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 (January 2022) at Premier Chess Academy, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Shreays Piska
” Shreyas is 9 years old, studying in 3rd Grade and lives in Plano, Texas (USA). Apart from Chess, he loves playing with legos and always works on coming up with new lego creations. He loves reading comic books and has collected the entire Dog Man comic set. He also loves spending time with his friends and that’s where he took interest in playing Chess. Hearty thanks to his coach Mr. Ankush Sir and PCA team for helping him in honing his Chess skills. “
Coach feedback on Shreays :
” Shreyas is very punctual in class, he solves most of the puzzles which are given to him. He solves his assignments in time. His interest in chess is helping him to improve his performance. I hope he keeps on improving and learning. I wish him him a wonderful career and success in his life. “
Few games of Shreays :
https://lichess.org/v1V3FxOX/black
2. Saanvi Govada
” She is 7 year’s old, little shine in nature, her hobbies are doing gymnastics, drawing, singing, riding and last but not least playing chess..”
Coach feedback on Saanvi :
” Saanvi is very focused and always solves all the puzzles in the classes and sending all the assignment regularly and happy, how is she is learning and improving her game very fast and like to wish her all the success in her journey of chess. “
Few games of Saanvi :
3. Aryan V Indhudhar
” Aryan is a very passionate critical thinker who is very fond of indoor and outdoor activity. He is 8 years old and lives in Texas. He likes sports such as Martial Arts, Chess, Basketball and Tennis. He likes playing Guitar and spending time with his little sister. He learnt many techniques/ Strategies from Couch ‘Akash Thivari’ and feels he is his role model. Currently he is representing the school team for a chess puzzle competition. “
Coach feedback on Aryan :
” Aryan is an excellent boy who likes chess very much and is always enthusiastic to attend his chess classes. Being his coach I am very happy with his ongoing performance and hope he keeps up the good work. Aryan likes to solve puzzles and play tournaments also with each loss he tries to analyze the mistakes very positively. I wish Aryan all the wishes and luck for his upcoming events and this journey of learning. “
Few games of Aryan :
https://lichess.org/X7iYjiRZ/black
4. Devana Nagam
” Devana is 9 years old and lives in McKinney, Texas. She is a 4th grader who likes to play chess, dance, and read. She started chess 1 year ago and enjoys learning new chess concepts with her coach, doing puzzles and playing games on Lichess. She picked up the game pretty fast and started enjoying the challenges thoroughly. She likes the classes and interactive practice games equally and getting better with each new one. We are really thankful to Mr.Abhinandan for making Chess fun and interesting for her. “
Coach feedback on Devana :
” Devana is a very sharp kid, a quick learner and very obedient. She is always ready for new things. She is polite, kind and caring in nature. Devana is a great student who learns chess with a lot of interest and finds joy playing the game. I hope she continues the journey of learning with the same joy and fun. I wish Devana all the best for her learning journey and also in life. “
Few games of Devana :
5. Jay Maheshwari
” Jay is a fifth grader and lives in Toronto. Jay loves building Legos and playing cricket and Roblox. Jay joined PCA a year ago which gave him the opportunity to take his chess level to new heights. Thanks to his coach Aabhas Jindal who makes chess classes so interactive and interesting. I see Jay eagerly waiting for chess classes unlike other classes😇 “
Coach feedback on Jay :
” Jay is a very calm child. He is very disciplined and soft-spoken in class. He is a very keen learner and is always full of energy whenever it comes to solving any challenging puzzle. Jay is always looking forward to playing against strong opponents which helps him to enhance his skills. His performance in the practice sessions and USCF events is improving day by day, and I am very confident that his dedication and passion for chess definitely take him to great heights! “
Few games of Jay :
https://lichess.org/q415ayVX/black
6. Ahaan Modi
” Ahaan is true by his name meaning the first ray of Sun that touches the Earth, he brings sunshine that drives all the darkness away just by being there. A 9 year old – 4th grader, he is full of life and energy also equally sensitive and passionate about his sports and academics. He loves to take challenges and works efficiently towards his goals. Apart from building Legos and playing basketball, he is deeply inclined towards the game of chess, with absolutely great guidance from his Atharva sir he is able to get even better. During the sessions the kids not only learn but also have fun interacting with each other, that makes it just perfect. His best chess play partner at home is his Dad with whom he not only plays but gets even better at it. We as parents are proud of his achievements and wish him good luck for the future! “
