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 (March 2022) at Premier Chess Academy, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Aarushh Navis
” Aarushh is a 10 year old, residing in the western suburbs of Chicago. Aarushh has been playing chess nearly an year and a half now, But his chess skills improved considerably after he joined PCA, under the guidance of his coach. His coach Mr.Aabhas Jindal is remarkable. He has helped Aarushh realize his true potential. Aarushh looks forward to his chess sessions with him. Apart from chess, Aarushh’s passions include reading books ,playing keyboard ,solving Rubik’s cube and drawing.”
Coach feedback on Aarushh :
” Aarushh is a very mature and talented kid in all respects. His attitude of accepting failure and also trying to learn from them is praise-worthy. He is a sincere and disciplined kid who usually doesn’t miss out on any practice session. He is a very fast learner and extremely passionate about playing chess. His performance in classes, speed of solving the puzzle, and approach towards handling the problem are absolutely remarkable. His performance in the practice session and consistency is much appreciated! As a coach, I feel quite privileged to have Aarushh as my student. My best wishes with Aarushh moving forward.”
Few games of Aarushh :
https://lichess.org/HZMCY5Iu/black
2. Madhav Patel
” He enjoys playing chess , he loves his family a lot and keeps everyone happy. Little naughty and adjusts himself with anyone. He likes playing outdoors with friends. He is learning how to control his emotions.”
Coach feedback on Madhav :
” Madhav 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. His performance in classes, speed of solving puzzles and approach towards handling the problems is remarkable.”
Few games of Madhav :
https://lichess.org/CqujPGZc/black
3. Ashwath Kakani
” Ashwath is a 1st grader who lives in Prosper, TX. He loves to solve Rubik’s Cubes and build Legos. He is fun loving and very curious to learn new things. He showed a lot of interest in chess when his dad introduced him to chess. He joined PCA about a year ago and he improved his chess skills. He never wants to miss his chess classes and practice sessions. Thanks to Mr. Amit for keeping him motivated and helping him learn new techniques.”
Coach feedback on Ashwath :
” Ashwath is an excellent boy who likes to solve chess puzzles very much and always attend his chess classes. I am very happy with his performance and I wish Ashwath all the wishes and luck for his upcoming chess events and the journey of learning.”
Few games of Ashwath :
https://lichess.org/kfecqkmG/black
https://lichess.org/sAZpEA0q/black
4. Kiara Kushwaha
” Kiara is 5 year old and will start kindergarten in August this year. She lives in Frisco, Texas. Apart from Chess she loves playing Piano and Singing. She is a very efficient Reader too. Her favorite book series are Frozen, Dogman and all sorts of story books. She also loves playing outdoors and spending time with her friends. She was 4 when she started taking interest in Chess watching her brother playing and soon learned the names and respective places of all the pieces. She joined PCA just after turning 5. She enjoys learning with Coach Anish and literally waits for her chess classes every time. Thanks to the Coach for making chess class so fun and interesting.”
Coach feedback on Kiara :
” Kiara is a very talented kind and is a quick learner. She just loves chess. She is improving rapidly and I believe she is going to be a great chess player. She is very punctual in solving assignments and is always attentive in class. I wish her great things in chess and academics.”
Few games of Kiara :
https://lichess.org/TuKM7fAr/black#0
5. Abheek Gangasani
” Abheek Reddy Gangasani is 10 years old, studying 5th grade and lives in Jacksonville, FL. Apart from Chess, he likes sports like Swimming and Tennis. He likes playing Piano, vocal and loves to play with his little sister. Thanks to his coach mr. Ankush sir for helping him to improve his chess skills.”
Coach feedback on Abheek :
” Abheek is very interested in chess as he plays practice sessions regularly and joins classes on time. He solves the puzzles correctly that are given to him. I wish, his interest in chess keeps on motivating him so that he can improve and become a good chess player. I wish him a successful life and a wonderful future ahead.”
Few games of Abheek :
https://lichess.org/dO2czQOY/black
6. Kola Venkat Karthikeya Reddy
” Karthikeya Kola is 6 years old and lives in Toronto, Canada. He was introduced to chess by his father. Later he started learning more on his own by playing online. He teaches chess to everyone who ever asks him about moves or how to play chess. Karthi is very passionate at chess and grasps quickly. He enjoys the sessions with his coach Mr. Arya Bhakta and looks forward to the practice sessions, tournaments and puzzles. He always tries to win the tournaments/practice sessions he plays. Later he analyses his mistakes which made him grow faster. He is also a genius in mathematics, he won a trophy in one of the math competitive exams. He loves to play more games with his brother. Apart from studies and games he is interested in teaching others anything that he knows.”
