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 (November 2022) at Premier Chess Academy, India!
1. Viaan
” Viaan is an eight-year-old boy studying in Grade4 in Pathways School Noida. He is a very dedicated and responsible child who always tries to finish his work on time. He is a cheerful and energetic kid who is extremely passionate about chess, and is always playing matches or practice problems in his leisure time. He thoroughly enjoys the social aspect and critical challenges of the game, and playing chess keeps him occupied for hours on end.”
Coach feedback on Viaan :
” Viaan is a young talent. Viaan’s hard work shines through his games. He is the most hard-working kid one can ever come across. While attending the regular sessions, he shows his energy in the form of giving rapid answers to the questions. He loves solving puzzles and he is good at it too! He has great potential inside of him and I have faith that he will unlock his true potential in due time. I wish him very good luck in his Chess Career..!! “
Few games of Viaan :
2. Adrika R. Ram
” Adrika. R. Ram is a 10 years old girl born on 30th may in Trivandrum. She is studying in 5th standard of The School of the Good Shepherd, Akkulam. She loves playing chess and writing poems. A few months before she saw her cousins playing chess. She learnt how to play chess a bit. This inspired her to learn more about chess. So she joined Premier Chess Academy. Her coach Abhishek Patil sir helped her to learn more about chess. Her skill of playing chess improved and are hoping to improve it further. “
Coach feedback on Adrika :
” Adrika is a very creative, and enthusiastic kid. Her puzzle-solving skills are remarkably good. She is focused, attentive, and has a great interest in chess. She is very obedient & focused in class. She always follows the instructions and tries to implement them. I am happy with her performance. Her passion will help her in the long and I wish her a very bright future ahead.”
Few games of Adrika :
https://lichess.org/Lke54TDb/white#151
https://lichess.org/diTm2wnZ/white#116
https://lichess.org/iiwkt7SK/black#88
3. Shreesh Thangaraj
” Shreesh is an intelligent kid. Shreesh is 10 years old and he is studying in Class 5, BGS National Public school ,Bangalore. He grasps things very fast. He is an outstanding performer in academics. Shreesh is good at Chess, Dance & Football too. He joined PCA 5 months back and he improved a lot. Shreesh understands the theoretical concepts of Chess very well and try to relate them when he plays at home. We would like to thank Mr. Adarsh Sir for his continuous support provided to us. We would like to appreciate his patience and the way he deals with kids. This really helped him to reach till Chess Olympiad Semi-finals under Victorious Vishy Category 2. Looking forward to participating in more and more competitions and we are very confident that we would get that support. Kudos to PCA.”
Coach feedback on Shreesh :
” Shreesh Thangaraj is a very active kid who joins class on time. He grasps the concepts very well in class. A very sharp mind and involves creativity is very obedient and only speaks when required otherwise he only listens to what is being taught in the class. He is doing very well and always has a positive mindset while playing games. He is regular with practice sessions and weekend tournaments. He is a logical thinker and always tries to use the tactics taught in class. He solves all his assignments regularly and with remarkable accuracy. 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 Shreesh :
https://lichess.org/FyeidAWY/black
4. Reyansh Agarwal
” Reyansh is a 6-year-old boy studying in class 1 at Hindustan International School, Chennai. Like most chess enthusiasts, he likes math and is very good at it. He was introduced to chess by his mother when he was 5 and took an immediate liking to it. We have seen his game improve since he joined PCA under the guidance of his coach Mr. Ankush Bharadwaj. He is a level 4 abacus student too and has a very creative and inquisitive mind.- he can solve Rubik’s cube in about 2 mins time!! And it goes without saying – he loves watching videos on you tube. We hope to see him develop into a world class chess player.”
Coach feedback on Reyansh :
” Reyansh is very energetic and punctual in class. He likes to solve challenging puzzles. His interest in chess is helping him improve his game. He has a bright future in chess due to his age factor. I hope he keeps on learning chess in the upcoming years, which is the key factor. I wish him a wonderful future ahead.”