Coach feedback on Ahaan :
” Ahaan is an Talented kid who participates in every class activity with enthusiasm . He plays every game with great passion. He is very proactive and fearless while making a decision which makes him a very strong player. He is very consistent with his strategies but is also flexible with change of plan as seen in all the practice sessions and Weekly Tournaments. Because of his fighting Spirit he has defeated very strong players. Ahaan 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 Ahaan👍 “
Few games of Ahaan :
https://lichess.org/smZVR3a5#59
https://lichess.org/Evq48cBP/black#62
7. Rahul Srinivaasan
” Rahul is 13 years old and lives in Singapore. His hobbies include playing basketball, badminton and reading books. He’s bright, curious, and loves to learn new things. Chess was one such interest for him and he has been playing it since 6 years old. He joined PCA about a year ago and it has helped drive his interest in chess into a strong passion for chess as he learnt many new techniques and skills from his chess lessons. He is trained by Mr Jeet and we would like to take this opportunity to thank him for being so patient and encouraging in Rahul’s chess journey. “
Coach feedback on Rahul :
” Rahul is a smart-working boy who enjoys every moment of learning new concepts. He is a confident player who doesn’t mind taking risks while playing a game. 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 learning attitude while playing games , good thing he has so much curiosity with chess . I wish him very good luck for his Chess Career and keep it up…Keep it up Rahul ! “
Few games of Rahul :
https://lichess.org/FBBBDn4y/white#29
https://lichess.org/NAOmxSJe/black#34
https://lichess.org/fosmUnkj/white#1
8. Om
“Om is 8 years old & is in third grade. He started learning chess with premier chess Academy from November 2021 under super coach Ashish. Coach has been amazing and piqued Om’s interest for chess. He significantly improved Om’s chess skills though empowering coaching techniques and inspiring personal skills. In addition, Om loves to swim, to draw, and has a liking for coding and math. “
Coach feedback on Om :
” Om is a hardworking boy, he sets his own deadlines and loves to achieve. He keeps on playing all the time, solves puzzles of his own and asks doubts which shows he has a curiosity to learn which makes him better. I wish him very good luck for his Chess Career..!!”
Few games of Om :
https://lichess.org/hUYe7BaY/black
https://lichess.org/oAQF0RLq/black
9. Vihaan
” Vihaan is 2nd grader and 7 yr old. He is from Raleigh NC. Vihaan got interest in chess when his friends were playing. He showed interest in chess from there. So after looking for several options we decided to go with PCA. Vihaan started showing more interest in chess after he joined the classes. He loves his coach Aaryan. He feels that Aaryan teaches in a simple way where he can understand easily. He looks for the classes. Thanks to Aaryan for his patience and keeping the class interesting. I see improvement in Vihaan’s performance. Apart from chess he plays soccer and badminton. “
Coach feedback on Vihaan :
” Vihaan is a Sincere kid. He is very hardworking and Confident .He understands all the concepts and tries them in games . He solves all the puzzles very quickly and never misses the class . My best wishes are with Vihaan and hope he will achieve all the heights in his life. “
Few games of Vihaan :
https://lichess.org/p10GUw5G/white
https://lichess.org/kBOgdrRi/white
https://lichess.org/4BRUDb9d/black
10. Shauryan Thodupunoori
” Shauryan is 11 years old, 5th grader who lives in Plano, Texas. He started his chess journey a few months ago. Since then he has been very much interested in learning and playing chess. Thanks to his coach, Mr.Arya Bhakta and PCA. Besides chess, Shauryan enjoys computer coding and playing electronic keyboard. “
Coach feedback on Shauryan :
” Shauryan is talented and a very fast learner. His game play is really strong & resourceful. He’s quite capable of beating anyone much higher rated than him, due to his solid gameplay! He’s very active in the class & also in the practice session, which can be seen in his ratings, a stable 1450 in both blitz and rapid. Keep at it, I’m sure you’ll reach more heights! “
Few games of Shauryan :
https://lichess.org/zOoenGgF#0
https://lichess.org/3HmQaoHR/black
https://lichess.org/RhUpsnLr/black#0
11. Abhinav D Radhakrishna
