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 (September 2022) at Premier Chess Academy, India!
1. Atharv
” Atharv is 8 years old and studying in grade 3rd In St John’s public school Siruseri, Chennai… It belongs to Prayagraj,(UP). He started playing chess With PCA in March 2022 and his journey is still going with continuous improvement. He loves Playing Chess, Lawn Tennis and Learning Piano too…When he showed his interest in joining classes for chess I enrolled him in PCA under Abhishek Kumar Sir’s guidance…He is an Olympiad Scholar in Math, English and EVS. I want to thank Abhishek sir PCA for making him learn and understand Chess and motivating him to participate in Tournaments…”
Coach feedback on Atharv :
” Atharv is a young talent. Atharv’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 by giving rapid answers to the questions. He loves solving puzzles, and he is good at them too! He has great potential inside of him, and I believe that he will unlock his true potential with due time. I wish him very good luck in his Chess Career..!! “
Few games of Atharv :
https://lichess.org/cVbGdWEq/black – 14
https://lichess.org/Bpjr20SK/black
2. K Y Hemanth
” He is completing 11 Years by the Month of August. He is studying in 6th Standard. His hometown is in Kinnarahally, Holenarasipura taluk, Hassan district, Karnataka. He loves to Play cricket, and good athletics. Chess is a Habit. He started playing chess just one month back. “
Coach feedback on Hemanth :
“ Hemanth is a very creative, flexible, and enthusiastic kid. His puzzle-solving skills are remarkable. He is focused, attentive, and has a great interest in chess. He is very obedient & attentive in class. He always looks for an opponent’s play and tries to find a weakness. He always follows the instructions and tries to implement them. I am very much impressed by his performance. His passion will help him in the long run. I wish him a very bright future ahead. “
Few games of Hemanth :
https://lichess.org/W1RB9bsS/black
https://lichess.org/L2CrPnDL/black
https://lichess.org/TQ4tzaYU/white
3. Yajna Pratham S.
” Yajna is a 11-year-old boy from Bengaluru, studying in 6th standard in Mitra Academy. He joined PCA two months before the end of July 2022. He was introduced to chess 3 years back but because of the pandemic, we failed to provide him with formal training. Fortunately, in July 2022, we came to know about PCA through social media and enrolled him. Now we are happy to be a part of this chess academy and to see his progress in two months. Yajna is very sensitive. Many times we are worried about his frustration when he loses any game, it may be in chess or any. But now he has started balancing both winning and losing. He is very humble and obedient while learning anything he has been taught. He loves reading new books and encyclopedia, playing cricket and chess and even loves to dance. He is learning western dance for one year and giving his best there. He is good at his academics and won medals in the SOF Olympiad exam consistently for two years.
Now we are happy for his chess journey with PCA and with his chess coach Adarsh. Adarsh sir, thanks a lot for your patience and dedication towards these kids.”
