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 (December 2021) at Premier Chess Academy, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Chetan Danda
“Chetan is 11 years old and is in 6th grade. He enjoys playing sports like soccer, cricket and basketball with his friends. He loves to watch NFL football games. Initially he was skeptical about joining chess. After he had a Demo session with Mr.Ankush, he was very impressed to join chess. Now Chetan tries to play as much as he can. We appreciate coach Ankush for helping Chetan to improve his skills. “
Coach feedback on Chetan :
“Chetan 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. I hope this interest in chess keeps on motivating him so that he can improve and become a good chess player. I wish him a successful life and a wonderful future ahead. “
Few games of Chetan :
https://lichess.org/rrvqSu7e/black
https://lichess.org/fgYziExJ/black
2. Harini
“Harini is a second grader and lives in Westchester county in New York. Harini showed a lot of interest in chess when her parents introduced her to chess. They later enrolled her into the PCA academy and she found that program very exciting. She improved her chess skills considerably in the PCA academy. She looks forward to the chess classes every week. Besides chess, Harini learns piano, Carnatic music, swimming and figure skating. Currently, Harini enjoys reading Harry Potter books. “
Coach feedback on Harini :
“Harini is a very intelligent girl and always interested in learning new topics in chess class. Submitting all the assignments on time and also improving very fast . I am extremely happy with Harini’s progress and wish her success in her life. “
Few games of Harini :
https://lichess.org/IOawYio7/black
3. Ilan Anandan
“Ilan is a 7 year old, first grader who lives in Mckinney, Texas. He started his chess journey a year ago. Since then he has always been curious to learn and play chess. He is trained by his coach, Mr Akash Tiwari. Ilan is a joyful and talkative kid who always keeps himself busy. He is good at math and likes to play with his friends. “
Coach feedback on Ilan :
“Ilan is a very hardworking boy who has shown great progress lately. He is very talkative and curious about different topics and asks a lot of questions which helps him to gain more knowledge. He also likes to solve combinations on different concepts and specially the challenging ones. Ilan takes all of his games very positively and tries to learn from his mistakes. He also likes to know about the past world champions and has learned some techniques by seeing their games. I wish him all the very best for his journey in learning chess and wish him great success. “
Few games of Ilan :
4. Harshavardhan Annangi
“Harsha is 10 years old and a 5th grader living in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. He enjoys doing math , playing Piano , Drums and Pokémon. He loves making friends. It’s been a few months since he joined the PCA , and he started improving a lot by learning new techniques from coach Mr Abhi. Now chess is one of his favorite sports and he really enjoys the game. We want to take this opportunity to thank his coach Mr.Abhi and the PCA team.”
Coach feedback on Harsha :
“Harsha is a very hardworking boy. All his success goes to his dedication. He always plays practice sessions all the time no matter what happens and that’s the reason he improved so much as a player. “
Few games of Harsha :
5. Satyateja Tumuluri
“Satya is a 6th grader living in Seattle, WA. He has been with PCA for over a year. He discovered chess by chance and started liking it. PCA is a nice platform where he is guided by his teacher Aabhas and gets the opportunity to practice and play with Kids worldwide. Particularly, he likes Lichess competitions. In addition to chess, Satya likes to code, solve math problems, and plays Video games with his friends. He also plays Basketball for his school. He likes to go on bicycle rides with his friends. Satya is very kindhearted and tries to help others in need. “
Coach feedback on Satya :
“Satya is a very respectful and obedient child. He is always attentive in class and always follows all the class instructions with full focus. Recently, I have noticed an uptick in his decision-making skills while playing the game. Satya’s ‘never give up’ attitude has impressed me a lot, he keeps on trying to give his 100 % in all the games he plays, and now all his dedication and hard work are giving him positive results. Well done Satya, keep rocking! “
Few games of Satya :
https://lichess.org/xCWtwMNS#54
https://lichess.org/RfKThomD/black#49
https://lichess.org/O4qYyN5v/black#18
6. Krish Chandragiri
“Krish is a happy, charismatic and highly energetic 5 year old kindergartner who loves to play any game. He enjoys cooking, doing science experiments and building with Legos. We introduced Chess to him to improve his patience. Krish took to chess immediately due to its resemblance with war strategies and fights which he likes a lot. He started playing practice sessions regularly from past month and we are amazed to see him sit in one place and enjoy the matches. His game has improved a lot since then and now he puts up a tough fight with mom and dad. For a very active kid who is always on the go, it is truly remarkable. Thanks to Coach Ayush for keeping the class interesting and engaging. Appreciate his guidance and support. “
Coach feedback on Krish :
“Krish is a very bright student of our class with a lot of passion and interest in chess. Krish tries to grasp all the topics which are covered in the class with full dedication and then implement it in the practice sessions and games. Krish is very patient and well-focused while playing his chess game. He is always keen on attending sessions and practice games. Krish’s recent performance on winning practice sessions, speed of solving puzzles and winning against strong players on a regular basis is really admirable. Krish has now built a good understanding of the game and is definitely one to watch for in future. My best wishes are always with you Krish. Keep improving yourself and I am sure that you will achieve more heights in future. Keep Shining!. “
Few games of Krish :
https://lichess.org/MQPBLUSJ#37
https://lichess.org/Kx9uqzPF/black#70
https://lichess.org/r36BdiFX#51
7. Sujan Prashanth
“Sujan is a 3rd grader and lives in Wichita, Kansas. He has always shown interest in sports and games. One day, he just expressed his interest towards learning chess. That is when we enrolled him for PCA about 4 months ago. We have seen great improvement in this game. Thanks to his coach. Besides chess, He loves to build innovative things using Lego sets. Also, he has an interest in roller skating and he participated at the state level championship.”