Coach feedback on Karthikeya :
” Karthikeya is a very dedicated and passionate kid. His discipline, eagerness and creativity makes him really remarkable in the classes. He’s very active in the class and also in the practice sessions, and at 6 y/o, defeating much older kids is a great achievement itself! He’s sharp, a fast learner, and very talented. I can see a bright future ahead! Keep it up! ”
Few games of Karthikeya :
https://lichess.org/IBZK7tFS#0
https://lichess.org/Ku5169Vb#0
https://lichess.org/mlUDwyqk/black#0
7. Arya Pilla
” Arya is 8 years old studying 2nd grade in Pelham Elementary school in Greenville, South Carolina. Apart from chess, Arya was interested in soccer. And won a couple of 1st place awards in soccer shoot outs. He loves reading story books like Berenstain Bears, Pete the cat.. etc. And he got 1st place in District level Photography competition for 2022Y.I would like to thank Aaryan coach for his patience in giving sessions and making them understand chess concepts. Also he encourages kids to think on the moves to go while playing chess puzzle games.”
Coach feedback on Arya :
” Arya is a Sincere kid. He is very hardworking and Confident . He tries to solve all the puzzles very quickly and never misses the class . My best wishes are with Arya and hope he will achieve all the heights in his life.”
Few games of Arya :
https://lichess.org/0EuMJlwV/black
https://lichess.org/irwEpO7Z/white
https://lichess.org/ojmJ79BH/white
8. Mithran Babuchellavelu
” Mithran is 6 years old, studying in 1st Grade and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina (USA). A year back, he showed an interest and started playing chess himself by seeing his sister playing with her father. Mithran’s quick grasp of the chess basics and his growing love for the game made us enrol him in PCA. Thanks to his coach Mr. Ashish Pattnaik helping him grow his skills and encouraging to participate in tournaments. Apart from chess, he loves maths and solving math riddles. Also he likes science and watched all the science videos from(mystery science, Bright side, Aumsum Time) and He would like to become an astronaut when he grows up.”
Coach feedback on Mithran :
” Mithran is very serious and interested in chess. Seeing his interest, I put more effort into him. He completed the assignments in time. And once i remembered i gave him a punishment to write all his mistakes 50 times in the note. From that day till now he is not repeating his mistakes and day by day he is learning new things and trying to achieve new heights in his upcoming chess career.”
Few games of Mithran :
https://lichess.org/zzGR3UBQ#97
https://lichess.org/IJymZnPD#75
https://lichess.org/IK1F9vcd/black#50
9. Rishaan Singh
” Rishaan is an 8 year old 3rd grader from Seattle, Washington. He enjoys playing chess and eagerly waits for his classes and practice sessions. Beyond that, he likes reading fiction books, art, building Legos and playing with his pup sister Maggie. Thanks to PCA and his coach Ayush for amazing and fun coaching and a very well structured program.”
Coach feedback on Rishaan :
” Rishaan is a very energetic and chess-loving student. He is smart with a lot of interest in chess. Rishaan tries to implement his tricks and strategies in his practice sessions games. Rishaan always has a never give up attitude while playing his matches, which makes him special from others! Rishaan middlegame playing style has improved very much recently. Rishaan’s recent performance on solving chess puzzles has drastically improved. Rishaan enjoys playing chess and always looks forward to learning something new. I wish him very good luck for his upcoming chess journey. Keep enjoying playing chess Rishaan! “
Few games of Rishaan :
https://lichess.org/iB5OeFu7#1
https://lichess.org/09oqFadH/black#6
https://lichess.org/NrRSlINw#0
10. Sarthak Chaudhary
” Sarthak is 12 year old. He lives in St. Louis. Sarthak likes to play sports; he likes cricket and soccer. He also likes to play Xbox. He also likes a good challenge. Thanks Baivab Sir for supporting him.”