Few games of Reyansh :
https://lichess.org/WP5shhJo/black
https://lichess.org/9R9z5QNq/black
5. Geethasri
” Geetha Sri is 8 years old and currently studying in V std. She started playing chess in Feb,2022. Thereafter, she is regularly practicing chess and learning the game strategies. She also participated in Open chess competitions both online and offline and also won prizes. Apart from chess she loves drawing and also participates in various events in her school. We are grateful to PCA, Omkar sir and Anshul sir for what she is today in chess. I Hope she reaches great heights in chess under your guidance.”
Coach feedback on Geethasri :
” Geetha is a very obedient and patient girl, she loves challenges and conquers them. She has been practicing hard and putting in her best efforts to reach this stage, I believe it’s just a starting she will achieve many more in the future. My Best wishes to her always. “
Few games of Geethasri :
https://lichess.org/RIeBtZVE/black
https://lichess.org/7gRCF4sP/black
6. Vaibhav Majumdar
” My son has been learning chess with Sir Baivab Mishra (PCA) for over a year now. In this time I have seen May ball the benefits of playing chess: how it helps improve concentration and memory, the strategy thinking, how it helps the children dealing with failure, the respect for others, resilience ….all that comes as a given with chess. What Sir Baivab does with chess is take it to another level, he can make a fighter for the future, he empowers the children and passes on the passion for the sport. As per me he is always there when my son feels demotivated and less enthusiastic. For me Sir Baivab gives my son ” chess as a tool for life. “
Coach feedback on Vaibhav :
” Vaibhav being only 14 years old, the maturity and talent he possesses is really unreal. At such a young age, his keenness to accept challenges and push his limits is really praise worthy. He is a very hard working, sincere and disciplined person who usually doesn’t miss out on any regular classes. As a mentor I observed that in the last few weeks Vaibhav has been regularly coming in top three of each and every Qualification round of PCA Olympiad. His performance in the classes, and his results in practice sessions are really remarkable. The way he has made progress in recent times gives proof that he is not only a quick learner but also someone who accepts failure in a positive way and tries to learn from it. He has also won many awards in offline events which makes him a worthy star kid of the month. He also has age on his side and I do believe with proper training and encouragement he will achieve a lot in future. As a coach I feel quite privileged to have Vaibhav as my student. My best wishes with Vaibhav moving forward.”
Few games of Vaibhav :
https://lichess.org/4VIqHOLq#58
https://lichess.org/STc1VzTN/black
https://lichess.org/asuRykMi/black#26
7. Sarthak Sharma
” Sarthak Sharma is 8 years old and would be turning 9 on coming 2nd February. He is a student of grade 3 and studying in Billabong international high school. He loves to study math and play various games. His favorite game is chess which he always likes to play. As he was interested in chess so much, he joined Premier chess academy. Within a few weeks time, his game has improved a lot and all thanks to his mentor Girish Sir. He is a genius of this game and continuously guides all the kids to perform better. As parents, we look forward to this wonderful journey and wish Sarthak further develops his skills.”
Coach feedback on Sarthak :
” Sarthak enjoys chess classes and also is quick in finding the answers in class. He enjoys all the games even if he loses the game, always curious to learn new things. I hope he maintains the same curiosity throughout his life & I wish him good luck in his future 😊 “
Few games of Sarthak :
https://lichess.org/1mLpQSDj/black
https://lichess.org/YzFKSzD2/black
8. Aaradhya Prasad
” Aaradhya Prasad is a 6 year old girl from Kerala, studying in grade 1 at Amrita Public School. She loves to play chess and is also interested in painting, dance and Karate. At the age of 5 she showed her interest in chess, after joining PCA she started playing chess and now enjoys and loves playing the game. Under the guidance of Kumar Raunak Sir she is improving more and more on a daily basis. Thanks to Kumar Raunak Sir for encouraging and supporting Aaradhya Prasad for her performance. “
Coach feedback on Aaradhya :
” Aaradhya is a talented girl and very regular with the classes. She is a bit shy but always asks questions when it’s needed. She is good at puzzles as well and always tries her best to answer every question asked in class. Apart from that, the best thing is she is playing continuously despite having many losses at an early stage. She has to go a long way. My Best wishes to Aaradhya! “
Few games of Aaradhya :
https://lichess.org/EpxkwrOX/black
https://lichess.org/B01X4QMy/black
9. Muhammed Shayaan
” Muhammed Shayaan is a 11-year-old boy from Kerala studying in 6th grade at MES public school Orkattery. He started playing chess when he was 7 years old. As the age increases, his passion for that game grew more and more. He loves to play games like chess, dominoes, cricket, football, and badminton. This is the 2nd time he has won the star kid of the month at PCA. He likes to play chess tournaments and solve puzzles. He loves learning new moves and keep waiting for the class and daily practice sessions. He improved his game and learned tricks and techniques very fast. I am extremely grateful to Kunal Sir for such a golden opportunity in chess.”
