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 (June 2023) at Premier Chess Academy, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Tanush Gottipati
” Tanush is 10 years old going to 5th grade . He is a kind and ambitious child. He loves playing chess and keep challenging himself with all the chess puzzles and want to learn more advanced moves. And become a good chess player. His favorite sport is Basketball ,he loves reading books , drawing ,swimming and playing Minecraft .We are very proud of him and support him to great success. Wishing him to get more and more achievements in future. Thanks to PCA and Thank you Coach Abhishek for all your helpful guidance and support.”
Coach feedback on Tanush :
” Tanush is very curious about learning new things. He is focused, attentive and has a great interest in chess. He plays games with patience and has good intuition in chess. He follows the instructions and tries to implement them in games. His growing skills in chess will surely help him to be a good chess player. I wish him a very bright future ahead.”
Few games of Tanush :
https://lichess.org/jsMsk8ee/black#32
https://lichess.org/COypS0Ka/black#50
https://lichess.org/Ma67MkQm/white#63
2. Krishiv Routhu
” Krishiv is a wonderful kid with cool attitude, easy going. His interests other than chess are swimming, playing soccer and playing with his younger brother. “
Coach feedback on Krishiv :
” Krishiv is very dedicated kid towards chess I like his efforts to attend my class despite many times travelling and he connects while travelling and upon reaching home straight away joins my class with desktop, his attitude for solving problems is really enthusiastic he tries till the end and many times finds the solution even for the hardest of the puzzles , I am looking forward to him achieving many fleets like this Congratulations to him upon becoming Star of the month .”
Few games of Krishiv :
https://lichess.org/FZHnjtcO/black
3. Abhiraj Kumar Singh
” Abhiraj is a nine year old boy based out of Indiana, USA. He loved playing chess. He is with PCA for one month. His game has been improved after joining PCA. His favorite subject is Math and had been enthusiastic to learn Math. To add, Abhiraj is also interested in Taekwondo and has reached Red Belt level and is continuing to achieve Black Belt. Finally Our great thanks to his coach Ashish and the PCA for putting all their efforts to improve Abhiraj’s Chess game.”
Coach feedback on Abhiraj :
” Abhiraj has consistently displayed exceptional skills and dedication to the game of chess, showcasing immense growth and progress. Here is a summary of his achievements and activities throughout the month. His chess skills through rigorous practice sessions displayed a deep understanding of chess principles and strategies, showcasing remarkable improvement in various aspects such as opening theory, middle-game tactics, and endgame techniques. I congratulate Abhiraj on his achievements and encourage him to continue striving for greatness. We are confident that [he/she] will continue to flourish in the world of chess and inspire others with his remarkable talent.”
Few games of Abhiraj :
https://lichess.org/o5AwCwWQ/black
https://lichess.org/5EHkaUpM/black
4. Kaarthikeya
” Kaarthikeya is a 9-year-old 4th grader from California. Chess was introduced to him by his dad. His father first taught him how to play chess. That inspired him and got him motivated to play more. It started a 6 months journey with Premier Chess Academy. He loves his Coach Jeet. He improved his game and won trophies in different chess tournaments. Also, Kaarthikeya is a part of a soccer team and he participated in the National league! He is well in Academics too. Our special thanks to his coach Jeet for his great efforts he put in for Kaarthikeya. He is very happy to be a part of PCA.”
Coach feedback on Kaarthikeya :
” Kaarthikeya is a passionate and talented chess player who loves to play chess in 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. He learned fast and good things he never gives 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 Kaarthikeya!”
Few games of Kaarthikeya :
https://lichess.org/LXWEHM91/white
https://lichess.org/hCrVBZUP/black
5. Abyaan Sidda
” Abyaan is a 7 year old first grader in Mason, Ohio . He likes to play chess , apart from chess he enjoys reading books and drawing art. He started playing chess with his dad. He liked it so much . Then along with his little brother Mayan he started learning various chess tactics from chess.com and chess books. Looking at his interest we searched for chess classes online and there we found a Premier Chess Academy. From then with coach Ayush he improved a lot with his chess tactics and gained confidence. He is eagerly waiting for his chess classes every week. The class is very interactive and engaging. Thanks to coach Ayush and PCA team.”