” Abhinav is a third grader in LA county, California and an avid reader; Spends most of his time reading fictional books. Being a calm and kind kid, he likes to solve chess puzzles and is also involved in learning Carnatic music. He has been associated with PCA for almost a year now and is happy with his learning curve. Appreciate Ms. Harshita Sinha’s efforts in making him competitive in chess. “
Coach feedback on Abhinav :
” Abhinav is good at puzzles and his puzzle solving skills in class is amazing. He also enjoys playing games and knows different tactical concepts very well. While attending regular sessions, he is very attentive and disciplined in class and always follows proper instruction. I wish him all the best for his bright future..!! “
Few games of Abhinav :
https://lichess.org/0wX4TEoV/black
https://lichess.org/0XFOolY8/black
12. Akshaj
” Akshaj is 9 year old and a 3rd grader living in Thousand Oaks, California. He is a fun loving kid with extreme passion for science and nature. He played chess for the first time just 6 months ago and immediately developed interest in it. Once he joined PCA, he quickly picked up the tricks of the trade and defeating his family members is a cakewalk for him now. We are very impressed with his coach Ibin MP as he helped Akshaj progress very well. Keep up the great work Akshaj and Coach Ibin MP. ~Muktesh(Dad) “
Coach feedback on Akshaj :
” Akshaj is tactically strong and a very good attacking player .He regularly attends the practice session and is attentive in class . He gained 190 rating points in just 1 month!!!!!.He trusts his instincts, calculations and is excellent at spotting opponents’ weaknesses as a chess player. I am very happy to see his progress and wish him all the best for his upcoming USCF events. “
Few games of Akshaj :
https://lichess.org/1253zz2u#0
https://lichess.org/daHb56Lq/black#0
https://lichess.org/Mcf8RleU/black#0
13. Aaryan Kota
” Aaryan is 8 years old and is in his 3rd grade. He was introduced to chess by his cousins and has shown a lot of excitement for the game. Thanks to his coach- he has improved a lot and is always eager to learn new tips and tricks for the game. Apart from chess, Aaryan loves cars, math, swimming, playing Roblox and annoying his little brother. “
Coach feedback on Aaryan :
” Aaryan 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. “
Few games of Aaryan :
https://lichess.org/g3QGWtBw/black
https://lichess.org/CglEmpYP/black
https://lichess.org/zkTAGBlv/black
14. Aadhvika Koundinya
” Aadhvika is 13 years old and she is from Fremont, California. She is a smart girl with a great sense of humor. From a very young age, she enjoyed solving puzzles and playing board games. Chess was a great addition to her interest. Thanks to Mr. Baivab Sir for keeping her motivated and helping her improve so much better than what she thought she could. In addition, Aadhvika enjoys painting, coding, and listening to music. “
Coach feedback on Aadhvika :
” Aadhvika is a very hardworking kid, with huge patience for understanding the new facts. She is extremely positive for every game that she has lost or won & and always has a keen interest to learn about the mistakes that she made. She is getting better and better with each and every class. Her Patience and will to compete with other stronger kids of the batch and never say die attitude separates her from the rest of all his batch mates. She has a long way to go and the regularity and dedication with which she attends classes as well as practice sessions will for sure give her success in the long run. She has been able to increase her rating by more than 200 points and also has significant improvement in speed while solving puzzles which are the two stand out for this month. Being a coach I’m very lucky & proud to have Aadhvika. My best wishes will always follow her. “
Few games of Aadhvika :
https://lichess.org/oeNG56Z6/black
https://lichess.org/ODYHGEhT/black
15. Srihaas Ponugoti
” Srihaas is 11 years old and he is in 5th grade. He enjoys playing sports like soccer and basketball with his friends. He loves watching NFL football. He started playing chess with his dad when he was very young and he joined PCA a few months ago. His coach Mr. Ayush helped him learn a lot of new skills and improve his game. He has an outstanding interest in math and he is in math olympiad at school, he also loves playing piano and doing rubix cubes. We appreciate PCA for helping Srihaas improve his skills. “
Coach feedback on Srihaas :
” Srihaas is a very smart student in our class with a lot of interest in chess. Srihaas tries to grasp the knowledge received in the class with full dedication and then implement it in the practice sessions games. Srihaas middlegame playing style has improved very much recently. Srihaas is very patient and well-focused while playing his chess game. Srihaas recent performance on winning practice sessions and speed of solving puzzles is very amazing. Srihaas has now built a very good understanding of the game. Srihaas enjoys playing chess and always look forward to learn something new. Srihaas has now also built a good strong chess bond with his batchmates as well and really loves to play fun arena with them. I wish him very good luck for his upcoming chess journey. Keep Enjoying the Chess Game Srihaas! “
