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 (May 2022) at Premier Chess Academy, India!
1.Bala Abhyudaya
“Bala Abhyudaya is a 5-year-old, he has completed KG2. and living in India. He is an expert on the abacus and mental mathematics and a football and other sports person. He is a keen learner who rapidly grasps concepts. He began to inquire about chess with all of our neighbours and teachers. After that, we just discovered his chess interest. He is now fast picking up chess and performing wonderfully. We are seeing the differences between each class, and he is eagerly waiting for the next chess class.”
Coach feedback on Bala :
“Bala Abhyudaya is a young blooming talent. Abhyudaya’s game shows promise, he tries to see each chess game from a different perspective. He has a keen interest to know about new things that he came across. His hard work will be the key to his success. I wish his very good luck in his Chess Career..!!”
Few games of Bala :
https://lichess.org/Ow2upYLC/white
https://lichess.org/fJbaA11E/black
2.Megh Plaban
“Megh Plaban is a 10 year old child from Guwahati, Assam. He is in class V. His favorite subjects are Mathematics, Science and Geography. He is very good at drawing and coloring; he even won many prizes in this field. He is very much foodie. He has shown his interest in chess and about 4 months back he joined Premier Chess Academy. He learnt and improved a lot within short period of time. Apart from chess he is learning Abacus too. Very much thanks to Aditya sir for mentoring him.”
Coach feedback on Megh :
“Megh is a very hardworking kid also he is very intelligent. He is consistent in class since the first day of class. He is working hard on solving puzzles and his game. He is ready to take on new challenges. He is always curious about each topic, that’s the most important thing. He is applying all the concepts taught in the class in his games and improving his mistakes. Hope he will do good in chess as he is improving day by day.All the best to Megh…!!”
Few games of Megh :
https://lichess.org/EbliCQaK/black
https://lichess.org/N2lQCh2x/black
3.Vatsal Garg
“Vatsal is a 12 year old boy studying in 7th grade. He started chess 1 year ago and has improved a lot in chess. He recently joined the premier chess academy and doing well. He likes to solve more and more chess puzzles. I wish PCA and Vatsal to do best further. Great going ! “
Coach feedback on Vatsal:
“Vatsal is a hard-working boy he likes challenges a lot, and his concentration power is good He really adapts well according to the situation also he is being quick at trying new lessons practically which makes him a quick learner, I wish him all the best for future challenges /championships and he will secure them more than ever.”
Few games of Vatsal :
https://lichess.org/kezU05Eg/black
4.Ayush Prithviraj
“Ayush is a 11 year old 6th grader from Mumbai. His interest in chess started since he was 4yrs. He has participated in interschool chess competitions as well. His PCA classes have helped him to learn more advanced level of chess games. Besides playing chess, he is a blue belt in karate and enjoys playing football. When it comes to academics, he likes science and has keen interest towards wildlife species. He likes to do Lichess puzzles every day. Thanks to his coach Ashish sir for guiding and coaching him.”
Coach feedback on Ayush :
“Ayush is a very hardworking boy, he has a love for chess, as he takes the classes and assignments and everything related to it very seriously. He has a curiosity to learn more and more and always pays attention and asks doubts, which shows his interest. Ayush is rapidly increasing his skills in chess, along with his understanding of the chess game has made him more strong. I wish him very good luck in his Chess Career..!!”
Few games of Ayush :
https://lichess.org/z39k2utJ#50
https://lichess.org/LwrjjPTN/black
https://lichess.org/xUaNVoIn/black#68
5.Abeer Billore
“Abeer will turn 7 in this June 22 , he is in class 2nd lives in khandwa MP. He is training with PCA and anand sir since 1 year and improved a lot and loves to play chess. He likes to read about wild life, space science and maths, he is very curious about new things.”
Coach feedback on Abeer:
“Abeer is a very talented kid. He is the youngest kid in his batch with the highest rating. Everyone else in his batch likes him. He is very particular in completing assigned tasks and submitting assignments in time. He has been consistently increasing his lichess rating by playing practice sessions regularly. His level of maturity in the game at this age is unremarkable. Hope he would achieve lots of success on his plate. Being a coach I’m very lucky to have Abeer as my student and my best wishes will always follow his path.”
Few games of Abeer :
6.Modupalli Mounika
“Mounika is 10 years old. She is studying Vth grade ,she is from Anantapur, Andhra PradeshShe enjoys playing chess and loves to learn new moves. She joined PCA in 2021 and interest towards chess has grown because of her Support and guidance received from her mastersThanks to her coach Harshita Sinha for mentoring and encouraging her.”
Coach feedback on Modupalli :
“Mounika is very attentive in class and she just loves playing chess. She is having good knowledge of chess and tries to apply the same in the game. A fun-loving and energetic kid in class who actively participates in all the class discussions. She has a positive approach to the game. I wish her all the best and my support is always there for her.”
