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, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Suryansh Maruvada
” Suryansh is a 9 year old. He started learning chess about a year ago and has improved a lot after joining PCA. As parents, we are happy that our son has found a place to enrich his passion and skills. Now, we play very cautiously any game with Suryansh .Suryansh is a 3rd grader and loves Mathematics, passionate about classical music and singing and last but not the least is a big lover of Legos.”
Coach feedback on Suryansh :
” Suryansh’s dedication in the classes knows no bounds. He is always active and ever-ready to solve all the challenging puzzles. The best part about Suryansh is his ‘Learning Attitude’. During his games, he is super focused and gives his level best! There are times when the game result is not in his favor, but instead of getting demotivated, he learns from his mistakes and always looks out for areas of improvement. I hope his passion and dedication towards chess takes him to great heights!
Few games of Suryansh :
https://lichess.org/AFpDvM56/black#16
https://lichess.org/ycDE20oU/black
2. Krish
” Krish is 6 years old, studying in Kindergarten, and lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana (USA). Apart from Chess, he loves playing Cricket, Soccer, and Swimming. He loves reading comic books and has been reading the Dog Man comic set. He also loves spending time with family and his friends and that’s where he took interest in playing Chess. Hearty thanks to his coach Mr. Abhishek Sir who has been fantastic in teaching and communication skills, and the PCA team for helping him in honing his Chess skills.”
Coach feedback on Krish :
” Krish is really performing better and better every day, I have seen him rectifying himself whenever we find any mistakes with his games, he keeps learning new things and memorizes them. He tries to practice as much as possible. It clearly shows his love and passion for the game. He is very focused in regular sessions & always tries to implement the concept in his own games. I wish him very good luck in his Chess Career..!!”
Few games of Krish :
https://lichess.org/bxUPBjmZ/black
3. Arsh Ranjan
” He is 7 year old. He developed his interest when he was 6, during quarantine that time we used to play different board games to pass time. One day he played chess and he liked it and then he learnt all the basics of chess from youtube. He used to walk whole day with chess game and keep on asking can you play a round of chess with me?, then we learned chess from youtube and then played with him. Then he started asking can I get chess class, I thought it is starting so he is too enthusiastic, but he keep on asking I want chess class, then I tried two three classes but he was not enjoying, and then finally got PCA chess class now he is happy and enjoying chess with Coach Amit. Thank you Amit !”
Coach feedback on Arsh :
” Arsh is an excellent boy who likes to attend his chess classes. He also likes to solve chess puzzles very much and I am very happy with his performance and I wish Arsh all the best and luck for his upcoming chess events.”
Few games of Arsh :
https://lichess.org/rWvhrjs6/black
https://lichess.org/Q5u1AsQZ/black
4. Roydin George
” Roydin is a 7-year-old from Chicago. He got interested in chess by seeing one of his friends playing and he is passionate to learn it. PCA academy and his coach Mr. Anirudhan has been very instrumental in giving him a very good foundation and teaching him progressively. After joining the classes, we see that his interest and keenness to learn and play has significantly increased. Apart from chess, he likes swimming, card games, Beyblade etc. and playing with his friends and family.”
Coach feedback on Roydin :
” Roydin is a very talented kid. He plays practice sessions regularly and never misses any of his classes. He shows a lot of interest in solving puzzles and playing chess. He is constantly improving his game. I also want to say a big thanks to the parents who are always supporting him every time. I am very happy with his performance and I wish him best of luck for his bright future.”
Few games of Roydin :
https://lichess.org/ydp8R47Y/black
5. Krish Senthilkumar
” Krish is a 1st grader and just turned 7 yrs. He is very quick learner and a critical thinker. He is much interested to play Soccer, Piano and Drums. He started to learn chess for past one year and he started to show all the techniques what he learned from his class to his mom who is the best partner to him. He always wants to play with his mom and wants to win her every time with new strategies. He has the talent to analyze what is the mistake he made in each game. Anish is his coach and he loved his class. He never ever miss his class. Even Though he is outside or in any parties, he would love to join the class using the mobile. It shows how Anish is taking the class so interactive and bring their interests in chess by motivating them. Thanks Anish for your best support and coaching. Really appreciated.”
