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, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Aryaman Shivhare
“Aryaman Shivhare is a 6 years old kindergartener, living in a suburb of Portland . He enjoys chess so much and is so much passionate about learning new chess moves everyday.He always looks forward to his class.Apart from chess he enjoys playing outdoor with his friends and loves to read as well, An Elephant and Piggie is his favorite book series.”
Coach feedback on Aryaman :
“Aryaman is very attentive in class and he just love playing chess. He is a fun-loving and energetic kid in class and actively participates in all the class discussions. He also enjoys playing games and knows different tactical concepts very well. He has a positive approach towards the game.I wish him all the very best for his bright future..!!”
Few games of Aryaman :
https://lichess.org/T7zSGYQy/black
https://lichess.org/p4YrgVkZ/black
2. Satvik S. Barde
“Satvik is a 7 years old, studying in first grade. He started learning chess about a year ago and has improved a lot after joining PCA. Coach Mr. Aabhas has provided him confidence that he loves to challenge older kids and his dad on chess. He is eager and always looking forwards to joining his chess class. Apart from chess he likes to play soccer, badminton, swimming, running outdoors, singing,helping mom while cooking and building legos. He loves to make friends and play with them. As a parents, we extremely thankful to coach Aabhas for being so patient with Satvik, making the class very interesting and teaching new strategies in every class.”
Coach feedback on Satvik :
“Satvik is an extremely talented kid with a good sense of humor. He never gets upset about any down falling rather he keeps up his pace and continues to put effort with more dedication. His performance this month is commendable which really makes him a 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 Satvik and wish him to have an extremely successful life.”
Few games of Satvik:
https://lichess.org/tfbkPNMo/black
https://lichess.org/Q0MKV39R/black
3. Avaneesh Karanam
“Avaneesh is a fourth-grader and loves to play chess. He also likes to swim, draw cartoons, play piano, soccer and pokemon. His coach, Abhinandan Ganguly has been a constant source of inspiration and motivation. His teaching style has made the chess game more fun, interactive and exciting. Avaneesh tries his best to practice chess while juggling between school, soccer and piano practice. He started as a novice player but the concepts and strategies taught by the coach helped him improve his skills and play better each time. One of his goals is to practice more and improve his rating this summer. We are very glad we enrolled him in Premier Chess Academy and are excited to see his journey forward.”
Coach feedback on Avaneesh :
“Avaneesh is an obedient boy. he is confident while playing and this attitude of him enhances his performance in the practice sessions and the tournaments. Avaneesh is very dedicated to chess, takes all the feedback seriously, and tries his best to execute it in his games. Avaneesh has patience with great enthusiasm & always has a learning attitude while playing games. I wish him good luck in his Chess Career..!”
Few games of Avaneesh :
https://lichess.org/vtJswLfn/black
4.Manish
“Manish is 10 years old, studying in 5th Grade, and lives in Oshawa, Ontario(Canada). Born creative/artistic, he showcases his talent through his illustrations/sketches. Being ambitious and hard-working success is his kin. He brings joy and humor to the table. Apart from Chess, he loves drawing, swimming, and singing Carnatic music. He loves reading comic books and created his own series too(never published though..😀). Many thanks to his coach Mr. Abhishek Sir and the PCA team for supporting him in honing his Chess skills.”
Coach feedback on Manish :
“Manish is a very focused chess player, he knows practice will help him to achieve his goals. In his games he tries to show his ideas and innovations in a very creative way. He gets intrigued whenever a new topic is taught in the session. Lots of Potential is packed within him. I wish his very good luck in his Chess Career..!! “
Few games of Manish :
https://lichess.org/wHbZGTF4/black
https://lichess.org/sZ2zwjIA/black
https://lichess.org/B2tkPB8p/black
5. Rajul Agarwal
“Hello everyone, this is Rajul Agarwal. I am 11 year old and live in Stamford, CT. I joined premier chess 2 month’s ago. Besides chess, I like to play video games. I enjoy to play chess with anyone and I got interested in it because it is like a war with strategy. My coach is Coach Afinu. He is helping me getting better in chess..”
