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 2023) at Premier Chess Academy, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Nayan Tej Reddy Bandi
” Nayan is 7 years old 1st grader, living in Fremont, CA. He is very focused and a quick learner. He has been practicing chess with PCA since last August. He enjoys playing chess with his Dad, doing practice sessions, playing with other kids and Participating in tournaments. He also loves playing sports like Cricket, Basketball and Badminton. He also likes playing Guitar, drawing, reading books and listening to stories. We would like to say Big Thanks to the PCA team and the coach Aabhas Jindal for Supporting and guiding Nayan to continue his learning and enhance his interest in this game. We are really happy to see his progress in chess for last 7 months. “
Coach feedback on Nayan :
” Nayan’s dedication and hard work in chess classes is very much appreciated. He has consistently shown up on time and has been actively engaged in the lessons, always eager to learn and improve his skills. Nayan’s positive attitude towards feedback is truly admirable. Instead of being discouraged by constructive criticism, he takes it in stride and makes genuine effort to work on the weaknesses. His commitment to self-improvement is inspiring and sets a great example for everyone. I have also been impressed with his performance during practice sessions. Nayan approaches each game as a valuable learning experience, always striving to do his best and grow as a player. Congratulations on your improvement, Nayan! Keep up the great work, and I have no doubt that your dedication and persistence will take you to even greater heights in the world of chess. “
Few games of Nayan :
https://lichess.org/DQbuAODF/black#47
https://lichess.org/fV1AHwcS/black#25
https://lichess.org/FzobhxA6#28
2. Vyuha Anne
” Vyuha is a 10-year-old 4th grader at Kittredge Magnet School, Atlanta. She is energetic, friendly and hardworking. She loves to spend time reading books, swimming, sewing classes, contemporary fashion designs and field activities. With a strong passion for learning and love for exploring, she started her chess classes last year at PCA. In less than 12 months, could see a significant improvement in her game strategies, analysis, tactics which helped hone her creative skills. Inspired by this, her 6-year-old brother started his chess classes this year and it has become one of their favorite activities in their free time. We are glad to have Mr. Abhinandan Ganguly as her coach. He really helped her on how to maintain calmness under pressure, abstract reasoning, pattern recognition and to strike a balance between attack and defense approaches. Appreciate all your efforts in shaping up these young kids by improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Kudos to the PCA Team!! “
Coach feedback on Vyuha :
” Vyuha is one clever kid with a great ability to learn and solve problems. She is a quick thinker with a fantastic brain that is full of creative ideas. Her dedication and persistence are paying off.! I’ve been so impressed by the way she’s able to anticipate her opponent’s moves and think several steps ahead. Her dedication to practicing regularly is making a big difference. Keep it up!! “
Few games of Vyuha :
https://lichess.org/RO2wWoRS/black
https://lichess.org/MYlH6CKH/black
3. Shriya
” Shriya is 9 years old and is in 4th grade. She started playing Chess 1 month back. She always wanted to learn Chess and now she is enjoying her Chess lessons. She also loves to play with her friends. Her coach Mr Abhishek Kumar is an amazing teacher. Apart from Chess, She enjoys Tae Kwan do, art and Piano a lot. We are so proud of her. We hope she will do better in the future. Thanks to Coach Mr Abhishek for his efforts and motivation. “
Coach feedback on Shriya :
” Shriya is a young talent. Shriya’s hard work shines through her playing games. She is the most hard-working kid one can ever come across. While attending the regular sessions, she shows her energy in the form of giving rapid answers to the questions. She loves solving puzzles and she is good at it too! She has great potential inside of her, and I believe she will unlock her true potential with due time. I wish him very good luck in her Chess Career..!! “
Few games of Shriya :
https://lichess.org/PbWWwMdd/black