Coach feedback on Krish :
” Krish is very attentive in class and always focuses on improving his game. He is making a very sharp improvement and has a very bright future in chess. He has made new friends in class which helps him to learn the game in a fun way. I wish Krish the best of his future in chess as well as in academics.”
Few games of Krish :
https://lichess.org/rT8HFGJn/black
https://lichess.org/WM2Fdxzv/black
6. Saisha Jain
” Saisha is 7 years old , 1st grader from San Diego, California. She was introduced to chess by one of our neighborhood friends a year back and seeing her interest we joined Premier Chess Academy with Coach Ankush. She has developed her interest even more and is doing so well. Coach Ankush has provided her confidence that she loves to challenge older kids on chess. She is eager and always looking forward to joining her chess class. She loves making friends and waits to meet her chess friends online. Apart from Chess she enjoys swimming, arts, running, playing outdoors, baking with her mom and building Legos. She can build anything of Legos are extremely thankful to coach Ankush for being so patient with Saisha, making the class very interactive and teaching new stuff in every class. Thanks again for all your hard work and waking up so early to accommodate to the time zone.”
Coach feedback on Saisha :
” Saisha is very energetic and she is very excited in every class. Recently she has shown a lot of improvement after she joined practice sessions regularly. She is very interested and loves to solve challenging puzzles. I hope she keeps on learning chess with such enthusiasm. May she reach great heights of success in her life.”
Few games of Saisha :
https://lichess.org/l22wDWis/black
https://lichess.org/n7SiKixV/black
7. Sai Sahit Nooli
” Sahit is a third grader who is 9 years old. He lives in Redmond, Washington along with his Mom,dad and older sister. His hobbies are playing chess, playing sports, dancing & sketching. One of his favorite sports is cricket. Special thanks to his Coach Mr. Anshul for making Sahit better at chess day by day.”
Coach feedback on Sahit :
” Sahit having a great concentration level he can stay constant for hours which is his great strength to play chess , he is continuously improving his game and soon he will start looking to become a Rated player . I wish him all the best .”
Few games of Sahit :
https://lichess.org/VXc54y0n/black
https://lichess.org/qal9CMTo/black
8. Karthik
” Karthik is a 10 year old and very friendly boy who lives in Seattle, Washington. Apart from chess he likes to play basketball, Badminton. He loves to read books. He started playing chess 1 year ago but with PCA in a short time he improved his way of playing and everyday tournaments helped him to focus on a regular basis and be competitive. Coach Ashish is remarkable. He always helps Karthik to realize his potential and guides him with his mistakes. Karthik always looks forward to playing inter-batch tournaments.”
Coach feedback on Karthik :
” Karthik is very talented, and hard working. He loves to play tournaments, inter batch, and practice sessions, and also does not let me speak in the class. He learns everything with much interest, and finds ways to challenge his opponents on the chess board. Karthik is quickly improving his skills, in puzzles and in games, Karthik has a never give up attitude which makes him better and also guides his classmates in solving problems, and understanding concepts. I wish him very good luck for his Chess Career..!!”
Few games of Karthik :
https://lichess.org/xhswLLqi/black
https://lichess.org/u6IaQKKk/black#108
9. Mihir Chandra
” Mihir is a 7 yr old 1st grader, living in the suburbs of San Francisco, California. He is always very enthusiastic in learning new strategy games, so we introduced him to chess. For the past 6 months he has been part of PCA. Coach Atharva’s style of teaching is so engaging and fun that Mihir looks forward to being part of his sessions. Other than Chess Mihir loves to play outdoors with his friends and 2-square with his dad and sister. He enjoys learning karate and is a little dragon blue belt.”
