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 (February 2023) at Premier Chess Academy, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Raghav Nagar
” Raghav is 7 years old and is in 1st grade. He’s a very creative and focused child and enjoys playing chess a lot. He loves to keep challenging himself with all the chess puzzles and learning advanced moves. Apart from chess, he also loves to build Legos, play drums and piano, video games and enjoys soccer. Really appreciate all the kind support and helpful guidance he’s received from his PCA coaches thus far, to continue learning and progressing in chess. Thank you!! “
Coach feedback on Raghav:
” Raghav is a very hard-working, sincere, and disciplined kid who usually doesn’t miss any session. Playing in Sunday championship practice sessions regularly has improved Raghav’s game a lot. His thinking pattern is flexible, and he adds his logic and strategy to his moves. I wish him very good luck with his chess career. “
Few games of Raghav :
https://lichess.org/4b0vgCZr/black
2. Anvvy
” Anvvy is 7 years old. She is currently in 1st grade. Anvvy started playing Chess six months ago. In her free time, she loves to play Chess with her Grand Parents and her Uncle. Anvvy is an ardent fan of Carnatic music. She also loves playing tennis. We feel that Anvvy is getting better at Chess due to her curiosity and consistent practice. Thanks to Abhishek Sir for his patience, flexibility, and his ability to engage and motivate the kids. ”
Coach feedback on Anvvy :
” Anvvy is very curious about learning new things. She is focused, attentive and has a great interest in chess. She plays game with patience and has good intuition in chess. She completes assignments regularly. She follows the instructions and tries to implement them in games. Her growing skills in chess will surely help her to be a good chess player. I wish her a very bright future ahead. Thank you. “
Few games of Anvvy :
https://lichess.org/uJXnZyY5/black#52
https://lichess.org/QDt86uOB/white#32
https://lichess.org/pvKU53pa/white#47
3. Pranav Balakrishnan
” Pranav is 9yrs old and is currently in 4th grade and based out of Texas. Pranav is always enthusiastic and full of energy. In addition to learning chess, Pranav plays the mridangam, yellow belt holder in taekwondo and loves to play basketball. His hobbies include playing with his huge collection of cars and Legos and loves reading. His passion for chess has increased by playing numerous tournaments and by learning additional strategies and techniques from his coach, Mr. Ankush. We appreciate the good work that PCA is doing. “
Coach feedback on Pranav :
” Pranav is a smart and an intelligent kid. He is very focused and learns everything with dedication and he can grasp things very quickly and easily. He is very passionate and enjoys chess. His progress has been very fast with consistency. He is doing awesome and I hope will do great in future. “
Few games of Pranav :
https://lichess.org/1Qnae8Mr/black#38
https://lichess.org/RdfzhKfJ/black#46
https://lichess.org/CctbgkKY#37
4. Rashmika Manevannan
” Rashmika is an 8-year-old Grade 3 student who lives in California. Rashmika is a very kind, friendly, and thoughtful girl who loves dance, Math, Reading, Arts, and Chess. She demonstrates creativity and passion in all things she does. She strives to be an attentive listener and to fulfil her commitments to her teachers. She has always been fascinated with the game of chess and hopes to become a great chess player one day. She loves her chess classes at PCA and the weekend tournaments. We are grateful to PCA and Anshul Bathla Sir for coaching her so well. We are extremely pleased to see her progression and are proud of her achievement of becoming the star of the month. Wishing PCA Team and Rashmika many more milestones. “
Coach feedback on Rashmika :
” Rashmika is very obedient and consistent in whatever she does whether playing , solving puzzles or coming across a difficult situation she gives her best to do any given task . Recently she has improved her game a lot and is playing very good level games in practice sessions . I can see a champion is getting prepared in her and she will soon achieve many feats in Chess . My Best wishes and support are always with her. “
Few games of Rashmika :
https://lichess.org/W98yHAUF/black
https://lichess.org/rVKVc0G0/black
5. Reyansh Kaul