https://lichess.org/veTAJIh9/black
https://lichess.org/PbWWwMdd/black
4. Satvik Sahoo
” Satvik is an 8-year-old boy and he is currently in 2nd grade with a keen interest in chess. He is a curious and intelligent child who enjoys spending his free time learning new strategies and playing chess games with his friends and family. In addition to chess, Satvik has a keen interest in swimming, where he can enjoy physical activity while building endurance and strength. He is also an avid builder of Lego’s, where he can exercise his creativity and imagination. Satvik’s diverse interests showcase his well-rounded personality and his love for learning and exploring new things. His passion for chess, swimming, and Lego’s reflects his analytical abilities, discipline, and creativity, and it’s exciting to see where these passions will take him in the future.“
Coach feedback on Satvik :
” Satvik is very curious about learning new concepts. He is focused and tries to find the best moves in puzzle solvings. He has good intuition in chess. Always implements the concepts taught in his games. I wish him a good future in chess and keeps improving to new heights. “
Few games of Satvik :
https://lichess.org/LOyZRMPc/black#0
https://lichess.org/r6mMo7qH/white
https://lichess.org/FAeNEJV1/black#7
5. Damon McKagan
” Damon is 7 years old. He is a sweet 1st grader. During a summer camp last year, he got to know chess and expressed his interest to learn. His dad was trying to introduce some basic rules to him during winter break and we were kind of trying to see if it’s real interest or just 3-minute passion. A few months ago, I decided to give it a shot so signed him up for PCA. It turned out to be a great decision and thanks a lot to coach Ankush, Damon has been enjoying playing and learning. Sometimes he’s even trying to teach his baby brother who’s 5 years old to play chess. “
Coach feedback on Damon :
” Damon is very punctual in class, he solves most of the puzzles which are given to him, He solves his assignments in time. His interest in chess is helping him to improve his performance. I hope he keeps on improving and learning. I wish him him a wonderful career and success in his life. “
Few games of Damon :
https://lichess.org/v3ZwH16B/black
6. Lakshmanan Nachiappan
” Lakshman is 11 years old. He is in 6th grade. Lakshman is a quick learner, and he developed an interest in chess recently. He has a strong passion for mathematics. He enjoys solving Rubik’s cube, playing tennis and reading books. He is a very attentive and focused kid who is very keen to learn new things. He is a self-learner. He is doing great in academics as well. He joined PCA 5 months back and his progress is very good, and he also attends USCF tournaments on the weekends. A big thanks to his coach Arya Bhakta for his efforts and making each class interesting. Thank you PCA team for providing a platform for kids to learn and explore their interest in chess. ”
Coach feedback on Lakshmanan :
” Lakshman picks things up quickly; after just 5-6 months, he is already doing admirably! He relishes challenges and never stops striving for excellence. He can come up with novel ideas as well. He performs well in a competitive setting, has an excellent memory, and enjoys playing games. Indeed, future accomplishments should be anticipated as we advance. I wish him luck in everything! “
Few games of Lakshmanan :
https://lichess.org/mP96o3OO/black
https://lichess.org/2oZq50dV#0
7. Samrith Ashwin
” Samrith is 7 years old and is in grade 1 in California. It’s just been 4 months since he started his chess classes with PCA. He is showing great interest in learning new strategies in chess and doing practice sessions. We are really proud of him. Samrith is a focused kid and a quick learner. Apart from chess , he likes to play soccer and basketball. He is good at drawing and setting legos. Math is his favorite subject. He loves to play piano. We are extremely grateful to his coach Mr. Ashish Pattnaik for his effort and guidance. He gives individual attention and encourages kids to improve. “
Coach feedback on Samrith :
” Samrith is a very intelligent kid. He is very serious towards chess and completes all the assignments before the given time. He likes to play in tournaments and loves to solve puzzles. I wish him very best for a great bright future ahead.”