Coach feedback on Sujan :
“Sujan is a curious kid. He participates in every class activity with great enthusiasm. He is very consistent in playing games and solving puzzles. His consistency and patience make a great fusion and he plays wonderfully in all the practice sessions and Weekly Tournaments. His fighting spirit and creativity which makes his games a sight to watch. Sujan also takes the initiative to learn from his mistakes and makes sure not to repeat them.
All his efforts are very much appreciable! His love for chess and hard work will surely take him to great heights. All the Best Sujan 👍”
Few games of Sujan :
https://lichess.org/x6XwupBY/black#80
https://lichess.org/EstAav7V/black#60
https://lichess.org/0FgEJYyA#115
8. Srishti
“Srishti is a 4th grader and 10yrs old. From as early as a 5yr old Srishti exhibited good analytical problem solving skills with a knack of connecting the dots. We thought a chess class would be a perfect tickle to her mind and will bring the best of her abilities. However we were not sure if she would enjoy the game or not, so we started the PCA classes on a trial basis. She picked the game instantly and started enjoying the challenges thoroughly. She likes the classes and interactive practice games equally and getting better with each new one. Srishti also enjoys swimming, arts and music in her other free time..”
Coach feedback on Srishti :
“Srishti is a Sincere kid. She is very hardworking and Confident .She understands all the concepts and tries them in games . She solves all the puzzles very quickly and never misses the class. My best wishes are with Srishti and hope she will achieve all the heights in her life.”
Few games of Srishti :
https://lichess.org/KiHI5skC/black
https://lichess.org/rkzxbdH9/white
https://lichess.org/Z3YLCvNJ/black
9. Eshanth Sai
“Sai is 10 years old and lives in Mississauga, Ontario-Canada .He is a friendly ,kind hearted kid and likes helping others. Sai was introduced to Chess by one of his friends .He started exploring more about it online and by playing some games on chess.com. He started developing keen interest and then we enrolled him in PCA. Sai enjoys chess classes and we can see the progress he has made so far. Thank you to Coach Arya for all the encouragement and support. Apart from Chess, he is training for Soccer on weekends and also enjoys outdoor activities with younger sister.”
Coach feedback on Sai :
“Sai is very dedicated to anything he does! He always tries to learn something new and focuses deeply on it. He’s quite active in practice sessions as well as solving tactics. He’s capable of finding interesting ideas and yet still be perfect at his task as well. He crossed 1500 blitz rating within a few months! He even managed to beat me once, which is a nice achievement itself! He’s got a bright future ahead! Good luck! “
Few games of Sai :
https://lichess.org/nVThJSRk#0
https://lichess.org/sFygNU7Y/black#0
https://lichess.org/1nvMO2pA#0
10. Vihaan Chandaraprakash
“Vihaan is 6 years old and lives in San Ramon, California. He is studying Kindergarten. We introduced chess to him through PCA when he was 5 years old. He quickly got the concept and started enjoying the game. And there is no looking back after that. All credit to PCA and his coach Anshul for proper guidance and doing lots of puzzles and training sessions in class. Apart from chess ,Vihaan loves biking, swimming, drawing, doing puzzles and exploring outer space.”