” Reyansh is a seven year old fun loving, playful and caring kid who loves Math, Science and Art. He is very energetic, loves challenges and is curious about learning new things! Previously, he use to watch his father playing and 6 months back, he also started playing chess and currently he is playing Chess everyday and enjoys every game. He likes to watch videos and puzzles about Chess. He is improving his skills rapidly and a big thanks to Arya for coaching him at every step of chess. We are proud of our son and can’t wait to see his next achievement. “
Coach feedback on Reyansh :
” Reyansh is a very fast learner- 6 months is and already showing amazing skills! He enjoys difficulties and keeps working hard to improve. He’s also got the ability to find unique ideas. He has a quick memory, enjoys playing games, and does well in a competitive environment. On the road, further successes should indeed be anticipated! I’m wishing him the best of luck! “
Few games of Reyansh :
DonUlione vs Kaulreyansh19: Ponziani Opening: Neumann Gambit • lichess.org
Kaulreyansh19 vs CottonBurlyHut: Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver Defense • lichess.org
bhvk vs Kaulreyansh19: Queen’s Pawn Game • lichess.org
6. Meghnasri Deepak
” Maggie is 10 years old currently in Bloomington, Illinois. She has been learning chess on and off since she was 5 years old but she has been consistently learning and practicing chess with PCA since the last 6 months. She is a quiet and focused kid who enjoys reading Harry Potter books, coloring and arts. She loves to play with her little brother but mostly ends up fighting with him. She is aspiring to win many trophies and medals in chess under the guidance of her wonderful coach Aaryan Kapoor who is very patient and constantly motivating her to perform better. Thanks to PCA for their process oriented and professional curriculum helping hundreds of kids realize their chess dreams. “
Coach feedback on Meghnasri :
” Maggie is a very hardworking and Confident kid . She tries to take part in all discussions held in the class and never misses the class . She has been showing a lot of improvement in her game. My best wishes are with Maggie and hope she will achieve all the heights in his life. “
Few games of Meghnasri :
https://lichess.org/vqSgplnq/black
https://lichess.org/nEGykxW2/white
https://lichess.org/LnIX5ac0/white
7. Nihilan Ramesh
” Nihilan lives in Ontario, Canada. He is 9 years old and studies 4th grade. Nihilan is a very fun loving person and keeps everyone around him happy by cracking jokes. Nihilan is a quick learner, he likes to read lots of interesting facts about space and also shares the knowledge with his class at school. Nihilan loves to play keyboard and soccer with his brother. In his free time he likes building interesting patterns using LEGO bricks and playing video games. We are very thankful to his coach Mr. Ashish for his continuous support and efforts to help Nihilan improve his chess playing skills. “
Coach feedback on Nihilan :
” Nihilan is the most fun loving kid in the entire class, he loves to entertain all with his jokes and fun games like riddles. He is very intelligent and a quick learner, and takes every game like a challenge and enjoys playing chess a lot. I wish Nihilan will achieve all the success in this journey and have a great future ahead.”
Few games of Nihilan :
https://lichess.org/05dCxRJr/black
8. Reyansh Rathod
” Reyansh is 12 years old and is in 6th grade studying in Farmington school, CT. His friends call him “Rey”. He is a sports person. He likes to play on the field as well as board games. His favorite sports are Chess, Soccer & Basketball. Christiano Ronaldo is his favorite sports player. Reyansh also follows Chess grandmasters and likes to read about their success stories. He also loves reading books. Diary of a wimpy kid is his favorite book series. He plays Violin, Flute and enjoys listening to English songs. “Faded” and “Believers” are his favorite songs. He is a quick learner, obedient, very friendly, and cares for others. As a parent we are very proud of him. Thank you coach Ashutosh and the PCA team for giving him a platform to shine and guiding him on various chess strategies. I am sure he will excel and do his best with Premier Chess Academy. “
Coach feedback on Reyansh:
” Reyansh enjoys the game truly. Every new challenge is welcomed by him with a smile. He is quite friendly, understanding and supportive which will make him a good sportsman and a good human. He is quite interested in many other arts / sports too. Be it basketball, violin or flute. He never fails to mesmerize the audience. When it comes to chess, he is really Competitive and brilliant. He absorbs like a sponge, which always makes me happy. “
