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 (August 2023) at Premier Chess Academy, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Rayansh
” Rayansh is a 7 years old 2nd grade kid living in New Jersey, USA. He is a kind and ambitious child. He loves playing chess and keeps challenging himself with all the chess puzzles and want to learn more advanced moves. He is very competitive when it comes to chess tournaments and aspires to learn more. His favorite subject is math & had been enthusiastic to learn math. To add, Rayansh is also interested in Taekwondo. He holds an orange belt and is working towards the black belt. He also loves playing basketball & watching youtube videos on chess & learning about grandmasters. We are extremely grateful to his coach Mr. Viswanath for his efforts & guidance. He gives Individual attention and encourages kids to improve. He guides Rayansh very well whenever needed, and Rayansh is very happy to have Mr. Viswanath as his coach. Our many thanks to his coach Mr. Viswanath and the whole PCA team for all their efforts in making a difficult game like chess an enjoyable experience for Rayansh. “
Coach feedback on Rayansh :
” Rayansh is one of my favorite students who loves to learn new things. Sometimes I wonder while seeing his level of interest in learning new things… Through his constant efforts, he is developing in chess. I wish him the best of luck in doing the same.”
Few games of Rayansh :
https://lichess.org/5yyP1cEL/black
https://lichess.org/NAFhqpNj/black
2. Moubharnikha Sri
” Moubharnikha Sri is an energetic, enthusiastic, obedient and very respectful 6 year old from Toronto, Canada. She is a star player in both academics and extra curricular activities and starts into 2nd grade this year. She also gets trained in cultural dances also learning piano as an additional activity. She is a caring sister to her little brother. All of a sudden her interest in chess went up she wanted to explore more and sharpening her thinking abilities. Thanks a lot for the coach who shapes her in the right path. “
Coach feedback on Moubharnikha :
” Moubharnikha 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 Moubharnikha as my student and I wish her success in Chess and in life as well. God bless her. “
Few games of Moubharnikha :
3. Aryan Saik
” Aryan is 12 years old and lives in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a 7th grader who likes to play chess, swim and play outdoors with his friends. Apart from chess and swimming he also enjoys playing tennis and learning Piano. He has developed a good skill of chess with the help of coach Tejas over past year and half. “
Coach feedback on Aryan :
” Aryan possesses an extraordinary flair for chess, setting him apart as a notable player. His sharp analytical abilities and meticulous attention to detail prove to be indispensable during his matches. Aryan consistently demonstrates discipline and an unwavering eagerness to learn and refine his skills as a student of the game. One of Aryan’s notable assets lies in his comprehensive grasp of chess strategies and tactics. He consistently seeks out fresh openings and variations, granting him an advantage over his opponents. Fearlessly embracing challenges, Aryan exhibits an impressive aptitude for adapting swiftly and learning effectively. Aryan’s technical prowess is matched by his mastery of timing and tempo. He displays precision and efficiency throughout his games, capitalizing on his rivals’ weaknesses and exploiting their errors to his benefit. With his dedication, Aryan is on the cusp of achieving even greater success in the future. As his coach, I take immense pride in his accomplishments and eagerly anticipate witnessing his continual growth and development as a chess player. “
Few games of Aryan :
https://lichess.org/iJinwHYH/black
https://lichess.org/zVacAAUi/black
4. Vidwath Anne
” Vidwath Anne is a 7-year-old 2nd grader from Atlanta, USA. His passion for chess started watching his sister attending chess classes and playing tournaments. Apart from chess he enjoys swimming, playing soccer and video games (Roblox) with friends and cousins. At school math is his favorite subject and enjoys solving math puzzles. He started practicing in summer vacation to balance both attack and defend techniques as needed. He joined PCA 10 months ago and with coach Sibin’s guidance and encouragement he has developed more interest in playing tournaments. Thanks Mr. Sibin for your continuous support and guidance. “
Coach feedback on Vidwath :
” Vidwath is a very Confident kid. This has helped him to play sharp games confidently. He gradually picked up more interest in chess when he learned more about attacking patterns and tactics. He started playing a lot of games in PCA tournaments and showed significant progress in the past few months. He is always interactive in class and shows great enthusiasm. Every class I see him experiment new tricks and he clarifies his doubts regarding them. I appreciate Vidwath’s parents for their support. I’m happy to be a part of his exciting journey in chess.”