Coach feedback on Yajna :
” Yajna is a smart and attentive kid. He is calm and composed. Despite his young age, he is very mature and always tries to push his limits. These qualities of him make him praiseworthy. His performance in the classes and his results in practice sessions are remarkable. He is a quick learner and always tries to be creative on board. I am very happy with his progress and I am sure with this consistency he has a very bright future in chess. I want to wish him all the best for his future. I also want to say a big thanks to the parents who are always supporting him every time! “
Few games of Yajna :
https://lichess.org/Cr3qwGy6/black
https://lichess.org/Wu2FIcWi/black
4. Johan Mathew Neerackal
” Johan is 8yrs old and a grade 3 student who is very enthusiastic and energetic. He loves to play chess and is a good observer. When Johan is interested in something, he’s super focused; and will get all of his tasks done. I’ve never had a complaint from any of his teachers. They always say he is a polite and well-mannered boy. ”
Coach feedback on Johan :
” Johan is very focused and is very interested in chess. He solves most of the puzzles which are given to him. He regularly plays PCA practice sessions which are helping him to improve in chess. I hope this interest keeps on motivating him to play chess regularly so that he keeps clearing the upcoming levels. I wish him great success in life. “
Few games of Johan :
https://lichess.org/bIhEDSEI/black
5. Saathvik.S
” He is a 6 years old studying in grade 2 from Bangalore, Karnataka . He got introduced to chess 1 Year back by his Grandfather during the lockdown period. Since joining premier chess academy 3 months back his skill has improved in leaps & bounds and he has developed a very keen interest in the game. He now wants to play the game whenever he has a little free time. His other interests are solving sudoku, playing keyboard, watching Mario & singing. He likes the way his chess teacher Mr. Ashish Pattnaik guides him & loves to attend his chess classes without fail. He is very interested to take his interest in chess to the next level. “
Coach feedback on Saathvik :
” Saathvik is a very talented and active kid in the class, he always joins the class 10 to 15 mins before the class and keeps asking doubts, and is eager to know more about chess, which shows his interest in chess. He loves to play matches in the practice session and is very serious in his games because if he loses he just analyses the position by himself in the class. So, love to be Saathvik teacher and wish him a Very good career in chess and reach and take it to next level. “
Few games of Saathvik :
https://lichess.org/OuS2esSf/black
https://lichess.org/ACjL8p5j/black
6. Ekambir Singh Sethi
” Ekambir is an 8 years old charming kid from (Delhi)India. He started his chess journey in June last year with PCA. Ekambir loves all forms of sports, his favourite being cricket and soccer. Hé loves playing guitar and harmonium.Ekambir is an energetic and extroverted kid. If you’re around him, you’ll never have a dull moment. He spreads such happiness and positivity around. Playing chess gives him immense pleasure and satisfaction. It helped him build his confidence and determination. His mentor Bhaskar sir has largely contributed to his passion for playing chess. He looks forward to all his chess classes. Thanks for his guidance and love that Bhaskar Sir has given Ekambir. “
Coach feedback on Ekambir :
” Ekam is such a highly positive kid, you won’t imagine !! Very sincere towards the tasks assigned to him and more importantly He accepts failure always with a smiling face. Everybody loves him in his batch. Extremely energetic and highly convincing. Nobody can stay angry with him for more than 1 min after watching his cute face. Being a coach I’m very lucky that I got a chance to guide Ekam and I wish all my best wishes for Ekam always and forever. Good Luck Ekam !! “
Few games of Ekambir :
https://lichess.org/NwSStSRi/black
7. Tarkshya Soni
“Tarkshya is a 7 years old boy. He is studying in 2nd grade. He lives in Umaria( Badhavgad national park), Madhya Pradesh. right now. He started playing chess in April 2022 with premier chess academy. He also plays chess with his neighborhood friends and also teaches them properly like a coach. He learns more and more from every single game, especially thanks to his coach Kumar Raunak sir. Tarkshya’s other hobbies are singing, drawing and swimming. He loves animals and is always ready to go to the zoo. Thank you.”
Coach feedback on Tarkshya :
” Tarkshya is a very talented and enthusiastic kid. The best thing about him that I like most is when he doesn’t get the topics he asks to explain again and also tries to implement that in the practice session games. I feel very happy with his progress and want to wish him all the very best for his chess future. “
Few games of Tarkshya :
https://lichess.org/MAjuOoXr/black
https://lichess.org/xMg243Q3/black#96
https://lichess.org/psrumplj/black#34
8. Adithyan Nair
” Adithyan is a 12-year-old 7th Grade student and a CHESS lover hailing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He started watching, playing and learning chess from the age of 7. He is a bit shy in nature but very active in playing and participating in the games that interest him. He is a keen observer and explorer which helped him gain interest and focus in playing games like chess with utmost patience. He is good at developing strategic plots for winning the chess games after practicing chess regularly. Chess made him sharpen his focus and concentration and boosted his confidence and fine tuned his analytical skills. Adithyan is a state topper with 9th Rank in GK 2021 Olympiad Exams.Apart from chess, he also loves solving Rubik’s cube.He has been awarded for the same with certifications and rewards.Other interest areas include playing football and learning musical instruments like guitar and piano. We started our association with PCA from 30th March 2022. This excellent academy and amazing coaching have boosted his confidence and enthusiasm to a greater level. Coach Kunal sir is really putting commendable effort and great support to shape up and sharpen his gaming spirit and skills. Under his coaching, he played with utmost focus and confidence and won many games in Lichess tournaments against tough players. “
Coach feedback on Adithyan :
” Adithyan 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 that 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 in his Chess career. Keep it up!”.I also want to say a big thanks to the parents who are always supporting him every time! “
Few games of Adithyan :
https://lichess.org/aXgZYWEq/black
https://lichess.org/8uLHAyEe/black
9. Akil Adithya
” Akil Adithya is a Grade 8 student studying in KC High International, Chennai. He has developed interest in Chess at an early stage and likes to solve chess puzzles. He has participated in Chess tournaments held in his school and got first prize last year. His favorite chess player is Magnus Carlson and he studies his moves using tutorials. Premier Chess Academy and his Chess Master Mr. Nihal Mulla has been supporting and guiding him and has improved his skills and we are happy with the way he is learning and advancing in the game. I would like to take this opportunity to once again thank his mentor and the academy for the support they give him.”