Coach feedback on Vihaan :
“Vihaan is obedient and full of concentration. He loves to do any activity during the class, whether puzzles, game play, fun games etc. Whatever he does he makes sure to do it with full concentration sometimes he doesn’t even want a hint and I liked that confidence in him. He has improved a lot from the time he joined and is continuously improving his game little by little. My best wishes for him and I believe he will become champion soon. “
Few games of Vihaan :
11. Shaurya Vetukuri
“Shaurya is a 2nd grader, who lives in St. Louis ,Missouri. He is a fun loving and enthusiastic kid. He loves to build Legos, play video games and enjoy his bike rides. He was introduced to chess 3 months ago, With the help of his coach Mr.Jeet Singh. We see that Shaurya enjoys his sessions and is constantly showing progress. “
Coach feedback on Shaurya :
“Shaurya is a very curious boy who enjoys every moment of learning new concepts. At First he was learning slowly but after informing him of the mistakes he focused and improved. Then he learned fast and good things he never gave up. He is very punctual in class and joins every class on time. He used to participate in practice sessions with great efforts & always has a learning attitude while playing games. I wish him very good luck for his Chess Career and keep it up…Keep it up Shaurya! “
Few games of Shaurya :
https://lichess.org/aRy7FySy/white
https://lichess.org/BkSS3BgQ/black
https://lichess.org/sBmjntfT/black#142
12. Gourika Sakargayan
“Gourika is 8-year-old and lives in California, USA. She is a second grader who likes to play chess, dance, sing and read. She started playing chess 1 year back and enjoys learning new chess concepts with her coach, doing puzzles and playing games on Lichess. Since last one year, playing Chess has become an integral part of Gourika’s daily activity. It helps to improve concentration and logical thinking. We are really thankful to Ms.Harshita for making Chess fun and interesting for her. “
Coach feedback on Gourika :
“Gourika is good at puzzles and her puzzle solving skills in class is amazing. She also enjoys playing games and knows different tactical concepts very well. While attending regular sessions, she is very attentive and disciplined in class and always follows proper instruction. I wish her all the best for her bright future..!! “
Few games of Gourika :
https://lichess.org/tG3EOXek/black
https://lichess.org/f1eXsVGe/black
https://lichess.org/ighLfSRh/white
13. Varun Sama
“Varun is a 13 year old (7th grader) from Temple City, California. He loves to play soccer, basketball, and baseball. He is interested in playing chess, so he joined the Premier Chess Academy and started learning chess strategies from 4 months. He is very much involved in solving puzzles and playing games in Lichess. Special thanks to his coach Ibin for helping and encouraging him. “
Coach feedback on Varun :
“Varun is a strong attacking player and very good at spotting chess tactics. He plays lots of chess games in lichess other than practice sessions . He gained 120+ rating points in just 2 weeks !!!!!!! That’s just amazing .I am very happy to see his progress and wish him all the best for his upcoming tournaments. “
Few games of Varun :
https://lichess.org/ze823VLv#19
https://lichess.org/okwkhNX1/black#78
https://lichess.org/uRCgvEeo#41
14. Jiya Singh
“Jiya Singh is in 5th grade and lives in Eastern Pennsylvania. During May of 2020, Jiya was introduced to chess by her parents. Her parents would tell her to play with her younger brother. Jiya loves art and loves playing sports like: basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, and running. She also loves to sing and travel. She is very passionate about animals. She looks forward to continuing her journey with PCA! “
Coach feedback on Jiya :
“Jiya is a very intelligent and hardworking girl. Her grasping capacity and accepting the failures are astonishing. She has been the best 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. If any other kid has any doubt in a topic, she tries to explain it to her if she knows it well. Being a coach I’m really very happy to have her and my best wishes will always follow her path. “
Few games of Jiya :
https://lichess.org/Gu8MzJVJ/black
15. Pavithra Nair
“Pavithra Nair is an 8 year old 2nd grader from California. She has improved her chess games since joining PCA. She shows a keen interest in chess and has learned a lot about tactics. The daily practice sessions have been helpful too. We are thankful to her coach Baivab Mishra for supporting her and his patience is commendable! Truly blessed to have him as Pavi’s coach. Apart from chess, she likes art, dancing, biking, swimming and hiking. “
Coach feedback on Pavithra :