Coach feedback on Abyaan :
” Abyaan is a keen learner and is very passionate while playing chess. Abyaan is a good learner who tries to grasp all the topics which are covered in the class with full dedication and then tries to implement them in his practice sessions games. Along with playing Abyaan’s involvement in discussion is great as well. Abyaan has now built a good understanding of the game and is definitely one to be watched for in future. My best wishes are always with you Abyaan. I do believe with proper training and encouragement Abyaan will achieve a lot in future.”
Few games of Abyaan :
https://lichess.org/DIerWLzW/black
https://lichess.org/8iMfdeKz#103
6. Srihaan Curpad
” Srihaan is a 13 year old from New Jersey and has been playing chess for the past year. Srihaan originally began playing chess as a hobby with his friends online; however, as time passed, chess grew from a hobby of his to something he would like to pursue professionally. Srihaan also enjoys geography, cars and playing volleyball and cricket with his friends. He also sings classical Carnatic music and has completed the first of four levels. Srihaan has shown a great deal of improvement after learning and playing with his coach Baivab from the Premier Chess Academy. We would like to give his coach a huge thanks for encouraging Srihaan to continue his passion in chess.”
Coach feedback on Srihaan :
” Srihaan is an extremely hard-working and sincere kid. At such a young age his passion and dedication towards the game is really commendable. He is always ready to learn new concepts and is eager to dive deep into understanding the game. He is a very regular kid and never missed classes nor practice sessions. His performance in this month is praise worthy since apart from analysing his games and trying to learn from his mistakes Srihaan has also been “implementing the learned concepts ” in his practice games. He has increased his lichess rating by significant margin and constantly got the top three positions in practice session tournaments which really makes him worthy star of this month. He has also solved a huge amount of puzzle in a short span of time which really proves his commitment towards the game. Hope he continues to perform well and achieve his dreams in the long run. Being a coach I really feel lucky to have “Srihaan” as my student and wishing him to have an extremely successful life.”
Few games of Srihaan :
https://lichess.org/yHVIli8U/black
https://lichess.org/kDvCkD1C/black
7. Jahnavi Chagarlamudi
” Jahnavi is a good girl and she expresses her love and care towards her family members and friends. She shows consideration of other people’s feelings, values their opinions and treats them with kindness. She loves to play with her friends. Our special thanks to her coach Benson sir and he used to listen to whatever Jahnavi was asking and answer all of them slowly and calmly without any hesitation.”
Coach feedback on Jahnavi :
” Jahnavi 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 shows great enthusiasm toward chess and learning in class. Jahnavi’s parents are also very positive toward chess and keep on supporting her to learn and practice chess. I wish her all the success and good wishes for her bright future.”
Few games of Jahnavi :
https://lichess.org/ucBM9Agd/black#54
https://lichess.org/RvtZzeKc#41
8. Nikshith Harshan Alagankancharla
” Nikshith Harshan Alagankancharla is a 7-year-old who is currently in 1st grade. He discovered his passion for chess and has since been playing the game. He enjoys participating in arena tournaments and playing with his friends. Solving puzzles is also something that he finds enjoyable. Nikshith also has a fondness for playing the piano, singing, and drawing. He began his chess classes in March 2023 and within a 2 months, showed significant improvement in his game strategies, analysis, and tactics, which helped enhance his creativity. His younger sister, who is 5 years old, was inspired by Nikshith and has recently started her own chess classes at PCA. He is grateful to have Mr. Devansh Singh as his coach and would like to express gratitude for his efforts and motivation. His coaching style is friendly, and methods of presentation are top-notch. We have seen a remarkable improvement in Nikshith’s game in the past few months, thanks primarily to Devansh’s guidance.”
Coach feedback on Nikshith :
” Nikshith is a 7-year-old kid who loves the game of chess. I started teaching chess to him from march 2023 and i can see a huge improvement in his game he increased his rating about 400 points and nikshith loves to play chess on lichess and whenever he participate in practice sessions you will always see him in top 3 he is consistent and a quick learner, I love teaching new things to him because he loves to understand new topics and he always want to understand the logic behind everything that thing impress me most. I hope and wish that he will get better and better in chess.”