Coach feedback on Rajul :
“Rajul is a passionate and self motivated chess player who loves to play chess. Her ability to catch new concepts and applying in games are quite remarkable. He enjoys his chess classes and is very active while doing puzzles and finding alternate solutions for class exercises. Keep improving yourself and I am sure that you will achieve more heights in the future.”
Few games of Rajul :
https://lichess.org/0IMRw0F6/black
6.Chintan Birla
“Chintan started playing chess when he was 6.5 yrs old… he quickly picked up the rules and liked the game of chess. Thanks to PCA and Aakash Tiwari sir, he is really picking up on his skills. Chintan is a 2nd grader and loves Mathematics, passionate about playing piano and last but not the least is a big lover of Legos and movies.”
Coach feedback on Chintan :
“Chintan has been showing constant progress towards his chess since he joined the classes with us and working on the key areas where he needs more development. Always showing great enthusiasm and having great interest classes helps him more. Being his teacher I am very happy and I hope he keeps on improving in his chess journey, my best wishes are with him.”
Few games of Chintan :
https://lichess.org/ByLUnHI6/black
7.Safa
“Safa is 9 years old and lives in Holly Springs, NC. She is a 3rd grader who likes doing Dance, Gymnastics, playing Guitar and having lot of fun time with her friends and her brother. She started chess 1 year ago and enjoys learning new chess concepts with her coach, doing puzzles and playing games on Lichess.”
Coach feedback on Safa :
“Safa is always focused in class and recently she has really improved her game a lot. I am very happy to be her coach and I hope she keeps on improving her chess game.”
Few games of Safa :
https://lichess.org/r2Exz3b7/black
https://lichess.org/kGiookh5/white
https://lichess.org/FIbkQDED/black
8.Felix
“Felix got interested in chess when one of the 5th grade teachers in his school initiated weekly chess program. Seeing his interest we enrolled him in PCA. Soon he picked up new strategies, techniques under the guidance of his coach Anirudhan. We are happy to observe that chess has become a passion for him along with his other interests like basketball, swimming, reading etc.”
Coach feedback on Felix :
“Felix is a very smart student with a lot of interest in chess. His performance in classes, speed of solving the puzzle, and approach to solving the puzzles are remarkable. He is always active in class and shows great interest in learning new concepts. I am very happy with his performance and I wish him the best of luck for his bright future.”
Few games of Felix :
https://lichess.org/hYXSEKqF/black
9.Sanay Vijayakumar Patel
“Sanay is a 7 years old first grader from Fremont, California. Beside chess, he also loves playing legos and his hot-wheels car collection. He also loves playing with his friends and going on hikes with family. Sanay also likes to draw and make origami by watching step-by-step you tube videos. Thanks to coach Anish for helping Sanay learn new techniques and developing interest in chess.”
Coach feedback on Sanay:
“Sanay is most attentive kid in the class. He is always willing to learn and improves on his mistakes quickly. He is improving his skills rapidly and I am sure with this pace he can become a really good chess player. I wish sanay all best for future.”
Few games of Sanay :
https://lichess.org/nFsgFKra/black
https://lichess.org/UsoWjns5/black
10.Dhanish Venkata Pagadala
” Dhanish Is 8 yrs old, he is learning chess with Premier Chess Academy since August 2021. Before joining PCA he was not confident to play even friendly game in chess because he thought he will loose , after joining the classes he is confident and now he is teaching the rules to his big sister and parents. Dhanish is hyper boy who likes to do Athletics activities build blocks and more interested in Robotics. He likes to watch WWE.”
Coach feedback on Dhanish :
” Danish is very good in calculation in chess, he solves most of the puzzles easily which is given to him, I wish he keeps on practicing which will further improve his chess skills. I wish him a wonderful and successful life “
Few games of Dhanish :
https://lichess.org/nONgb5cS/black
https://lichess.org/GeYlWXnK/black
11.Palvish Karthikeyaa Kundeti
“Palvish is 6 years old, finished 1st grade, he started playing at 6 when his father gifted him a chess board, He has always been a smart and inquisitive child who showed a lot of interest in knowing and learning new things, he like scratch coding and loves playing with remote cars, riding bicycle and Raspberry pi . Thanks for PCA for providing a platform and coaches .”