“Pavithra is a very hardworking kid with a huge amount of positivity towards accepting failure. She never gets upset about any downfall, rather she keeps up her pace and continues to put in more dedication. She is a very regular kid, never misses classes nor practice sessions. Her dedication to analyze her mistakes and learn from them stood out for me. Her regularity and interest in playing practice sessions is really commendable. She also has consistently performed well even after numerous failures which is a statement that Pavithra is a true fighter in every aspect of life. Being a coach I really feel lucky to have Pavithra and wishing her to have an extremely successful life. “
Few games of Pavithra :
https://lichess.org/sRUwekvN/white
https://lichess.org/zNPSfEm3/white
https://lichess.org/GctXffeA/black
16. Paksh Gupta
“Paksh is 6 year old, kindergartener in Cox Mill Elementary school and lives in Concord, North Carolina. He got his interest in chess from a few neighborhood kids. He is keen on learning new techniques in chess. A big thanks to his teacher mister Omkar for teaching these young kids so patiently. Paksh also loves to play outdoor games like soccer. Thanks to Premier Chess Academy for bringing him in the right direction for a critical thinking game like Chess. “
Coach feedback on Paksh :
“Paksh is always interested in learning new things, he is attentive in class and also likes to play in practice sessions. He is very good at solving puzzles. “
Few games of Paksh :
https://lichess.org/oMU8SjCP/black
https://lichess.org/dDQPfrIF/black
17. Revanth
“Revanth is a 12 years old kid, in 7th grade living in Ellicott City, Maryland. He started chess very recently and he has been learning very quickly all thanks to his coach, Mr. Narendiran. He likes to read books, loves video games based on Mario, and plays the cello. “
Coach feedback on Revanth :
“Revanth was very enthusiastic from the beginning. Everyday he loves to learn something new. He had shown great progress. He’s clever, intelligent and finds the best move for any puzzle. I wish him all the best for his upcoming achievements. “
Few games of Revanth :
https://lichess.org/s0xRbINB/black
https://lichess.org/yfl9gjZ8/black
https://lichess.org/QklC84t5/black
18. Ashwath Dinesh
“Ashwath Dinesh is 9 years old and lives in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. He is studying in 4th grade. He is a very active and empathic kid. Ashwath developed interest towards the chess game while playing with his father for fun. To take it to the next level, we have joined him in Premier Chess Academy and since then he is thoroughly enjoying the classes, practice sessions and weekend tournaments. Besides chess, Ashwath is learning Piano and Tennis. He also enjoys playing Basketball, Video games and enjoys outdoor activities spending time with his baby sister. Ashwath is loving all interactions with the coach Mr.Mihir Mehra during the sessions. Ashwath and us thank his coach, Mr.Mihir Mehra, for his efforts to teach him the critical techniques to improve his game vastly. He is a fast learner and spent his time playing on the board or playing against the computer. This encouraged us to enroll him in formal classes and thanks to PCA we found the right platform to help and support him with knowledge. “
Coach feedback on Ashwath :
“Ashwath is a great kid. He is very hardworking and hardly misses any class. He remembers all the concepts and applies them in games as well. He works really hard at home by playing games and solving puzzles so all in all really proud of him. My best wishes with Ashwath going forward. “
Few games of Ashwath :
https://lichess.org/Jjekhvtk/white
19. Mahaswin Vikkurthi
“Mahaswin is 8 years old and lives in California, USA. He is a 2nd grader. He is very enthusiastic and a quick learner. He was introduced to chess 6 months ago and started playing with his mom. After playing for a couple of days he said that he wants to learn more and become a grandmaster. To encourage his interest, we joined him in Premier Chess Academy in the mid of September 2021.He learnt a lot of strategic moves from coach Kunal and we have noticed a tremendous improvement in his way of playing chess. Now he loves to play chess every day and it became part of his life. He is very eager to attend every class with Kunal to learn new techniques in chess and improve his game day by day. Besides playing chess he likes reading books, drawing, swimming and playing with his little brother.”
Coach feedback on Mahaswin :
“Mahaswin is a very energetic kid who joins class beforehand. He grasps the concept very well in class. He has a very sharp mind and always involves his own creativity. He is a lovely kid who loves to play chess & solve puzzles. He is regular with practice sessions and weekend tournaments. He has the hunger to learn and improve his game that every chess player should have. He is a logical thinker and always tries to use the tactics taught in the class. He solves all his assignments regularly and with great accuracy. The best thing that I admire in him is that he learns from his own mistakes. I wish him good luck for his Chess career. Keep it up!”