Few games of Samrith :
https://lichess.org/AaUMObqR/black
8. Pratiti
” Pratiti is 8 years old and is in Grade 3 , living in Texas. It’s just been 4 months since she started chess class. She got introduced to chess about 6 months back and developed interest towards the game.Thanks to her coach MR. Benson Baby. Apart from chess , she loves Gymnastics. Her other interests are playing piano ,watching chess videos and reading books. Thanks to the PCA Team and her coach Mr. Benson Baby for his efforts and motivation. We are proud of Pratiti. “
Coach feedback on Pratiti :
” Pratiti is a young talented, disciplined, hardworking and enthusiastic kid who pursues to keep on improving herself. She too has a great learning ability, enabling her to perceive new concepts and ideas very quickly. She always actively gets involved in the class activities with full focus and also does her given assignment very well. She shows great enthusiasm toward chess and learning in class. Parvati’s parents are also very positive toward chess and keep on supporting her to learn and practice chess. I am very much happy with her improvement. I wish her all the success and good wishes for her bright future. “
Few games of Pratiti :
https://lichess.org/ppvmue6u/black
9. Advay Parihar
” Advay is 8 years old and is in 2nd grade. He loves playing chess. We thank his coach Bhaskar who encourages Advay to solve chess puzzles and compete in tournaments. Advay also plays cello, and enjoys origami and hiking.“
Coach feedback on Advay :
” Advay is a very intelligent and hardworking boy. His grasping capacity and accepting the failures is unbelievable. He is really a very ambitious boy, always proactive towards new topics. Very punctual in submitting the assignments and attending the practice sessions. He is very friendly to interact during classes. Being a coach I’m really very happy to have him and my best wishes will always follow his path. “
Few games of Advay :
https://lichess.org/YcpMRx4l/black
10. Charan Sai Pappu
” Charan is a ten year old kid who will turn 11 in September. He loves to play chess and, whenever he loses he tries to fix his mistakes so that he can play better in the next game. He started taking classes and learned different techniques from his coach. Charan is always joyful and brightens up people’s mood. He loves animals and everything about nature. He is a total nerd when it comes to dinosaurs and enjoys everything about the world. Charan loves playing video games, playing with his friends and going outside. He also loves reading all the time and likes to read fiction. He loves Science and English subjects at school. He also is a spell bowl winner and is very good at spellings. He is always enthusiastic about chess and improves every game he plays.“
Coach feedback on Charan :
” Charan has had a gap in learning twice since his family visited India 2 times in the last 6-8 months. But his commitment to learning and growing as a chess player is truly impressive, and it is evident that he has a passion for the game. Even while he was in India I remember talking to his mom as Charn was curious how to practice and solve puzzles. He was a bit worried that he is losing since had a gap but he has bounced back stronger. Your success this month is a testament to your perseverance and dedication, and I am confident that you will continue to achieve great things in the future. Please know that your efforts do not go unnoticed, and you should be proud of all that you have accomplished. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to hearing about your continued success in the months ahead. Congratulations again, Charan and keep up the fantastic work! “
Few games of Charan :
https://lichess.org/ao4pD9Pe#1
https://lichess.org/jqdhzOmr#29
11. Avyaan Mahadeokar
” Avyaan is 6 years old and is in kindergarten. He picked up chess when he was 5 and half years old and since then he has really taken to it. He loves playing fast chess and solving chess puzzles. When he is not playing chess, he loves to do outdoor activities, play with friends and enjoys swimming.“
Coach feedback on Avyaan :
” Avyaan loves the game of chess; he is just 6-year-old and when i started working with him i was super impressed with his fast playing and puzzle solving style. From the trial class to the regular classes, he never fails to impress me. He is a fast learner and faster player, and he plays the game mostly on his intuitions which are almost right every time. You can watch his aggressive playing style in his games too. “
Few games of Avyaan :
https://lichess.org/1RE0bETJ/black#52
https://lichess.org/FfQFNwoC/black#21
12. Avni Yadav
