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“At Premier Chess Academy (PCA), our vision is to transform kids into the world of chess & support them along the transition. Each and every kid at PCA deserves a special appreciation but we have shortlisted (selection criteria below) the students. Friendly advice, “for student’s those who didn’t make it through – you will make it one day and for those who are the stars of the month – continue the practice as your bar goes up”.

Here we go to recognize the stars of the month (December 2024) at Premier Chess Academy, North America (Canada & USA)!

1. Vaishnav Chirakkar

“Vaishnav, a lively and curious seven-year-old, is a bundle of energy and joy. Friendly and kind-hearted, he connects easily with others. Ever since his mother gifted him a chessboard, he has developed a deep interest in chess, learning the basics from his elder brother. He now spends hours strategizing, playing with grandparents, and honing his skills from chess classes, creating cherished family moments. In his free time, Vaishnav enjoys soccer, basketball, and practicing Kung Fu, as well as interactive games like Minecraft. His enthusiasm and love for learning shine through in everything he does.”

Coach feedback on Vaishnav:

“Vaishnav is a very enthusiastic kid who is always eager to learn new things. He loves participating in matches and consistently experiments with creative moves on the chessboard. He excels at solving puzzles and quickly grasps new concepts. Vaishnav consistently applies the tactics taught in class with great determination. I am truly impressed with his progress. Best wishes to him—keep it up, Vaishnav!”

Few games of Vaishnav:

https://lichess.org/pTv1wdqu

https://lichess.org/bTuLhYIg#25

https://lichess.org/vChMxAJW#127Today

2. Hridaan Oza 

“Hridaan is an enthusiast, a quick learner, and a fun-loving person. He enjoys playing chess and follows the sport. He is inspired by chess champions Gukesh and Praggnanandhaa. He enjoys several variations of chess such as chess puzzles and anti-chess.”

Coach feedback on Hridaan:

“Hridaan is a dedicated and enthusiastic chess learner with exceptional problem-solving abilities. His consistent performance in Puzzle Racer on Lichess, achieving impressive scores, highlights his focus and determination. I am proud to witness his remarkable progress and look forward to seeing him continue to excel and achieve new milestones in his chess journey.”

Few games of Hridaan:

https://lichess.org/KhNlzA14/black#66

https://lichess.org/R8VKbqYc#75

https://lichess.org/p7v2vrCV#51

Selection Criteria –December 2024: 

  • Regular in class and practice sessions.
  • Displaying improvement in practices to reach top 3 positions.
  • Puzzle solving and tactics findings in regular class.
  • Generate quest in chess and regular in assignments.
  • Overall – Passion is evident in class, practices, puzzle solving etc.