Coach feedback on Sarthak :
” Sarthak is extremely talented and got a huge amount of “Chess Knowledge”. He never gets upset for any downfall rather he keeps up his pace and continues to put in more effort. He is a very regular kid, never missed classes nor practice sessions. His performance in this month is commendable since apart from mastering the “art of solving puzzles” and “understanding positional concepts” he has overcome the weakness of playing fast and not looking for opponent threats. He has increased his lichess rating by significant margin and constantly got the top three position in practice session tournaments which really makes him worthy star of this month. Hope he continues to perform well and achieve his dreams in the long run. Being a coach I really feel lucky to have Sarthak as a student and wishing him to have an extremely successful life. “
Few games of Sarthak :
https://lichess.org/elYeKiua/white
https://lichess.org/bNMHlqzX/white
https://lichess.org/I9sOph89/white
11. Prajwal Tandon
” Prajwal is 10 years old, studying in 5th grade and lives in Washington, USA. He loves to play chess every single day and apart from it he plays video games, enjoys solving Rubik’s cube and learning karate as well. He enjoys reading fiction every night. For his progress in chess we are really thankful to his dedicated chess teacher Mr. Bhaskar who pays a lot of attention to his strengths and weaknesses. I would truly recommend PCA to anyone who is serious about learning chess at advanced levels.”
Coach feedback on Prajwal :
” Prajwal is a very sweet and a jolly kid. He is very attentive in class and follows the rules & regulations as prescribed. His approach and efforts towards chess at this age is really remarkable. One best thing I like about him is if he fails in something then he keeps on trying on that particular thing until he gets mastery on that. He is more like a practical player than a theoretical player. Being a coach I’m very happy to have Prajwal with me & my best wishes will always follow his path.”
Few games of Prajwal :
https://lichess.org/nEoXoD9n/black
https://lichess.org/tpWrDYgP/black
12. Kartikeya
” Karthikeya is 6yrs old, studying in kindergarten and lives in Tallahassee, Florida (USA). Apart from his interest in chess, he loves to draw and do math . He loves to search different topics on YouTube and learn about them. He loves playing chess with his elder sister (10ths old) and loves playing board games with family/friends. Thanks to his coach Harshitha for helping him grow his skills and encouraging him to participate in practice sessions.”
Coach feedback on Kartikeya :
” Kartikeya is good at puzzles and his puzzle solving skills in class are 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 Kartikeya :
https://lichess.org/qfmgi4oE/black
https://lichess.org/3qMY05Ad/black
13. Akhil Devineni
” Akhil Devineni, A 7 year old second grader lives in Boston MA. He got introduced to Chess by grandmother in summer 2021 and followed by joining into PCA in Oct 2021, after a trial class with Coach Kshitij. Akhil has been showing interest in the game and The coach Kshitij has been fantastic, thorough, understanding and always encourages Akhil to play well, Kshitij always boosts confidence in Akhil which is so important and that made Akhil to take Chess to day to day life and practice more. Akhil has been improving in his game and looking forward to play more games. Besides Chess, Akhil loves playing Basketball, soccer, learning Bo staff, karate, Acrobatics, Hip-hop and coding. Thanks to PCA and Coach Kshitij for teaching Akhil.”
Coach feedback on Akhil :
” Akhil is a quick learner. He’s patient, humble. He has progressed consistently since the start. Akhil is always honest about his work. If he doesn’t understand anything, he won’t go further without clarifying the doubt. He always does his homework and gives 100% for it. He honestly admits if he was unable to work on a few puzzles, and actually this honesty has helped him to grow furthermore! He is consistent on playing practice sessions as well, one of the important aspects behind his progress. Besides Chess, Akhil is an all rounder who loves to do physical activities and dance as well! I’m grateful for getting a student like Akhil to coach! I wish him all the best for his future.”
Few games of Akhil :
https://lichess.org/IuYMsNTl/black
https://lichess.org/Kc1I1fTT/black
14. Lishaa Sivanandam
” Lishaa is 9 years – old. Studying 3rd grade. She is a very active & fun-loving girl. She started playing chess about a year ago as a beginner and now she started enjoying playing chess. She loves to participate in all tournaments to develop her skills. Her coach Mr.Keshav teaches her the techniques to improve her game. We are happy that she improved her focusing level and is enjoying his work. ”
Coach feedback on Lishaa :
” I am very happy with Lishaa’s chess improvement . She is doing very good in chess class. She attended 100% classes which shows her dedication and love for the game. Lisha always asks chess questions. Her main strength is endgame calculation in chess. Congrats for your star of the month award dear Lisha and I wish you all the best for all success in chess. ”
Few games of Lishaa :
https://lichess.org/CnQpeZWr/black
https://lichess.org/7Uz2Ojtd/black
15. Raaga Tota
” Raaga is 11 years old and lives in St. Louis, Missouri. She is a 5th grader and joined Premier Chess Academy last year. She has been showing great progress since then, her skills significantly improved with the help of coach Kunal. Besides chess she loves to do art, crafts and dance. We are thankful to Mr. Kunal for his guidance and making the classes fun and interesting.”
