiz, Math’s is his Favorite subject, where he shines the brightest. His journey into chess began with fun and thoughtful games alongside his father, which quickly sparked a deep interest in the game. since then, his passion has grown stronger, and under the encouraging guidance of his coach Abhinandhan, he continues to sharpen his skills and develop strategic thinking. Ishaan also a really fun and positive kid. He loves making new friends and can adapt to any situation with ease. We’re so proud of how he’s growing, both on and off the chessboard!”
Coach feedback on Ishaan:
”Ishaan is a very enthusiastic kid. He loves to learn chess. I can see his improvement with his strong mindset. He follows the instructions and tries to implement them in games. I wish him a very bright future ahead.”
Few games of Ishaan:
https://lichess.org/t9Wnotzk/black
3. Laharii
”Laharii was showing interest in chess at home few years ago, came across about PCA through our friend referral. She started as a beginner, gradually improves and she turns into Advanced Skills. More importantly she enjoys her session times. We are very fortunate to have Mr. Saurabh Sir as our Coach. He is very friendly to solve her queries to improve his chess skills. Special Thanks to her Coach, Saurabh Sir efforts to shape up her game.”
Coach feedback on Laharii:
” When I saw Laharii for the first time in the trial, Laharii’ s name was exciting. From then to till now she is the first one to join the class, and almost every time her name is different. Sometimes it’s Happy Laharii,Sad Laharii,Cool Laharii etc. Laharii enjoys chess sessions a lot .She has missed only two sessions till now and it’s been almost two years. She is doing very well, and she did extremely well in the tournaments also. I can proudly say that Cool Laharii is my favorite student.”
Few games of Laharii:
https://lichess.org/AilvvG31/black
https://lichess.org/XFJEYiQF/black
https://lichess.org/jDUPtIQh/black
Selection Criteria – August 2025:
- 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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