Coach feedback on Mihir :
” Mihir is a very intelligent kid who participates in every class activity with enthusiasm . He is always very curious and that fuels his passion to learn new chess strategies rapidly. He is always calm and composed which helps him to think and create his own, creative ideas on the chess board. He is very consistent with his strategies on the chess board as seen in all the practice sessions and Weekly Tournaments. Because of his fighting Spirit he has defeated very experienced players. All his efforts are very much appreciable! His love for chess and hard work will surely take him to great heights. All the Best Mihir! “
Few games of Mihir :
https://lichess.org/oXzUqy8c/black
https://lichess.org/AMK9wZsd/black#42
10. Saatvik Tallah
” Saatvik is 11 years old and attends Belmont Station ES. He is very passionate about reading. He also likes to play video games. He is an advanced beginner in PCA chess academy and plays chess daily. He also owns 3 pet birds.”
Coach feedback on Saatvik :
” Saatvik is extremely talented and got a huge amount of “Chess Knowledge”. He never gets upset for any downfall rather he keeps up his pace and continues to put in more effort. He is a very regular kid, never missed classes nor practice sessions. His performance in this month is commendable since apart from mastering the “art of solving puzzles” and “understanding positional concepts” he has overcome the weakness of playing fast and not looking for opponent threats. He has increased his lichess puzzle rating by significant margin and constantly got top five position in practice session tournaments which really makes him worthy star of this month. Hope he continues to perform well and achieve his dreams in the long run. Being a coach I really feel lucky to have “Saatvik” as my student and wishing him to have an extremely successful life.”
Few games of Saatvik :
https://lichess.org/ny0dUzAn/white
https://lichess.org/bVjg1LJO/black
https://lichess.org/RHhxzHsO/black
11. Shloka Gaddam
” Shloka is 8yrs old, she joined Chess Last year September. She has improved a lot in chess. She loves to solve Chess puzzles and plays Lichess. Her coach is Bhaskar and he is Amazing. He has helped Shloka a lot in how to play and learn chess. I truly appreciate his help.”
Coach feedback on Shloka :
” Shloka is a very intelligent and hardworking girl. Her grasping capacity and accepting the failures is unbelievable. She has been a very good example in her batch as starting from zero to achieve beautiful achievements. She is really a very ambitious girl, always proactive towards new topics. Very punctual in submitting the assignments and attending the practice sessions. She is very friendly and helpful towards her batch mates. Being a coach I’m really very happy to have her and my best wishes will always follow her path.”
Few games of Shloka :
https://lichess.org/Fqd9rQ0F/black#0
12. Lalith Moravaneni
” Lalith is a 10 years old student in 5th grade who lives in Houston, TX. He likes to play chess with his friends and family. Lalith’s quick grasp of moves and his love towards the game made us enroll in PCA. He never wants to miss any classes, practice sessions and tournaments. Thanks to the coach Keshav Sir for making him improve well in thinking and applying different concepts in particular scenarios. Besides chess he likes to read books, playing card games and board games and playing with his friends outdoors.”
Coach feedback on Lalith :
” Lalith is doing very well in chess. I am very happy and proud of his chess improvement. He attended 98% classes which shows his dedication and love for the game. Lalith loves solving tactical chess problems and he likes playing Rapid games. I wish Lalit all the very best for all success in the near future. Keep it up dear Lalith.”
Few games of Lalith :
https://lichess.org/oKky3npC/black
https://lichess.org/qiXy1Pw3/black
13. Sparsh Waghmare
” Sparsh is 9 years old and a 4th grader living in Nashville, TN. He started his chess journey six months ago and improved a lot by learning new techniques from coach Mr. Kshitij. Sparsh enjoys chess classes and we can see the progress he has made so far. Thanks to Coach Mr.Kshitij for his guidance and support. Now he has started participating in local chess tournaments. Beside Chess, he loves to play Table Tennis. Sparsh is very sporty and learns any game quickly.”