Coach feedback on Raaga :
” Ragga is a very disciplined kid who joins class regularly. She is an active kid who loves to play chess & solve puzzles. She grasps the concept very well in class. She is a logical thinker and always tries to use the tactics taught in the class. She solves all her assignments regularly and with great accuracy. The best part which I like about her is that she solves puzzles daily and also tries to play in all practice sessions. I wish her good luck for the future and Chess career. Keep it up! ”
Few games of Raaga :
https://lichess.org/sfy5EqkQ/black
16. Harikirtan Chauhan
” Harikirtan is a 9 year old, 3rd grader from Richmond, Texas. Harikirtan is a fun-loving and enthusiastic kid who likes to socialize with everyone. Harikirtan likes to play board games and that’s how he was introduced to Chess. He used to play chess at home with his dad and we noticed his interest. During the pandemic, we enrolled him in PCA. It’s been a very good experience for him and He waits for his weekly class and practice sessions. He likes getting challenges and loves to play tournaments. We would like to thank Coach Mihir Mehra for encouraging and guiding him continuously. We look forward to his continuous development in chess.”
Coach feedback on Harikirtan :
” Hari is one of the most hardworking kids that I have come across. He rarely misses any of his class and is very excited during class to learn new things. I am sure he will do wonders in the future and my best wishes with Hari moving forward. “
Few games of Harikirtan :
https://lichess.org/7LA621eT/black#20
https://lichess.org/RrPxqH1b/black
17. Rohit
” Rohit is a very energetic 8 years old boy studying 2nd grade in Iowa. Rohit loves to be outdoors and enjoys playing soccer, basketball, baseball and skateboarding. Apart from being active with physical sports, Rohit quickly picked up chess and truly enjoyed learning and playing this game. We truly appreciate the great efforts by his coach and the entire team to make kids better each day.”
Coach feedback on Rohit :
” Rohit was always active and very punctual in his theory classes. Apart from this, he’s doing great in every practice tournament. He always tries to play as many practice tournaments as possible in a week, which clearly shows his interest, passion & hunger towards his game. He’s strong in solving puzzles given any topic. I wish him all the very best for his upcoming achievements & long journey in chess.”
Few games of Rohit :
https://lichess.org/zZTOB93O/black
https://lichess.org/8SEVRmQU/white
https://lichess.org/R7PsowZr/white
18. Shahasrad Balaji
” Shahasrad is 9 years old and studying 3rd grade. He lives in Peoria, Arizona, USA. He is a class topper and Math Bee, Rubik’s cube, Mandarin Bee and Spelling Bee winner at school level. He is the MVP of his soccer club team. He enjoys playing keyboard and recorder at school level. He is passionate about chess, started playing, and winning games. He enjoys chess sessions with coach Omkar. Coach Omkar is very knowledgeable and supportive. Shahas’s chess games have been improved a lot! ”
Coach feedback on Shahasrad :
” Shahas is a quick learner & is always interested in learning new concepts. He is attentive in class and also practices regularly.”
Few games of Shahasrad :
https://lichess.org/9IQijVu9#41
https://lichess.org/yKH0UxBb/black#28
https://lichess.org/4Zqb3nlu#63
19. Krish Gokul
” Krish is 7 years old (turning 8 in May) born in Delaware and living there with his family he loves the most. Krish took to chess after watching his sister and his father play, he has really honed his skills through PCA. Thanks to Pavithra mam for her guidance, coaching and encouragement. Krish does great in academics, is very creative, plays with his army / military toy set a lot, loves war films and enjoys building creative things with Legos. Krish also enjoys playing with his Puppy “Cyrus” 4 month old Golden retriever; Krish learns Carnatic music and is part of Indian music band called Madras Melodie’s and performs in shows and karaoke nights. Overall he is a happy go, loving and fun kid who just likes to play chess. His mom is motivating him to join the chess club in School.”
Coach feedback on Krish :
” Krish is a cheerful and pleasant kid who enjoys learning chess with fun. He participates in all class activities and interacts well. He shows a lot of interest once he starts winning more games. As his rating rose, he began to exhibit more interest and gained confidence, it marked a turning point in his path. He is currently beginning to face challenges and enjoys playing tough games. His hard work will undoubtedly aid him in reaching new heights. Have a blast! “
Few games of Krish :
https://lichess.org/biz8Kffq/white#17
https://lichess.org/I3ZbnvUn/white
https://lichess.org/lMaFymEo/black
20. Avneesh
” Avneesh lives in Virginia and is 9 years old. We enrolled him in chess class last summer. He gradually developed interest in chess and after joining Piyush Sir’s class, He started enjoying chess. He is getting thorough in strategy, planning, defense, attacks and hidden attacks. He is always ready to play practice sessions and keenly participates in competitions. Avneesh also likes to play percussion and badminton. We want to thank Piyush Sir for his efforts and for making classes so much fun. We really appreciate his methods of teaching and for creating a deep interest in Avneesh for Chess. These classes have helped Avneesh to think critically, logically and tactfully. Avneesh now enjoys solving puzzles and has shown a lot of interest in studies too.”