Few games of Modupalli :
https://lichess.org/MVayvhpX/black
https://lichess.org/fd9VlRQ5/black
7.Shravan Karthik Jagadesh
“Shravan Karthik Jagadesh is 12 years old. He is very intelligent and passionate about chess. He is learning chess for the past 9 months and played at the National level under U-12 and opened his ratings. He has also been a part of the District and State tournaments under top 5 and top 10 positions. Thanking Jeet Singh Sir for bringing the best out of him. He is great at his studies and also good at multitasking where he is an amateur Violinist, Vocalist in Carnatic, interested in artwork, Western dance, Story writing, innovative scratch games, Rubric cube game, Skating, and interested in learning foreign languages and currently learning Spanish. He is good at reciting Slokas and has participated in Veda Bharathi camp too. Also, he makes effort to spend time with his family and friends.”
Coach feedback on Shravan :
“Shravan is obedient and full of concentration & one of the passionate kids who love to play chess every day. Shravan is very patient and well-focused while playing and participates in practice sessions with great effort & always has a learning attitude while playing games. He learns very fast and as a result, he got 1st place in the practice session. I wish him very good luck in his chess career. Keep it up Shravan!”
Few games of Shravan :
https://lichess.org/0gw32j0N/black
https://lichess.org/35uoE3y9/black
8.Shanmukh
“Shanmukh is 9-year-old. He is a brilliant and enthusiastic kid. He loves animals and has many pets. His hobbies are gardening & playing video games. He was introduced to chess at his school and started liking for it. I thought him only moves, and he started playing. But after joining him in PCA, there is lot of improvement in his game. He loves solving puzzles. His coach Kunal explains the techniques with fun examples. Thank u coach Kunal and PCA for bringing the best of him in chess.”
Coach feedback on Shanmukh:
“Shanmukh always joins the class on time. He Grasps the concepts very well in class, very sharp mind and involves his own creativity, is very obedient, and only speaks when really required otherwise he only listens to understand whatever is being taught. He solves all the assignments given on time with great accuracy. He enjoys playing chess. Winning the chess game has never been his priority. He follows the slogan “Play, learn & enjoy”. The best part which I like about him is that he solves puzzles daily and also plays in all practice sessions. Watching him play gives me the motivation to do better always. I wish him good luck in the future. I also want to say a big thanks to the parents who are always supporting him every time! “
Few games of Shanmukh:
9.Kartikeya
“Kartikeya is 7 years old, and he is in class 2. He is playful and lovable child. He showed his interest in chess when he was 5. He just took a board of chess which was kept in cupboard for a long time and started insisting everybody to play with him. Mr. Narendiran is a great coach, and we will always be grateful to you for your support and kindness.”
Coach feedback on Kartikeya:
“Kartikeya is one of the most active kid in my batches. The best part about Kartikeya is that he never stops with one answer. He always loves to explore other variations given any game/puzzle/topic. Also, he’s very active in Liches & practices a lot. His interest in this game will surely take him to greater heights. Hunger for learning will make you one of the best masterminds in this game & Kartikeya is going to be one of the examples in the future. I wish him all the very best for his upcoming achievements!”
Few games of Kartikeya:
https://lichess.org/dMnvoDdO/black
https://lichess.org/Y25jWNe2/black
https://lichess.org/hRqyY9QC/black
10.Muhammed shayaan
“Muhammed shayaan is 10 year old boy from kerala and he is studing in 6th class. He started playing chess when he was 7.He joined premier chess academy 2 months ago and He’s favorite subjects are EVS and mathemathics. He improved and learned tricks and techniques very fast. he also plays outdoor games like cricket, badminton, football etc. In indoor games apart from the chess he also plays dominoes too .He loves learning new moves and keep waiting for the class and daily practice sessions. Thanking omkar sir for bringing best out of him. He enjoys the chess classes and with each passing class he is able to learn new tricks to improve his skill well.”
Coach feedback on Muhammed shayaan :
“Shayaan is a talented boy, he is very good at grasping new concepts and is competitive, and likes to fight till the end, doesn’t give up easily give up easily. He has improved his rating in the past few months. He is also attentive in class and participates in class discussions actively. He is very good at puzzle-solving and has a very good understanding of the game.”
Few games of Muhammed shayaan :
Ojusgupta vs shayaanshameem: A00 Van’t Kruijs Opening • lichess.org
Geethasri123 vs shayaanshameem: D00 Queen’s Pawn Game: Mason Variation • lichess.org
shayaanshameem vs Babybhavya: D02 Queen’s Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation • lichess.org
11.Manvi
“Manvi is 7 year old and is in 3rd class. She joined Premier Chess Academy 3 months back. She is enjoying chess in Premier Chess Academy. Thanks to her coach Raunak sir for encouraging her interest in playing chess. She is getting more and more interest in playing chess because of Raunak sir. She is doing amazing.”
