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 2024) at Premier Chess Academy, North America (Canada & USA)!
1. Aarya Nayak
Aarya is a 9-year-old chess enthusiast from New Jersey who loves to dive deeper into the intricacies of her game. She often participates in chess tournaments and her sportsmanship in both victory and defeat are commendable! Apart from her passion for chess, Aarya has a keen interest in table tennis, and arts/crafts and has recently discovered crochet as her new hobby. She is also training in Bharatnatyam and performs at various cultural events in the tri-state area. Currently, Aarya is a Jack of all trades and master of none, but she aspires to become a Grandmaster someday, which is a very long journey ahead. We thank & appreciate Coach Subhayan Kundu who has been a great support and his guidance has been valuable in Aarya’s chess growth!
Coach feedback on Aarya:
Aarya, my chess student, really loves playing chess. Since she started, she’s been super interested in every aspect of the game. She works hard to get better, always practicing different moves and strategies. Aarya gets excited when we talk about different ways to start a game or how to win at the end. Even when things don’t go her way, she keeps trying and learning from her mistakes. Aarya doesn’t just play chess during our lessons; she also enjoys reading about famous players and games. Her dedication motivates others to do their best too. Every time Aarya plays, she puts her heart into it, making every game special. Winning makes her even more passionate about chess, and she’s determined to keep improving. In Aarya, I see someone who truly loves chess and is going to do great things with it.
Few games of Aarya:
https://www.chess.com/game/live/103824694611
https://www.chess.com/game/live/103825923297
https://www.chess.com/game/live/103827570189
2. Avyan Vemuluru
Avyan is 7 years old, 2nd grader. His interest in chess came by seeing his brother’s game. He has a diverse range of interests. Avyan loves playing chess and is also passionate about soccer and basketball games. In basketball he achieved medals, and he also loves building the Legos with his brother. We thank his coach Hemanth Kumar who always encourages his students and motivates them to learn new techniques in the chess.
Coach feedback on Avyan:
Avyan is an enthusiastic, interactive and active kid. He is very excited during sessions and always tries his best. I was really impressed with his performance. Really happy to have a student Like Avyan wishing the kid all the best.
Few games of Avyan:
3.Chaarvini Garikapati
Chaarvini Garikapati, is 8 years old and studying in 3rd Grade in public School, Chicago, Illinois. She is very focused and passionate about learning new things. She enjoys playing Chess a lot. Chaarvini has joined PCA in June 2023 as an absolute beginner. Since then, she has improved her game a lot under the guidance of coach Mr. Viswanath. She stood 2nd and 3rd positions in PCA practice sessions couple of times and mostly maintains below 10th positions in many practice sessions. We, as the parents of Chaarvini would like to appreciate Coach Mr. Viswanath for his impactful training sessions, dedication, creating healthy competition between the kids, and his teaching style of making sure that every kid understands the topics & Game. Chaarvini is also learning Painting, Dance, and playing Shuttle. We thank PCA and Coach Mr. Viswanath for all the kinds of support and helpful guidance.
Coach feedback on Chaarvini:
Chaarvini is one of my favorite students who is obedient and regular in my sessions. She used to grasp the concepts quickly and make things so easy for me as a coach. I request that Chaarvini be consistent in practice to achieve success in all the games. I wish her all the very best for her future.
Few games of Chaarvini:
https://lichess.org/aUM2Q7an/black
https://lichess.org/p85T3cYn/black
4. Cheran Saikarthikeya Allipilli
Cheran is currently studying in 3rd grade academically and has a lot of interest in playing chess and rubik’s cubes. Additionally, he is learning swimming and soccer. 2nd runner in Hindi kavitha paat pratyogitha in Intermediate-1 at all over US nationals. Also, at school, he was awarded a lapel pin for reciting ” We the People United States of America Constitution “.
Coach feedback on Cheran:
Cheran is a great kid, always enthusiastic and enters the session with a pleasant smile. I like his approach towards chess and the way he handles failure. I’m sure Cheran would be a good inspiration in many positive aspects for a lot of kids of his age. I appreciate his patience, enthusiasm and the best part of how he treats the game. I believe chess is not about winning every time, it teaches us patience, a tactical nature, acting on pressure, handling failure, self-motivation and the hunger for growth. I wish the best of luck to Cheran for his future achievements too.