Few games of Mahaswin :
20. Navya Jha
“Navya is a 1st grader and lives in Orlando, Florida. She is a 6 yr old curious child who loves to know about new things. We enrolled her in chess last summer vacation but now she has developed so much interest over the time. We are proud parents and love the way she is progressing. We are certainly thankful to her coach for his knowledge, belief and encouragement which helped her deeply in learning and keeping her interest in chess. Apart from chess, Navya loves martial arts, gymnastics and reading her favourite princess book. Mermaids are all time favourites.”
Coach feedback on Navya :
“I am very happy with Navya’s Chess improvement. She is doing very good in class as well as in tournaments. She asks a lot of chess questions in class. Navya’s attention is 100% which shows her dedication and love for the game chess. I wish her all the very best for all success in the near future. Keep it up dear Navya. “
Few games of Navya :
https://lichess.org/MdBwyLzc/black
https://lichess.org/MdBwyLzc/black
21. Samanvi Kotha
“Samanvi is a 3rd Grader who lives in Dallas, USA. She is 8 Years old. Samanvi is an enthusiastic kid and started learning chess from July 2021. Her interest in chess multifold as soon as she started attending the chess classes. Thanks to PCA and Coach Pavithra for coaching her and she is thoroughly enjoying the classes, practice sessions and weekend tournaments and never wants to miss any of them. She is a fast learner and loves to play chess with her family and friends in her spare time. She is also teaching chess to her little brother. In addition to chess she loves to play Keyboard, read books and is fond of Music and Arts & Crafts. “
Coach feedback on Samanvi :
“Samanvi is a very energetic and polite kid who always joins class on time. She is energetic throughout the class. She shows lots of interest and listens to all topics very carefully. She has a lot of self-confidence. There are times when she has to face defeats but in those moments instead of giving up, Samanvi learns from her mistakes and makes sure not to repeat them. She implements all the tactics in the practice session. She is constantly improving her game, her hard-work will definitely help her to achieve new heights. Have a blast! “
Few games of Samanvi :
https://lichess.org/Qp7t73aG/black
https://lichess.org/XlTwCm8b/black
https://lichess.org/cGq4ndVm/white
22. Ritwik Somagattu
“Ritwik is an energetic and enthusiastic third grader from Austin. He used to play checkers when he was five and we couldn’t beat him. That was the time we decided to teach him chess. But we didn’t have any knowledge of chess and he tried to explore on his own until we were made aware of Premier chess academy this July. Ever since he joined PCA his skills have improved and heard a lot of good things about him from the coach. Thanks Piyush for mentoring him. Apart from chess Ritwik likes to play Tennis, Cricket, and Piano. Chess has taught him to sit in one place for more than 20 minutes. 🙂 “
Coach feedback on Ritwik :
“Ritwik is a very calm and positive attitude kid. He is a good learner and has a great interest in chess. He grasps all the topics quickly which are covered in the class. My best wishes are always with you Ritwik. Keep improving yourself and I am sure that you will achieve more heights in future.. “
Few games of Ritwik :
https://lichess.org/4WtCBUzQ/black
23. Prahar Dombe
“Prahar is a 6 year old kindergartener from Miami, Florida. He was introduced to chess during the pandemic last year. He is a go-getter and ready to take up any challenge. Besides Chess , he likes playing golf and gymnastics. One month back Prajwal Sir told him to improve his rating in order to get promoted to advanced beginners class. Since then he has made it his goal to attend practice session everyday . With his dedication and focus, he has improved his rating from 670 to 952 in the last couple of weeks. We thank Prajwal Sir for all the guidance and motivation provided to help Prahar get better at chess and start loving the game. “
Coach feedback on Prahar :
“Prahar is a very hardworking kid at the age of 6 only. He has worked so hard on his game that he has turned out to be a very good player. He never misses any of his class and makes sure he plays every practice session he can. My best wishes with Prahar that he achieves heights in his life. “
Few games of Prahar :
https://lichess.org/hzSX3Wpt/black
24. Vivaan Keerthimani
“Vivaan is a 6 year old- 1st grader, from Phoenix, Arizona. We introduced Vivaan to chess 8 months ago and soon enrolled him with PCA. He picked up interest instantly and showed a great amount of zeal. Thanks to his coach Mr. Rajat Malik for his constant encouragement and support . So glad to see Vivaan getting better day by day.”