Coach feedback on Manvi:
“Manvi is a very active and sincere kid who is very keen on learning chess. She always plays practice sessions and tries to perform consistently. She spends a lot of time in playing chess and never feels bored. Her performance in class and practice sessions is wondrous. She learns things very quickly and revises them properly. She is very punctual and never misses any class.I can see a lot of potential in her and I wish she may achieve every height of success. As a coach, I am amazed to see her progress in chess and I would like to thank her parents to support her in playing chess.”
Few games of Manvi:
https://lichess.org/o2M7oWLy/black#54
https://lichess.org/ck8ElyIh/white
https://lichess.org/3pHO6uca/black
12.Shreyan Chakrabortya
“Shreyan is a very enthusiastic boy, who takes interest in many extra curricular activities like drawing, playing the guitar, playing cricket, and many more. Not only that, he is very good in his studies as well. During the lockdown however, he used to feel bored sitting at home all day and that is when he started his online chess classes. Since then, he has loved playing chess and regularly participates in the tournaments held. We all are really proud of him.”
Coach feedback on Shreyan :
“Shreyan is a lovely boy who likes to play chess and learn new strategies every time. He started learning chess last year and never looked back after that. He joins every chess class on time and asks me to teach him new strategies and tactics. He likes to play other chess formats as well like Atomic and three check. He plays more and more practice sessions on weekdays and improves his chess game and rating. He tries to apply new strategies against hard players and learn from those games as well. I hope he continues his practice and one day becomes a great chess player.”
Few games of Shreyan :
https://lichess.org/jfq0NzQm/black
https://lichess.org/QSSDoOOo/black
13.Vivasvan M K
“Vivasvan is 9 years old and lives in Delhi. He is studying in grade 4. He developed interest in playing chess after watching his grandfather and father’s playing. He was playing with his father and grandfather. Then he started playing online chess games. Then we decided to join him in a specialized coaching center. His interest developed furthermore after joining PCA. Looking forward to make a good hold in chess.”
Coach feedback on Vivasvan :
“Vivasvan 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 Vivasvan :
https://lichess.org/F2MiPSJY/black#54
https://lichess.org/KiAEfDUj/black#76
https://lichess.org/aEYKD88e#141
14.Master Ojus Dadarya
“Ojus is 5 year old from Orai (Jalaun). he studying in Rawat Public School, Jaipur in class 1st. he is very intelligent child and loves mathematics. He joined premier chess Academy 5 month back and we can see the improvement in his game. His Skipper Mr Saumyajit is a man with patience. we are sure that he will do wonder in future. Thank you PCA and Saumyajit sir for bringing the best in him.”
Coach feedback on Ojus:
“Ojus is always active in class. He’s a quick learner. Within a short span of time, I can see a drastic improvement in his game. He likes to solve more puzzles, always interested in learning new topics and tactics. Ojus is very punctual when it comes to attending classes regularly, playing practice tournaments, etc. I wish him all the very best for her upcoming achievements in this chess journey.”
Few games of Ojus :
https://lichess.org/cM1Rx2F1/black
https://lichess.org/bnsCBFsi/black
15.Nistha Ashwin Hegde
“Nistha is 11yrs old and she is in class VI. She is a very intelligent and hardworking girl. She is ready to take on new challenges. She loves to do Gymnastics. She joined PCA 2yrs back and with each passing class, she can learn new tricks to hone her skill. Thanks to coach Tushar sir for being able to develop a very good connection with students and helping them to learn through systematic and positive analysis.”
Coach feedback on Nistha :
“Nistha is a fun-loving kid. Her presence in the class makes the class more joyful and instructive.She is a smart, scholastic, and very well-disciplined kid. She likes to scholar’s checkmate usually. Her puzzle-solving skills are getting better and better.”
Few games of Nistha :
https://lichess.org/MSxqYypV – 79
https://lichess.org/coGxbziQ/black – 34
16.Akshat Peri
“Akshat Peri is a 9-year-old boy, studying 5th class at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans Atmakuri Rama Rao School (BVBARRS), Hyderabad .He has a good grasping power and learns things quickly. With respect to chess, he has started learning chess online out of his own interest, his level of interest made us want to get him into formal coaching from April 2022. He got an excellent coach by which he has shown even more interest in learning chess, which helped to improve his memory, more focusing, enhances creativity and planning skills and self-awareness. He eagerly waits for the Chess classes.”
Coach feedback on Akshat :
“Akshat is a passionate and talented chess player who loves to play chess in class. At such 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 Akshat :
https://lichess.org/vvONLMqc/black
https://lichess.org/nbqTOJmL/black
Selection Criteria – May 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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