Coach feedback on Shayaan :
” Shayaan 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 creativity. He is a lovely kid who loves to play chess & solve puzzles. He is regular with practice sessions and weekend tournaments. He has the hunger to learn and improve his game which every chess player should have. He is a logical thinker and always tries to use the tactics taught in class. He solves all his assignments regularly and with great accuracy. The best thing that I admire in him is that he learns from his own mistakes. I wish him good luck with his Chess career. Keep it up! ”
Few games of Shayaan :
https://lichess.org/MtIi6TIt/black
https://lichess.org/Du90M6Jy/black
10. Harinithin S
” Harinithin is a 7 years old boy born in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, India. He is studying 3rd grade in school. In Initial stage of joining the class he had only a little bit of interest in chess, but now he is totally interested in playing chess. His sharpness and IQ level has improved a lot in chess and academics. His coach Mr. Narendiran guides him a lot. Thanks a lot to the PCA team for that even we people in remote areas can also be attached with kids from all over the world. Hope my son will improve better and better in all skills through your effortless guidance. Thank you.”
Coach feedback on Harinithin :
” Harinithin was very active in every theory class. He’s very punctual & submits all his assignments on time. He always tries to play every practice tournament in a week which shows his passion for chess. I wish him all the very best for his upcoming achievements in his long journey of chess.”
Few games of Harinithin :
https://lichess.org/fsR86JpU/white
https://lichess.org/62MyARw1/black
https://lichess.org/oki8ivmW/black
11. Harshitha Reddy Soma
” Harshitha means happiness and she will be like that every time. Harshitha is 6 years old, studying grade 1 in St. Xaviers School, Bangalore. She has been playing chess for the past 5 months with Premier Chess Academy. She is passionate about playing chess. Whenever she gets free time, she used to play only chess. We never thought she would learn chess online this much easily. This all happened through Coach Nihal Mulla sir and PCA. We are thankful to Coach Nihal Mulla sir for his patience and dedication towards the kids and continuous encouragement for improving her game.”
Coach feedback on Harshitha :
” Harshitha is a hard-working, disciplined girl who usually never misses any classes or practice sessions. She takes an active part in every discussion and never hesitates to ask all of her questions in class. She has made great progress in a short period. Harshitha has the potential to take her skill in the game to the next level. I am very pleased with her performance and wish her good luck in her promising future.”
Few games of Harshitha :
https://lichess.org/SyIbjUQ5/black
https://lichess.org/JSedPEmi/black
https://lichess.org/ZxGtEOSh/black
12. Aniruddha Vinay
” Aniruddha Vinay is 11 years old and is studying in class 5. He loves to explore all kinds of games. He enjoys playing badminton, super excited to do stem activities and puzzle. He is enthusiastic about playing chess as an indoor game. In recent times he started learning chess under the guidance of Prabhat Kumar Sir. He joined PCA around 2 months back and I have seen significant improvements in his skills after he started practicing”
Coach feedback on Aniruddha :
” Aniruddha is an intelligent and hard working kid. He gives maximum attention during the sessions. He is good at applying the concepts that he learns during class in his games. He will make everyone proud if he will put his maximum effort towards chess. ALL THE BEST to Aniruddha for his future chess career. He will achieve what he deserves.”