Few games of Reyansh:
https://lichess.org/id9MDR0Z/black
https://lichess.org/4wibR2LC/black
https://lichess.org/soOyi87m/black
9. Raghav Sharma
” Raghav is 10 years old and is in 4th grade. He is sociable and enjoys the company of his friends. He is a self-motivated child who has an inquisitive nature. This allows him to learn more about the world through every experience and social interaction. Raghav is an avid reader and likes spending time in the library. He is an active soccer player and is fond of Beyblades and Pokemon. He has earned a Green Belt in Taekwondo. Further, he is always excited about solving logical puzzles which reflects his flair for mathematics. Raghav is a responsible elder brother who encourages and helps to improve his sister’s skills in chess. We are proud of our son Raghav. We are thankful to PCA and coach Mr. Jeet Singh for helping Raghav to improve the game and learn new skills. We are confident that Raghav will earn laurels under his guidance. “
Coach feedback on Raghav:
” Raghav is a quick learner who learns the concepts well & tries to implement them in his games. He learns from his mistakes & is always ready for any challenge coming his way. He used to participate in practice sessions with great effort & always has a positive mindset while playing games. I wish him very good luck for his Chess Career. Keep it up Raghav ! “
Few games of Raghav:
https://lichess.org/zDDRr2gQ/black
https://lichess.org/CLu48L7x/white
10. Aditya
” Aditya is a 13-year-old boy and he enjoys playing chess and learning new things and concepts. He started playing chess this year and loves to learn tactics and moves to improve his game. He enjoys playing chess for fun and to apply what he learned into each game. Apart from chess, he enjoys playing soccer and basketball. “
Coach feedback on Aditya :
” Aditya is an intelligent and hardworking boy. He is very sincere during his sessions. He has a positive approach towards the game. He is very smart, very passionate, and very friendly with everyone. He loves chess a lot and he wants to work on chess more & more. He is very consistent in doing practice sessions and because of that improvement can be seen in his games. I wish him good luck and success for his chess career. “
Few games of Aditya :
https://lichess.org/DkkAakk3/black
11. Rayaan Keerthi
” Rayaan is an 8 year old boy currently in 3rd grade at RE Shaw Elementary school in Millbury, MA. Rayaan’s favorite subjects at school are Maths and Science. To be frank, Rayaan was not that keen on playing chess when he started. But, He has slowly developed interest in the last 6 months. Thanks to his coach Chirag who was really patient in teaching Rayaan. Now, we can clearly say that chess is his favorite activity. Rayaan has developed a habit of playing chess with friends, family and anyone who is interested to play anytime. He is improving every week and is eager to play tournaments. Besides chess, he loves to play soccer and spend time in the pool. Rayaan loves his family and likes to play with his 5 yr old sister during freetime. He dreams of becoming a Chess GrandMaster one day. As parents, we are proud of our boy and wish all his dreams to come true. Thanks to PCA and especially Coach Chirag for sparking his interest in chess. ”
Coach feedback on Rayaan :
” The best quality about Rayaan is unlike other kids Rayaan listens. Rayaan is an excellent listener. “Yes Coach” is his candid reply with a smile and he is ready to start solving Puzzles or play a game. This quality of patiently listening in class reflects on his activity on the board. I want to commend you on your dedication and enthusiasm towards learning the game of chess. It is evident that you have been putting in a lot of effort towards improving your skills, and I am very impressed with your progress so far. One area where I have noticed a significant improvement in his game is in his ability to analyze positions and make strategic decisions. His moves have become more calculated and thoughtful, and he is now able to identify potential threats and opportunities on the board. I have also noticed that his tactical skills have improved considerably. He is now able to identify and execute tactics such as forks, pins, and skewers kudos to him continuously solving Puzzles. Overall, I am very pleased with your progress, and I look forward to continuing to work with you to help you achieve your goals in chess. Keep up the great work! ”
Few games of Rayaan :
https://lichess.org/if0Z9brK#1