Few games of Nikshith :
https://lichess.org/unnhC5fk/black
https://lichess.org/FMrLSzHe#1
9. Raghuram
” Raghuram is 7 year old and has been with PCA since December of 2022. He started his chess classes as a newbie and has become an active learner of chess since then. He loves to play chess with his Dad. He enjoys joining chess classes and eagerly looks forward to the classes & puzzles every week. Additionally Raghuram is also a Mridangam player. He recently completed his first Tani Avartanam. His other interests include TaekWonDo and Art. Our special thanks to his coach Girish sir who has been very supportive and makes chess concepts easily understandable for the kids. He is very patient, approachable and constantly encourages the kids to improve their chess playing skills. “
Coach feedback on Raghuram :
” Raghuram is always eager to learn new concepts and has a remarkable memory for previous class topics. When I mention a topic we will cover in the future, he remembers the day I mentioned it and eagerly awaits its arrival. Raghuram also demonstrates a great habit of taking thorough notes, just like how I used to take notes when I was learning. I wish you all the best for your future, Raghuram! “
Few games of Raghuram :
https://lichess.org/QXCd1yB4/white
https://lichess.org/0QCly2ew/white
https://lichess.org/FmrNbFqZ/black
10. Advith Yellampally
” Advith started chess last summer and likes to play with his dad and cousins. Advith love to swim and enjoys outdoor activities.”
Coach feedback on Advith :
” It’s great to teach a student who is equally interested in chess as you are. Advith is one of them and is the most consistent student. He completes all his work on time and is Always curious to know more and more. It’s really great to have a student like Advith. “
Few games of Advith :
https://lichess.org/YA2oLZRZ#47
https://lichess.org/BRhzoIlL#31
https://lichess.org/pImhFpDs/black#42
11. Samarth Shailesh Wagh
” Samarth is a second grader who turned 8 in March 2023 is from Jersey City, NJ. He studies in Nicolas Copernicus School (PS 25) Jersey City. Samarth enjoys reading books a lot and is a frequent visitor of Jersey City public library. He also has collections of books. He started gaining interest in reading through Magic Tree house series books and loves them a lot. He also likes to read books like Dogman, Judy and Moody, Captain Underpants. Apart from books he loves playing soccer and Chess. He is good in studies too and loves Mathematics. He is very kind hearted but mischievous at the same time. He gets along well with his friends. His love for chess grew recently and he joined the PCA in January. He enjoys joining chess classes and eagerly looks forward to the classes every week. He also actively participates in chess practice sessions and loves winning chess matches. In the past 5 months he has learnt many techniques in chess and will continue to learn more. Coach Harshraj has been very supportive and has been a very good coach who makes chess concepts easily understandable for the kids. Thank you to the PCA team and the coach for making learning chess fun and easy. “
Coach feedback on Samarth :
” Samarth has a sharp mind and a great memory, which allows him to quickly understand and apply complex chess strategies and tactics. He is also very disciplined and focused during his training sessions, which has helped him improve his game significantly.One of Samarth’s greatest strengths is his ability to think ahead and anticipate his opponent’s moves. He is always analyzing the board and considering different possibilities, which makes him a formidable opponent for players of all levels. Overall, I am confident that Samarth has a bright future ahead of him in the world of chess. “
Few games of Samarth :
https://lichess.org/2Ub772F7#0
https://lichess.org/HT558Qct#0
https://lichess.org/0UhxO3yK#0
12. Shreyas Methuku