” Avni is 7 years old and currently in 1st grade in California. She started playing chess 6 months ago. Apart from Chess, she loves to Dance, do Art work, play Uno, read comic books and play with her younger brother. Math is her favorite subject. She likes taking challenges herself with all the chess puzzles and tournaments. We are thankful to coach Mr. Girish for helping Avni to improve her game and learn new skills/strategies. “
Coach feedback on Avni :
” Avni loves to play chess, She is a very hard worker and is not afraid to play with anyone. She takes the sport competitively. Avni does not miss any class nor she attends the session late, I hope her learning spirit remains the same in the future and she will definitely be one of the strongest chess players. “
Few games of Avni :
https://lichess.org/VQKCyGaz#1
https://lichess.org/dG3deqJw#1
https://lichess.org/PbiRHz7k/black
13. Aaradhya Cherukuri
” Aaradhya Cherukuri is 8 year old girl living in Frisco, Texas studying 2nd grade in Corbell Elementary School. She is interested to learn chess and her interest is keep on increasing. She is very active and hobbies are playing with friends, biking and watching movies.“
Coach feedback on Aaradhya :
” Its great to teach a student who is equally interested in chess as you are , Aaradhya is one of them and is most consistent student , She completes all her work on time and is Always curious to know more and more topics. It’s really great to have a student like Aaradhya. “
Few games of Aaradhya :
https://lichess.org/DBAvHu0I#1
14. Parth Vinesh Masurkar
” Parth is a mischievous 9 years old with an exuberant personality. Among his varied interests, chess occupies a top position. Parth is passionate about anything that he is interested in and willing to work hard to achieve the best results he can. When he is not playing chess Parth engages in swimming, playing the piano, reading, Lego building and watching silly cartoons on TV. We are grateful to his coach Harshraj Gupta for mo va ng and mentoring Parth to nurture his love for the game. Thank you PCA for providing this platform to the budding grandmasters across the world. “
Coach feedback on Parth :
” Parth is an intelligent kid! He has a natural curiosity and a hunger for learning. Chess is an amazing game that requires strategy, critical thinking, and concentration, and it’s clear that Parth has a talent for it. He is very consistent in regular sessions as well as in prac ce tournaments. Due to this He is improving a lot. Overall, it’s great to recognize and celebrate Parth’s intelligence, and with the right support and guidance, he will undoubtedly go on to achieve great things in life. “
Few games of Parth :
https://lichess.org/NhjOb96F/black
https://lichess.org/cXPs6mT3/black
15. Aariv Aggarwal
” Aariv is 8 years old and he is in second grade. He has been playing chess with PCA for the past 2 years. He started chess as a hobby but then started enjoying it so much that he wants to play online or even with friends, family. He knows all the chess strategies learnt in class and applies them whenever he plays online or with family. Aariv is very focused and a quick learner. He also loves playing basketball, biking. He likes playing video or online games. He is quite interested in lego building and robotics. I would like to thank coach Mihir Mehra for giving guidance and continuous push for improving the games. We are proud to be part of PCA. “
Coach feedback on Aariv :
” Aariv is a great kid. He loves to learn new things and try them in his games which is the best part. He is hardworking and never misses any of his classes. He has improved a lot in the last few months and is doing a great job. My best wishes with him moving forward. “
Few games of Aariv :
https://lichess.org/HeeqfESD/black
https://lichess.org/0iT6NiwM/black
https://lichess.org/uWJamq3O/black
16. Aarush
” Aarush is 8 years old and is in the second grade. Aarush found an interest in chess and ever since has been playing. He enjoys playing chess games online and with his family. After joining premier chess academy he improved his chess skills and learned a lot of tricks. He enjoys his chess classes with premier academy. To pass time he likes to build Legos and building blocks, build puzzles, read books, and play with his toy cars. Outside of chess he shows interest in other sports such as Tennis and Soccer. He also has been doing Taekwondo for two years and is on his way to black belt. He is thankful for being able to play chess and be in tournaments and always is looking forward to improving. “
Coach feedback on Aarush :
” Aarush is always very active in the class. Given any topic, subject or puzzle, he always comes up with unique/different ideas. He’s very curious in asking questions & ready to learn any new topics. Curiosity towards learning will be a great asset for him in the future for both academic & sports. I can see consistent progress in his games. I wish him all the very best for her upcoming achievements. “
Few games of Aarush :
https://lichess.org/8RWJ06Fg/white