Few games of Vidwath :
https://lichess.org/Uf7kX7hH/black
5. Soham Ankur Kasturiya
” Soham is a 7-year-old boy who will be going into 2nd grade in Fall 2023. He is a charming, funny and naughty boy who loves problem-solving via Chess, Math, Legos, Rubik’s cubes or just pretending to play with his transformers. He is super compassionate and loves playing with his friends, biking around, playing video games, basketball and soccer. He loves running and calls himself Speedcheetah. He also loves reading about animals and birds. His favorite animal is the Cheetah. I’m glad to hear that Soham has found a passion for chess! Thank you so much to “Premier Chess Academy” for introducing him to Chess and giving him the platform to unleash his curiosity and love towards the game. Special thanks to coach – Shriram for supporting Soham better in Chess with continuous guidance and motivation. “
Coach feedback on Soham :
” Soham is a smart and enthusiastic kid with remarkable puzzle-solving skills. He’s a quick learner and plays chess creatively. He’s punctual and has excellent attendance. He participates actively in practice sessions. I’m very pleased with his performance and wish him the best for his bright future. “
Few games of Soham :
https://lichess.org/ncpOblE8/black#0
https://lichess.org/O2zjlOGj/black#0
https://lichess.org/HhyytDnS/black#0
6. Sriyan Pamidimukkala
” Sriyan is 7 years old and is based out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Sriyan is an avid soccer player and loves playing violin. He is a blue belt in Martial arts and a Harry Potter fan. Sriyan is always enthusiastic about learning new things and developed an interest in chess a year ago after watching his sister play. He joined PCA over the summer and his learning skills were elevated by his coach Rinku Jain and PCA. We see a tremendous improvement in his game these past 2 months. We appreciate the effort put in by coach which has increased confidence in Sriyan’s Chess games that he is playing chess every single day.”
Coach feedback on Sriyan :
” Sriyan is an enthusiastic and vibrant young individual who embarked on his journey of learning chess a few months ago. His progress in this relatively short span of time has been commendable. Sriyan demonstrates a genuine curiosity for acquiring new chess strategies that enhance his game and contribute to his growth. Sriyan’s dedication to chess finds its expression on the Lichess platform, where he diligently practices and hones his skills. His affinity for the double attack tactic showcases his grasp of intricate maneuvers. It is my sincere wish that Sriyan continues on his trajectory of progress, ultimately achieving milestones that bring pride to himself and those who support him. “
Few games of Sriyan :
https://lichess.org/N49tRsBi/black
7. Pavithran
” Pavithran is a hardworking, quiet, and responsible kid. He is 10 years old and is in the 4th grade. He also has an interest in badminton and soccer. He started his chess classes with Premier Chess Academy a year ago. Initially, he just attended the classes and didn’t play many tournaments, but slowly he developed an interest and began attending more tournaments and practice sessions every day. His coach, Raunak Gupta, motivates him in every class to participate in more tournaments and teaches him techniques that really help him in his games. Raunak Gupta also makes sure to proactively arrange makeover classes for him. Thank you so much, Premier Chess Academy and his coach, for providing him this great platform. “
Coach feedback on Pavithran :
” Pavithran is a very active and energetic kid who loves playing chess. His consistency in the practice tournament is praiseworthy. He is very friendly and is admired by all his chess mates. He is very keen towards learning new strategies in chess. He has shown drastic improvement in his chess journey and I wish he keeps on going like this. I am glad to have Pavithran as my student and I would like to thank his parents for supporting him a lot. God bless him. “
Few games of Pavithran :
https://lichess.org/zix7Z9GG/white
https://lichess.org/b8otwg6L/white#0
https://lichess.org/Ah6cexaz/black#1
8. Hrehaan
” Hrehaan is 10 years old, he began playing chess at the age of five. Although he learned the basics of chess from his dad, Hrehaan gained more understanding and skills about chess on his own. He has a deep love and passion for chess and frequently follows many National, International and World Cup chess games. Hrehaan has participated in numerous local, state and national chess championships and won several trophies. His dream is to become GM. Hrehaan is currently being trained by Rakesh Gurung at Premier Chess Academy. Other than playing chess Hrehaan enjoys playing competitive soccer, biking and pickle ball and also watches the Indian Premier League.”