Few games of Srihaas :
https://lichess.org/7DHMQxfO/black
https://lichess.org/6fEnocex#49
16. Shamini Velu
” Shamini is seven years old, a second-grader, and lives in Chicago, IL. Shamini started her chess class 6 months back; since then, I’m seeing a lot of improvement in logical thinking and improved chess games. Chess is not only learning and playing the games, but it’s also helping to take responsibility, confidence, patience, and problem-solving skills. She is very interested in playing games with others through practice sessions, and she also started playing USCF rating tournaments. I appreciate the PCA team for the wonderful opportunity and special thanks to coach Mr. Karan for helping to improve her chess skills. “
Coach feedback on Shamini :
” Shamini is improving every day; I’ve witnessed her correcting herself if we uncover any errors in her games, and she continues to learn new things and recall them. She tries to put in as much practice time as she can. It obviously demonstrates her enthusiasm for the game. In regular sessions, she is incredibly focused and always attempts to apply the concept in her own games. I wish her all the best in her chess career…!! “
Few games of Shamini :
https://lichess.org/4tpdspE0/black
https://lichess.org/z4pIAEZl/white
https://lichess.org/XE73B82C/white
17. Tanvi Rajeev
” Tanvi is a third grader and lives in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Tanvi showed a lot of interest in chess when her father introduced her to chess at the age of 6. They later enrolled her into the PCA academy. She improved her chess skills considerably in the PCA academy. PCA was a good starting point for her. The PCA practice sessions are improving her gaming skills day to day. Besides chess, Tanvi also learns piano, western singing and Bharatanatyam. Tanvi enjoys reading both fiction and nonfiction books. “
Coach feedback on Tanvi :
” Tanvi is an enthusiastic quick learner, She is very good at solving puzzles and practices regularly. She is always interested in learning new topics and also is able to keep her focus till the end in each class. “
Few games of Tanvi :
https://lichess.org/rLOskHfE/white
https://lichess.org/hRRMRQQP/black
https://lichess.org/t1RMmwk5/black
18. Anagha Mukil
” Anagha is a fourth grader from Chesterfield, Missouri. She started her chess Journey with PCA in September 2021. Since then it has become one of her favourite sports. Over the past 4 months, with the help of her coach Narendiran, she has been learning new techniques and improving her game. Anagha also loves her gymnastics sessions and enjoys math and reading. Anagha is looking forward to 2022 to be a great year in her chess journey. “
Coach feedback on Anagha :
” Anagha is a quick learner and as always active in the class. She had shown a consistent performance. Very punctual in attending the classes, submitting assignments etc. She’s very interested in learning new tactics and likes to solve puzzles and always comes up with different variations. I wish all the very best for her upcoming achievements in this chess journey and a Happy New Year 2022. “
Few games of Anagha :
https://lichess.org/BSxKayNp/black
https://lichess.org/kWvdCKEe/white
https://lichess.org/Ct8l7XZ5/white
19. Akshika
” Akshika is a 3rd Grader who lives in Columbus, USA. Akshika is a fun loving and caring kid who always explores new things. She was introduced to chess 3 months ago and started playing on the board with the family. Her interest in chess multifold as soon as she started attending the chess classes with PCA. Thanks to PCA and Coach Kshitij for coaching her. 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 little brother (who is also attending chess classes in PCA), family and friends in her spare time. She is also teaching chess to her little brother. In addition to chess she loves to read books and is fond of Music and Arts & Crafts. “
Coach feedback on Akshika :
” Akshika is always eager to improve and analyse her games. She is always enthusiastic about participating in practice sessions. She pays keen attention to the concepts taught in class and tries to imply them in the game she plays afterwards. She is always excited about the classes and never misses them. I wish best luck to her future! “
Few games of Akshika :
https://lichess.org/MxlU3pVP/white
https://lichess.org/CMisefhS/black
https://lichess.org/ZHX9vuig/black
20. Amogh Shrilesh Keluskar