Few games of Cheran:
https://lichess.org/84UgIeh9#41
https://lichess.org/btQiUHCW/black#28
https://lichess.org/VGO7gCma#61
5. Darsh Subramani
Darsh is a very kind, friendly and funny 7-year-old. He likes to experiment and build different things, be it with his Lego or just using cardboard and things around the house. He loves playing chess, especially with his coach Venkat and the friends he made in his chess class. They always hang out even after the class, playing and talking. When he is not playing chess, he likes to bike around the neighborhood and play with his friends.
Coach feedback on Darsh:
Darsh is a very Enthusiastic and confident kid. If he makes any mistakes he will try to correct them next time. He has improved a lot in recent months and all credit goes to the practice and concentration that she shows in class. Going forward If his dedication is the same he is going to achieve big. I wish him all the success and good wishes for his bright future.
Few games of Darsh:
https://lichess.org/tournament/im1eo0Zb
https://lichess.org/tournament/8TaBmOq7
6. Devash Behera
Devansh, 6-year-old in 1st grade, has made impressive strides in his chess journey since joining PCA seven months ago. Under the expert guidance of Teacher Prakriti, he quickly grasped the intricacies of chess and has developed a true passion for the game. Devansh eagerly practices chess online and with friends. Devansh not only excels in class but also demonstrates his skills in engaging matches. His progress and enthusiasm make him a promising and inspiring young chess enthusiast.
Coach feedback on Devash:
Devansh is a very enthusiastic kid, he is the one kid you will find in every practice session, he grasps everything quickly and tries to implement them in his games. One fact I like about Devansh is that he never gives up and will always question the mistakes he has been making. I wish him all the very best for his future.
Few games of Devash:
https://lichess.org/m2fkmK2B/black
7. Gopal
Gopal is 7 years old and currently is in 1st grade and lives in Maryland. Gopal started playing at home when he was 6 and was very enthusiastic about chess and longed for improvement. He is so excited to join PCA and Coach Danish is of great help for Gopal to understand various concepts and take his skills to the next level. He always looks forward to classes and practice sessions. Gopal likes swimming and Soccer. Gopal is also very interested in world history.
Coach feedback on Gopal:
Gopal loves chess a lot. Initially, he was more than ready to learn the game. He is very competitive and enjoys answering chess questions before the other kids can. He practiced a lot and improved significantly. He has even beaten highly rated chess players. Gopal is not only adorable but also disciplined. Now, he aims to earn 1000 points on Lichess so he can be promoted to the Advanced Beginner batch.
Few games of Gopal:
8. Aarchisha Janjam
Hi, my name is Aarchisha Janjam. I am seven years old, and I live in California. When I grow up, I want to be a chess Grandmaster like Bobby Fischer.I like to play chess because it’s so much fun. I work every day to get better at the game by solving 50 puzzles and playing 1 or 2 games a day. Playing chess calms my mind and brings me confidence to conquer the world. Besides chess, I enjoy swimming in my pool, working on art projects, solving math problems, rollerblading with my sister, dancing and playing with my friends. Do you know that my other goal is to read 1000 books? I am at 801 today and I will get a big present once I finish reading 1000 books. As you can see, I like to learn, explore and have tons of fun.
Coach feedback on Aarchisha:
Aarchisha is very passionate about chess. She never loses hope neither She stopped herself from practicing chess. She listens to everything that is being taught in the class. She improved a lot during the time period. The way She deals with tactical situations is quite good. I hope she will be doing great in upcoming times. I really want to see her progress in the upcoming chess tournaments, and I wish her all the very best for her bright future…!”
Few games of Aarchisha:
https://lichess.org/BetUcF2X/black
9. Ranbir Thakur
Ranbir is a 7-year-old first grader and lives in California. He got interested in chess by watching his cousin brother play. He started playing chess about a year ago and with the guidance of his coach Raunak he got a lot better so now he can beat his family and friends. Ranbir likes solving math problems, reading books, swimming and playing video games. Ranbir is academically very strong and got a principal’s award in his second trimester of school. We thank his coach for the constant guidance and support, and we look forward to seeing Ranbir grow more in chess.
Coach feedback on Ranbir:
Ranbir is ultra-active kid who is always ready to learn new things. His consistent efforts towards practice tournaments are truly remarkable. He always attends the session and tries to solve all the puzzles given to him. He has a really friendly attitude towards his chess mates and everyone in the class admires him a lot. He keeps himself on marks whatever he has learnt before. As a coach, I am really happy seeing his progress in chess and also at the same time I’m very excited to see his performance in the coming days. I hope he achieves every height of success in his life. God bless him.