” Shreyas was 1 year old when we came to USA California, and he use to play with magnetic numbers and alphabets when he was at that age and slowly when he turned 2 he started reading two letter words other than toys, that is when I understood that he wants to learn something new.so I started reading with him by then and before joining preschool he use to read books so his teachers hot surprised by him and later in he started doing math additions and sudoku puzzles, he learn Spanish numbers up to 100 when he was 3 and half age and later because got interested into world map so he himself explored all the USA map and 50 states and capitals then got into world map and you don’t believe he will know all the 195 countries and capitals and he use to make the specific maps with playdough all the time.so finally he went to kindergarten but still he was not satisfied with what they are teaching at school so he use to do math additions and stuff at home and so many other things but he is not interested to play outdoor activities ,that is when i got to know about PCA from one if my friend, as Shreyas likes to explore new things about learning, I thought to give a try and yeah with a teacher like Hrishikesh he enjoyed his way of teaching and now he wins against his dad and brother and many more online friends, and he always talks about chess and watched videos of grandmasters and so on. We are glad this worked out for him. We are so happy to see his progress after joining PCA and hoping to see more. ”
Coach feedback on Shreyas :
” I have had the pleasure of observing Shreyas’s growth in chess from its very foundations to a point where he now possesses an understanding and can adeptly calculate crucial chess variations. Not only does he display great skill, but he also carries himself with exceptional politeness and an enduring enthusiasm for the game. Shreyas remains focused throughout each class, diligently applying himself to solve the challenges presented to him. His dedication and sincerity in pursuing chess hold immense potential for remarkable achievements in the future. I take immense pride in Shreyas’s progress and extend my best wishes for his continued success. Keep up the fantastic work, champ!”
Few games of Shreyas :
https://lichess.org/yySnttk0/black
https://lichess.org/uv5pgule/black
13. Atharv Sharma
” Atharv is 7 years old and in second grade at Orchard Hill Elementary School, NJ. He is full of energy, love, and laughter. Atharv loves to read and play soccer, tennis, and video games. He loves to spend time with his friends and family. We’re proud of his talent, wit, and progress in chess, and thank his teacher, coach Keerthi for all her time and effort.”
Coach feedback on Atharv :
” Atharv is a sharp and hard working kid. He started learning chess only a few months back but has stayed consistent. He would even get sad when he misses a practice session or an opportunity to play games. He is dedicated and is always seeking to learn new things. He doesn’t feel bad when he’s told he’s made a mistake and actively works on implementing changes in his upcoming games. I’m extremely proud of how far he’s come and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors!”
Few games of Atharv :
14. Achintya Singh
” Achintya is an 11-year-old boy, based out of Texas, USA. He started playing chess 3 months before with Premier Academy. He loves to play chess. His game has improved a lot and he learnt lots of techniques to defeat opponents. Achintya loves cricket too and he is part of the leather ball U11 cricket team. Our special thanks to Omkar Sir for all your efforts making Achintya’s chess learning journey so efficient.”
Coach feedback on Achintya :
” Achintya is an enthusiastic young kid. He’s always interested in learning new topics, takes active participation in class discussions, he’s good at solving puzzles and enjoys playing games. He has shown very good improvement in his game.”
Few games of Achintya :
ShadowSnake298 vs Achintya-123: Queen’s Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation • lichess.org
15. Abinav Kumar
” Abinav Kumar is a 13-year-old boy currently residing in Andover, Massachusetts. After seeing some of his friends play and noticing its growing popularity on the internet, his interest to learn chess grew and he joined PCA as a beginner. In PCA, he developed his skills to an extent that he would have never thought was possible in the past. His coach, Prakrati Manodhya, helped him understand the basic concepts and taught him the essential techniques that developed his skill set. She would often review the games he played and offered him additional classes, which greatly helped him to be a better player. He hopes to start playing chess at a higher level in the near future.”
Coach feedback on Abinav :
” Abinav is a very unique student; he is always one step ahead. His learning and grasping quality are very impressive, and his love for the chess game is appreciated. He is always keen to learn new topics and that’s the best quality about him. I wish him all the very best for his future!”