” Amogh celebrated his 11th Birthday this January. He is in 5th Grade and loves playing soccer, basketball, table tennis, and dodgeball with his friends. He is a passionate supporter of Buffalo Bill in the NFL. Amogh was introduced to Chess Academy by his cousin, Ashman Thumbare, who is a Chess lover. When Amogh learned initial techniques from his coach Mr. Keshav, he was able to defeat his dad for the first time and that was the turning point for his love for chess. Now he is really interested in the game and has also started participating in the Chess Club of his school. “
Coach feedback on Amogh :
” When Amogh took the very first class with me, I was amazed to see his interest level for chess. He was asking some very interesting chess questions. He still asks a lot of good questions. He is fully dedicated and focused on chess. He attended almost all chess lectures . All the very best dear amogh for your all chess events. “
Few games of Amogh :
https://lichess.org/L2soCSd2/black
https://lichess.org/j8jOcscZ/black
https://lichess.org/qZ2bffFT/black
21. Maanika Singh
” Maanika is a 12 year old, 6th grader. We live in Portland, Oregon. Besides chess, Maanika donned various hats. She is a black belt (1st degree) in Taekwondo and an Advance level Gymnast. She is a very energetic kid, so to channelize her energy chess is a perfect game especially during Covid time. Chess made her sit at one place yet doing something constructive. She first got introduced to Chess about a year ago. She was so into this game that she started learning it through youtube. Seeing her interest in Chess we thought of getting her trained through Professionals, that’s how she joined PCA. She loved this game and could for hours. “
Coach feedback on Maanika :
” Maanika is one of the most Sincere students in my class. She is very regular in attending Class, practice sessions and Completing her homework and being consistent is one of the reasons for her success. She enjoys chess a lot. In chess her combination of vision and tactical ability are very good, she is able to calculate very well. Keep up the good work!!Many more to come in Future!! 😊 “
Few games of Maanika :
22. Nishanth Golla
” Nishanth is in 2nd Grade. He lives in Arizona. He loves Chess, solving Rubik’s Cubes & drawing. In his free time Nishanth loves to play video games with his sister, read books and build legos above his age level. He is always ready to learn new things and is a good listener. He is disciplined in his approach and tries hard to never miss his commitments. We would like to thank Prajwal Gupta sir for inculcating in him the passion and focus towards Chess. “
Coach feedback on Nishanth :
” He is a very hardworking kid and never misses any of his class. In such a young age his dedication towards his classes and learning new skills is commendable. My best wishes are with Nishanth to achieve new heights in his life.”
Few games of Nishanth :
https://lichess.org/raMX3MMJ/black
23. Viaan Mehta
” Viaan is in grade 1 and 6 years old. Viaan resides in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. He is a happy and energetic boy. He loves to learn everything from his elder brother. He started learning chess from his elder brother at the age of 4.He loves to play online and over the board chess tournaments. Apart from chess, he loves Math. He also enjoys building with legos, doing puzzles and drawing. His favorite TV show is Thunderman and Fast & Furious. He is eager to read and write, he loves his parents reading books to him. His favorite food is pizza, tacos and dosa. He looks forward to PCA lessons and practice tournaments. Coach Prabhat is very friendly and understands the kids very well. Coach is very kind and teaches very well. Thank you, PCA. “
Coach feedback on Viaan :
” Viaan is a very bright kid, very competitive and has so much interest in playing chess. He loves playing in the practice tournaments. At this point in time, he is far ahead from other kids of the same age and I’m sure he has a bright future ahead in chess. I wish him good luck for his chess career. “
Few games of Viaan :
https://lichess.org/H1aOMAwa/black
24. Nistha Samal
” My daughter Nistha is 6 years old. We enrolled her to learn Chess in October 2021 with Premier Chess Academy. Prior to that she had just been introduced to the fundamentals of chess. She met Piyush Sir there and ever since struck an immediate chord of interest and dedication towards chess without any apprehensions. The fact that she enjoys her class is evident in her being punctual to all her classes, practice sessions and Sunday tournaments. Apart from chess, her diaspora of interest intersects with math, science, coding, drawing and painting. She also loves to play soccer and was into karate prior to the epidemic. Recently she got first prizes at the BigHelp CT event for Math, Science and Geography for Grade 1. Wanted to express our gratitude to Piyush Sir for his sincere efforts in teaching Nistha and making the learning process superlative fun and interactive. Piyush Sir is very approachable, knowledgeable, honest and skilled in chess. He periodically provides candid feedback to parents and shares his class notes everyday with practice pdf(s).It really would be an understatement to say, his maturity and wisdom, belies his age. Wish him all the success and strength to prosper by leaps and bounds. “
