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, North America(Canada & USA)!
1. Anish Ketan Kulkarni
” Anish is 12 years old and a 7th grader at Marshalls Middle School, San Diego. He is a fun loving and hard working kid. He takes his academics very seriously and is very good at it. Apart from academics he loves playing Chess, Tennis and Tabla. “
Coach feedback on Anish :
” Anish is a very talented kid with a huge amount of positivity. He is very silent and well mixed. Everyone else in his batch likes him. He always helps others in any way possible. He is very particular in completing assigned tasks. He is very honest too, accepts every mistake with a smile. His ability to bounce back consistently after each failure shows his mental strength and character. Hope he continues to perform well and achieve his dreams in the long run. Being a coach I’m very lucky to have Anish as my student and my best wishes will always follow his path. ”
Few games of Anish :
https://lichess.org/YXwAMx2b#61
https://lichess.org/lPXnNybJ/black#24
2. Arnav
” Arnav is nine years old and a 4th grader living in Bothell, WA. He is a fun-loving, active kid with various interests spanning chess, soccer, running, cross country, ping pong and badminton. Name a game, he will be interested in it. He is good in academics as well. He started playing chess with his friends for fun and when we saw he was doing good among them, we decided he could do better with proper guidance and PCA has done the same. His teacher is Abhishek. He is lucky to have him as his teacher as he teaches them the concept patiently and keenly. Also, the coach-to-kid ratio in PCA is just right so all the kids get good opportunities to interact with the coach. Would love to see Arnav do better in his future chess quests and good luck to his teacher as well! “
Coach feedback on Arnav :
” Arnav is a young talent. Arnav’s hard work shines through his played 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 Arnav :
3. Tanay Mohan
” Tanay is a 5-year-old Kindergartner from Roanoke, Virginia. He is empathetic, loving, caring and a great helper at home. He is a favorite student for many of his teachers at school or outside school, for the emotional maturity, the tenacious nature, and the leadership skills he showcases. He takes up challenges willingly and tries to find solutions by himself. He loves Ice cream, pets, chess, Skating, karate, Dance, and Swimming. “
Coach feedback on Tanay :
” Tanay is a very creative and enthusiastic kid. His puzzle-solving skills are remarkably good. He is focused, attentive and has a great interest in chess. He plays games with patience. He always looks for an opponent’s play and tries to find a weakness. He always follows the instructions and tries to implement them. His passion will help him in the long and I wish him a very bright future ahead.”
Few games of Tanay :
https://lichess.org/qubSalta/black#5
https://lichess.org/0u46vy4s/white
https://lichess.org/N2Iur4AT/black
4. Sujeen Karthik
” Sujeen is seven years old, 2nd grader from Bloomington, Illinois. He likes art, building Legos, reading books and playing piano. Initially he saw his elder brother play chess and started learning chess to compete with his brother. Now he loves playing chess and is always eager to learn new strategies each session. Thanks to PCA and coach Mr.Anirudhan for guiding and motivating him. Sujeen’s goal is to achieve a 1000+ rating on lichess in the next few months.”
Coach feedback on Sujeen :
” Sujeen is a very enthusiastic kid who loves to play chess in class. He plays practice sessions regularly. He shows a lot of interest in solving puzzles and playing chess. His ability to learn new concepts in a short time and apply the same in the game is remarkable. I also want to say a big thanks to the parents who are always supporting him every time. I am very happy with his performance and I wish him the best of luck for his bright future “
Few games of Sujeen :
https://lichess.org/kL0XZIY6/black
5. Veda G
” Veda is 8 years old, a 3rd grader going to Stratford School in California. She enjoys art, origami and chess. She also loves reading books. Currently she is reading Wings of Fire. She has been playing chess for the past six months.”