Coach feedback on Vivaan :
“Vivaan is very passionate about chess, his nature is very calm and polite, in the starting he was little bit slow learner and when he lose game he got nervous now after 2 month he has improved a lot and he is participating in practice session and defeating so many good players, he is picking up fast now and showing his strength, he is very logical thinker and understand things and try to implement in his game very quickly, that was the result he was able to prove himself. Thanks to his parents who are always curious to know about Vivaan’s progress and always motivated him. Keep up the good work!!Many more to come in Future!! 😊”
Few games of Vivaan :
https://lichess.org/kqXNxs9g/black
https://lichess.org/nEI4GiSE/black
https://lichess.org/sdP6nNNS/black
25. Sudhi Anant Addagarla
“Anant is 9 years old and loves playing chess. He started his chess classes with Premier Chess Academy a few months back and improved a lot. We would like to thank his coach Rajesh Nayak Sir and PCA for guiding Anant and organizing tournaments for kids. Anant likes participating in USCF and other chess tournaments. Apart from chess he likes playing Minecraft, biking and playing with his brother. “
Coach feedback on Anant :
“Anant is a smart learner who learns the concepts well & tries to implement them in his games. He learns from his mistakes & is ambitious to improve his skills. He used to participate in practice sessions with great enthusiasm & always has a positive mindset while playing games. He is very silent and focused in the class and tries to improve his understanding of the game. I wish him very good luck for his Chess Career..”
Few games of Anant :
https://lichess.org/JYg0kVoq/white
https://lichess.org/RZjpM5p8/black
https://lichess.org/WQAgUD0b/black
26. Shreyas Reddy Pandilla
“Shreyas is a 10 year old, he is a fun loving, naughty and caring child with always having enthusiasm to explore new things. He started learning chess in September of 2021 and slowly building his skills as interest towards the game. Chess keeps him focused, challenged, and allows him to get breaks from his hectic schedule and it’s one of the things he loves to do whenever he finds free time. He loves travelling and exploring new things. He likes to hang out and play outside with his friends all the time and he loves playing Minecraft. We want to thank his coach Mr. Rakesh for guiding him through the learning process and providing his support and encouragement.”
Coach feedback on Shreyas :
“Shreyas is an enthusiastic kid who is very 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 and after he solves the puzzles he always gets ready to explain the whole answer with detail, 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 Shreyas :
https://lichess.org/C6rZA3DY#11
https://lichess.org/1z4MngxL/black#0
https://lichess.org/6HEWRgXP#48
27. Shashwat Singh
“Shashwat is a 7 years old second grader and lives in Sanford, FL. He loves to play chess and is a big fan of Harry potter. He was first introduced/inspired to chess when a friend’s kid won an award in a chess competition. Shashwat started showing interest in Chess after that and now he is ready to play Chess anytime. He has shown great improvement in a couple of months. I’m really impressed by his dedication and energy level during the classes, practice sessions and tournaments. Thanks to PCA and especially his teacher Ramendra Sir who is the biggest contributor in his progress. I am sure, one day we all will be proud of Shashwat. “
Coach feedback on Shashwat :
“Shashwat is a brilliant kid. At such a young age his attitude towards learning new things is just commendable. Shashwat is doing very well and is a quick learner .The way he solves the puzzles and gives the quick answer is superb. This is just the beginning and at this point such type of quality, responding to puzzles and in various aspects shows that he will do much better in future.. I feel privileged to have Shashwat as my student. My best wishes are with Shashwat. “
Few games of Shashwat :
https://lichess.org/UYix2LaX/black
https://lichess.org/PrZWT2t7/black
28. Shrihan Sai
“Shrihan Sai is a 9 yr old from Bothell, Washington. He is currently in 4th grade. His interests include karate, soccer and playing video games other than chess. He gets joyful and encouraged every time he wins a game with his Dad. We would like to take this moment to thank his coach Mr.Rinku Jain for his constant motivation and excellent coaching. Special thanks to the Premier Chess Academy! “
Coach feedback on Shrihan :
“Shrihan has been learning chess for the last 1 year and has improved his chess knowledge in strategies and tactics. He likes to solve puzzles and play games against high rated players. He joins his class on time and tries to improve his game more and more. He put in all of his hard work and efforts to improve. I wish him best of luck for his bright future. “
Few games of Shrihan :
https://lichess.org/11DYG8NR/black
29. Madhurima Kalluru
“Madhu joined the classes about 3-4 month ago and since then has shown significant increase in her chess skills. She is also developing a good interest in the game and is in constant learning mode. A big thank you to PCA chess academy and trainer Ruturaj, for setting the platform for the kids to develop skills in the game and keep growing their competence in the game. “
Coach feedback on Madhu :
“Madhu is a quick learner who learns the concepts well and tries to implement them in her games. She learns from her mistakes & is ambitious to improve her skills. She used to participate in practice sessions with great enthusiasm & always has a positive mindset while playing games. She is currently growing her opening skills and improving understanding of the game which will make her stand better. I wish her very good luck for her Chess Career & Big Thanks to her parents who are always supporting her every time.”