https://lichess.org/pmdgn3a1#1
12. Nathan
” Nathan is a 1st grader, and in January, he turned 7. His grandfather pushed him into the chess world and kept encouraging him. He started playing chess as another family board game. Nathan is always excited to play chess with Mr. Hrishikesh and his chess mates, as chess sessions are fun. He constantly shows a lot of curiosity in learning new moves and solving chess puzzles. During Nathan’s free time, he likes to build Legos, play board games or play football with his father, and his most interesting subject so far is math. Thanks, Hrishikesh, for your excellent mentorship and patience during the sessions. ”
Coach feedback on Nathan :
” I have seen Nathan develop right from the very basics to a point where he now understands and calculates critical chess variations. He is very polite in nature and always enthusiastic about chess. Nathan is focused throughout the class and works hard in solving the task at hand. Nathan’s sincerity and commitment to chess can yield wonderful results in the future and I’m really proud of Nathan and wish him success. Way to go champ! ”
Few games of Nathan :
https://lichess.org/rWVsafDO/black
13. Likitha Thanneru
” Likitha is a 11-year-old smart kid who is attending 5th grade. She loves reading books, swimming, classical dance, martial arts and of course Chess. She did multiple stage performances in classical dance and got a green belt in Kung Fu. She started playing chess in the last 6 months and thanks to PCA for helping her to make this her passion. Thanks to Kunal sir (her coach) for great mentoring and encouraging students. Chess is helping her to concentrate and focus on her regular activities too, in addition to chess. “
Coach feedback on Likitha :
” Likitha is a very disciplined & punctual kid. She has a very sharp mind as She grasps the concepts very well and easily. She solves all her assignments regularly. I can see consistent progress in her games and her thinking style. The way she solves puzzles and gives quick and accurate answers is superb. The best thing that I admire in her is that she learns from her mistakes & is always ambitious to improve her chess skills. She has worked incredibly hard but there is a long way to go. I wish her good luck for her Chess career. Keep it up! ”
Few games of Likitha :
14. Spandana Hebbar
” Spandana Hebbar just turned 6 and is in kindergarten. She started playing chess about six months ago after joining PCA. She has developed a keen interest in chess. She has been able to benefit from her coach Mr. Mihir Mehra’s expertise and experience, learning from his in-depth analysis of different chess games. After joining the chess class, she participated in three state-level scholastic chess tournaments. She won second place in the K-3 category in a recent tournament held in Meridian, MS. Apart from chess, she enjoys reading, swimming and martial arts. She loves solving puzzles and riddles. She also enjoys watching videos of chess games played by grandmasters and wants to become a grandmaster one day. ”
Coach feedback on Spandana :
” Spandana is a great kid . She works really hard in the class and does the homework whatever is given to her and is disciplined . She has improved a lot in recent months and all credit goes to her practice and concentration that she shows in the class. She never misses any of her classes. My best wishes with her moving forward. ”
Few games of Spandana :
https://lichess.org/NwZNlopJ/black
https://lichess.org/I9HJklqG/black
15. Ronnit Sharma
” Ronnit is a 10 year old fun, loving kid and currently in 4th grade. He is passionate about chess, tennis and coding. His goals range from becoming an ethical hacker to chess grandmaster and a professional tennis player. He spends his leisure time curiously searching for videos on these topics and improving his skills. Ronnit’s chess coach Piyush Snehi does a great job and we have seen him improve significantly over the past few months. We are proud to be a part of the PCA community and looking forward to seeing him progress further! “
Coach feedback on Ronnit :
” Ronnit is an enthusiastic learner and loves playing games. He has improved in his analytical skills and is able to spot mistakes better than before. He is also able to concentrate longer on positions and has a knack to learn. He is definitely an interesting student who loves coming up with his own ideas with the game. I wish him very good luck in his Chess Career..!! ”
Few games of Ronnit :
https://lichess.org/eRxutr7o/black#124
https://lichess.org/6FtMGjPf/black