Coach feedback on Veda :
” Veda is a smart and lovely kid. She has a good memory and is a quick learner. She is very passionate and enjoys chess. She has been very consistent with her progress. She is doing awesome and I hope will do great in future. “
Few games of Veda :
https://lichess.org/QeTiUxbV#45
https://lichess.org/UmmAyEVt/black#82
https://lichess.org/xRHUZf9D#61
6. Akshith Reddy Bandi
” Akshith is a 5 years old kinder gardener from Columbus, Ohio. He is always a fun-loving, hyperactive kid with an inquisitive and sharp mind. He started playing chess with his sister and was well acquainted with the chess board, its pieces and fell in love with the game. He showed a lot of interest in solving the chess puzzles and practicing the game regularly. Besides chess he loves playing games, reading books, learning facts and exploring the maps and flags. He enjoys playing with numbers. In his free time, he loves doing math calculations in his head and keeps asking us several questions. His favorite PC game is Minecraft. He is a happy, sincere, sensitive and emotional child. He is very fond of Transformers cars. We enrolled him into PCA a few months back and he has come up really well under the guidance of his coach Anshul sir. He looks forward to his chess classes, daily practice and is fond of his coach Anshul sir, who is very patient and is providing good feedback and guidance to improve his games. Under his guidance, he has learned a lot in the last few months. Thank you for making kids’ chess learning excellent and enjoyable!”
Coach feedback on Akshith :
” Akshith is a really enthusiastic boy. He loves solving problems and he plays like a champion is growing inside of him , He never shy from any challenge and takes them head on. I really love his style of play and the Zeal in him really growing big . I really want to see him on the championship board soon and my wishes are always with him .”
Few games of Akshith :
7. Presha Patel
” Presha is 8 years old from San Jose, CA . She is a 3rd grader and apart from playing chess she loves Gymnastics, Arts and Outdoor sports. She has been learning chess for the last 2 years and showed interest to excel in chess and has a dream of becoming Grand master one day. After joining PCA Presha has started playing more competitive games and her coach Arya always goes the extra mile to help her on improving games. We as parents are proud of her dedication towards chess and thank you to PCA and coaches for their help.”
Coach feedback on Presha :
” Presha is very enthusiastic about chess and is always upbeat! Not caring about the results, but simply enjoying the games. She is also very friendly with everyone in the class, and she is always encouraging her friends, even if they lose their game. Her involvement in both practice and class is profound! She enjoys studying while having fun, and she enjoys competing with her classmates. She’s recently made significant progress and reached a new milestone. More success on the journey is to be anticipated! I wish her the very best of luck! ”
Few games of Presha :
https://lichess.org/Ep4zIoTm/black
8. Riddhi Naveen
” Riddhi is 7 years old and studying in 1st Grade at Pineapple cove classical Academy, west Melbourne. She loves dancing, crafting and reading books. She also likes playing outdoors sports like biking, swimming. Thanks to PCA and to her coach Aaryan Kapoor for his patience in teaching and mentoring Riddhi to keep her stay focused and improve her skills.”
Coach feedback on Riddhi :
” Riddhi is a very hardworking kid and never misses any of her class. In such a young age her dedication towards her classes and learning new skills is commendable. My best wishes are with Riddhi to achieve new heights in her life.”
Few games of Riddhi :
https://lichess.org/FJ9ivf84/black
https://lichess.org/auoQp2Ho/white
https://lichess.org/u73uevXd/white
9. Maanya Oray
” Maanya is eleven and a 5th grader at CHIJ OLGC school, Singapore. She is a fun loving kid. She is good at academics, loves to play chess and read books . Her favorite book is the Harry Potter series. She likes singing too. We are very proud to be her parents. We are ever grateful to Jeet Singh sir for his excellent tutoring, patience, great support and encouragement for kids.”