Coach feedback on Nistha :
” Nishta is a cheerful kid who enjoys chess classes. Her learning skill is impressive. I have been astonished by her progress for the last few months. She plays every practice session, and that’s why her game is getting stronger day by day. She has shown a lot of interest in chess and even does practice by herself. I am elated with her performance in Practice sessions. I wish you all the best in your upcoming achievements!! “
Few games of Nistha :
https://lichess.org/qQxp9Qm3#39
https://lichess.org/JYu5Ivup/black
25. Michelle Sharon John
” Michelle is a 5th grader residing in Richmond, Va, USA. She was introduced to chess during the summer of 2021. Michelle joined the premier chess academy only to learn the game but soon she started enjoying it. Today she likes to play chess in her free time and also with her friends. Apart from playing chess Michelle loves to read, bake, create DIY’s and play Nintendo switch. We appreciate coach Pavithra for her time and effort in guiding Michelle to play better. “
Coach feedback on Michelle :
” Michelle is a very polite kid who always joins class on time. 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, Michelle 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 Michelle :
https://lichess.org/6AXWnVic/black
https://lichess.org/9UZ5oL1A/black
https://lichess.org/S7MdUm9t/black
26. Deon Mathew
” Deon is 12 years old and is in 7th grade. He is passionate about chess and coding. He is part of the Scout Program and is very much interested in scout activities like hiking, camping and all. He loves to watch programs like “Grand Tour” and is interested to know more about cars. Chess is one of his great passions and is interested in learning and playing chess. He used to try making use of opportunities coming on his way to improve his chess skills. We appreciate his coach Rinku Jain Sir, for his amazing support, guidance and motivation to improve his chess skills. “
Coach feedback on Deon :
” Deon is a smart boy who is very energetic and ready to practice and improve his game. I find him practicing many times on the lichess to increase his rating and win against tough players. In starting he was much concerned about his lichess rating and scared of high rated opponents. Once he started playing everyday with high rated opponents he got habitual of playing and starting winning with those. His dedication and hard work has helped him a lot in improvement and if he keeps doing the same hard work he will become a very strong chess player. “
Few games of Deon:
https://lichess.org/CJmAfkWp/black#0
https://lichess.org/JVFNUDk9/black
27. Harshith Govvala
” He is a fourth grader and lives in Forsyth county Georgia. He showed interest in playing chess with us. So we joined him in the Premier Chess Academy. His coach Kumar Raunak helped him so much to improve his skills. He enjoys playing with friends. He also likes to help with cooking. “
Coach feedback on Harshith :
” Harshith is a talented kid and he loves to play more and more games. He is very regular with practice sessions as well and good at puzzles. One of the good things I like about him is that he is very attentive during the whole class and tries to answer each and every question asked in the class. I am very happy with his progress and looking forward to teaching him more new things. All the Best Harshith, Keep it up!. “
Few games of Harshith :
https://lichess.org/8ZdvyG7n/black
28. Akshar Hari
” Akshar is a second grader and lives in New Jersey. He is a bright and creative kid. He likes to read books. His favorite book series is Secret Coders. He is very good at academics and also with extra curricular activities. In his free time Akshar loves creating art, enjoys swimming, playing board games and table tennis. Akshar showed interest when his parents introduced him to Chess a year ago. He used to play well but his game has improved a lot after joining PCA 7 months ago. Thanks to coach Ranjan. His coach keeps the class engaging and Akshar doesn’t want to miss a class. We are glad that our friend introduced us to PCA. “
Coach feedback on Akshar :
” Akshar is a brilliant kid. At such a young age his attitude towards learning new things is just commendable. Akshar is doing very well and is a quick learner .The way he solves the puzzles and gives the quick answer, which is superb. This is just the beginning and at this point such type of quality, responding to puzzles and on various aspects shows that he will do much better in future.. I feel privileged to have Akshar as my student. My best wishes are with Akshar. “