Coach feedback on Palvish :
“Palvish is very talented kid he likes to solve every puzzle comes his way and he don’t like to quit at all , he is very enthusiastic about learning new thing every day and he loves playing a lot , one day he will become champion for sure and achieve many more fleets . I wish him all the best and support always with him .”
Few games of Palvish :
https://lichess.org/MiTZFebc/black
12.Kola Venkata Saket Reddy
” Saket Kola is 8 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. Saket is very passionate at chess and finish games very quickly. He enjoys the sessions with his coach Mr. Arya Bhakta and looks forward to the practice sessions, tournaments and puzzles. Later he analyses his mistakes which made him grew faster. He won trophy in Abacus Math competitive exam. He loves to play more games with his younger brother karthi. Apart from studies, he is interested in Art and Crafts. Saket also plays Cricket and Soccer.”
Coach feedback on Kola Venkata Saket Reddy :
“Saket is quick and sharp, and his commitment to Chess is admirable. His preemptive thinking offers him a significant advantage over his adversaries. His participation in class and during practice sessions is impressive! He has his brother by his side, who is a huge support for him, they’ve played over 250 games against each other! He has a great future ahead of him, best of luck on your path!”
Few games of Kola Venkata Saket Reddy :
https://lichess.org/98HUpNdl/black
https://lichess.org/PaoF5scW#71
13.Taneesh Puram
“Taneesh is 8 year old and in 3rd grade. He got interested in chess by looking at his brother playing with us. After joining PCA as he is playing regularly we see a lot of improvement in his chess skills. Apart from chess Taneesh likes to read a lot, swim, play bey blades and video games with his brother and friends and also shows a lot of interest in cooking. With some guidance and observation near the stove he makes perfect tea and paneer curry 😊”
Coach feedback on Taneesh :
“Taneesh is a very talented kid who passionately participates in every class activity. He is a very amazing observer of the game, always very curious and that is the reason for his sharp tactical ability on the chessboard. He always likes to win and this compassion helps him to create his own, creative ideas on the chess board. He is very consistent with his strategies as seen in all the practice sessions and Weekly Tournaments. Because of this fighting Spirit he has defeated very experienced players All his efforts are very much appreciable! His love for chess and hard work will surely take him to great heights. All the Best Taneesh👍”
Few games of Taneesh :
https://lichess.org/ljpvZI3v/black#71
https://lichess.org/BZruF6fb#33
14.Avanti Balaji
“Avanti is 9 years old , in grade 4. She started playing chess few years ago and developed interest by seeing her dad play. She enjoys being challenged in puzzle racer. Thanks to Baivab for coaching her.”
Coach feedback on Avanti :
“Ava is a very mature and talented kid in all respect. At such a young age, her attitude of accepting failure and also trying to learn from them is praise worthy. She is a very hard working , sincere and disciplined kid who usually doesn’t miss out on any practice session. She is so dedicated and passionate about chess that at such young age she keeps practicing chess even when she has other activities and studies to accomplish. Her performance in classes, speed of solving puzzle and approach towards handling of the problem is absolutely remarkable. As a coach I feel quite privileged to have Ava as my student. My best wishes with Ava moving forward.”
Few games of Avanti :
https://lichess.org/ql2bYTwy/black
https://lichess.org/NdhlU6lF/black
https://lichess.org/NLbUjEhi/black
15.Snithik Reddy Banda
” Snithik is a 5th grader who is 11 years old. He lives in Singapore, along with his beloved family. His hobbies are playing chess, playing sports and dancing. One of his favourite sports is basketball. A very special thanks to his coach Mr. Jeet Singh for making Snithik the best at chess day by day.”