Coach feedback on Maanya :
” Maanya is always a curious and enthusiastic kid. Starting she lost some games but after that she did hard work and learned fast, she is a disciplined, sincere and hard-working girl and never missed the practice session not class and she is a quick learner & fast girl who learns the concepts well & tries to implement them in her games. Good thing she didn’t leave the game or didn’t give up and this is a very good thing and she always played till the end of game. She used to participate in practice sessions with great effort & always has a positive mindset while playing games. I wish her very good luck for his Chess Career and Keep it up Maanya ! “
Few games of Maanya :
https://lichess.org/Db153jWS#26
https://lichess.org/6XpYyPGe/black
10. Hansi Namburu
” Hansi is a 11 year old in sixth grade studying at Coppell middle school east. She likes art and does traditional dance. She loves reading books and is very hard working. She started learning chess about a year ago with PCA. She used to play before but now plays at a whole new level. We are very grateful to Bhaskar sir for teaching her so well.”
Coach feedback on Hansi :
” Hansi is a very intelligent and extremely hardworking girl. Her grasping capacity and accepting the failures is unbelievable. She has been a very good example in her batch as starting from zero to achieve beautiful achievements. She is really a very ambitious girl, always proactive towards new topics. She is very punctual in submitting the assignments and attending the practice sessions. She is very friendly and helpful towards her batch mates. The best thing about Hansi is, she is very honest. Being a coach I’m really very happy to have her as my student and my best wishes will always follow her path. “
Few games of Hansi :
https://lichess.org/cdx8rBLw
https://lichess.org/3WZbT5DB
https://lichess.org/sgOatV1G/black
11. Adhirai Maheshkumar
” Adhirai is 8 years old, studying 3rd grade in Oakland Elementary School, Bloomington, IL. She always likes to play with her friends. She got interested in chess after seeing her friends playing chess. After joining PCA, she got to know the basics and she is showing interest in learning new techniques. Thanks to her coach for making sure that the students are active, stay focused and interactive in the class. “
Coach feedback on Adhirai :
” Adhirai or letslearnit which is her lichess handle perfectly sums up her attitude towards chess, always ready to learn new things. She is a Superstar when it comes to Puzzles. If she sees a tactic or a theme, she can find the answer instantaneously. Not only her Puzzle skills are on point but she is equally strong while playing the game because she always plans to attack the opponent’s King and tries to create some chances by creating a Checkmate Threat on the opponent. Her excellent performance in the PCA Chess Olympiad 2022 proves that she is a deserving candidate for this month’s Star Kid of the month. Keep Rocking! “
Few games of Adhirai :
https://lichess.org/F8Gem3AI/black
https://lichess.org/dyqnuyVn/black
12. Chinmay Shankar
” Chinmay is 11-year-old and is in 5th grade. He is into outdoor games like Basketball, Baseball and Swimming. During COVID he was kind of house arrested and was confined to home. He was very bored, and I happened to see an advertisement on Facebook about PCA. Since the day Raksha gave a Demo, he fell in love with CHESS. There is not a single day that he doesn’t play Chess. He learnt a lot of innovative techniques and often challenges his dad. Coach Raksha is an awesome instructor, who made sure kids are focused and proved it that Chess could be learnt and made interesting even though virtually. He is so much in Love with Chess that during his Visit to India he made sure he attended a Chess Tournament in Chennai and met his Coach Raksha in Person. “
Coach feedback on Chinmay :
” Chinmay is a very brilliant kid. He never misses his class. He is very attentive in class. Very keen to learn new things. He is a quick learner and good listener. He always tries to implement the ideas and techniques he learned in the class. Chinmay’s love for the game made him visit the Olympiad this year and after visiting that he said to me only one thing “He wants to represent his country someday” His interest and dedication towards chess will surely help him reach the heights in this game. I wish him all the best for all the near success. “
Few games of Chinmay :
https://lichess.org/WVIRrsBm/black
13. Vriddhi Mittal
” Vriddhi Mittal. Vriddhi is eleven in 6th at Hansen Elementary. She is hardworking, smart, and has a good sense of humor. Vriddhi loves to play chess, as well as basketball. She started showing much more interest in chess when she joined the Premier Chess Academy, and now her skills are much better than earlier. Thank you to Danish Pathania for teaching Vriddhi all of the skills she has now. “
Coach feedback on Vriddhi :
” I started training Vriddhi from the absolute beginner batch. She had a great passion for chess and her hardworking nature comes to play when she started practicing herself. Vriddhi started to show improvement in her games every week and she started to beat high rated players in her games. As a coach I would say that I only had 20% role in her improvement but credit for the remaining 80% goes out to her. “
Few games of Vriddhi :
https://lichess.org/5rfgyQ3r#7
https://lichess.org/f0pbIgoK/black#55
14. Srigautham Daram
” SriGautham is a 10-year-old 5th grader from Charlotte. He love playing Chess. Other than chess, he loves to play basketball and watch cricket. He learned many strategies after joining the Premier Academy. He always tries to learn more strategies and puzzles. Many thanks to the coach Mr. Ibin for all the inputs, guidance and for helping SriGautham enjoy his chess.”