Coach feedback on Avneesh :
” Avneesh is an enthusiastic Kid. His passion towards chess is very authentic. He is always very attentive in the class and ready to give all the answers. He is always calm and composed which helps him to think and create his own amazing ideas on the chess board. He strives to be better at every step of his Chess journey. All his efforts are very much appreciable! His love for chess and hard work will surely take him to great heights. All the Best Avneesh ”
Few games of Avneesh :
https://lichess.org/ypggbITs/black
21. Yashvit
” Yashvit is 7 years old he is in grade 1, lives in Delaware. Yashvit is so energetic, expressive he always loves to interact and play with his friends. Yashvit shows a lot interest in learning new things he joined PCA 4-5 months ago improved a lot nowadays he is so fond of playing chess, attending classes taking practice sessions serious and improving himself. Thanks a lot to PCA and his coach Prabhat Kumar for increasing Yashvit’s interest in chess. Apart from chess, he plays keyboard, learning swimming and soccer at this moment chess is always on top of his mind.”
Coach feedback on Yashvit :
” Yashvit is a hardworking kid who loves working on chess. He has a huge interest in learning and finding new things in chess. He is very curious about whatever new he learns, always asks questions and gets satisfied once he finds the answer. He is very consistent in playing practice tournaments and that is one of the reasons he is improving a lot. He will definitely be a good chess player if he continues to focus on chess like this. Wishing him all the best for his future.”
Few games of Yashvit :
https://lichess.org/lodPsEGg/black#64
https://lichess.org/Jnkp1dPf#35
https://lichess.org/WMdSlxWN#59
22. Kartik Chauhan
” Kartik is a 7 year old 2nd Grader. He is an active, cheerful and always playful mode boy. Kartik started learning chess almost 8 month ago and enjoying his journey. Besides chess he loves playing Xbox, drawing, swimming, and reading books. His target is to beat his 7th Grader brother Bhavye who is also learning chess from PCA. He loves to spend time with family and friends having fun. We are grateful to his coach, Prajwal Sir for guiding and mentoring Kartik. Prajwal Sir is connected with Kartik in a very friendly way. We hope Kartik will keep enjoying his Chess journey.”
Coach feedback on Kartik :
” 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 Kartik to achieve new heights in his life.”
Few games of Kartik :
https://lichess.org/HaVCPHkm/black
23. Sloka Sankineni
” Sloka is a third grader and lives in Loudoun County in Northern Virginia. Sloka showed an interest in chess after being introduced by her parents. After enrolling into the PCA academy there is a phenomenal difference in her game of chess and she is always desperate to join the class every week and eager to complete her practice sessions. Besides chess, Sloka learns music and enjoys playing with her brother.”
Coach feedback on Sloka :
” Sloka is one of those kids who is always excited in class and at the same time focused. She always makes the class more entertaining. If she continues giving interest to chess like the way she is giving right now with hard work then in future she will be a very good chess player who will perform well in tournaments & win prizes as well. She always looks forward to attending and learning new topics. 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 Sloka :
https://lichess.org/vHDpfp23/white#0
https://lichess.org/1ICnqFdS/black#1
24. Krishna Seethanaboina
” Krishna is a 5th grader and is 11 years old. He is an active and fun-loving kid. He learned chess basics from his dad when he was in his 3rd grade. He likes to accept challenges and thinks creatively to come-up with different solutions and responses. My friend referred PCA to us and Krishna’s playing ability improved a lot in a short time. He is quite involved in the games during his classes, practice sessions and tournaments. A big thanks to his coach Ms. Raksha Jajoo for teaching him new techniques and concepts and motivating him to play without the fear of losing. Besides playing chess, Krishna likes playing piano, Catan (board game), video games, table-tennis, solving Rubik’s cubes, swimming, and out-door activities. He also actively participates in his school group activities for chess, math, science, and robotics. “
Coach feedback on Krishna :
” Krishna is a very sincere student, also very hardworking. He never misses any of his classes. He loves to practice and enjoys playing chess. Being a fast learner and logical thinker, he has improved so much. I wish him all the very best for his success in the near future.”