Coach feedback on Akil :
” Akil’s energy, sincerity, and willingness to learn new things are admirable. Chess Interests him greatly, and he is very attentive to the game. He actively participates in practice sessions. Whenever he has a question for me, he does not hesitate to ask me. During class discussions, he actively participates. My best wishes go out to Akil for a bright future ahead. I am delighted to have him as a student. “
Few games of Akil :
https://lichess.org/cnL1mLrB/black#24ar
https://lichess.org/XAVujapj/black#30
10. Shrikar Satya Kada
” Shrikar Satya Kada is 10 years old and resides in Hyderabad, Telangana. Shrikar started playing chess in 2019. He learned chess from two other coaches before PCA but really started enjoying chess with all the friends he met on PCA and coaching from his wonderful coach Omkar. He enjoys the practice sessions and coaching classes. He always enthusiastically looks forward to joining the class or practice session. We want to thank the PCA team and coach Mr. Omkar for teaching Shrikar. “
Coach feedback on Shrikar :
” Shrikar is an enthusiastic and 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. All the best for his bright future. “
Few games of Shrikar :
Ssk_0723 vs Flaggerfly: C40 King’s Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit • lichess.org
Ssk_0723 vs Vedang13: C50 Four Knights Game: Italian Variation • lichess.org
Pratyush192013 vs Ssk_0723: A00 Van’tKruijs Opening • lichess.org
11. Swayam
” Swayam is a 13 years old boy. He lives in Mumbai. He started to play chess in May, 2022 and Continue playing chess with premier academy .He also plays chess with his father and friends. He attends all the tournaments which are held in Mumbai and won certificates and trophies. He learns and practices more, specially on lichens.com and chess.com .. He also likes to Dance, play Cricket and football .He is leading in his school with support of school sports coach and he also won school tournaments. He is very naughty but polite very helpful in nature and emotional. Our special thanks to his coach Mr. Piyush Snehi and PCA for your great efforts. Thank you for being in our life “
Coach feedback on Swayam :
” Swayam is a dedicated and positional chess player. He likes to play in his own way; not caring about the conventional methods makes his game different from others ( have a look at his games!). He has good grasping power and natural improvement with experience. I see great success in his future. I wish him good luck in his Chess Career..!! “
Few games of Swayam :
https://lichess.org/qa2xpzRT#41
https://lichess.org/MiWbDTBg/black#72
https://lichess.org/JVpNLuMQ/black
12. Anirudhh
” Anirudhh is 6 years old and he lives in Bangalore. He started to play chess in July and continued playing with the Premier Chess Academy. He also plays chess against his father and brothers. He is attending most of the practice and tournaments provided by the PCA. He is continuously improving in Chess and it helps him to concentrate on academics as well. Anirudhh is always energetic and enthusiastic to learn chess. He also plays the chess puzzle racer with the public. I would like to thank Prabhat Sir for the support and guidance. “
Coach feedback on Anirudhh :
” Anirudhh is a very smart kid, who loves to play chess a lot as he wants to become a chess champion. At this young age, he is very passionate about achieving things and he works very hard. He is very consistent in the regular class and practice tournaments too. I wish him all the success in his future. All the best CHAMP!! “
Few games of Anirudhh :
https://lichess.org/croagwfN#83
https://lichess.org/BanH5bLl/black#74
https://lichess.org/K3OruAk7/black
13. Shriyansh
” Shriyansh is 10 years old boy and lives in Delhi NCR. He is 6th standard student under ICSE board. He always get 1st rank till now. Also he got 90% in his state level French language exam conducted by Prayatna Educational Society. He started to play chess from mid-2019 and continue playing chess with Premier chess academy from July 2022.He attends many tournament in Delhi NCR and won lot of medals and trophies. His hobbies are to play chess learn new things, he loves math. I would like to thank Rakesh sir for his great effort to learn more to Shriyansh. “