https://lichess.org/2oKYVpsG/black
https://lichess.org/A4YeHOwk/black
17. Ada Avanish Chaturvedi
” Ada is 7 years old, goes to grade 1 and lives in Vancouver BC. She is passionate for skating and soccer.After seeing the PCA ad on social media, we offered Ada to join chess just for a demo to see if she likes or not but then she said that she wants to learn more about chess and from there her chess journey started with coach Omkar. He is such a great coach that always guides the best and provides makeover classes if she couldn’t attend the batch sometimes. Great experience. Thank you PCA & Coach Omkar. “
Coach feedback on Ada :
” Ada is always attentive in the class, She is good at solving puzzles and is always eager to learn new things. She also plays really well for her age. She never gives up and plays out games till the end, also she has many good qualities like she doesn’t get demotivated by losses and keeps trying. “
Few games of Ada :
gogulasreevalli vs Adaavanish: Queen’s Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation • lichess.org
khushiaggarwal03 vs Adaavanish: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Double Spanish • lichess.org
Adaavanish vs Continue231: Russian Game • lichess.org
18. Chathur Shanmukh Makam
” Chathur is an 8 years old 3rd grader. Chathur grasps things quickly & tries to invent something always & starts playing chess from the past 6 months after joining PCA and making a constant performance since joining. Apart from chess, he plays drums, video games and does nice drawings. Thank you Piyush for his regular guidance and we have seen great improvement in these months. Definitely PCA makes a big difference and brings in a lot of talent. “
Coach feedback on Chathur :
” Chathur is a calm and focused player. He is great at solving puzzles. He is a responsive learner who is able to understand and implement what is being taught with ease. He comprehends concepts well and is able to connect them through while playing the game. He learns from his mistakes which is a good quality in a chess player. I wish him very good luck in his Chess Career..!! “
Few games of Chathur :
https://lichess.org/MG1XAWBQ/black
19. Vihaan Reddy Ramasahayam
” Vihaan is 9 years old in 3rd grade from Boston, MA. He is a quick learner who is particularly interested in Math and chess. He started playing chess when he was 6 and recently got introduced to PCA. Since then he is showing so much interest in learning new concepts and strategies. Appreciate all the support and guidance from his coach Prabhat. Apart from academics he loves playing soccer, basketball , video games and drawing. “
Coach feedback on Vihaan :
” Vihaan 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 Vihaan’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 Vihaan has a bright future ahead of him in the world of chess. “
Few games of Vihaan :
https://lichess.org/ELhFRgmE/black
20. Navtej Eppa
” Navtej is 9 years old and studying 4th grade. He has been learning chess for the last two years. Other than chess he loves swimming, puzzle solving, math, tennis and video games. He loves to find new things and wants to become a scientist. He likes pizza and ice cream. He loves his younger brother Advith and plays with his family and friends. He improved a lot after joining the Premier chess academy. Thanks to the coach Prajwal for guiding Navtej. “
Coach feedback on Navtej :
” Navtej has improved a lot in the last few months and showing improvement at such a small age is very commendable. My best wishes are with Navtej to do excellent In his life. “
Few games of Navtej :
https://lichess.org/mN3a5VlS/black
https://lichess.org/qb6ABBa7/black
21. Taksh Arora
” Taksh is 6 years old and is in grade kindergarten. He is a very smart and focused kid. In the past 2-3 months, he showed great interest and progress in learning chess. He is very competitive when it comes to chess tournaments and aspires to learn more. He also loves playing soccer, basketball & watching YouTube videos on chess & learning about grandmasters. I would also like to appreciate his current coach Ms Prakrati Manodhya in supporting & guiding Taksh in enhancing Taksh’s chess skills by challenging him with brain teasers & answering all his questions. “
Coach feedback on Taksh :
” Taksh is one of the most active and enthusiastic kids I have ever come across, He likes to challenge himself and grow through the process. Taksh’s exceptional qualities of outstanding contribution to the class and passion for chess is much appreciated. He also enjoys playing games and knows different tactical concepts very well. He has a positive approach towards the game. I wish him all the very best for his bright future..!! “
Few games of Taksh :
https://lichess.org/pG1zvZbE/black
22. Nirvaan Yandrapati