Few games of Krishna :
https://lichess.org/45yhGq25/black
25. Anaya Atara
” Anaya is 6 and half years old, studying in kindergarten and lives in lake Mary, Florida. She loves drawing and dancing. She enjoys her time playing with her little sister (3 year old). In free time, She likes playing puzzles and watching chess videos. Thanks to her coach for growing her knowledge and interest in chess.”
Coach feedback on Anaya :
” Anaya is a very intelligent girl. At such a young age her attitude towards learning new things is just commendable. Anaya is doing nice and is a quick learner . Anaya is very dedicated to chess and from time to time she is trying to participate in the offline chess events. This is just the beginning and at this point such type of quality, responding to puzzles and in various aspects shows that she will do much better in future.. I feel privileged to have Anaya as my student. My best wishes are with Anaya.”
Few games of Anaya :
26. Vihaan Hegde
” Vihaan is a 5th grader and lives in Ontario, Canada. Apart from chess, he plays football and soccer. He holds the decider black belt in Taeko-Won-Do. He likes to read books by Percy Jackson, JK Rowling, and Patrick Kenney. He has learnt playing music on keyboard and loves to hang out with his friends in the virtual world on Roblox and Minecraft. He regularly plays chess with his mom, dad, and his friend next door. He eagerly looks forward to his chess classes. His coach Mr.Raunak has been a great mentor and guide and played a key role in improving his game level. He has created a great community and atmosphere for all the kids to collaborate, compete, and excel in chess, and at the same time have great fun!. Vihaan is looking forward to continuing to improve his chess and continue to compete in various chess championship events. Thank you coach Raunak and the PCA organization for making this happen.”
Coach feedback on Vihaan :
” Vihaan is a brilliant kid and punctual. He is very regular with the classes as well as practice session. he improved a lot in past months. He Always tries to find tactical moves in her matches and tries to use the tactics taught in the class. I am very impressed by his performance. With that consistency he has a bright future in chess. Wishing him all the best for the future! “
Few games of Vihaan :
27. Tejas Puram
” Tejas is 11 years old and is in 6th grade. He used to play chess at home with us, and based on his interest we made him join chess classes. After joining PCA his interest in chess got doubled and now it’s like playing chess has become part of his routine. Apart from chess he loves reading, math, swimming and playing video games with his friends. Thanks to you Rinku and PCA.”
Coach feedback on Tejas:
” Tejas joined chess classes a few months before only and showed outstanding performance after that. He likes to solve chess puzzles and play practice games. He learns new strategies and tactics in regular sessions and applies all those in real games. He keeps his focus and confidence while solving any hard puzzle or playing with tough players. I hope he keeps on doing more and more hard work to become a great chess player.”
Few games of Tejas :
https://lichess.org/VmwJiQhI/black
28. Nathaniel Anoop
” Nathaniel is 10 years old living in Houston, TX .He enjoys piano and guitar. He holds a first degree black belt in Taekwondo . Besides chess he loves reading books and Rubik’s cubes .He is a determined and fun-loving child .We would like to thank Ritish Pathania for his guidance , support and encouragement. Nathaniel loves his classes.”
Coach feedback on Nathaniel :
” Nathaniel is a very 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 Nathaniel and hope he will achieve all the heights in his life.”
Few games of Nathaniel :
https://lichess.org/lqFNJhmn/black#32
https://lichess.org/kP6xOPpS#25
29. Tanya Gohil
” Tanya is 8 years old and lives in Texas, USA. Apart from chess she is passionate about Arts. She loves reading and playing with friends too. She started playing chess in November 2021 and enthusiastically waits for her classes and practice sessions. We would love to thank the PCA Team, her coach Ruturaj and his dedication for the kids. Tanya’s progress is noticeable in just a few months. Thank you.”
Coach feedback on Tanya :
” Tanya is a hard-working Chess player who enjoys every moment of learning new concepts. She is that sort of player who doesn’t mind taking risks while playing a game. She usually looks for some better variations whenever she plays any game. She participates in practice sessions with great enthusiasm & always has a learning attitude while playing games. I wish her very good luck for her Chess Career & Big Thanks to the parents who’s always supporting her every time!”