Few games of Abinav :
https://lichess.org/5A0hibvM/black
https://lichess.org/P1fmYolH/black
16. Arnav Mahesh Tanpure
” Arnav is a 9 years old , based out of Texas, USA. He started playing Chess when he was 6 years old. Since then , he has won many Chess tournaments in the school. He also participated in the National Jr High School Chess Tournament in 2022.He like to solve chess puzzles , he secured 1st rank in the UIL Chess Puzzle tournament 2023. His hobbies include playing soccer, taekwondo, coding, solving math problems and many more. He joined PCA in Oct 2022. He likes to attend Chess classes due to Rajat sir’s style of teaching chess. After conceptual class/theory, he allows kids to play games and teach them through their mistakes in the games. I would like to say thanks to Rajat sir for always supporting and encouraging Arnav to play better and excel in Chess.”
Coach feedback on Arnav :
” Arnav is very dedicated towards learning chess. He has all good attributes of being a good chess players that helped him a lot to grow, his calm nature, being in discipline, good confidence level and interest towards chess has helped him to improve him a lot with in short duration of time. He never give up easily and confront with his opponent till the end. His positional playing style is very good he anticipates his opponent ideas in advance. If he continues in this pace he will quickly grow up in chess. Keep up the good work!!Many more to come in Future!! 😊 “
Few games of Arnav :
https://lichess.org/dXMwFrC6/white
https://lichess.org/7s7kNe4L/black
https://lichess.org/0Y1Z0tJu/white
17. Sritha
” Sritha is 10 years old. She is a very energetic and focused girl. She loves playing and learning chess, she likes to play with her dad every night. Apart from chess, she also loves reading and drawing. She plays badminton very well. We appreciate all the kind of support and helpful guidance she has received from her PCA coach Rakesh Gurung. Thank you for encouragement and support.”
Coach feedback on Sritha :
” Sritha is a young talented, disciplined, hardworking and enthusiastic kid who pursues to keep on improving herself. She too has a great focus and 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 focus and enthusiasm toward learning new things while pursuing to understand the subject matter as clearly as possible by clearing her doubts and continuing improving herself. Sritha’s parents are also very positive toward chess and keep 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 her upcoming chess journey and in real life.”
Few games of Sritha :
https://lichess.org/VprW2p3b/black#38
https://lichess.org/BDuhHOIa/black
18. Samuel Saadhak Raj Kanaparthy
” Samuel Kanaparthy is an upcoming 3rd grader who enjoys playing soccer, chess, and swimming. Additionally, involvement in church and retention in Bible verses has led him to get several awards and recognition. With his increasing knowledge of chess through the help of Coach Raunak Gupta, practice, and tournaments, Samuel hopes to become a chess master & play for his school in the near future. We thank Coach Raunak Gupta for his commitment, insight, and sharing of knowledge leading to Samuel’s Star Kid recognition.”
Coach feedback on Samuel :
” Samuel is a brilliant kid who loves playing chess and always trying to get better at it. I used to call him Sam, he is a very interactive kid full of energy and curiosity. He is a very sweet boy who listens to his coach and follows the ideas which are discussed in the class. He is regular and doing good in practice tournaments. He never misses any session and tries to be consistent every time because of which he is able to perform excellently in the class. I really appreciate the way he clears his doubts in the class. My best wishes are always with Samuel, May god bless him. “
Few games of Samuel :
https://lichess.org/yBv6BcnK/black
19. Pranav Arvind
” Pranav started to show interest in chess when he was 5 years. From identifying the pieces to arraign them on the board, he has now grown to make strategic moves. He looks for an opportunity to play chess and tries new moves. His grand mom is the best chess partner. With PCA his learning and involvement is increasing.”
Coach feedback on Pranav :
” Pranav is a hard-working kid who has shown great improvement in a short plan of time. He is very patient and well- focused to do practice and play weekly tournaments. He has increased his lichess rating and improved his chess game in the last couple of months. I hope he continues to perform well and keep doing his practice. I wish Good Luck to Pranav in his journey of life.”
Few games of Pranav :
https://lichess.org/Oq04GbEi/black
https://lichess.org/a4LaXxlk/black
https://lichess.org/ZOpGZ7wd/black
20. Arnav Reddy Kumbum
” Arnav is 10 years old and is going to 5th grade. Ever since his uncle introduced him to chess, Arnav was hooked. He has had a huge interest in chess for a long time and regularly competes in tournaments and contests. Along with chess, he loves painting, swimming, and soccer. Arnav is very passionate about art, engineering, and math. We want to thank PCA & Coach Sahil Batra for inspiring Arnav and helping him develop his skills in chess. We hope Arnav keeps up the good work.”