Coach feedback on Snithik :
“Snithik 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 thing he never give up. He is very punctual in class and is join every class on time. He used to participate in practice session 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 Snithik!”
Few games of Snithik :
https://lichess.org/clwWClOw/white
https://lichess.org/VUfQeoPY/white
16.Kashvi Sanap
“9 yr Kashvi discovered chess during the cold winters of Toronto and one amongst the many pandemic induced lockdowns. She is lucky to have found the very professional and highly engaging PCA and the sincere, dedicated and patient teacher in coach Keshav. She enjoys each session learning new strategies, tips and put them to practice with her classmates. Besides chess Kashvi is fond of exploring nature , hiking , trekking and biking. She also enjoys learning languages and is currently exploring English, French and Hindi. Dancing and knitting crochet are her mood lifters where she can be seen inviting anyone around her to join for a round of dance or explore her knitting needles.”
Coach feedback on Kashvi :
“Kashvi is very disciplined chess kid. I am very happy with her chess improvement. In chess class she always ask a lot of chess question and it shows her dedication towards this game. Class attendance is 99% . She like playing everything of chess but her strong part of game is Middle game. I wish all the very best to you dear kashvi. keep it up and congrats for your star of the month award.”
Few games of Kashvi :
https://lichess.org/e0pwtRoq/black
https://lichess.org/s6UuVUlX/black
17.Sahith Vemula
“Sahith is a very loving and enthusiastic kid who loves any kind of game. He challenges himself to learn and compete with his elder sister and her friends from very young age. By seeing this once we just thought him how the chess coins move on the board, he remembered everything and started practicing by himself. Then from one of my acquaintances I found this PCA class where he is learning the tricks, game, logic and channelizing his strength through a good mentor, Kunal sir. We appreciate his patience, and the way he encourages these little kids is awesome. By the way he is a 6yr old who dreams to invent a new game, hope he fulfils his dream one day!!!”
Coach feedback on Sahith :
“Sahith is a very energetic kid who joins class beforehand. He grasps the concept very well in class. He has a very sharp mind and always involves his own creativity. He is a lovely kid who loves to play chess & solve puzzles. He is regular with practice sessions and weekend tournament. He has the hunger to learn and improve his game that every chess player should have. He is a logical thinker and always tries to use the tactics taught in the class. He solves all his assignments regularly and with a great accuracy. I wish him good luck for his Chess career. Keep it up!”
Few games of Sahith :
https://lichess.org/DsNRK34n/black
https://lichess.org/54ZsL3Xk/black
18.Virat Tripathi
“Virat is a second grader and sports enthusiast who loves playing chess along with other sports such as soccer, baseball, cricket, and tennis. When he is not playing outside, he loves playing puzzles and games in Li chess and chess.com. He also participates in chess tournaments and enjoys every bit of it.”
Coach feedback on Virat :
“Virat is a very hardworking kid and the amount of improvement he has shown in last months is impressive. He is very excited for the class and is very keen to learn new things. My best wishes with Virat moving forward”
Few games of Virat :
https://lichess.org/1y4XlIuv/black
https://lichess.org/9azoGzeo/black
19.Alisha Gabriella Fernandes
“Alisha Fernandes is an energetic 8 years fun loving girl who loves music, art and playing the piano. She loves anything to do with nature and the outdoors. Initially she wasn’t sure if chess was her cup of tea, but over the last few months with some great support from her coach Narendiran she has picked up so much and has grown to love the game! She is able to use the theory in playing her games and making everyday decisions strategically as well. Narendiran’s leadership along with his patience have really helped her build insights and strategies into her game!”
Coach feedback on Alisha :
“Alisha is so energetic in the class and always comes up with different questions & combinations, given any topic. This shows her great interest on playing chess & learning new topics. She also likes to do game analysis which makes her unique because most of the kids likes only to play chess and solve puzzles. Apart from chess, she’s very good at art works. Best wishes to Alisha for her upcoming achievements.”