Coach feedback on Srigautham :
” Srigautham is a strong and aggressive player. He is a master at detecting strategies and is constantly focused and involved in class. In competitions, he consistently wins top place. I hope his future ventures go well. “
Few games of Srigautham :
https://lichess.org/9v2tzKxR/black#0
https://lichess.org/QMv4wAYY#0
https://lichess.org/2lsoaVrq/black
15. Aniruddha Chindalur
” Aniruddha is a 4th grader studying in a French school in Quebec, Canada. His favorite hobby recently has been playing with different Rubik’s cubes and trying solving them in different methods. His coach Harjee sir keeps him motivated and disciplined in his chess classes. He enjoys playing chess. Thanks to PCA he is getting a wonderful learning platform. “
Coach feedback on Aniruddha :
” Aniruddha is very talented , very curious and also a very enthusiastic kid . He is always ready to take any kind of challenge , let it be facing a strong opponent or solving a difficult puzzle . He always completes his assigned task on time. I am very happy to be his coach , its great to have him as my student . My best wishes are always with him .”
Few games of Aniruddha :
AniruddhaC vs varshikaguttala: Scandinavian Defense: Mieses-Kotroc Variation • lichess.org
chess_2014_rohan vs AniruddhaC: King’s Pawn Game • lichess.org
AniruddhaC vs reyanshpradhan: Caro-Kann Defense • lichess.org
16. Nynisha Shankar
” Nynisha Shankar turned 6 years old this November. She developed interest in chess by watching her dad playing the game when she was 5 years old. Initially we started chess just as a fun way to engage her but on seeing her involvement we decided to provide her professional training and that’s how we landed with PCA. We are extremely delighted to be part of PCA. Nynisha’s interest in chess is now turned into passion with the help of her coach Hrishikesh Devdikar, He ensures the session is held in an interesting way and gives attention to every kid. He is open to our suggestions and encourages kids to solve puzzles, play practice and weekend tournaments. We are happy to see her chess learning and playing skills progressing day by day. Along with chess, Nynisha is good at solving Rubik cube. She loves reading/listening books, swimming and Roller Skates. “
Coach feedback on Nynisha :
” I have seen Nynisha develop right from the very basics to a point where she now understands and calculates critical chess variations. She brings delight in the class and surely is someone to watch out for in Chess. She is very polite in nature and always enthusiastic about chess. Nynisha is focused throughout the class and works hard in solving the task at hand. I’m really proud of Nynisha and wish her success. Way to go champ! “
Few games of Nynisha :
https://lichess.org/mdUQnpLl/black
17. Varun
” Varun is 7 years old second grader. He is very active, fun loving, and keen to learn new things. He is also good at solving Mathematical problems. Varun has built-up interest in chess from his brother and started as beginner at PCA with awesome coach Keshav, He has improved logically and analytically after taking Chess classes at PCA. We thank Keshav for all his efforts and being a great coach to Varun. “
Coach feedback on Varun :
” Varun joined chess class in May 2021. From beginner to intermediate level he enjoyed learning chess . He enjoys every aspect of chess and his main strength is the calculation part. He is a smart and focused chess kid. Congrats for your star of the month award. Keep it up dear Varun. “
Few games of Varun :
https://lichess.org/tpf5mcgq/black
18. Jiya Rajan
” Jiya is 10 years old and studying fifth grade in Canada. She is a very creative, hardworking and dedicated kid. She loves to do Art activities, play Badminton, Swimming and recently showing more interest in chess. Thanks to her coach Kunal for constantly motivating and encouraging her. We are happy to see her rapid improvement in chess.”