Few games of Akshar :
29. Aashritha Vaka
” Aashritha is an 11 year old studying in 5th grade and lives in Katy, TX. She enjoys chess along with drawing, gymnastics, dancing, and piano. Her interest to play chess has increased since she started with the online chess classes. Coach Rakesh has been amazing with his teaching skills and helping the kids get better with every class. “
Coach feedback on Aashritha :
” Aashritha is an enthusiastic kid who is very good at grasping concepts and implementing them in practice session games. She always looks forward to attending the Chess first and also wants to become first in practice sessions between batch mates, she’s good at solving thematic puzzles faster than anyone else. She always gets excited whenever we solve puzzles & she is always ready to solve puzzles as quickly as possible with correct variation and after she solves the puzzles she is always ready to explain the whole answer with detail, such a talented kid. She enjoys playing Chess & always looks forward to learning something new. I wish her very good luck for her future in chess and studies…”
Few games of Aashritha :
https://lichess.org/magjJZqA#79
https://lichess.org/zCF8WYkY#75
https://lichess.org/ucb9ANbo/black#44
30. Hridey Malhotra
” He is 8 and lives in Saint Louis. We were visiting the World Chess Hall of Fame here in Saint Louis and he met some chess champions there. That’s when he expressed interest in learning chess. He learnt the basics while playing with his father and elder brother. When he started winning with them, we thought PCA could help improve his game. His game is getting better each day and we look forward to the same support and guidance from the coaches.”
Coach feedback on Hridey :
” Hridey is a quick learner who learns the concepts well & tries to implement them in his games. He learns from his mistakes & is very 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 currently growing his fundamentals and good understanding for the game which will make him stand better. I wish him very good luck for his Chess Career…”
Few games of Hridey :
https://lichess.org/JYg0kVoq/white
https://lichess.org/WQAgUD0b/black
31. Shrika Anupa Ramesh
” Shrika is a 9-year-old third grader, living in Ohio. She is very friendly, creative, loves playing viola, and always has a positive attitude. She is very keen on playing chess and intending to learn more about it. Thanks to Mr. Soumyajit (her coach) for his relentless support and patience.”
Coach feedback on Shrika :
” Shrika is a very talented kid whose interest lies in all the different dimensions. She is a great multitasker and very hardworking. She always comes 30min before the class and leaves at last. There’s not a single day, she missed her class. I’m happy with her progress. I believe she’s gonna play at a very high level soon. “
Few games of Shrika :
https://lichess.org/cdKbSNvK/black#40
https://lichess.org/ynjj8dca#0
https://lichess.org/y4u0bbVm/black
32. Zacariah Rebryna
“Zac is 12 years old and in the 6th grade. He lives in a small northern town in Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada. Zac began classes with Premier Chess Academy in September 2021 and has developed a skill and passion for the game. He consistently out wits his Mom, Dad, Uncle and brothers and is always on the lookout for new opponents. He says that his Mom is better than his Dad, but his Uncle is better than his Mom. When not playing chess, Zac can be found playing Minecraft and Pokémon on the Switch, collecting Pokémon cards and listening to Twenty One Pilots. Zac also enjoys Math and hanging out with his friends. “
Coach feedback on Zac :
” Zac is a very intelligent boy . He is a quick learner who learns the concepts well & tries to implement them in his games. He practices regularly on Lichess. He is very active in the class and answers all the questions. I am extremely happy with Zac’s progress till now and hoping he continues with the same. All the best to Zac! “
Few games of Zac :
https://lichess.org/l7kOkDSP/black
33. Pakhi Singh
” Pakhi is 11 year old and in grade 6. She is an active kid and full of enthusiasm. She is good at drawing and a badminton player. She started learning chess when she was 8 and always showed interest in playing with her elders. After joining the Premier chess academy she has improved her chess skill and gives a good competition to her Dad. A great thanks to Sarthak Sir for teaching and making this learning very enjoyable. Thanks to Premier Chess Academy for giving a platform to kids to play in the tournament. “
Coach feedback on Pakhi :
” Pakhi is a creative and disciplined kid full of energy. She is a quick learner who tries to grasp all the concepts, which are discussed in class and implements all the topics in her game. She has good logical thinking and is very regular in class as well as practice sessions. Good Luck to her…!!”