https://lichess.org/eRDfWfsK#145
16. Jeet Mehta
” Jeet is a 8 year old, 3rd grader from Farmington, Connecticut. Jeet is an active and playful child. He loves to play Basketball and Soccer. He is an avid reader and plays violin too. His favorite subject is Math. He also has a Green belt in Karate. He started playing chess at five with his father and brother. He started chess class through PCA just two months ago and since then, he has shown keen interest and marked improvement in his strategy and games. We are grateful to have Coach Prabhat for his guidance. Jeet’s chess skills and critical thinking have improved a lot under his mentorship. Thank you PCA team and Coach Prabhat. “
Coach feedback on Jeet :
” Jeet is a brilliant kid who loves playing chess and always trying to get better at it. His classroom performance is really good as he puts his maximum effort in solving puzzles and discussing various ideas. He is improving at a huge speed because of his consistency of playing games in Practice tournaments. Going forward If his dedication will be the same he is definitely going to achieve big. I’m wishing Jeet ALL THE BEST for his future. “
Few games of Jeet :
https://lichess.org/S8Xyf7ML#81
https://lichess.org/eJo72qnE#59
https://lichess.org/zTDKIJaq/black#20
17. Prerit Deshpande
” Prerit is an 8 year old currently studying in 2nd grade. He is a fun loving, energetic, active kid who loves to make new friends and spend time with them. Prerit started his Chess classes a couple of months back with Premier chess academy as a beginner. He has taken keen interest in attending the chess classes and absolutely loves it. His grasping capability to solve the chess puzzles and playing games at age 8 has pushed him to the next level. All thanks to his coach Prakrati Manodhya for her support and encouragement. “
Coach feedback on Prerit :
” Prerit is a very active kid, He is always attentive in class, and has a great love for chess. Prerit is very disciplined in class and answers every time. He learns from his mistakes and that’s what makes him a good strong chess player. His active participation is what makes him understand concepts smoothly. I wish him all the success and good wishes for his bright future. ”
Few games of Prerit :
https://lichess.org/a6BlLDJg/black
18. Abhigna Reddy Kasarla
“Abhigna Reddy Kasarla is 11year old, living in Dayton, OH. She is studying in 5th grade. We have noticed her growth in terms of patience and focus on her academics after started learning chess. She has very much interest in attending chess classes and playing sessions. Apart from chess she is very much interested in painting, art work and she also read books.”
Coach feedback on Ayan :
“Abhigna 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 too shows great enthusiasm toward chess and learning in class. Personally, I feel that her greatest ability is her enthusiasm toward learning new things while pursuing to understand the subject matter as clearly as possible by clearing her doubts and continuing improving herself. Abhigna’s parents are also very positive toward chess and keeps on supporting her to learn and practice chess. I am very much happy with her improvement. I too wish her a very bright future toward chess and in real life.”
Few games of Ayan :
https://lichess.org/ifs1gOL9#33
https://lichess.org/YrsgoP4u/black
19. Harit
Harit is a 6 year old who is in first grade! He really enjoys playing chess in his free time and in his chess class. He is very energetic and caring. He is often helping his friends with homework or sharing toys at recess. He loves Sonic and Buzz Light-year and even sleeps with a Sonic night light! We are so happy Harit has the opportunity to play chess with kids since his passion for chess started by playing “No Stress Chess” with his dad during the week. Harit is a smart kid who loves to solve puzzles, feeding into his adventurous side. When he is not in chess class, he loves to read, draw and play with his toys.
Coach feedback on Harit :
” Harit is a very active chess lover who loves learning chess. He is always showing great enthusiasm and having great interest towards the game. He is very friendly and has a very good attitude towards his friends. He has been showing constant progress towards his chess since he joined the classes with us. He tries to understand every puzzle perfectly which is commendable. Being his teacher I am very happy seeing his performance at this small age and I hope he keeps on improving in his chess journey, my best wishes are with him, God bless him.”