Coach feedback on Sparsh :
” Sparsh has been one of the most consistent students so far. He rarely misses a practice session and is always eager to play and improve. Sparsh is always ready to give answers during the class and asks doubt wherever he has. He completes his homework whenever given. He helps other students in the class as well to understand the topic and always follows a humble behavior. I wish Sparsh all the very best for his future endeavors!”
Few games of Sparsh :
https://lichess.org/YmXEXRUM/black
https://lichess.org/01Aw4z0f/black
14. Omisha Saxena
” Omisha is a fun-loving kid and is very passionate about learning new things. She is in Grade 3 and loves reading books, dancing, art, and many outdoor activities. She becomes very passionate about something if it poses a challenge to her and Chess has given her exactly that. She has shown interest in learning Chess a few months back. Premier Chess Academy has given her a perfect platform to wiggle around her mind and be creative. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kunal Sir for his superb guidance throughout and develop her concept and strategies in the game. “
Coach feedback on Omisha :
” Omisha is a very energetic kid who always joins the class on time and has a 100% attendance record. She involves her own creativity which we can see in her games. She solves all the assignments given before time with great accuracy. She always has a positive mindset while playing games. She enjoys playing chess. Winning the chess game has never been her priority. The best part which I like about her is that she learns from her own mistakes and always tries to improve. I wish her good luck for the future. I also want to say a big thanks to the parents who are always supporting her every time! “
Few games of Omisha :
https://lichess.org/TX5XivCY#53
15. Yash Acharya
” Hello Everyone, This is Yash Acharya. I am 7 year old, I live in Farmington Hills, Michigan with my parents, little sister Eva and my pet brother Pluto. I am a second grader at Webster Elementary School in Livonia. I love to play chess, soccer and tennis. I am also very good at piano. My winter activity is ice skating and in summer, I am mostly on my scooter or my Raleigh bike roaming around the neighborhood.”
Coach feedback on Yash :
” Yash is a very hardworking kid. The way he has improved in such a short period of time I have never seen anyone improving. My best wishes with Yash moving forward.”
Few games of Yash :
https://lichess.org/vsgmzHBt/black
16. Meghna Mukil
” Meghna is a fourth grader from Chesterfield, Missouri. She started her chess Journey with PCA in September 2021. Since then, it has become one of her favorite sports. Over the past 7 months, with the help of her coach Narendiran, she has been learning new techniques and improving her game. Meghna is also passionate about her gymnastics and enjoys her math. She is also an avid Roblox player. Meghna is looking forward to improving her chess skills working with Coach Narendiran.”
Coach feedback on Meghna :
” Meghna Mukil was always enthusiastic and very active in the class. No matter if it’s a game or puzzles, she always creates impressive moves. She manages her time very well. Apart from her chess activities like attending the theory classes, submitting assignments, playing both practice tournaments and USCF tournaments, she’s also good at math & gymnastics. Time management is not an easy task but Meghna had already mastered it. I’m so proud that I was able to create an impact in her chess skills. I wish Meghna Mukil all the very best for her upcoming achievements.”
Few games of Meghna :
https://lichess.org/iwaOPI4F/black
https://lichess.org/EPOHRTWq/black
https://lichess.org/aZyw42bG/white
17. Svanik Kalya
” Svanik is 7yr old 1st grader from Seattle Washington. He joined PCA in December 2021 and within a few months he learnt the techniques quite well , thanks to his coach Mr. Omkar for teaching him interesting techniques. He enjoys the sessions and never likes to miss the class or practice sessions. He likes participating in tournaments .He is a fast learner. Svanik is also a good dancer and likes outdoor sports. He likes reading and his few favorites are Diary Of A Wimpy Kid, Dogman etc.”
Coach feedback on Svanik :
” Svanik 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.”
Few games of Svanik :
https://lichess.org/Ba8sFLRT/black
18. Nathan Dzuzelewski
” Nathan Dzuzelewski is a 6th grader. He loves to play video games, put Legos together and play the piano. He also enjoys riding his bike and being at the park with friends. He is fun and loving! His interest in chess began a few months ago. Once he started the PCA classes with his coach Pavithra, chess turned from a hobby into a passion. He very quickly started learning techniques and strategies that allowed him to advance his rating. We could be happier with the program.”