Few games of Ranbir:
https://lichess.org/E0rMVrPe/black
https://lichess.org/WBkhGC3t/black
10. Savitru Kulkarni
Savitru is in Kindergarten at Maywood Hills elementary in Bothell, WA. He likes Piano, Ice Skating, Hiking, Lego, Race cars, and Chess, obviously. By practicing Chess, Savitru is developing better focus, forward thinking, and gaining an interest in other strategy games.
Coach feedback on Savitru:
Savitru is a quick learner and grasps things really fast. He’s always interested in learning new topics, takes active participation in class discussions. He is really good at solving puzzles and enjoys playing games. He has shown great improvement in his game and won a tournament of his level. With this consistency he will definitely do great in chess. Wishing him all the very best for his chess future!!
Few games of Savitru:
https://lichess.org/85KpfCWe/black
https://lichess.org/UtlDBmOw/black
11. Krishiv Singh
Krishiv Singh is in kindergarten and lives in California.“Krishiv loves his chess classes with Coach Rohit and PCA. He looks forward to participating in the tournaments and as a parent I am very happy to observe his enthusiasm for the game. We are very thankful to Coach Rohit and PCA for their guidance and also for making the classes fun and interactive.
Coach feedback on Krishiv:
Krishiv is a strong solid chess player. Despite being the youngest in the class, he outperforms the others. He is excellent at solving puzzles and spotting opponents’ weaknesses. He is very regular in the practice sessions. I am very happy to see his progress and wish him all the best for his upcoming events.
Few games of Krishiv:
https://lichess.org/pST4TNWb/black
https://lichess.org/kWgabCCC/white
https://lichess.org/Pymc3qQO/black
12. Arin Parakh
Arin is 7 years old and in 1st grade in Chicago, IL. Arin started playing chess with his dad and older sister. We enrolled Arin in PCA about 9 months ago, and he has loved learning chess and putting that learning into practice. It’s one of his favorite pastimes. Arin loves to skewer his dad and has even beaten him a few times! In addition to chess, Arin loves soccer, cricket, listening to music, playing Beyblades, and skiing. Thank you to Mr. Sahil for being a wonderful and supportive teacher, and challenging Arin!
Coach feedback on Arin:
Arin is a very passionate, focused and an intelligent kid. He is also fun loving and very respectful. He has shown good signs of improvement in his gameplay in the last few months. He participates regularly in the practice sessions and weekly tournaments and has strong zeal to learn from his past mistakes. 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 Arin as my student and my best wishes will always follow his path.”
Few games of Arin:
https://lichess.org/V2BQDo8T/white#65
https://lichess.org/a01T3a8p/white#57
https://lichess.org/qq3hIgKG/white#69
13. Shravya Tatikonda
Shravya has always been a smart child who thinks creatively to solve problems rather than following the traditional methods. She always wanted to learn new tricks in chess for many years and joining the chess academy really helped her gain more confidence and clever thinking. Shravya also loves to swim, dance and do some artwork. She has won a couple of art competitions and also participated in many dance events representing Indian culture. As parents, we are proud of her achievements and looking forward to her even brighter future.
Coach feedback on Shravya:
Shravya is a dedicated learner and exhibits immense passion when playing chess. She diligently absorbs all the topics covered in class, striving to understand them thoroughly, and then applies them diligently in her practice sessions and games. With her flourishing understanding of the game, Shravya is emerging as a notable player to watch for in the future. My best wishes are steadfastly with Shravya. I firmly believe that with proper training and encouragement, Shravya will go on to achieve significant accomplishments in the future.
Few games of Shravya:
https://lichess.org/HpX1NNI0#1
https://lichess.org/GmaCTIv1/black#34
https://lichess.org/mo2UuM35#43
14. Srihan Komarina
Meet Srihan, a bright and studious kindergartener with an insatiable curiosity and a diverse range of interests. Despite his young age, Srihan’s intellect shines brightly, particularly in two areas: chess and math logic. Srihan’s love for chess is evident in his enthusiasm for strategic thinking and problem-solving. He approaches each game with determination and skill, showcasing a natural talent for the complexities of the game. In addition to chess, Srihan is deeply passionate about math logic. Even during his preschool years, he displayed an impressive understanding of mathematical concepts, mastering ideas like squares, cubes, and even tackling Sudoku puzzles with ease. With his boundless curiosity and love for learning, Srihan is poised to make a significant impact as he continues to explore and excel in his academic pursuits.