Few games of Harit :
https://lichess.org/L8lx58JD/black
https://lichess.org/RtlUWoml/black
20. Jayden Mannancheril
” Jayden is very interested in chess. He plays with his brother regularly. He also likes to sketch and to design video game characters. He loves to play the piano and Jiu jitsu. ”
Coach feedback on Jayden :
” Jayden is a small and cute kid who started learning chess a few months back. He likes to play offline chess with his brother and do online practice in Premier chess academy practice sessions. He likes to learn new chess strategies and answer every puzzle first. He plays many games on lichess website and tries to learn from every game he plays. I hope he keeps doing the same practice and hard work. I wish he becomes a great chess player one day who will make his parents proud. ”
Few games of Jayden :
https://lichess.org/6ECgtZML/black
https://lichess.org/4nggHWUr/black
https://lichess.org/n7S7MA3F/black
21. Karan Singh
” Hi I am Karan (nickname Sunny) and I am 9 years old and am currently in 4th grade. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. I like playing chess and I especially love playing chess with my dad. I learn from my mistakes. I love participating in class. My favorite subjects in school are Math and Science. I was introduced to chess when I was in kindergarten. My passions are playing video games, doing karate, building Legos, and playing soccer. I quickly get used to things and keep doing that same thing until I get the hang of it, I want to become robotic engineer and get better in chess everyday. “
Coach feedback on Karan :
” I was very confident in Karan that he would do well from the very first day. He already mentioned that his dad is a chess player too so that actually helped him a lot. Karan is really performing better and better every day. Later when he got the exposure to lichess, his gameplay improved. He is the one who gives the first answer to the given puzzle and he often try to think of alternative moves which shows how unique minded he is. Once we had a simul and he came close to beating me. “
Few games of Karan :
https://lichess.org/IVMoeFQs/black
22. Darshan Sundaramoorthy
” Darshan is 10 years old, energetic, fun loving and a cool kid. He is a 5th grader who lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He likes to play video games, cycling with friends, and playing soccer. He started showing interest in Chess after he got 2nd place in his school Chess competition. He joined PCA last October, since then we have seen a remarkable improvement in his moves and strategies. He is very much interested in Chess class and doesn’t want to miss a single class. We would like to thank and appreciate his coach Mr. Saumil Shinde for patiently teaching and guiding him. ”
Coach feedback on Darshan :
” The strongest point of Darshan is that he has lots of patience. He is very enthusiastic and keen to learn new techniques in chess. He plays practice sessions in chess to improve his rating and game. His hard work and patience make him the star kid of the month. I wish him the best of luck in the future. ”
Few games of Darshan :
https://lichess.org/sqJIg6oy/black
23. Akshara Hukkeri
” Akshara is 6 years old, studying in 1st grade and lives in Atlanta, Georgia. She enjoys a game of chess, and learning new concepts. Apart from playing chess she enjoys music, reading books, singing, painting and playing piano. Akshara enjoys company with her friends and family and she enjoys being outdoors. In her free time she loves playing chess with her dad. A “Big Thanks” to PCA’s coach Shekar for helping her to learn at every step of chess with different strategies and moves. “
Coach feedback on Akshara :
” Akshara is a very obedient and responsible student. She is always very attentive in the class and fully focused when playing games and tournaments. She understands the very fundamentals of improving as a chess player and is really patient with her steady approach. She considers participating in arena tournaments necessary and solving all the brain teasers important which makes her one of the very few kids to do so on a regular basis. She is good at puzzles too and never escapes from asking doubts whenever required while learning a new concept. Best wishes to Akshara from my side and I hope she sticks to her patient approach and I wish more such improvement in her chess career! “
Few games of Akshara :
pabloriveros vs AksharaH: Queen’s Pawn Game • lichess.org
AksharaH vs Drsan98: Scandinavian Defense: Mieses-Kotroc Variation • lichess.org
SMithraChess vs AksharaH: Englund Gambit Declined: Reversed Alekhine • lichess.org
24. Nikhilan Muthusamy
” Nikhilan Muthusamy is a 2nd grader from Plymouth, MN. He is an easy going kid with lots of fun. He loves to read books, hang out with his friends, and enjoys playing tennis and soccer. Lately, he is so passionate about chess. He is a fast learner. With a few months of training in chess, he seems to pick up complex patterns and skills at a young age. Thanks to his coach, Mr. Shiva Kale from Premier Chess Academy for constant encouragement and guidance. “
Coach feedback on Nikhilan :
” Nikhilan is a very creative & talented kid. He loves to play chess. He always tries to learn from his mistakes & also implement all the concepts learned in class. His passion about chess will help him to be a good chess played. I wish him a very bright future ahead. ”
Few games of Nikhilan :
https://lichess.org/WJN6v9X6/black
25. Sanjit Prakash