Few games of Tanya :
https://lichess.org/c7mlHTM3/black#0
https://lichess.org/dtJOvQsz/white
https://lichess.org/ZWhWRKRJ/white
30. Lavish Chauhan
” Lavish is 9 years old. He is a 3rd grader and lives in San Diego, CA. He likes to play basketball, tennis and biking with friends. He loves to play Piano, Chess and plays with Lego and cars with his younger brother. He likes watching Disney movies. His favourite places are Legoland, Universal Studios and SeaWorld. He likes to eat Paneer, apple and blueberries. He shows a lot of interest in his Chess class. Thanks to his coach Sarthak Dutta! “
Coach feedback on Lavish :
” Lavish is a very disciplined and consistent kid who tries his best to answer all the questions. He is regular to his classes and practice sessions. He has shown a lot of improvement overall based on the class performance and the playing ability. I am really happy with his efforts and hard work he does. Good luck to him…!! “
Few games of Lavish :
https://lichess.org/DLLZGFPs#61
https://lichess.org/wW7RzJJ4/black#36
31. Manjot singh
” Manjot is 6 years old, studying in Kindergarten, and lives in St. Louis Missouri. Manjot loves chess and It has been very inspiring to see him go from a beginner to a confident player. Manjot has been enrolled in the after-school chess program for six months now. He is always enthusiastic about attending the classes and absolutely enjoys spending time with Coach Shiva. Not only is our son learning chess and associated strategies, but he is learning life lessons such as planning, how to strategize, sportsmanship (including how to be a gracious winner and good loser), focus, determination, puzzles, problem-solving, etc. Thanks to his coach Shiva for helping him grow his skills and encouraging him to participate in tournaments. “
Coach feedback on Manjot :
” Manjot loves chess a lot and he never miss the class. He is a fun loving. He has put his hard work and improved a lot & always uses new things in his game. He is a boy who always learn something out of his games even he wins or losses and this thing will take him towards great success one day.”
Few games of Manjot :
https://lichess.org/xZOxwI58#41
https://lichess.org/c2hGWwHF/black#33
32. Vyom
” Vyom is 10 years old and a 5th grader. He lives in California and enjoys playing video games, basketball and other sports. He started his chess journey by playing chess with me and I am very proud to see where he has reached. I want to give a very big thanks to his coach, Shrutika Prachand for being his guide.”
Coach feedback on Vyom :
” Vyom is a very smart boy. He is one of the most hardworking kids I have ever seen. He is very regular in his classes. He also plays extensively on Lichess. He is very active in the class and answers all the questions. I am extremely happy with Vyom’s progress till now and hoping he continues with the same. All the best Vyom!! “
Few games of Vyom :
https://lichess.org/sGTrWLpc/black
33. Reyansh Yeolekar
” Reyansh is an 8 years old enthusiastic kid with a go-getter attitude. He is a 3rd grader from Toronto, Canada. His love for chess has only grown; thanks to his coach Subash Sanker Sir who challenges him and brings out the best in him. Apart from chess, he loves to create Lego wonders and draw realistic creatures. He also loves music, drumming and dancing. With a diverse set of interests, he often wonders if he can have more than one occupation when he grows up. Of-course, scuba diver, scientist, chess player, astronaut – they are all difficult to choose from! ”
Coach feedback on Reyansh :
” Reyansh is a very bright kid, very competitive and has so much interest in
playing chess. He will not leave the game in between fights till the end always no matter if he wins or not but he will make sure that he tries. He learns from his mistakes & is always ready for any challenge coming his way. He used to participate in practice session with great effort & always has a positive mindset while playing games. ”
Few games of Reyansh :
https://lichess.org/qKISHbPx#75
https://lichess.org/XcKXmPyU/black
34. Deven Somani
” Deven is 6 years old studying in Grade K and lives in Chicago, IL. Deven enjoys so many extracurricular activities. One of them is playing chess. He actively participates in chess classes led by Ms.Sunya. Practice sessions and tournaments have helped him to improve his game. Thanks to Ms. Sunya for the friendly learning environment. Apart from chess, Deven also loves riding his bike, reading books and swimming.”
Coach feedback on Deven :
” Deven is a very smart boy, he is able to understand the topics taught in the class, and also able to solve the puzzles, even though it is just the beginning for Deven still he is putting good efforts by his side by being regular in the class, attentive and also joining the practice sessions regularly. I wish him good luck and success for his chess career. “
Few games of Deven :
https://lichess.org/DNwPlNTw/white#65
https://lichess.org/G8cqTn6A/black#68
https://lichess.org/rzgqVu9i/black#134
35. Aditya Ramesh
” Aditya is 10, studying in 4 th grade and lives in Dublin, California(US). Besides chess, he loves Kung fu, training to get his black belt and loves basketball. He is a big fan of the Golden State Warriors. He loves playing with his big sister and likes to play on the beach. Thanks to his coach Sushant for helping him to upgrade his skills and encouraging him to play in tournaments.”