Few games of Alisha :
https://lichess.org/jSxviFXu/black
https://lichess.org/WBFetRbx/white
https://lichess.org/hhHRZIhP/black
20.Vihaan Thangeda
“Vihaan is 8 years old, studying in Grade 2, and lives in Nashville TN. Apart from Chess, he loves playing Cricket with his father, hoverboard and Swimming. He loves reading books. His father was playing chess and that’s where he took interest in playing Chess. Hearty thanks to his coach Omkar Sir who has been fantastic in teaching and communication skills, and the PCA team for helping him in honing his Chess skills”
Coach feedback on Vihaan :
“Vihaan is enthusiastic smart kid, He is good at solving puzzles, he is regular in practice sessions and also plays well. He is always active in class and shows great interest in learning new concepts, He actively participates in class discussions and always tries to use his new learnings in the game.”
Few games of Vihaan :
VihaanRT vs Palvish: D00 Queen’s Pawn Game: Mason Variation • lichess.org
VihaanRT vs SaiKumarKalya: C50 Four Knights Game: Italian Variation • lichess.org
Godflames vs VihaanRT: C50 Four Knights Game: Italian Variation • lichess.org
21.Satya Sudhai Kolipaka
” Satya Sudhai Kolipaka is a fifth grader from North Carolina. He quickly gained interest in the game of chess and is eager to learn new moves. He looks forward to sessions with his coach and strives to improve his skills with every match he plays. Apart from chess, Satya loves to solve the Rubik’s cube with which he holds numerous world records and wins from national championships in India. He also represented his elementary school and won first place in the NC State Science Olympiad championship. Satya holds high academic merit and is particularly interested in topics related to mathematics and problem solving. He also enjoys playing for his soccer league, reading books and playing games with his friends. We would like to thank his coach Ms.Pavithra for helping Satya improve his gains and gain useful knowledge in the field of chess.”
Coach feedback on Satya :
“Satya is a very talented kid who always join class on time. He shows lots of interest and participate in all the class activities . He is interested in solving puzzles as well as playing games and loves solving challenging puzzles. He completes all the assigned task on the given time. His aim is to reach a great height in chess. He implements all the tactics in the practice session. He is constantly improving his game, his hard-work will definitely help him to achieve new heights. Have a blast!”
Few games of Satya :
https://lichess.org/zLE4kIpE#19
https://lichess.org/GP5y9zH4/black#47
https://lichess.org/gIZlVBgV/black
22.Hitesh
“Hitesh is 6 years old and is in Kindergarten. He lives in Pleasanton, California with his mom, dad and older sister. Hitesh got interested in chess when his sister was taking an online chess course during Covid shutdown. He loves to play chess and keeps asking us to play against him. He also likes to play games on Nintendo Switch, playing with Beyblades and loves playing in the park with his friends. Coach Piyush’s encouragement has helped him a lot and he is making steady progress since he began the chess classes with Premier Chess Academy in March 2022. Thank you to Coach Piyush and PCA.”
Coach feedback on Hitesh :
“Hitesh is a calm and focused player. He is great in solving puzzles. From the beginning I knew that he has the potential to do great in chess. He learns from his mistakes which is a good quality in a chess player. I wish him very good luck in his Chess Career..!!”
Few games of Hitesh :
https://lichess.org/efWcvM1s/white#43
https://lichess.org/yEyJ6CXQ#51
23.Onish Kalra
“Onish is a 7year old enthusiast who loves learning about animals and insects. He started showing interest in Chess last year, that’s when we came across PCA and we are so happy with our choice. After joining PCA, chess has become his passion and he wants to pursue it for near future. In his free time, Onish enjoying playing a good game of Chess. Besides Chess he has a great interest in soccer and loves doing science experiments with his big sister. We would like to congratulate PCA and their team for such a wonderful initiative that is helping lot of kids to learn chess from the comfort of their home.”
Coach feedback on Onish :
“Onish has been one of the most consistent students so far. He rarely misses a practice session and is always eager to play and improve. He is always ready to give answers during the class and asks doubt wherever he has. He completes his homework whenever given. He helps other students in the class as well to understand the topic and always follows a humble behavior. I wish him all the very best for his future endeavors!”