” Nirvaan Yandrapati is in 1st grade from Houston, TX. He is very competitive and loves playing chess. Along with chess he loves to play soccer, enjoys art. He also loves building complex legos and playing soccer. He started his chess journey a few months ago when he played with a friend and lost a game. He wanted to learn to play chess seriously and we enrolled him in PCA and very soon he showed so much interest that he wanted to participate in tournaments and win in a Middle school Tournament. Thanks to Mr. Rakesh, He is very supportive and helps Nirvaan improve his game and makes sure he is motivated. “
Coach feedback on Nirvaan :
” Nirvaan is a young talented, hardworking and enthusiastic kid who pursues to keep on improving himself. He too has a very good 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 along with playing with his fellow classmates. Nirvaan parents are also very positive toward chess and encourage Nirvaan to learn and practice chess. I am very much happy with the improvement of Nirvaan and I too wish him more success in chess and in real life. “
Few games of Nirvaan :
https://lichess.org/lHVZKzdi#57
https://lichess.org/Sgi3Skyi#70
23. Lohith Animireddi
” Lohith is 11 years old, and he is in 5th grade. He started playing chess all by himself and he developed the skills, then he started exploring and exploring for resources to know and learn more about the game. He is always having fun playing Chess. He is very happy with Coach Kumar Raunak and the way he is teaching. Lohith likes Soccer, solving complex math problems and swimming. He loves spending time playing with his friends and his cute sister (Joshitha). He loves sleepovers with his friends. We hope he will do better in his future with consistent practice. Thanks to Coach Kumar Raunak for his efforts and motivation. Thank you to each and everyone associated with the PCA team. “
Coach feedback on Lohith :
” Lohith is a very talented boy, he grasps things quickly and always asks a lot of questions regarding topics. He always tries to use tactics in his games and is very regular with the practice sessions as well. Apart from that, he does puzzles quickly and is always curious to know his mistakes. With this consistency, he will definitely be a good chess player. Best wishes for his future.!! “
Few games of Lohith :
https://lichess.org/W5mjQaXS/black
24. Riaan
” Riaan is a 9 year old, 3rd grader from Richmond, Virginia. He has joined Premier Chess Academy with no prior chess knowledge and is now already in advanced levels in PCA. We are thankful to coach Rinku and all previous coaches at PCA for imbibing chess skills in Riaan. He is an ardent book reader and loves swimming , dancing and playing cricket. He is a very caring brother and a loving son. Thanks “
Coach feedback on Riaan :
” Riaan is a very disciplined and sharp mind kid. He is regular to his class lessons and practices continuously to improve his chess game. He is a sincere kid who listens to his coach and does follow up as well. I am really happy with his practice and hard work he does in chess. His puzzle calculations are just fabulous and improving day by day. I hope he achieves great heights in studies and chess and makes his parents proud. “
Few games of Riaan :
https://lichess.org/kPLGE4W5/black
25. Premsai Nallapareddygari
” Premsai is 9 years old and is in Grade 4. Premsai always had a personal interest towards chess as he saw his cousin brother playing chess and winning tournaments. Now, he is playing and learning chess full of excitement and fun. He is very happy with Coach Sahil’s fun teaching methods. He likes soccer, taekwondo and chess a lot. We hope he will win many games in future with consistent practice and great guidance from his guru Sahil. “
Coach feedback on Premsai :
” Premsai is a very passionate, focused and intelligent kid. He is also fun loving and very respectful. His lichess id ”chess-professional” is very popular among kids. He learns everything with dedication and he can grasp things very quickly and easily. His progress has been very fast with consistency. He is doing great and I hope will do great in the future. Being a coach I’m very happy to have Premsai as my student and my best wishes will always follow his path “
Few games of Premsai :
https://lichess.org/qesopTDY/black
https://lichess.org/dWfUdflr/black
https://lichess.org/QLM29z0j/black
26. Sriman Dodda
” Sriman is 8 years old. He started playing chess about 4 months ago as part of the school chess club. He has shown interest in learning the game and continues to enjoy the game credit to his coach Sathwik Upadhyaya. Thanks to the coach for keeping the class engaged. Apart from chess, Sriman enjoys reading, drawing and playing video games. “
Coach feedback on Sriman :