” Sanjit Prakash is almost 11-year-old and currently in his fifth grade. He is a gifted, smart boy. When he gets interested in something, he wants to learn every bit of it. He will be completely into that. It was soccer, Minecraft and currently, chess. We recently started exploring chess and he got attracted to it and started playing every day. He is improving his skills, strategies and also enjoys playing chess at the same time. He just won his first trophy in his first competition. We are very proud of him and will always support him for his great success. We should also thank his coach Sriram for his guidance and support. “
Coach feedback on Sanjit :
” Sanjit is a very calm and Hardworking kid. His puzzle Solving skills are remarkable. He is a quick learner. He applies all the concepts and tactics in his games which he has learnt in class. 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 Sanjit :
https://lichess.org/32qJpLfc#0
26. Ibrahim Shaik
” Ibrahim is 11 years old and loves all things creative. In his free time, Ibrahim enjoys playing Minecraft, especially building cool sculptures and houses. He is a brown belt in taekwondo and hopes to one day earn his black belt. Drawing is also another one of Ibrahim’s favorite hobbies and he loves to make people laugh by making funny comic strips. Ibrahim also entertains himself by beating his family and friends in chess and always is eager to better himself in learning new tactics. “
Coach feedback on Ibrahim :
” Ibrahim is a very enthusiastic student in chess class and gets excited to learn new concepts . He actively tries to solve puzzles in class . He plays a lot of chess games daily. His passion towards games always makes me happy. “
Few games of Ibrahim :
https://lichess.org/gpVMwlBO/black#0
https://lichess.org/mJxzqX2p#0
https://lichess.org/SUWCxqRb/black#0
27. Srikirthi
” Srikrithi is 8 years old and currently in 2nd grade. She is an avid reader and gets to read a book whenever she has time. Swimming and playing piano are two of her favorite activities. She also enjoys playing badminton with her dad. She got interested in chess recently. Thanks to her coach Siddharth, she is improving her skills in chess and always looks forward to the weekly sessions with her coach. “
Coach feedback on Srikirthi :
” Srikirthi is a great learner in chess! She gets the concepts quickly and asks questions with logic. Her calculation is amazing and gives answers very fast in class. It’s only 1 month of learning and she can play independently now. ”
Few games of Srikirthi :
https://lichess.org/PD9V8tMH/white#59
https://lichess.org/UdE4mB0W/black
28. Ketan Agarwal
” Ketan is 10 years old, studying in grade 5 and resides in Minnesota. He is a smart and talented kid and has a brown belt in karate. Apart from being passionate about chess, he also paints and plays piano in his free time. He loves math and science and watching movies, especially comedy. In addition, he likes swimming and eating Italian and Indian food. Many thanks to PCA and coach Mr. Tejas Arora for supporting him and building confidence in whatever he does in life. ”
Coach feedback on Ketan :
” Ketan is an energetic and creative child with an impressive ability to solve puzzles. In addition to being focused and attentive, he is also an avid chess player. As a student, he is very obedient, always following instructions and striving to follow them. The way he approaches each lesson demonstrates his genuine love for the game. In his games, he has a great ability to apply what he has learned about chess strategies, tactics, and openings that he has learned. A quick learner, he has a good understanding of chess concepts and principles. As a player, he is adept at analyzing positions, identifying potential threats, and evaluating his own pieces in order to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Additionally, he has a good sense of timing and knows when to strike and when to be patient. At such an early age, Ketan’s willingness to take on challenges and challenge himself is truly impressive. He rarely misses any of his regular classes. It has been my observation that Ketan consistently ranks in the top three of each tournament, demonstrating remarkable performance both in class and during practice sessions. With his dedication and hard work, I am confident that he will achieve his goal of becoming a top chess player. As Ketan’s coach, I am honored to have him as a student, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. ”
Few games of Ketan :
https://lichess.org/JCUgp3hD/black
https://lichess.org/iMNimt68/black
29. Nishchal Nandimandalam
” Nishchal is a smart kid with a friendly nature and he likes to play Roblox games with his friends and cousins. He loves to play chess with his friends and over the past two years he has improved a lot with his chess skills. We are super proud of him. “
Coach feedback on Nishchal :
” Nischal is a high-energy, fun-loving child. always on time and ready to learn all the time. With each passing day, he improves his chess skills. He had learned to play sense, solve puzzles, understand concepts, and ask questions. He has recently been consistently pacing and finishing first in practice sessions. He has improved his patience and is becoming more self-assured. Apart from being a good chess kid, he is also better at cube, indicating that his critical thinking has also improved. “
Few games of Nishchal :
https://lichess.org/3nWcG6WK/black
Selection Criteria – February 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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