Few games of Onish :
https://lichess.org/aePrjD90/black
24.Adrian Arokiyaselvam
“Adrian is 13 years old residing in Maryland. He is an 8th grader and he started playing chess in 4th grade with his grandfather. Then he got interested in playing online and started participating in unrated online tournaments. Adrian is a hard working and smart kid who can learn very complex problems quickly. Fortunately we got to know PCA and got coach Prabhat Kumar who helped with tactics and different game strategies. Recently he won third place in “Maryland State 2022 Chess Championships: Middle School U-1000″. His goal is to get USCF rating 1800. Apart from chess, he is interested in coding PyGames, Robotics, Tennis and Swimming.”
Coach feedback on Adrian :
“Adrian is an intelligent, hardworking and sweet boy. He gives maximum attention during the sessions. He is exceptional in applying the concepts that he learns during the class in his games. He will definitely make everyone proud if he will put his maximum effort towards chess. ALL THE BEST to Adrian for his future chess career. He will definitely achieve what he deserves.”
Few games of Adrian :
https://lichess.org/1SOaf87C/black
https://lichess.org/0uxcF2uz/black
25.Karthik suresh
“Karthik Suresh is 7 years old , studying in second grade. He is a playful and highly energetic boy. He likes to do a lot of athletic work like running, wall and web climbing, gymnastics, skating, swimming and biking. Making him to sit in one place is challenging. But chess made that changes. Chess is improving his attention span. He loves to do chess puzzle. Thanks to the coach Mr. Prajwal who supports and motivates him…”
Coach feedback on Karthik :
“Karthik is a very good kid. He hardly misses any classes and answers in class as well properly so all in all he is doing great . Best of luck to him for his future”
Few games of Karthik :
https://lichess.org/ACNiLP8J/black
26.Kalyan Vayila
“Kalyan is a kindergarten student and 6years old , He lives in Atlanta ,GA He loves the challenges and thinks creatively, My friend referred PCA to us.Kalyan started as a beginner and improved a lot in a short time. 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. He is such an an active and game loving kid. Besides playing chess ,Kalyan likes playing tennis, solving puzzles, swimming , and outdoor activities. He also actively participates in his school sessions like math , science and fun programs.”
Coach feedback on Kalyan :
“Kalyan is a passionate and talented chess player who loves to play chess and solve puzzles. 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. I am so proud of the development that kalyan had made in these fast few months. I wish him all the best for his success in near future.”
Few games of Kalyan :
https://lichess.org/cF5D4f46/black
27.Geethan kumar
“Geethan is a 14 years old living in the Dublin of California. He likes play chess with his friends. He started playing chess 1 year ago with PCA . He improved his way of playing apart from chess He loves playing Soccer and Flute. Thanks to the coach Ramendra Ranjan for making him improve well in thinking and applying different concepts in particular scenarios.”
Coach feedback on Geethan:
“Geethan is a very dedicated and passionate kid. His discipline, eagerness and creativity makes him really remarkable in the classes. Best part of his, is that he always used to ask his doubts which shows his attentiveness and interest in the game. 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.” Honestly , I m very happy and very proud to have Geethan as a student . He’s sharp, a fast learner, and very talented. I can see a bright future ahead! Keep it up! ””
Few games of Geethan:
https://lichess.org/qXGnvVx6/black
https://lichess.org/pi4KQqx9/black
28.Nandan Gopi
“Nandan is 9 years old and is currently in third grade. Apart from chess he likes to play soccer , swimming, and Minecraft. He is a big Marvel fan. He is a very creative and make his own comics. He is a voracious reader. As he was showing interest in playing chess, we enrolled him in PCA . Coach Raunak is doing a commendable job teaching him chess and various strategies of the game . We are very happy we found this Coach as he helps nurturing our son’s talent .”
Coach feedback on Nandan :
“Nandan is a very talented boy, he grasp things quickly and always ask a lot of questions regarding topic. He always try to use tactics in his games and very regular with the practice sessions as well. Apart from that , he do puzzles quickly and always curious to know his mistakes. With his consistency, he will definitely be a good chess player. Best wishes for his future.!!”