Few games of Pakhi :
https://lichess.org/7tAvExIS/black#24
https://lichess.org/ZGw0oQBd/black#90
https://lichess.org/UROd16Nj#65
34. Kiran Lokapalli
” Kiran Lokapalli is a 4th Grader who loves to explore new things. Kiran started learning chess from Nov 2021. We identified his interest in chess and enrolled him in PCA. He loves solving puzzles and practices with his twin brother during his free time. He started enjoying chess from day one in PCA. He is always eager to participate in practice sessions and tournaments. We thank his coach Mr. Ruturaj for motivating him to work more. “
Coach feedback on Kiran :
” Kiran is a Brilliant and hardworking Kid and very much passionate for chess. He’s always keen to know his mistakes and tries not to repeat them
in the next game. His performance in classes, speed of solving puzzles, and approach towards handling the problems is remarkable. I wish him good luck with his Chess Career & Big Thanks to his parents, who always support him every time. “
Few games of Kiran :
https://lichess.org/3oySdktb/white#0
https://lichess.org/VovThSdQ/white#0
https://lichess.org/cNDMns7J/black
35. Shivanandhan Sriraman
” Shivanandhan is a fourth grader and very passionate about chess. He started to learn chess when he was 6 years old and got trained by various good coaches so far including our PCA where he is getting good exposure. He used to practice a couple of hours daily which made him improve his performance. He is also good at Math. Chess helps him in improving his thinking ability. “
Coach feedback on Shivanandhan :
” Shivanandhan was learning chess when he was 6 years old and he 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 all of his hard work and efforts into improving. I wish him best of luck for his bright future. “
Few games of Shivanandhan :
https://lichess.org/KbcHWa67/black#76
https://lichess.org/e30GLWXB#63
https://lichess.org/zgAsXjGL#21
36. Aryan keshri
” Aryan is a 6 year old kindergartner who loves to play chess. He enjoys watching Angry Birds and loves playing cricket with his dad. A year back when I first started Aryan’s chess class I was skeptical that he would understand this game. I was amazed to see how his coach Sushant has taught him everything with so much patience and fun. Now throughout the day he just waits for his chess class or practice session. Watching his games sometimes we feel amazed by his tactics. Thanks to his coach who has introduced the practice of game analysis, Aryan never forgets to review his game and learn from his mistakes. Sometimes he challenges himself by becoming his own opponent. We are so happy with Aryan’s progress. A big thanks to coach Sushant for keeping class so interesting and engaging. “
Coach feedback on Aryan :
” Aryan is a very attentive and disciplined kid. His understanding of positions over the board has improved a lot. He is able to find chess tactics and can apply it in his games. He joins most of the practice sessions and plays joyfully. I like one thing about Aryan that if he loses the game he tries to analyze the game and his mistakes come back with more confidence. I wish him the very best of luck for future Achievements!!”
Few games of Aryan :
https://lichess.org/hYomgk2P/black
37. Arham Singhvi
” Arham is a 9 yr old 3rd grader and lives in St Louis (MO). He has been learning chess for almost a year now. He has been consistently improving his game and playing USCF matches now on weekends. He is trying to improve his rating now. Other than chess Arham is good at academics and a gifted learning program where he learns analytical thinking and application. Arham likes to play Prodigy math games and watch YouTube videos in his free time. He is a cheerful boy and loves to play with his younger brother. We are extremely thankful to his coach Mr Tushar under whose guidance Arham has developed his interest in Chess and learned a lot. Thank you Sir for your support and encouragement. “
Coach feedback on Arham :
” Arham is a fun-loving, enthusiastic, affectionate, thoughtful and friendly kid. From the beginning, he had a great interest in chess. Quickly grasping the ideas, chess concepts and always thinking uniquely. Over the past few months, his speed of solving puzzles and learning is increasing. He tries out different openings, enjoys the middle game, always keenly looks at the opponent’s kingside and searches for checkmate patterns, especially with the queen! The most loved part is he explore chess by himself and get innovative ideas. He knows most of the opening names, checkmate patterns and about Chess world champions! His birthday cake indicates how much he likes the chess. He is full of surprises. I am delighted to have him in the class, wishing him a very bright and colorful future. “
Few games of Arham :
Selection Criteria – January 2022:
- 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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