Coach feedback on Arnav :
” Arnav is a very passionate, focused and intelligent kid. He is also fun-loving and very respectful. He is known for his witty storytelling skills and “professor dino” Username in the class. He learns everything with dedication and he can grasp things very quickly and easily. His progress has been very fast with consistency. He is doing great and I hope will do great in the future. Being a coach I’m very happy to have Arnav as my student and my best wishes will always follow his path”
Few games of Arnav :
https://lichess.org/ByKy24oj/black
https://lichess.org/0fhAyYjD/black
https://lichess.org/4Np6Qfau/black#120
21. Samarth K M
” Samarth is a 4th grader who loves to play chess, read books and loves swimming. He is a very friendly, loving, and caring kid. He is a well-rounded kid, and he is loved by everyone who knows him. Samarth is always quick to learn new things, and he is always eager to learn more. He is also a very creative kid, and loves to express himself through his art and writing. He is a joy to be around, and he makes everyone around him feel special.”
Coach feedback on Samarth :
” Samarth is a calm player, his puzzle solving rate is really good. His dedication towards chess is improving day by day. At first he was finding it just a bit hard but through a lot of practice his gameplay has been improved massively. He learns from his mistakes and that is one of his good qualities. He often demands very hard puzzles and very hard challenges. I wish Samath all the best for his future and my wishes will always be there with him.”
Few games of Samarth :
https://www.lichess.org/cF2HHKwq
22. Sriyan
” Sriyan is 8 years old and studying 2nd Grade from Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada. He shows interest in chess from 2022 when his brother Rishith and his friends are playing. Based on interest we joined him in Premier Chess Academy, with the help of the coach he learned beautiful techniques and gave fair challenges to his brother and friends. Apart from chess, he likes to read books. My special thanks to his coach Saurabh and PCA for putting best efforts on Sriyan.”
Coach feedback on Sriyan :
” When I took the trial of Sriyan he was completely new to Chess. I asked him who he wanted to defeat, he said he wanted to defeat his brother. Happy to see that he is giving a tough fight to his brother. He is great at solving puzzles. He is a responsive learner who is able to understand and implement what is being taught with ease. He comprehends concepts well and is able to connect them while playing the game. He learns from his mistakes which is a good quality of a chess player. I wish him very good luck in his Chess Career..! “
Few games of Sriyan :
https://lichess.org/3Q8ZKjNX – 7
23. Vasist Vuppala
” Vasist is 13 years old and soon will be starting 8th grade. He has developed a newfound passion for chess. He possesses a natural aptitude for learning and quickly absorbs new concepts. During his leisure hours, he enjoys spending time with his friends. A big thanks to coach Shekhar for helping him to learn various strategies, which have contributed significantly to his growth in the game.”
Coach feedback on Vasist :
” Vasist is a really passionate chess player and his keen interest in the game is always clearly visible. He always tries to be a step ahead of the class and has an innate ability to learn various new things about the game on his own too. His favorite part is the Openings and he spends a significant amount of time developing his opening skills and has become really very good at it. Vasist is a terrific player, and his ability to understand the opponent’s ideas and counter them is definitely worth appreciating. I wish him the best in his future chess endeavors.”
Few games of Vasist :
IndianSamosadude vs Vihaan_1110: Scandinavian Defense • lichess.org
Rat0066 vs IndianSamosadude: Van’t Kruijs Opening • lichess.org
IndianSamosadude vs Miguel_Xicotencatl: Ponziani Opening: Jaenisch Counterattack • lichess.org
24. Adhrith Visesh Shetty
” Adhrith Visesh is a 9-year-old enthusiast from New Jersey, USA. He loves and is always curious to play chess. Initially he just had fun but later with help of coach Shriram he started showing interest in the game and started to develop his logic to play chess. Added to chess Visesh is also a very good cricket player. We would especially thank Shriram Sir and PCA for encouraging kids and acknowledging their efforts and motivating the kids to play chess.”