Coach feedback on Hrehaan :
” Hrehaan is a young talented, hardworking and very enthusiastic kid who pursues to continuously keep 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 new concepts and ideas. Hrehaan’s parents are also very positive toward chess and support him to learn and practice chess. I am very much happy toward his improvement and he has also been showing great potential for further improvement. I too wish him more success in chess and in real life.”
Few games of Hrehaan :
https://lichess.org/TK4lv3Ru/black#42
https://lichess.org/A6oaXDPT#47
https://lichess.org/p29gDJeW#24
9. Thanu Sree Senthilkumar
” Thanu Sree Senthilkumar is 11 years old, studying 6th grade, she started playing chess when she was 9 years old. Since then she always looked for ways to improve her games . After joining chess class she improved her chess games tremendously, thanks to her Coach Prakrati Manodhya. Apart from chess, she loves to read books and enjoy solving math problems.”
Coach feedback on Thanu Sree :
” ThanuShree is a very smart kid. I started working with her and I can see a huge improvement in her thinking style and pattern recognition. She works hard and is also very attentive in the class. She is getting better and better in chess. Thanu loves to play longer time formats and loves to solve the puzzles which is a great thing because chess is all about thinking and patterns. I wish her great health and a bright future. “
Few games of Thanu Sree :
10. Nishita Gupta
” Nishita is a 9-year-old girl who loves to stay busy and stay active the whole day. She has a great sense of humour and finds joy in the simplest of things. She loves to play tennis and eat anything chocolate. She approaches new challenges with an open mind and excitement to expand her horizons. In this spirit, she picked up chess casually and then continued to learn the new skills with lot of determination and excitement. Chess kept her mind occupied, preventing her from causing trouble and doing mischievous things during her summer break. As parents, we are grateful for our amazing daughter who continues to impress us with her growth, kindness, and resilience. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for her.”
Coach feedback on Nishita :
” This month, Nishita has demonstrated remarkable strides in her tactical prowess. Her consistent and precise execution of intricate tactical combinations underscores a sharp strategic acumen. Notably, Nishita excels in transforming minor advantages into decisive victories during endgame scenarios, a quality worth commending. Her chess journey showcases outstanding progress, evident in enhanced tactical insight, strategic comprehension, endgame finesse, emotional resilience, and an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement. These qualities position her as a highly promising player. With her sustained dedication for the game, I am confident that Nishita will undoubtedly scale even greater heights in her future pursuits, echoing her remarkable growth.”
Few games of Nishita :
https://lichess.org/qyztxt7v/black
https://lichess.org/gLT27R74/black
https://lichess.org/WveoEahW/black
11. Krish Vijaibabu
” Krish is a 10 year old positive kid who resides in Columbus ,Ohio. He is learning chess less than a year and is motivated to do well in chess. He is learning lot of new techniques during the training and excelling in strategies.Apart from chess he love’s various sport and competitions. Learning chess has helped him to stay focused and pay attention. He is as well starting to learn Viola for school band .We are very much happy with coach Devansh training and for choosing PCA for introducing him to learn chess with confidence. We are already noticing a whole lot of improvement in his games. Thank you for all your amazing guidance and support.”
Coach feedback on Krish :
” Krish is a very smart kid, I started working with him around 4 months back, but I can see a huge improvement in his thinking style and pattern recognition. He works really hard, and he is getting better and better in chess, Krish loves to play longer time formats which is a great thing because chess is all about thinking and he likes to solve puzzles too, I am hoping for his great future and health.”