” Sriman is a great kid . He follows the chess community and he keeps the class fun and interactive. It is a pleasure teaching him. My best wishes will be with him moving forward. I was very confident in Sriman that he would do well from the very first day. He is one of my favourite and I wish him the best of luck in the future. “
Few games of Sriman :
27. Zaydan Khan Mohammed
” Zaydan is 7 years old and lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He started playing chess at the age of 5. He loves to play practice matches and puzzle racers on lichess. He used to read chess books from the library before we came to know about PCA. His coach, Shekhar Raha helped him learn more concepts and take his skills to the next level. His hobbies include – playing soccer, ice skating and reading books. “
Coach feedback on Zaydan :
” Zaydan is that kid in the class who knows the answer before the question is asked, he has a very nice eye to find the best moves in any given puzzle, and his analytical skills and the way he understands tactics makes him stand out! He is very regular in playing practice games and never misses an opportunity to get his sharp mind working on the chessboard. I wish him steady growth like this and I hope he becomes a great chess player someday. “
Few games of Zaydan :
ZaydanKhan vs tansanp: Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation, Classical Variation • lichess.org
LohithK vs ZaydanKhan: Four Knights Game: Italian Variation • lichess.org
ZaydanKhan vs tanishv2016: Russian Game: Damiano Variation • lichess.org
28. Siddhartha Kambalapally
” Siddhartha is 8 years old 2nd grade , before starting at Premier Chess Academy he was not aware of anything with help of coach Shriram he is able to play full games, puzzles and showing a lot of interest in the games. Apart from chess Sid loves basketball and has started Karate recently with orange belt. “
Coach feedback on Siddhartha :
” Siddharth is a very calm and Focused kid. His puzzle Solving skills are remarkable. He is a quick learner. He joins class on time and has very good attendance. He plays regularly in practice sessions. I am very happy with his performance and I wish him best of luck for his bright future. “
Few games of Siddhartha :
https://lichess.org/Xmm77dQO/black#0
https://lichess.org/shuVixo4/black#0
https://lichess.org/vwcZB7RV#0
29. Pranav Nilesh Kanse
” Pranav is 12 years old and is in 7th grade at Orchard Hills middle school, in Irvine, California. He is a very intuitive thinker. He developed a fascination for playing chess in the last 7-8 months when we started his chess classes with Premier Chess Academy. Besides playing chess, he likes to play Harmonium and is learning Indian Classical music. He performs in local music shows in the Indian community. He also has a YouTube channel where he posts lifestyle and travel-related videos. Thank you, Coach Subhayan, for creating this new hobby in Pranav. “
Coach feedback on Pranav :
” Pranav is a child with a lot of talent who plays chess with a lot of enthusiasm. One of his qualities is that he is always eager to solve more and more puzzles with a lot of Energy during class. I also give him an illustration of how he regularly practices and solves puzzles. I wish him the best and encourage him to keep working hard. “
Few games of Pranav :
30. Rishit Masarapu
” Rishit is a fourth grader who used to play chess since childhood. But he has improved a lot after joining PCA under coach Tejas Arora. Tejas makes the learning very interesting, interactive and fun due to which kids look forward for the classes and love to challenge themselves. Many thanks to the coach and we look forward for many more sessions of coaching under Tejas. Apart from chess, Rishit loves to read and play soccer “
Coach feedback on Rishit :
” The talent Rishit has for chess makes him an exceptional player. The analytical skills he possesses and the acute attention to detail he exhibits in his matches prove invaluable. He is highly disciplined and constantly strives to learn and improve his skills as a student. Rishit is well-versed in chess strategies and tactics, and he constantly looks for new openings and variations to gain an advantage over his opponents. In order to achieve his goals, he is unafraid to take risks and is a fast learner. Rishit’s technical skills are matched by his mastery of timing and tempo. Throughout his games, he exhibits precision and efficiency, and he uses his opponents’ weaknesses and mistakes to his advantage. Rishit will achieve even greater success in the future thanks to his innate talent and unyielding dedication. I am proud to be Rishit’s coach, and I look forward to watching his continued development and growth as a chess player. “
Few games of Rishit :
https://lichess.org/9m7j1R4Z/black
https://lichess.org/A3DnitUD/black
https://lichess.org/esNyJNbt/black
Selection Criteria – April 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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