Coach feedback on Adhrith :
“Adhrith is a very smart and enthusiastic kid, His puzzle solving skills are remarkable, He is a quick learner, Plays very creative chess. He joins class on time and has a very good attendance. He plays regularly in practice sessions. I’m very happy with his performance and I wish him best of luck for his bright future.”
Few games of Adhrith :
https://lichess.org/ICCSAxux/black#0
https://lichess.org/pwD3uNJ3/black#0
25. Abhiram Penumatcha
” Abhiram Penumatcha is an 11-year-old boy from Texas, USA. He is always full of energy and active to do different things. He has many hobbies like playing Basketball, Badminton, Chess, Piano, Video Games. He loves to swim. His most favorite hobby is to read books. He started his Journey with PCA in November 2022. He is enjoying his classes and the teaching from the coaches. He is always excited to attend class and curious to know new techniques from the coaches. He loves to apply his learning in practice Games and puzzles. As of now we are very happy for his improvement. We would like to thank coaches Sahil and Sibin Paul for their Valuable teaching and support. “
Coach feedback on Abhiram :
” Abhiram is very enthusiastic about chess. He plays a lot of games in PCA tournaments. He is very active in class. Each class I’m excited to see his progress and clarify his doubts. I wish Abhiram all the best for the future and I’m sure it looks bright. “
Few games of Abhiram :
26. Aarush Chokshi
” Aarush Chokshi is a seventh-grade student. He is from Atlanta, Georgia. It has been more than a year since Aarush joined PCA Academy. He really loves playing chess, in his free time he plays with his friends. We especially thank his coach Tejas Arora who made him this passionate about playing chess and making it more interesting to play patiently. Apart from chess Aarush goes to swimming school and will be joining the swim team soon. I thank the PCA team for their continuous support.”
Coach feedback on Aarush :
” Aarush possesses exceptional talent in chess, which sets him apart as a remarkable player. His sharp analytical skills and keen attention to detail prove to be invaluable assets during his matches. Aarush consistently demonstrates discipline and a relentless desire to learn and improve as a student of the game. One of Aarush’s notable strengths lies in his comprehensive understanding of chess strategies and tactics. He constantly seeks out new openings and variations, allowing him to gain an edge over his opponents. Fearlessly embracing risks, Aarush exhibits a remarkable ability to adapt and learn quickly. Aarush’s technical proficiency is matched by his mastery of timing and tempo. He exhibits precision and efficiency throughout his games, capitalizing on his opponents’ weaknesses and exploiting their mistakes to his advantage. With his innate talent and unwavering dedication, Aarush is poised for even greater success in the future. As his coach, I take immense pride in his achievements and eagerly anticipate witnessing his continued growth and development as a chess player.”
Few games of Aarush :
https://lichess.org/RWWQPTn3/black
https://lichess.org/TYwuResv/black
https://lichess.org/EQniWIvI/black
27. Saisha Regati
” Saisha Regati is a 12-year-old girl living in Maryland, USA. She is a 6th grader on the honors list in school. She speaks 2 languages Telugu and English. She is also learning Bharatanatyam and likes to dance, while her interests include participating in Debates, writing stories, and playing Chess. Chess was her interest in the beginning and now it is slowly becoming a habit of playing every day. Chess is always an eye-opener to making decisions and improving the thought process of dealing with life situations. Saisha is a calm-going, focused, and very helpful girl and always tries her best.”
Coach feedback on Saisha:
” Saisha is one of the disciplined kids, always stay calm in her class. Her patience is her strength. She is regular and comes on time. In a very short period, she has made a great impact and shown her ability. Her presence in class makes a good environment to learn chess. Most of the time I got the correct answer from her side, so overall she is doing good. My best wishes to her moving forward.”
Few games of Saisha:
https://lichess.org/OCprNjpM/black#44
https://lichess.org/J5h8xMvo#89
https://lichess.org/m5Uw59UX#61
Selection Criteria – June 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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