Few games of Krish :
https://lichess.org/Xl5UxsIb/black
https://lichess.org/nBESdbyW/black
https://lichess.org/5QQrm3o7/black#0
12. Krishika Jagadesan
” Krishika is a model child in many ways. She demonstrates exceptional intellectual curiosity and consistently excels in all areas. She has a limitless capacity for responding to challenges and acquiring information. She is a great swimmer and also plays soccer for her school soccer team. She enjoys skating, Rubik’s cubes and riding bicycles. “
Coach feedback on Krishika :
” Krishika, who is new to chess, has already achieved a top position in the Team Battle conducted by PCA in late July, despite only having played for 30-40 days. Her dedication to the game is evident in her regular attendance at practice sessions and her eagerness to ask and answer questions. Her curiosity and desire to learn drive her to explore new topics on her own, and she is always the first to arrive and the last to leave. With this attitude and spirit, Krishika is sure to achieve many more victories and have a bright future in chess. Best of luck! 😊 “
Few games of Krishika :
https://lichess.org/9KFvaFwP/black
13. Selva Vinayagam Mohankumar
” Selva is a 10-year-old 5th grader from New Jersey. He is an enthusiastic kid and is curious and excited to learn about stuff around him. Apart from chess he loves doing math. In his free time, he enjoys swimming and video games. He joined PCA recently and is being trained by Arya Bhakta who is very attentive and encouraging. Selva is learning new techniques and strategies from him and many thanks to coach Arya & PCA. ”
Coach feedback on Selva :
” Selva impressed me with his skills in the very first class! He is very knowledgeable, and capable of finding impeccable ideas. As a matter of fact, he was selected as Chennai district player under 7 being among the top 5 players! His dedication towards improving, consistency in practice has reflected in his advancement. He is always trying to compete against each other, and also in other tournaments. Wish him the very best for his future endeavors. ”
Few games of Selva :
https://lichess.org/IQmVvU4Y#0
https://lichess.org/X1Pg9eAT/black
https://lichess.org/PiBNyHkx/black
14. Viaan Madanbhavi
” Viaan Madanbhavi is 10-year-old , Studying in 5th Grade. He is very much active and likes to play Basketball , Tennis and is very interested to learn about chess. We joined this class 4 months back and he enjoys and is passionate about learning chess. His teacher -Anshul form PCA ,ensures Viaan to understand fundamental chess strategies and tactics. He regularly reviews Viana’s work ,encouraging him to learn new skills and teach about time management as well. We are happy to be part of PCA and looking forward to excelling in chess. Thank you very much Anshul for being his teacher. “
Coach feedback on Viaan :
” Viaan is a smart kid , he likes to do things with ease and whenever I put challenges for him he likes to solve them in style . He has improved his skills rapidly recently and is now looking to achieve great heights in the field of chess. I wish him all the best and I believe he will achieve more titles soon. “
Few games of Viaan :
https://lichess.org/HH0mtJ1f/black
15. Gunav Yarlagadda
” Gunav is a 6 year old boy who is very much interested in learning to play chess. He is an attentive and obedient child. Premier chess academy has helped him in developing strategies in chess. Gunav loves attending the practice sessions and also solve puzzles in Lichess. As parents, we are satisfied with his improvement in the game and at the same time amazed at his abilities. Thanks to his coach Adyasha for helping him in understanding the concepts easily. Her continuous support, guidance and motivation helped Gunav to get better in the game. Gunav also loves to play basketball, swimming apart from chess.”
Coach feedback on Gunav :
” Gunav is a very sincere kid. He is always proactively answering questions in all the classes .He has improved a lot from where he had started .He is always regular with his assignments and attending practice sessions or tournaments. It’s been 2 months and he has shown great enthusiasm and interest towards chess .I highly appreciate Gunav’s parents for supporting him by playing games with him. I am glad to be a part of his chess journey and I wish the best for his future.”
Few games of Gunav :
https://lichess.org/OAFkZ37S/black
https://lichess.org/PR08yO2P/black
16. Yugith Hayagriv Prabhu
” Yugith Hayagriv Prabhu is 7 year old living in Virginia, USA. He started to play Chess when he is 5 years of age. It started as diversion from digital time but slowly he started to show interests. Over the past 2 years he is getting coached under Piyush master and is showing tremendous progress. He is playing in local clubs and chess meet ups. He also requests everyone in the house to play with him in free time. Apart from Chess, he also plays soccer, baseball with his brother and his friends. ”
Coach feedback on Yugith :
” Yugith is a sincere student, always trying to be better. He is a fine chess player, always interested and excited to learn new things. Learning and working on his game with always having a big smile. He has a healthy competitive mindset which helps him grow better. I wish him very good luck in his Chess Career..!!”
Few games of Yugith :
Selection Criteria – August 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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