Coach feedback on Shriyansh :
” Shriyansh is already a talented kid, he is doing a lot of hard work in chess right now, and if he continues like this then he will be a very strong chess player. The unique thing about him is that he will always write everything on his rough note about what we do in class, the effort he is putting in proves how much he loves chess. He is always calm and focused during class and very good at tactics and strategies. He enjoys playing Chess & always looks forward to learning something new. I wish him good luck in his Chess career and Life.”
Few games of Shriyansh :
https://lichess.org/6iman3av#23
14. Eshaan Hegde
” Eshaan Hegde is 10 years old, studying in 5th grade. He loves sports and is always interested in learning new things, but basically outdoor games.. But during the pandemic when everything was closed he developed interest in indoor games too. Like carrom, monopoly, uno, chess. After playing a few online games he expressed his interest in learning it deeply.. After joining PCA, his game improved under guidance of Abhishek PorwalSir, Ravi Sir and Ramendra Ranjan Sir. We saw a massive leap in his game quality.. Now he is a part of the school chess team, the youngest member to join the school team. “
Coach feedback on Eshaan :
” Eshaan is a very dedicated and passionate kid. His discipline, eagerness, and creativity make him remarkable in class. The best part of his learning is that he is always ready to ask doubts. It shows his attentiveness and interest in the game. He is a hard-working kid who always shows 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 happy and proud to have Eshaan 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 Eshaan :
https://lichess.org/R2ZdiPf2/black
15. Kavya Aggarwal
” Kavya is a 9 year old girl studying in 4th grade. She lives in Bangalore, Karnataka. Kavya started her chess journey in May this year through PCA. I Would like to thank Raunak Sir for continuous support, guidance and encouragement. Kavya enjoys playing chess and desires to take it to the next level with the help & guidance from PCA.”
Coach feedback on Kavya :
” Kavya is a very mature and talented kid in all respects. Her attitude of accepting mistakes and also trying to learn from it is praise-worthy. She is a sincere and disciplined kid who usually doesn’t miss out on any practice session. She is a very fast learner and extremely passionate about playing chess. Her performance in classes, speed of solving the puzzle, and approach towards handling the problem are absolutely remarkable. She is very confident and tries to clear her doubts very nicely. As a coach, I feel quite privileged to have Kavya as my student. My best wishes are with Kavya. “
Few games of Kavya :
https://lichess.org/ybwrDY47/white
https://lichess.org/MeCy7GUt/white
https://lichess.org/iPjTF3al/black
16. Ishank Kumar
” Ishank is a 12 years old kid from Delhi, India. A bright Class-VII student of the prestigious Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, has an analytical brain, loves Mathematics and Science subjects. He utilizes his time solving Cubes and various puzzle games and also loves playing football. Ishank is a kind hearted, generous and has spiritual bent of mind. He really likes playing chess, specially under the guidance of Rinku sir. The way sir teaches the complex tricks in a much simple way, makes it more interesting for Ishank to learn it and keep his interest in this interesting game of CHESS. Our deep gratitude and profuse thanks to Rinku sir “
Coach feedback on Ishank :
” Ishank is a fun-loving boy who has a keen interest in this beautiful game. He started learning chess one year ago and got huge progress in his game. He likes to learn new and unique chess strategies to win chess games. He joins his chess classes on time and practices on lichess website. I find Ishank doing practice on lichess website and implementing new chess strategies to improve. He is not afraid of losing any game as he has a positive mindset and learns from those games. I wish him all the best for his bright future. “