Coach feedback on Nathan :
” Nathan is a polite kid who always joins class on time. He shows lots of interest and participates in all the class activities. He learns things much faster and shows a fast improvement in a very short span. There are times when he has to face defeats but in those moments instead of giving up, Nate learns from his mistakes and makes sure not to repeat them. He implements all the tactics in the practice session. He is constantly improving his game, his hard-work will definitely help him to achieve new heights.Have a blast!”
Few games of Nathan :
https://lichess.org/lV4PXkZI/black
https://lichess.org/WgYz8Kp1/black
19. Shravas Vijayaraghavan
” Shravas is 6 years old, lives in Mclean VA and studies in 1st grade . He started playing chess at a very early age when he was around 4 years, he picked it up from his father and then was groomed by his coach Piyush. Since then his interest and skill level towards the game has improved by leaps and bounds. He really likes to attend the classes even if it means to miss playing with friends outside which falls second to this. Apart from chess, he loves to play cricket, soccer and has a great interest in playing all kinds of board games.”
Coach feedback on Shravas :
” Shravas is an intelligent boy. At such a young age his attitude towards learning new things is just commendable. Shravas is doing very well and is a quick learner. In very less time he improved a lot and did very well in practice sessions. This is just the beginning and at this point such type of quality, responding to puzzles and on various aspects shows that he will do much better in future. I feel privileged to have Shravas as my student. My best wishes are with Shravas.”
Few games of Shravas :
20. Charith Chowdary Jetty
” Charith is a 2nd grader from Odyssey-Magellan Magnet School located in Appleton WI.He is a well-mannered, kindhearted charming boy and shows so much interest in solving Rubik’s Cube, playing constellations, petting dogs and reading books. He is second to none having zeal and putting prodigious efforts to learn new things. Having said this makes him climb up the proficiency ladder in chess with each passing day .Apart from learn and play Cherry is good at making new friends and getting along with them so nicely.”
Coach feedback on Charith :
” Charith is a brilliant kid who loves playing chess and always trying to get better at it. He is a very sweet boy who listens to his coach and follow the ideas that we discuss in class. He loves playing in the practice tournaments, He is regular and doing good there. His classroom performance is really good as he puts his maximum effort in solving puzzles and discussing various ideas. Going forward If his dedication will be the same he is definitely going to achieve something in the field of chess. I’m wishing Charith ALL THE BEST for his future.”
Few games of Charith :
21. Lesha Dombe
“Lesha is a 9 year old third grader from Miami Florida. She was introduced to chess during pandemic. Besides Chess , she likes playing golf , gymnastics and loves reading. She is part of her school’s cross country and chorus team. We thank Prajwal Sir for all the guidance and motivation provided to help Lesha improve her game..”
Coach feedback on Lesha :
” Lesha has improved a lot. Being a 9 year old child she is very responsible and hard working. She never misses any of her classes and makes sure she plays all the practice sessions. My best wishes are with her and she may succeed in her life.”
Few games of Lesha :
22. Soham Gupta
” Soham is a 6 year old, residing in Dublin ,OH. Soham has been playing chess nearly a year and a half now, but his chess skills improved considerably after he joined PCA, under the guidance of his coach Mr Rakesh. He also plays chess with his brother who is also a PCA student and plays in the rated section. Soham also likes to play Soccer, Piano and build Legos. Soham looks forward to his chess sessions with his coach.”
Coach feedback on Soham :
” Soham is the youngest student I have right now and every time when he solves a very hard puzzle in class or plays a brilliant game in a practice session, it surprises me a lot how a 6 year old kid can be so good at grasping higher level chess studies and applying them in real games. Soham is really good at grasping concepts and implementing them in practice session games. He always looks forward to attending the Chess Class with his friends, he’s good at solving thematic puzzles. He used to get excited whenever we solve puzzles & he is always ready to solve puzzles as quickly 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.”