Coach feedback on Jiya :
” Jiya has shown impressive growth in the last few months. She attends class on a regular basis. She follows instructions and implements them into the game. She has a good understanding of concepts and is good at solving puzzles. The best part which I admire in her is that she is very curious in asking questions and ready to learn any new thing taught. I wish her best of luck for her upcoming achievements. “
Few games of Jiya :
19. Keshava Neelakandan
” Keshava lives in Austin, Texas. He is 6 yrs old, a first grader. Curiosity about stuff keeps him discovering new interests for himself. An ardent fan of Legos, with his best so far being Saturn V Rocket of 1950 lego pieces. Space, aircrafts and their functioning fascinates him a lot. Animals in their habitat and behaviors get him talking for hours. For the past year, he has had a profound interest in the game of chess. We got him a chess board casually and started playing at home. Seeing his interest, we got him enrolled in the classes. That has kindled his interest in the game further! Special thanks to his coaches Piyush Snehi and Mihir Mehra for their guidance and installing a deep fascination for this sport! “
Coach feedback on Keshava :
” Keshava has shown a great sense of development in the last few months. He is always very eager to attend the classes and learn something new every time. He played very nicely in the last tournament as well and it is a delight to see him solve puzzles. My best wishes with him moving forward. “
Few games of Keshava :
https://lichess.org/Tv2wjv0K/white
https://lichess.org/woJComN8/black
https://lichess.org/5yC781V7/white
20. Srihaas Thallapureddy
” Srihaas is 5 years old, He is studying Kindergarten from Robert Myles Elementary school, New Hartford, NY. He likes Chess, Arts, and other board games. He recently joined PCA and is learning chess and improving his chess skills. He is smart, Intelligent and always eager to learn new strategies in Chess. Always ready to take and accept challenges. Thank you so much Mr. Rohit Luniya and Narendiran T coaches for your support and guidance.”
Coach feedback on Srihaas :
” Srihaas is grasping Chess quite easily, maybe his natural talent to learn something quickly! Also the way he started playing the practice tournaments, I guess he’s very comfortable in lichess also. I can see he learns something new every single day and the same reflects in his performance. There’s consistent progress in his practice tournaments. I wish him all the best and a long successful journey. “
Few games of Srihaas :
https://lichess.org/U91meqL6/black
https://lichess.org/CQRK4tw7/white
https://lichess.org/XeEFRdsj/white
21. Vishwa
” Vishwa is a fun loving passionate 6th grader who loves to play Badminton, Volleyball and Chess. He is very attentive, creative and always focused in his goals. As a good logical thinker, he always completes his tasks ahead of time and is very considerate about his friends. Thanks to his Coach Piyush for infusing his interest in chess and shaping him by teaching tactical moves and techniques. He plays in all the tournaments and tries to perform consistently. “
Coach feedback on Vishwa :
” Vishwa is a very hardworking and Confident kid . He tries to take part in all discussions held in the class and never misses the class . He has been showing a lot of improvement in his game. My best wishes are with Vishwa and hope he will achieve all the heights in his life. “
Few games of Vishwa :
hCps://lichess.org/5tQvzLig/black
22. Ina Nainika
” Ina is 13 yrs Old, she is in 8th grade and lives in San Diego California. She is a quick learner , likes to explore, learn new things and avenues. She developed a passion for Chess after joining PCA. We would like to thank her coach Mr.Prabhat and the PCA team for all the guidance , encouragement and coaching which helped her to gain skill in her game. Thank you. “