Few games of Madhu :
https://lichess.org/vKhYeD2c/black#0
https://lichess.org/7jAiwLG8/white#0
https://lichess.org/ve7sYTyh/black#0
30. Aayush Srihari
“Aayush is 10 years old from Massachusetts and loves playing chess. In his free time he likes to read. His favorite was the Geronimo Stilton series and now Harry Potter. He is also getting trained in Indian Carnatic music for almost 6 years and loves to sing. His favorite sport is badminton. He first got interested in chess by playing with his father. He kept trying to beat him, but couldn’t, so he decided to take classes and get better. He has gotten so close and very soon he will! Thanks to his coach Mr. Shiva! “
Coach feedback on Aayush :
“Aayush is obedient kid and attend the class on a regular basis. He does very well in the class and all the time ready to give answers first. As compared to the day 1 of the class, his game level has been improved quite well. This kind of consistency in the chess will take him to the next level soon. “
Few games of Aayush :
https://lichess.org/NVDPulws#1
https://lichess.org/tIRNBRll/black#5
31. Darsh Singh Khokhar
“Hi, All. My name is Darsh Singh Khokhar. I am 8 years old and live in Georgia. I am in 3rd grade and my favorite subjects are Math and English. In my free time I would love to draw. My favorite sports are playing Basketball and Soccer. I love to play Chess and Scrabble with my sister.”
Coach feedback on Darsh :
“Darsh is a great tactical player who has a sound understanding of piece development. He is responsive in class and is always willing to play in swiss and arena tournaments. He is regular to the classes and attends practice sessions as well. I have noticed a steady improvement in his tactical prowess in the past few weeks. He can surely become a good chess player if he remains focused. I wish Darsh all the best for his future endeavors. “
Few games of Darsh :
https://lichess.org/oqVm7IQk#101
https://lichess.org/4119lug5/black#66
https://lichess.org/pC6mqwlu/black#128
32. Vivek Boppudi
“Vivek Boppudi is a 3rd grader in Dublin, CA. He started playing a little bit of chess, just out of curiosity, a couple of years ago. However, he began to love it only thanks to his absolutely amazing coach Mr. Utkarsh Gupta, at PCA. He eagerly looks forward to every single class and practice session and nothing can come between him and that. He enjoys playing kickball, basketball with his friends, biking, scootering, reading and chatting! As parents, we are happy that he is learning and having fun at the same time. “
Coach feedback on Vivek :
“Vivek is a passionate and talented chess player who loves to play chess in the class. At such a young age, he has shown potential to perform well in practice sessions. He is a hard-working kid who takes interest in learning new concepts in chess. His performance in classes, speed of solving puzzles and approach towards handling the problems is remarkable. As a coach I would say getting Vivek as a student I’m the lucky one. My blessings will always be showering him. “
Few games of Vivek :
https://lichess.org/kLdUoDq6/black
https://lichess.org/Iuc4vgt0/black
33. Sanvi Bhatia Ghude
“Sanvi is a 4th grader and lives in Wisconsin, USA. She was introduced to chess a year ago and started playing on the board with her family. She was enthusiastic to learn it and was quickly picking up on it. She loved playing on the chess board for a long time. Seeing her passion and love for chess we decided to take it to the next level and enrolled her in Premier Chess Academy few months back. Thanks to the PCA for the support, guidance and training, her liking towards Chess has just continued to grow. She loves it so much that she now plays with her cousins and that’s a wonderful way to connect with them. She was excited to have passed round 1 of the PCA World Cup 2021. Sanvi also enjoys doing Math, Arts and Music. She loves playing Piano and reading books as well. Kudos to her coach as they guide her in the right direction. She looks forward to Chess classes and practice sessions. “
Coach feedback on Sanvi :
“Sanvi is a very good learner and is doing really great in chess. She is very attentive in the class and regular with her practice session. She is good at puzzles as well and always finds tactics on the chess board very fast. I am very happy with her performance & looking forward to teaching her new concepts so that she can improve her skills. I wish her all the best for her chess future. “
Few games of Sanvi :
https://lichess.org/3lAjeNyy/black
https://lichess.org/XI3863Am/black
34. Nandithsai
