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 advice, “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 2026) at Premier Chess Academy, Europe!
1. Neel Deepak Patil
” Neel is 6 years old living in The Hague, Netherlands. One day he was bored and had nothing to do so I introduced chess to him and explained how to play! And since very next moment he was so excited that he wanted to play now every day. Apart from chess, Neel loves playing cricket, football, tennis and swimming too. He simply cannot choose one game at the moment. His ambition is to become best in chess in the Netherlands (right now). Thank you for your support and guidance to Coach Harshraj 🙏
Coach feedback on Neel:
” Neel has shown impressive focus and steady progress in his chess journey. He listens carefully, learns from his mistakes, and applies new ideas thoughtfully in every game. His logical thinking and calm approach under pressure highlight his growing maturity as a chess player. Keep going, Neel! Your consistency, curiosity, and dedication are truly commendable — you’re building a strong foundation for great success ahead! ♟”
Few games of Neel:
https://lichess.org/hZfpifdt/black
2. Rakshit
” Rakshit is 8 years old and is in Grade 3. He has shown great interest and passion for chess from a very young age. Rakshit enjoys learning new strategies and loves challenging himself with every match. His focus and eagerness have helped him achieve this wonderful milestone of being selected for the Hall of Fame in his chess academy. He spends hours practicing and never gets tired. We are extremely proud of his efforts and thankful to his coach for guiding and inspiring him. His interest in chess has drastically changed after he joined PCA. Thank you for all your efforts with my Child.”
Coach feedback on Rakshit:
” Rakshit is a talented child who shows great enthusiasm and passion while playing chess. He has the admirable habit of always being eager to solve more puzzles and actively participates in class with energy and interest. I have noticed his dedication through his regular practice and consistent effort in solving puzzles. I wish him all the very best and encourage him to continue working hard and striving for excellence.”
Few games of Rakshit:
https://lichess.org/X8WxAqPB/black
https://lichess.org/eCBwDYkj
https://lichess.org/aPcK4O77/black
3. Rishik Dumpeti
” Rishik is a 12‑year‑old in Year 8 who’s been playing chess for about two years. He’s part of his school’s chess club and really enjoys the challenge of the game. When he’s not studying or playing chess, he loves reading, especially, anything to do with history or science. He’s naturally curious and likes learning about how things work and how the world came to be.”
Coach feedback on Rishik:
” Rishik is a very enthusiastic kid. He loves to learn chess. I can see his improvement with his strong mindset. He follows the instructions and tries to implement them in games. I wish him a very bright future ahead.”
Few games of Rishik:
https://lichess.org/cUy3RaqM/black
Selection Criteria –May 2026:
- 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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