Few games of Aniruddha :
https://lichess.org/vTXwzEru/black
https://lichess.org/jEBGDdYy/black
https://lichess.org/WQAXG9OR/black
13. Aaron Sebastain
” At the Age of 8 Aaron Started to play Chess and he liked the game very much. Aaron wanted to beat his cousins then Aaron Started to beat his cousins. Then Aaron’s father saw his talent in chess. After Joining the Premier Chess Academy He has improved a lot. Rakesh Sir helped him to achieve many Championships such as School Sports Aaron Sebastian Sub Junior chess Champion & School youth festival, Sub district level winner in Hindi Elocution with First A grade (Nov 2022 )& participated in State Chess competition. Thanks to Premier Chess Academy”
Coach feedback on Aaron :
” Aaron’s growth is something I am very happy about, he loves to experiment with things in his game either tactics or strategy he loves to use them in his games. He is a talented kid who loves chess a lot. One of their best qualities is that he always asks more questions when he has doubt, the effort he is putting in proves how much he loves chess. He always gets excited during class even in his game and is very good at tactics and strategies. He enjoys playing Chess & always looks forward to learning something new. I wish him very good luck in his Chess career and Life.”
Few games of Aaron :
https://lichess.org/box2QxmJ#0
https://lichess.org/xfjHHHrp#0
https://lichess.org/oP2FMsaP/black
14. Abhirup Thakur
” Abhirup is 10 years old. An old boy of 5th standard from India. He is from B.D.M International School in Kolkata. He is deeply involved in various outdoor and indoor sports like cricket, swimming and chess. He is also interested in singing and drawing. He started his first chess class at the age of 5 in 2018 in Kolkata. After being trained in different centers, during lockdown he joined PCA in 2020. Since then, he has learnt many tricks in chess from his coaches. He plays regular tournaments online, also in his school he used to take part in competitions in offline mode too. He enjoys chess but whenever he loses any match he becomes upset. He listens to all the classes and properly follows his coaches. He is obedient and studious. He loves to play on his own. He has improved a lot but he has to achieve more. Thanks P.CA. Bless Abhirup for a better future in chess..”
Coach feedback on Abhirup :
” Abhirup Thakur is a very mature and talented kid in all respects. At such a young age, his attitude of accepting failure and also trying to learn from them is praiseworthy. He is a very hard-working, sincere, and disciplined kid. He is so dedicated and passionate about chess. His performance in classes, speed of solving the puzzle, and approach toward handling the problem are remarkable. As a coach, I feel quite privileged to have Abhirup as my student. My best wishes to Abhirup moving forward.”
Few games of Abhirup :
https://lichess.org/2HfhqPVe/black
15. P Sai Jeshwik
” P Sai Jeshwik , is 6 years old . He is studying 1 st standard in ISAM ,Muscat. He is a bright student in academics and always enthusiastic in solving puzzles and arithmetic problems. We identified his interest in chess when he was at the age of 4 . This was further enhanced after joining him in Premier chess academy 6 months back. His coach Raunak Gupta sir’s encouragement and friendly attitude with him made him learn chess with more interest. Hope under his guidance Jeshwik will achieve great heights.”
Coach feedback on Jeshwik :
” Jeshwik is a very active chess lover who loves learning chess. He has been showing constant progress toward his chess since he joined the classes with us and he is working on the key areas where he needs more development. He is always showing great enthusiasm and having a great interest in the game helps him more. He tries to understand every puzzle perfectly which I like most. Being his teacher I am very happy seeing his performance at this small age and I hope he keeps on improving in his chess journey. My best wishes are with him, and God bless him.”
Few games of Jeshwik :
https://lichess.org/A8YhJ6PK/white
https://lichess.org/lYL1q6Ul/black
https://lichess.org/PLXBbF41/white
16. Amyra Dalal
” Amyra Dalal currently lives in Dubai and is a student of class 6. She developed her interest for chess 2 years back and started playing chess with PCA. Amyra is also learning professional swimming and is already a good swimmer. Chess and Swimming are her main hobbies and she makes out time for these. She is also very good in studies and always been in top rankers in her school. She has been with coach Sarthak since the beginning and he helped her a lot in enhancing her skills, improving the game tactics and beguiling up patience while playing. Thanks, PCA for giving Amyra this wonderful chance to explore herself.”