Coach feedback on Ina :
” Ina is an intelligent kid. She loves solving puzzles and playing games in practice sessions. When she joined she was a beginner but now when I see her playing I can surely say she has made a huge progress. She is now more confident and more tactically sound than before. It is result of all the hard work that she has put in there. If Ina continues like this she will be even better version of herself. ALL THE BEST Champ!! “
Few games of Ina :
https://lichess.org/qsFPhInt/black
https://lichess.org/5f3o5adJ/black
23. Pruthvi Vinith
” Pruthvi is in the 6th grade and has been playing Chess since 2017. He used to be in the school chess club in elementary school and enjoys attending the Scholastic Chess tournaments. During the pandemic, Pruthvi taught his little brothers to play chess and is always ready to play any number of matches with them, helping them improve and teaching them what he knows. Pruthvi is an avid reader and loves to play video games. He also enjoys coding, karate and playing soccer. Playing chess has improved his focus and self confidence and Pruthvi constantly works on strategies to improve his game. Thanks to Coach Rajat Malik for all the encouragement and for challenging Pruthvi to take his game to the next level. “
Coach feedback on Pruthvi :
” Pruthvi is very extraordinary kid, he just started learning chess since last 3 months and he have improved from 944-1200 rating only in 3 month, Great performance by him, he always takes part in all practice sessions without even any extra motivation, he is very disciplined in terms of practice, he is very passionate about chess in class and very active learner, he quickly spot tactics and his strategic play is also very good. Keep up the good work!!Many more to come in Future!! 😊 “
Few games of Pruthvi :
https://lichess.org/YGMXOtTr/white
https://lichess.org/kalv52hF/white
https://lichess.org/Uf4ekFDU/black
24. Sudiksha Annem
” Sudiksha is 8 years old in 3rd grade, living in Michigan. She loves drawing, art and craft. Fun loving kid and very playful. Last year she started playing a few chess games online as fun and sometimes with her dad. Since then she started showing significant interest and hence joined PCA. She loves solving puzzles, playing tournaments and practice sessions. We are very thankful to her coach Raunak Gupta sir who encourages students to play tournaments. He analyzes their games and guides them appropriately. “
Coach feedback on Sudiksha :
” Sudiksha is a very active and sincere girl who is very keen towards learning chess. She is very calm and full of patience. Her performance in class and practice tournament are wondrous. She learns things very quickly and revises them properly. She is very punctual and never misses any class. She tries to solve problems perfectly. I can see a lot of potential in her and I wish she may achieve every height of success. I would like to thank her parents for supporting her playing chess.”
Few games of Sudiksha :
https://lichess.org/84JLHRGl/black
25. Jeremy Mannancheril
” Jeremy is a fourth grader who loves to play chess and piano. He’s always looking forward to learning new strategies for chess. We are very thankful for Coach Rinku who is a fabulous mentor for Jeremy. “
Coach feedback on Jeremy :
” Jeremy joined his chess classes a few months back with his brother Jayden. From the very first day he found keen interest in this game. He likes to learn new chess strategies and apply those in real games. He plays PCA practice sessions to increase lichess rating and improve his chess knowledge. His hard work, energy and dedication has made him star of the month. I wish him best of luck for his future.”