Few games of Nandan :
https://lichess.org/XhbA1J2h/black
https://lichess.org/sXxTcy1R/black
29.Pratheek Gajula
“Pratheek is 10 year old, 4th grader who lives is in Mundelein, Illinois. He enjoys doing Math, playing video games and Chess. It has been only a few months since he joined PCA, but he is improving a lot by learning new techniques and strategies from coach Mr.Rinku. He eagerly looks forward to the chess classes and tournaments. We would like to sincerely thank coach Mr.Rinku for guiding and supporting Pratheek in his chess journey.”
Coach feedback on Pratheek :
“Pratheek is a lovely boy who started learning chess few monthly ago and quickly made solid understanding in this beautiful game. He joins his every chess class on time and love to play in practice sessions on lichess website. He likes to learn new strategies in regular classes and play with higher rated player to gain good experience and apply different strategies against them. He likes to play aggressive game and win against good players. I hope he keep doing his practice and one day becomes a great chess player.”
Few games of Pratheek :
https://lichess.org/YIfWnSlw/black
https://lichess.org/BSOAFxWR/black
30.Sid aaran anchala
“Sid is 6 years old kindergartener living in Bayarea. He loves solving puzzles, plays soccer, basketball , board games and piano . In the last few months , he has developed immense interest in chess , thanks to PCA and coach Ritesh who motivates and constantly encourage the kids to practice and get better at the game.”
Coach feedback on Sid :
“Sid 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 Sid :
https://lichess.org/IbFmDk5c/black
https://lichess.org/9GGNTrpD/black
31.Mokshagna Vasireddy
“Mokshagna is 9 years old, studying in 3rd Grade and lives in Wayne, PA. Apart from Chess, He likes sports such as Basketball and Football . He loves taekwondo and he is currently in a green belt. He loves spending time with his family/friends. Thanks to his coach Mr. Subash for helping him to improve his skills and encouraging him to participate in tournaments.”
Coach feedback on Mokshagna :
“Mokshagna is a very quite and disciplined kid. He usually speaks less and try to focus more on the class. He solves all his assignments regularly. He is very much interested in chess as he plays practice sessions regularly. I wish him very good luck for his chess career.”
Few games of Mokshagna :
https://lichess.org/jp9yFTsf/black#96
https://lichess.org/g24ijkOi#47
32.Arjun Savoji
“Arjun is 7 years old , 1st grader . He was introduced to chess by his Dad and seeing his interest we joined Premier Chess Academy with Coach Tushar. He has developed his interest even more and is doing very well. Coach Tushar is very nice and understands the kids and explains very well to their level, all thanks!! to coach Tushar. Apart from Chess he enjoys swimming, running, playing outdoors, basketball, and building Legos..”
Coach feedback on Arjun :
“In the beginning, Arjun was a shy kid who don’t open up easily. But later he got mixed up with the chess environment and with other kids. No, he has a good bond with all the kids. His favorite is Queen checkmate. Solving the puzzles is his best part of the class. The shy kid is now always eager to tell the answers. His calculation speed is slowly improving and he can understand the opponent’s threats or plans easily. Along with other kids, he also likes to play a practice session which gains practical experience and helps him to excel better .Arjun is a sharp kid and wishes for a colourful future ahead.”
Few games of Arjun :
https://lichess.org/dWZgmk1i/black – 40
https://lichess.org/r4vAgavg – 57
33.Anneshwar
“Aneeshwar is 8 years old, 2nd grader from Illinois, USA. His hobbies are playing Chess, Soccer and Swimming. Special thanks to his Coach Mr. Utkarsh for making Aneeshwar better at chess day by day.”
Coach feedback on Anneshwar :
“Aneeshwar is passionate and talented chess player who love to play chess in the 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 Aneeshwar :
https://lichess.org/8GP2HU9s/black
https://lichess.org/FutzLCPM/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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