Coach feedback on Amyra :
” Amyra is a very disciplined and consistent kid who tries her best to answer all the questions. She is regular in her classes and practice sessions. She has shown a lot of improvement overall based on her class performance and playing ability. I am really happy with her efforts and the hard work she does. Good luck to her…!! “
Few games of Amyra :
https://lichess.org/6uQBUnaL/black#69
https://lichess.org/ZB4Gju0j/black#78
https://lichess.org/3ZIbz4oo/black#113
17. Jay Adityaa Rohatgi
” Jay Adityaa Rohatgi, an eighth-grade student. Aside from chess, which he began about a year ago with Premier Chess Academy, He is also a writer. Wattpad is where he publishes his stories. His love of books inspired him to become a writer. Math is one of his favorite subjects, and he became interested in it after developing a habit of conducting calculations by hand. He enjoys badminton, swimming, and cycling. He used to be afraid of playing chess, but after entering the Academy, His dread turned into interest. His coach, Mohd Shahid, deserves credit for it. He knows he has a long way to go at chess, but every day he takes one step forward. He is waiting and working hard to earn; the best chess player prize at his school.”
Coach feedback on Jay :
” Jay is a very dedicated and passionate kid. His discipline, eagerness, and creativity make him remarkable in his classes. The 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. He’s sharp, a fast learner, and very talented. I can see a bright future ahead! Keep it up! “
Few games of Jay :
https://lichess.org/DonLmKVv/black
https://lichess.org/sJuRYE2L/black
18. Sanvi Srivatsava
” Sanvi is 13 years old. She is passionate about chess and she started taking interest in chess when she was 10 years old. She is sincere in her studies and loves to solve puzzles. She is fond of painting. I have seen her improving chess playing skills after joining premier chess academy. “
Coach feedback on Sanvi :
” Sanvi is a quick learner who learns the concepts well and tries to implement them in her games and enjoys every moment of learning new concepts. She used to participate in practice sessions with great effort and always with a learning attitude while playing games. I wish her very good luck in his chess career. Keep it up Sanvi !!”
Few games of Sanvi :
19. Swarna Sharma
” Swarna is an “exuberant” child. She learns and understands things really quickly. Swarna has a curious mind and is an extrovert. She’s a very understanding daughter and is really sensitive and emotional. She has a lot of potential to become a good player in all fields. She’s a very hard-working student. (Winning four inter school competitions and getting the scholar badge every year) “
Coach feedback on Swarna :
” Swarna is a very obedient kid who adores the vibe of the classroom. She enjoys solving puzzles, and playing games and is eager to offer the solution. She works diligently. Swarna is a motivated kid who wants to understand every single concept and implement it in the games. Queen checkmate is her favorite with a supporting piece. She will quickly become a good player if she keeps up her dedication. Every day she gets better at what she does. I’m pleased with her development.”
Few games of Swarna :
https://lichess.org/52i0iFDv/black
https://lichess.org/GGhwxw9X/black
20. Aarush
” Aarush completed 9 years on 13 November 2022. He is a student of class 4th and studying at Daisy days international school Barmer he loves to play games. He has a liking for mathematics. He has a brother who is also his best friend and with whom he likes to spend most of his time. Chess is one of his passions. His love for chess began when he was 6-year-old and with the passing of years, he has grown more interested in the game. He loves to play badminton and cricket. This year he joined premier chess academy with Vaibhav Sharma as his mentor. With Vaibhav sir, he has been able to develop his moves and learn the game faster. After joining PCA he has improved his game tremendously. He also won district level chess tournament in Barmer Rajasthan. Aarush hopes to continue his love for the game and further develop his skill.”
Coach feedback on Aarush :
” Aarush is a 9 years old sincere chess player. He loves chess and always talks about chess in class. He always comes to class at the right time and is a discipline in class. He didn’t miss the class. He is a very soft-spoken person, stays calm, and is always excited to know about new things. His puzzle-solving skills are remarkably good. He always follows the instructions and tries to implement them. Aarush always does hard work in games and puzzles. I am very much impressed by his performance. I wish him a very bright future ahead.”
Few games of Aarush :
https://lichess.org/s9SEDiUK/black
https://lichess.org/8WKQqvo1/black#56
Selection Criteria – November 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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