“Nandith is a 7-years-old 2nd grader. He was introduced to chess at the age of 5. Initially he didn’t have much interest in chess and he stopped playing. Later when he was 6 years, he gained back his interest in chess and started learning by watching some chess videos and by reading a few chess books. He was dedicated and focused on the game and slowly chess has begun his favorite game. Then we heard about the Premier Chess Academy via one of our neighbors. After joining PCA, he has gotten better and now he enjoys learning chess and loves playing the practice games and tournaments. We sincerely thank his coach Mr. Tushar for fine-tuning him with wise logics and nuances. In addition to chess, he also practices Soccer, Piano and Gymnastics. “
Coach feedback on Nandith :
“Nandithsai is a talented kid! I am continuously impressed by his progress. He has a flexible mind and thinks peacefully in crucial positions. He never misses a class or practice session. His specialist in solving all kinds of tactical puzzles and keeps watching the keenly entire board which benefits him in the game.He loves to play endgame and his middle game is so dynamic always looking for sacrifices on the board. Recently, he enjoys sacrificing his queen and winning a game like Mikhail Tal. In the PCA World Cup, he gives intense fights to the opponent. I am very much pleased to have a student like Nandithsai Best wishes for the future. DREAM BIG! “
Few games of Nandith :
https://lichess.org/H0xZoHLj/black
https://lichess.org/CpzhQKrc/black
35. Siva Sundar
“Siva Sundar is a 5th grader from Pleasanton, California, United States of America. He is a great learner, communicator, and a talented child. Siva started playing chess at home as a family hobby and showed keen interest in this game. We enrolled him in Premier Chess Academy under the mentorship of coach Mr. Sushant. This is a great opportunity where Siva improved his logical thinking skills, ability to face challenging tasks, play chess tournaments with a competitive spirit, and always try new strategies to solve new problems. Mr. Sushant is one of the best teachers who teaches students very methodically and provides guidance around the clock. Siva got selected to play in US Chess Federation (US Chess) and secured a decent ranking in a short period of learning chess from Premier Chess Academy. There is a beautiful quote from “Brad Henry” which Siva honors to Mr. Sushant, “A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning”. Siva eagerly looks forward to chess practice sessions, chess tournaments, and regular class hours from Mr. Sushant. Besides playing chess, Siva is passionate about learning music, baking, biking, and playing with his sibling. We wish Mr. Sushant and Premier Chess Academy team all the very best in bringing the best talents to the world. “
Coach feedback on Siva :
“Siva is intelligent & keenly interested in Chess. He is an industrious kid who aspires to do his best in practice sessions and regular classes. Siva has a positive attitude towards his games. The progress made by him for the past few months is commendable. As a coach, I am happy with his progress. He is a generous kid who helps others in their games in class. I wish you all the best for future learning and achievements. “
Few games of Siva :
https://lichess.org/IJculu0Q9N1X
https://lichess.org/1DLqPZIA/black#0
https://lichess.org/GGyJLfey#0
36. Nihar Kotha
“Nihar is 9 Years old and he started playing chess when he was 5 years old and gradually developed interest in the game. He likes to be challenged and I think chess gives him that platform to be challenged and come out as the winner. He has been steadily increasing his rank in Lichess and coming out as 2nd or 3rd in the recent tournaments conducted by PCA. He loves playing soccer and dreams of becoming an international soccer player. He is good at solving rubix cubes and plays a ton of video games. Thanks to his coach Shrutika, she has been a great mentor for Nihar. He seems to greatly enjoy the class where I see him very active and involved while the class is in progress. I hope PCA and his mentors can help him achieve great heights in Chess.“
Coach feedback on Nihar :
“Nihar is a very smart boy .He is very regular in his classes and submits assignments before time. He also plays regularly on Lichess. He is very active in the class and answers all the questions. I am extremely happy with Nihar’s progress till now and hoping he continues with the same. Great going Nihar !!”
Few games of Nihar :
https://lichess.org/RVKH50TM/black
https://lichess.org/BFm3pEgY/black
Selection Criteria – December 2021:
- 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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