Coach feedback on Aditya :
” Aditya is very interested in Chess, He is a quick learner, His games are getting better day by day. Within 2 months, he has shown fabulous improvement in his games. I am happy with his games. He joins every single practice session and never misses any practice session. Great going Aditya, Keep it up! “
Few games of Aditya :
https://lichess.org/mN9FA4AE/black
36. Veer Patel
” Veer is 8 years old and he is in 2nd grade. He lives in Fremont, California. He likes to play basketball, football and cricket with his elder brother and friends. Math is his favorite subject and he wants to be a Math wizard. He started developing an interest in chess after watching the movie “Searching For Bobby Fischer”. He enjoys chess class and likes to show different strategies taught by coach Tushar Sharma. Thank you coach Tushar and Premier Chess Academy.”
Coach feedback on Veer :
” Veer is a very peaceful, calm and educated kid. He has a great interest in chess. His calculation speed is improving day by day and there is less chance that he will miss any tactical ideas. He is punctual in class and in practice sessions too. Almost all games are instructive and full of dynamic gameplay. His favorite checkmate is a legals mate with twisted ideas. He has a bright future with his calculation gift. I wish him a very wonderful future ahead! “
Few games of Veer :
https://lichess.org/GOYCDaxb/black
37. Madullaa M Padmanabhan
” Madullaa M Padmanabhan is a 10-year-old from Houston, Texas. She is currently in Fourth grade. She enjoys playing Chess, Tennis and Roller-Skate apart from doing art work with her twin sister and her little brother. She loves to play Chess whenever she is able to and enjoys learning new concepts throughout the week. She gets joyful and encouraged every time she wins a game with her dad. As her parents’, we are proud to see her progress every day and look forward to more learning and success. We would like to take this moment to thank her coach Mr. Utkarsh Gupta for his constant motivation and excellent coaching. Special thanks to the Premier Chess Academy! “
Coach feedback on Madullaa :
” Madullaa is a passionate and talented chess player who loves to play chess in the class. At such a young age, she has shown potential to perform well in practice sessions. She is a hard-working kid who takes interest in learning new concepts in chess. Her performance in classes, speed of solving puzzles and approach towards handling the problems is remarkable. “
Few games of Madullaa :
https://lichess.org/ywEIF5u2/black
38. Yathin Jakkanna
” Yathin just turned 9, he is in 3rd grade, he loves his close friends and never wants to miss a day going to school. He is adventurous, bright, courageous and naughty he is from Upstate New york. Yathin loves attending his chess class (we are thankful to his coach for keeping the class interesting and enjoyable), he is working hard to improve his game. He also plays Tennis, Soccer and he loves to swim. Yathin loves to play (and fight) with his sister (5th grader). Again, thanks to Vivek for making his chess classes engaging.”
Coach feedback on Yathin :
” Yathin has been doing great recently and credit goes to the active participation of parent for tracking his progress and dealing how he feels when he wins or loses a game. He has gained over 300 rating points on lichess over the past 3 months and I think he can do great if he continues to play in the practice events and solves puzzles. Also, Yathin has been attending classes regularly and trying to solve every puzzle given to him, no matter how hard or unseen the puzzle is, which is a sign of a great chess player. I wish him the best for his future endeavours. “
Few games of Yathin :
https://lichess.org/aCEvqnxH/black#60
https://lichess.org/VWQBoel3/black#118
https://lichess.org/Q4ikf1j3#89
39. Aarush
“Aarush is a 8 year old 2nd grader lives in Lawrenceville, NJ(USA). He is a very active and loves playing with her little sister. He started interest in chess when he is 6-year-old, but started a proper learning from last few months. He absolutely enjoys playing chess. We thank his coach, Harshidha for her efforts to teach him the critical techniques to improve his game vastly. Besides playing chess, Aarush is part of a swim team with regular practices, playing piano, solving puzzles, building Lego sets, reading Dog Man comics and enjoys outdoor activities ”
Coach feedback on Aarush :
” Aarush is a quick learner who learns the concepts well & tries to implement them in his games. He strives to be better at every step of his Chess journey. All his efforts are very much appreciable! His love for chess and hard work will surely take him to great heights. All the Best Aarush ”
Few games of Aarush :
https://lichess.org/rtjW8KrZ/black
https://lichess.org/FT773iML#63
https://lichess.org/RxaBKzUH/black
Selection Criteria – March 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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