Few games of Soham :
https://lichess.org/18uvEvnG/white#27
https://lichess.org/xxAOGHio/white#69
https://lichess.org/FftTmuWI/white#29
23. Pranav Ramalingan Sathish Kumar
” Pranav is a self motivated guy very passionate about playing chess. He is a very good listener and enthusiastic in learning new things. Apart from chess, Pranav loves to play soccer and represents a soccer club in Okemos, MI. He also loves to watch and play cricket.”
Coach feedback on Pranav :
” Pranav is a lovely kid who loves to practice and enjoys playing chess everyday. Being a quick learner and logical thinker he always tries to use the techniques taught in the class. He is very disciplined and enjoys every aspect of the game. Strongest part being implementation of tactics. I wish him all the very best for his near future. ”
Few games of Pranav :
https://lichess.org/Xgrg8nTH/black
24. Anaya
” Anaya is a very fun loving and charming girl. She lives in Dublin, California. She enjoys learning Bollywood dance and calligraphy , art and craft and loves to do swimming. She loves beach vacations and resort retreats a lot and enjoys traveling with her friends and family. She also enjoys playing chess. It has been more than a year now since she joined PCA, ever since then she has improved her chess skills a lot. Her coach Ramendra has motivated her to excel and learn more new techniques in chess. Thanks to coach Ramendra for making chess class so fun ,yet a great learning experience for the entire class.”
Coach feedback on Anaya :
” Anaya is a very dedicated and passionate kid. Her discipline, eagerness and creativity makes her really remarkable in the classes. Best part of her is that she always used to ask her doubts which shows her attentiveness and interest in the game. She is a hard-working kid who takes interest in learning new concepts in chess. Her performance in classes, speed of solving puzzles and approach towards handling the problems is remarkable. Honestly , I’m very happy and very proud to have Anaya as a student . She’s sharp, a fast learner, and very talented. I can see a bright future ahead! Keep it up! ”
Few games of Anaya :
https://lichess.org/RUJxQZRE/black
https://lichess.org/PaXlOvqW/black
25. Divyansh Nayak
” Divyansh is a 2nd grader who lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He loves to play word games, ice skating and skiing. A year back he showed interest in chess and started playing with his father. Looking at his interest, his father enrolled him in the PCA. Now he eagerly waits for his chess classes and practice sessions. Thanks to his coach Mr. Raunak for his guidance and effort for improving his game.”
Coach feedback on Divyansh :
” Divyansh is very punctual, always on time. He is a quick learner and very good at chess puzzles and always surprises me with some innovative moves. He observes the topic very quickly and always tries to implement those learning in chess matches and puzzles. Best wishes for him. Keep it up Divyansh!.”
Few games of Divyansh :
https://lichess.org/JbkyJMWt/white
https://lichess.org/Q0kRBYcg/black#26
26. Shlok Kulkarn
” Shlok is 6 years old & in 1st grade. He goes to Elsa England Elementary school – Austin, Texas. Shlok had first started playing chess with his dad & started showing a lot of interest, so we decided to enroll him for chess classes. We were very lucky to find Premier Chess Academy. He enjoys each & every class with coach Ravikant. Shlok is always excited to join chess tournaments & his joy when he checkmates his opponent is immeasurable. His curiosity towards chess pushed him to learn more new techniques and strategies. Chess has become one of his passions now. Thanks to premier chess Academy. Besides chess Shlok also plays Soccer & learns to swim.”
Coach feedback on Shlok :
” Shlok is a very Talented player. He catches the concepts easily and always tries to give the answer quickly in the class. He is very passionate about the game. He likes to play in the professional way, and try to follow as many principles of the game as possible. I hope he will maintain the consistency in his practice and passion and will be a great chess player. ”
Few games of Shlok :
https://lichess.org/Scg09AhS/black
https://lichess.org/6BCltcak/black
27. Anika Gupta
” Anika is a fourth grader who recently turned 10, living in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Anika has been playing chess for more than a year now. She was a beginner to start with and constantly improved her chess skills under her coach, Mr. Rinku Jain. She also learnt to think logically to anticipate the opponent’s move and various chess strategies. Apart from chess, Anika takes keen interest in art, tennis, coding, gymnastics, and reading books.”