Few games of Jeremy :
26. Tapasvi Reddy
” Tapasvi Reddy Marreddi is 11 years old and a 6th grader from CA. He is a very Innovative and fun-loving boy and always likes to learn new strategies and logic in any game. He loves to play soccer, basketball, Valorant, and Roblox. He enjoys working in a team and is very considerate of his friends. The interest that developed inside of him for chess has brought him to PCA where he has shown remarkable improvement in the past couple of months. We are very thankful to coach Ritish for all his efforts in improving Tapasvi’s chess skills to next level. “
Coach feedback on Tapasvi :
” Tapasvi is a cheerful and pleasant kid who enjoys learning chess. He didn’t have much confidence at first in playing rapid games, but as his rating rose, he began to exhibit more interest and gained confidence, it marked a turning point in his path. He is currently beginning to face challenges and enjoys playing tough games. Also at present, he used to ask a lot of questions which shows the increasing interest level for chess. His hard work will undoubtedly aid him in reaching new heights. “
Few games of Tapasvi :
27. Dhusanth Karthic
” Dhusanth is an 8-year-old, 3rd grade, from Breinigsville, PA, USA. He is an enthusiastic, caring and fun-loving kid. He likes to play chess and wants to learn how to swim. He enjoys dancing, playing outdoor games as well. Playing Chess helps him to continuously focus on one thing for a long time. It all started casually during lockdowns and here he is, thanks to his Chess coaches. Special thanks to Premier Chess Academy and his coach Sarthak who motivates and makes Dhusanth stay on top of his game. What else could make a parent happy, in this era, then watching their child playing mind game with full concentration…! “
Coach feedback on Dhusanth :
” Dhusanth is a calm and cool kid who enjoys chess a lot. His passion for chess is growing day by day. He is very attentive and solves combinations very precisely. He tries to learn from his mistakes and makes sure not to repeat them. If he continues with the same approach then I am sure that Dhusanth will have an amazing chess career ahead. Good luck for your Chess Career…!!”
Few games of Dhusanth :
https://lichess.org/ntUAcvux#51
https://lichess.org/yaEWbqbF#47
https://lichess.org/UxpvKrmi/black#33
28. Nilesh Nareshkumar
” 10-year-old Nilesh is a student at Strausser Elementary School. During this summer’s trip to India, when he played chess with his cousin, his love for the game blossomed. Nilesh rapidly developed an interest in this activity, learning chess strategies to defeat his cousin. He joined the PCA in September and enjoys applying skills taught by his coach. We are thankful to his coach Saumil Shinde for his dedication and encouragement towards teaching kids. His hobbies include playing Xbox and watching TV. “
Coach feedback on Nilesh :
” Nilesh joined chess class Few months back. He is very enthusiastic and keen to learn new techniques in chess and keep asking doubts. He plays practice sessions in lichess to improve his rating and game. His hard work, Patience makes him star kid of the month. I wish him best of luck for the future. “
Few games of Nilesh :
https://lichess.org/LIgT1wSF/white
https://lichess.org/nHYSboti/black
https://lichess.org/65Tzlv4i/white
29. Hanvith
” Hanvith is ten and 5th grader at Disney elementary school, Omaha. He is active, imaginative, expressive, creative and smart kid. He loves to play chess, he got more interested in playing chess after he joined Premier Chess Academy. His coach Shriram is an excellent chess coach. Thanks to PCA and Shriram for teaching and mentoring my son in Chess.”
Coach feedback on Hanvith :
” Hanvith is a very smart and enthusiastic kid. His puzzle Solving skills are remarkable. He is a quick learner. He plays very creative chess. He joins class on time and has very good attendance. He plays regularly in practice sessions. I am very happy with his performance and I wish him best of luck for his bright future.”
Few games of Hanvith :
https://lichess.org/QDvt1BM6#0
https://lichess.org/T7vOO52T#0
https://lichess.org/WUmx3QLG#0
30. Kian
” Kian is a second grade student who loves to play chess and hockey. He wants to become a Chess grandmaster like Magnus Carlsen. He is funny, social and loves to crack jokes. “
Coach feedback on Kian :
” Ever smiling and active kid in the class. Kian’s listening skills were up to the mark. Apart from winning or loosing he enjoys the way he plays chess. He is extremely motivated by practice tournaments and makes sincere efforts to rise up the rating ladder. My best wishes are with Kian and hope he will achieve all the heights in his life.”