Coach feedback on Srihan:
As Sirhan’s chess coach, I am thrilled to share my feedback on his remarkable journey so far. At just five years old, Sirhan has already shown a deep understanding of chess that belies his age. His intuitive grasp of complex strategies and his ability to anticipate his opponent’s moves make him a standout student at Premier Chess Academy. Sirhan’s dedication to the game is evident in every class. He approaches each game with a focus and determination that is truly inspiring. His ability to learn from each move, win or lose, shows a maturity that is rare at his age. What excites me most is his eagerness to improve and his love for the game. His positive attitude and willingness to put in the hard work required are the hallmarks of a true chess prodigy. As Sirhan continues on his chess journey, I have no doubt that he will achieve great things. His passion for the game, combined with his natural talent, makes him a promising young star in the world of chess. Keep up the excellent work, Sirhan! Your future in chess is as bright as your smile. It’s an honor to coach such a promising young talent, and I look forward to witnessing his growth in the game.
Few games of Srihan:
https://lichess.org/coJaUu7u/black#0
https://lichess.org/fu69T1vi/black
https://lichess.org/t3dDYIa8/black#1
15. Suhas Vemparala
Suhas, a first grader, is a sweet and friendly little guy. He loves challenges. He developed his interest towards chess from his dad. His coach, Mr. Shekhar Raha has been an excellent support for him in sharpening his skills and steering him in the right direction. He enjoys playing tournaments with his friends and family. Besides chess, Suhas loves Math and Science. He keeps himself engaged with these subjects, either online or by reading various books he borrows from the city library. He loves playing with his little brother and has a lot of friends.
Coach feedback on Suhas:
Suhas is a very sharp kid and a quick learner. He catches any new topic or concept very easily and quickly and also never forgets it. He also has a very good ability to evaluate a position and play the best move accordingly. Teaching chess tactics to him is definitely very enjoyable as a coach as he is always very excited to learn new topics. Besides, he never misses a chance to work his brain out on a practice game to brush up his skills. I wish him the very best in his future chess ventures!
Few games of Suhas:
https://lichess.org/study/is4HoJ6O
https://lichess.org/study/JcEP9uQJ/WNnp0uH0
16. Tejas Puram
Tejas, a 13-year-old residing in Michigan, developed a keen interest in chess through his engagement with the Premier Chess Academy, renowned for its excellence in nurturing chess enthusiasts. Beyond his passion for chess, Tejas finds joy in playing basketball, video games, and fostering friendships. His demeanor is characterized by obedience, reflecting his respect and responsibility.
Coach feedback on Tejas:
Tejas is a passionate boy and a good learner who tries to grasp all the concepts, which are discussed in class and implements all the topics in his game. He is a very attentive and cool kid who learns and plays chess very patiently. He is having good logical thinking and is very regular in class as well as practice sessions. Good Luck to him…!!
Few games of Tejas:
https://lichess.org/2smwROR3#39
https://lichess.org/oolRzczF/black#56
https://lichess.org/DSHSlm3y#110
17. Thaman Jayaram Chilukuri
Thaman is a good listener. Good at math. He likes to spend his free time playing video games and watching TV. He loves to spend time with his friends. He is also a Carnatic vocalist. He is passionate about playing chess and likes to play challenges and tournaments in Premier Chess academy. He learned a lot of tricks and techniques from his Coach Harshita. We are very thankful to have a great talented coach for him.
Coach feedback on Thaman:
Thaman is so good at chess. He is doing very good in theory as well as game. He listens to everything that is being taught in the class. He has improved a lot during the time period. The way he deals with tactical situations is quite good. I hope he will be doing great in upcoming times. He always tries to calculate excellently whenever he is trapped in a difficult position and is also good at solving puzzles. I really want to see his progress in the upcoming chess tournaments, and I wish him all the very best for his bright future…!!
Few games of Thaman:
https://lichess.org/oMLaz2e2/black
https://lichess.org/j2XTUkO9/black
Selection Criteria –March 2024:
- Regular in class and practice sessions.
- Displaying improvement in practices to reach top 3 positions.
- Puzzle solving and tactics findings in regular class.
- Generate quest in chess and regular in assignments.
- Overall – Passion is evident in class, practices, puzzle solving etc.
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