Coach feedback on Anika :
” Anika is a sweet girl who loves to play chess and learn new strategies in every class. In the starting days, she was a little weak in emotions as she became upset after a lost game but with daily hard work and dedication she made her weakness her strength and started learning from every game she plays. She likes to learn new chess tactics and implement them in real games. She is a very hardworking girl which will make her a great chess player in future.”
Few games of Anika :
https://lichess.org/dq3rBab4/black
https://lichess.org/WglPKCIe/black
28. Kishan Lokapalli
” Kishan Lokapalli is a 4th Grader and he really likes Chess. Kishan says he likes chess because it’s challenging and rewarding. In his free time, he plays Roblox. Also, he likes to play with his twin brother. His favorite subject is Science. Kishan says his coach is awesome. We thank his coach Mr. Ruturaj for motivating him to work more.”
Coach feedback on Kishan :
” Kishan is a very hard working, sincere and disciplined kid who usually doesn’t miss out on any session. He is a very fast learner and extremely passionate about playing chess. He is eager to learn new things and always tries to solve challenges as soon as he can & he enjoys the game with great fun and is always eager to play. I wish him very good luck for his Chess Career & Big Thanks to the parents who’s always supporting him every time.”
Few games of Kishan :
https://lichess.org/xS02m9UI/white#0
https://lichess.org/5cMciSn5/black
https://lichess.org/J3DNFw3P/white#0
29. Yoga
” Yoga is a 14-year-old ninth grade student from Atlanta, Georgia. Yoga is a passionate and hardworking kid with a dedication towards his work. His interests include Music (Indian and Western), playing Guitar, Chess, volunteering and Swimming. He is learning Hindi, which he can understand, but a basic speaker. Yoga loves his dog – Lucky, who is his good friend and they are seen together most of the time at home. Yoga started playing Chess when he was 10. After joining Premier Chess Academy, his confidence and skill level in his game has increased. His Chess coach at Premier Chess academy – Sarthak Dutta – has brought a transformation in Yoga’s game. This Summer, Yoga wants to compete in tournaments. He is eager to win the tournaments as a true tribute to his coach. We thank Premier Chess Academy for providing a platform to nurture his talent and help him hone his game.”
Coach feedback on Yoga :
” Yoga is a passionate boy and a good learner who tries to grasp all the concepts, which are discussed in class and implements all the topics in his game. He is a very attentive and cool kid who learns and plays chess very patiently. He is having good logical thinking and is very regular in class as well as practice sessions. Good Luck to him…!!”
Few games of Yoga :
https://lichess.org/t5YOByDI/black#66
https://lichess.org/VL2di6Eo#33
https://lichess.org/gSm2dyx5/black#35
30. Jaiden Kariapuram
” Jaiden is a 7 year-old, residing in Minnesota. He has been playing chess for 6 months, his chess skills and interest improved considerably after he joined PCA, under the guidance of his coach, Mr. Shekhar Raha, who helped Jaiden to understand the game better. Jaiden attended multiple chess competitions and has won some prizes for those. Apart from chess, his passions include playing tennis, acting, soccer, biking and playing piano.”
Coach feedback on Jaiden :
” Jaiden is one of the most hardworking students ever. He is a quick-learner and is always very attentive in the class. The best thing about him is that he not only learns all the concepts that are taught in the class, but also tries to apply them in his practice games and asks questions on those topics in the next class. He always tries to attend as many practice sessions as he can and is always hungry for more and more games. He loves to solve puzzles and is very excited during puzzle sessions. He also has a very good pattern-recognition ability. He is a student that every coach would want to have and I am happy to have him as my student. My best wishes are with Jaiden and I wish him a successful chess career ahead!”