Few games of Kian :
https://lichess.org/FBYDoTbU/black
https://lichess.org/FBYDoTbU/black
31. Rishav Sahoo
” Rishav is 7 years old, and has a passion for math and robotics. In his free time, he loves to practice piano and play chess with his friends. He has a knack for anything which requires problem solving and logical thinking skills. From an early age, he has shown keen interest in learning chess through watching videos and playing with his parents. Chess has helped him to develop a positive attitude towards competitive sports. Now he does not fear to lose as long as he learns something from each game. Many thanks to PCA for providing a solid platform for learning chess , Sunya Satpathi for mentorship and coaching. Other than Chess, Rishav also likes to play soccer and cricket. “
Coach feedback on Rishav :
” Rishav is very prompt with his answers of the puzzles in the class, he is also increasing his rating by participating in the practice sessions actively. He understands the topic taught in the class and applies those themes in his games so that’s very nice of him. I wish him all the success in his chess career.”
Few games of Rishav :
https://lichess.org/ENFHogDE/black
32. Mishka Mehra
” Mishka is 11 years old. She is a 6th grader. Mishka started playing chess a few months ago and picked up the game really well. Coach Tejas Arora’s continued support and motivation helped her a lot to take an interest in chess and improve it with each passing month. Other than chess, Mishka loves swimming, dancing, and spending time with her brother. She is an enthusiastic reader. Thank you to PCA and Coach Tejas Arora.”
Coach feedback on Mishka :
” There is no doubt that Mishka is an exemplary student who is punctual and diligent. When it comes to solving problems, she is creative and is always looking for new challenges to take on. Her excellent behaviour in the classroom sets an example of excellence for the rest of the class. The weekly targets are all completed by her on the Monday of every week, and she comes prepared. To the best of my knowledge, she has seldom skipped a class. Regularly, the young girl participates in tournaments and solves puzzles daily. She can accomplish much in the years to come, and her potential is vast. My best wishes go out to her, and I wish her all the best. “
Few games of Mishka :
https://lichess.org/lcgWyyUn/black#1
33. Gagandeep
” Gagandeep, is an 11-year-old boy in 6th grade. He started chess back when he was in 3rd grade, but joined PCA one year back. He loves to play chess with friends and family members. Gagan likes to take challenges. He is a quick learner. Coach Viswanath, in his words, is one of the best teachers he has had. He says he helps him a lot, gives good feedback and clears all doubts. Whenever Gagan faces any chess problem, his coach will help him. All in all, he is a great coach, and always help him. Aside from chess, he likes to play soccer, basketball, and volleyball. He got 2nd place in the kids league soccer this spring.”
Coach feedback on Gagandeep :
” Gagandeep is a kind and obedient student who loves to accept challenges and is always ready to accept feedback when it is offered. With consistent practice and augmented focus, he can reach greater heights in the game of chess. Wishing him the best of luck!! “
Few games of Gagandeep :
https://lichess.org/SfYVi5VY/black
https://lichess.org/RYvNHoiS/black
https://lichess.org/mQuBkXdT/black
34. Vihaan Kute
” Vihaan is an 8 Year old 3rd grader from Ontario Canada. His chess journey started with playing casual games with his brother showing tremendous interest in quick learning and understanding of the moves. So he joined PCA and started to learn it the professional way. Along with regular classes he understands the importance of practice . This Olympiad kind of event definitely gives him confidence and exposure. He has Good rapport with his coach Kumar Raunak sir who is always available whenever he needs help. Along with Chess, Vihaan enjoys Skating, Badminton and Basketball. He has a great liking for Math. We as a parent wish that he continues his interest in chess like this.”
Coach feedback on Vihaan :
” Vihaan is a very talented boy, he grasps things quickly and always asks a lot of questions regarding topics. He always tries to use tactics in his games and is very regular with the practice sessions as well. Apart from that, he does puzzles quickly and is always curious to know his mistakes. With this consistency, he will definitely be a good chess player. Best wishes for his future !! “
Few games of Vihaan :
https://lichess.org/JMObGXjo/black
https://lichess.org/zCorcRmY/black
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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