Few games of Jaiden :
https://lichess.org/Kr3sj2dN/black#70
https://lichess.org/TZjnhepG#67
https://lichess.org/x0TVBGTV#65
31. Aakash Prakash
” Aakash Prakash is 10 years old, studying in 5th Grade and lives in Whitehall, PA(USA). He enjoys playing chess and always uses the learnt tactics in his practice sessions. Apart from chess, he is interested in Karate(Green Belt), Wordle (Word guessing game), Puzzle Solving, bike riding with his friends, and playing fun games. He also loves to spend time with his sister Nikitha Prakash (4 years old) and having a lot of fun being with her. He is fascinated to do challenging math, try science experiments, and explore things around. Thanks to his coach Mr. Subash Sanker, who encourages him a lot by giving constructive feedback and making him learn and improvise his game approach.”
Coach feedback on Aakash :
” Aakash is very interested in chess as he plays practice sessions regularly and joins classes on time. He solves the puzzles correctly that are given to him. My best wishes are with Aakash and hope he will achieve all the heights in his Chess journey.”
Few games of Aakash :
https://lichess.org/gdfe5s5g/black
https://lichess.org/oqqtWxzn#9
https://lichess.org/VWIhVd5z/black#52
32. Aashish Jagan
” Aashish is nine years old and lives in Orlando, FL. He started learning chess on his own through books and online platforms. He loves to analyze and understand the games of top chess players. Recently he joined PCA about six months ago and started taking lessons with Coach Tushar Sharma. He loves his Coach and eagerly looks forward to chess classes every week with Coach Tushar. Aashish is also good at solving puzzles and difficult math problems. He likes to challenge himself and also sets higher goals each time. He also enjoys playing soccer, basketball and tennis.”
Coach feedback on Aashish :
” Aashish is a very fortunate child. He is very enthusiastic and passionate about chess. His middle game calculation has improved and he is more interested in playing endgame. He loves to solve all types of puzzles and is always impatient to play the practice sessions. He is hardworking, dedicated and constantly solves the assignment on time. His speed and interest in chess are rapidly growing. Wishing him a bright future ahead.”
Few games of Aashish :
33. Sukirth Muralidharan
” Sukirth is a 11 year old from Huntersville , North Carolina. He is always curious to explore new things . We approached PCA when he showed little interest in Chess and a trial class with Mr. Utkarsh changed everything. Sukirth has been showing great progress and he likes Mr. Utkarsh’s way of teaching. Mr. Utkarsh is always punctual and we truly appreciate his efforts. Besides chess, Sukirth likes swimming ,hiking and playing piano.”
Coach feedback on Sukirth :
“Sukirth is a bright Student. His passion for chess is very authentic. He is always very attentive in class and ready to give answers. He is always very passionate to win the game and strives to be better at every step of his Chess journey. All his efforts are very much appreciable! His love for chess and hard work will surely take him to great heights. All the Best Sukirth. “
Few games of Sukirth :
34. Vihaan vasireddy
” Vihaan Vasireddy is 8 years old studying 3rd grade. He lives in Lehi, Utah. He started playing chess a few months ago, ever since he joined PCA his skills and game improved in no time. He is lucky to be part of coach Ritish Pathania’s batch. Vihaan regularly attends classes and implements Ritish’s inputs and strategies while playing rapid games and tournaments. Along with chess, Vihaan loves to play basketball and soccer. He is very interested in computer coding which he is learning now. A huge thanks to PCA and coach Ritish for helping Vihaan improve his chess skills.”
Coach feedback on Vihaan :
” Vihaan is one of the most hardworking kid that I have come across. He rarely misses any of his class and is very excited during class to learn new things. I am sure he will do wonders in the future and my best wishes with Vihaan moving forward.”
Few games of Vihaan :
https://lichess.org/MVjyfVMx/black
https://lichess.org/OwMkcKRr/white
https://lichess.org/PBubhuaK/black
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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