Few games of Ishank :
https://lichess.org/6PFpR5n4/black
17. Qasim Pichathara Asif
” Qasim is a 9-year-old boy, studying in Grade 4. He was introduced to chess at a summer camp 2 years ago, amongst other activities. Ever since, he has been playing chess at home and has demonstrated keen interest in the game. He joined the Premier Chess Academy in April 2022 and his playing skills significantly improved since then. Although Qasim had taken other chess classes prior to this, we have found the PCA coaching to be most effective for him. He enjoys the practice sessions and also plays with his father and little brother. Apart from chess, he likes to read books, swim, and play basketball and other outdoor games with his friends. He likes his coach, Mr. Sarthak Dutta as he takes classes in a very engaging manner. We thank his coach for his continued support and guidance. “
Coach feedback on Qasim :
” Qasim is a bright and harmonious 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 Qasim will have an amazing chess career ahead. Good luck with your Chess Career…!!”
Few games of Qasim :
https://lichess.org/iHiOmjTN#41
https://lichess.org/UxgIOj0S/black#94
https://lichess.org/gCrXQPUq#47
18. Jaivardhan Krishna
” Jaivardhan is 5 years 8 month old, Studying in class -1, lives in Ghaziabad. His hobby is to Sing, to do Yoga, to play cricket and above all he loves to play chess. He joined PCA around 4 month back when he was having little knowledge of chess pieces and their moves only but now he is developing his knowledge under the guidance of Coach Shiva Kale Sir, who makes him understand the concepts in very precise manner and encourage him to perform well and in turn he is taking more interest in chess day by day.. He likes his coach a lot. I want to Thank Team PCA and Sir Shiva Kale from the bottom of my heart and believe that they will take him a long way in Chess as it’s a very initial stage for him..”
Coach feedback on Jaivardhan :
” Jaivardhan is a very talented kid. He is always interested in playing games in class & also good at solving puzzles. He is a very attentive & good listener. I wish him a great future ahead.”
Few games of Jaivardhan :
https://lichess.org/gb6rutro/black
https://lichess.org/sOa34Jt2/black
19. Dhruv Salecha
” Dhruv is a Grade 7 student studying in Delhi Public School, Jodhpur. He started playing chess last year i.e. 2021.He loves playing chess and it’s his favorite Indoor game. He loves playing chess he tries to play each and every tournament and also with friends on weekends. Recently he has started his coaching with PCA and it’s a great platform for the kids to learn more about chess and perform better. Homework worksheets from PCA and regular tournaments keep him busy. He enjoys solving those worksheets and loves to be a part of PCA.”
Coach feedback on Dhruv :
“Dhruv is a friendly, disciplined, and enthusiastic kid with a good grasping power. Despite his active involvement in class, his problem-solving skills are improving day by day. He used to play practice sessions regularly and increased almost 100 rating points in lichess. I wish him a great and successful future ahead. ”
Few games of Dhruv :
https://lichess.org/Ezk7XzNh/black
20. Saransenthoor Saravanan
” Saransentoor, a 9-year-old boy, lives in Vellakoli town (Tamilnadu) right now. He began playing chess in May 2022 and continued to play chess with premier chess academy from May 2022. He also played chess with his father and brother during free time. He also learned quickly and is becoming more and more interested in chess whenever he has free time. My son has become a good chess player among his friends, and I’m really proud of him. He is also interested in Silambam and Skating and is giving his best. Our special thanks go to his coach Tushar Sharma. “
Coach feedback on Saransenthoor :
” Saran is a quick learner. Upon joining PCA, he became more and more interested in chess. Saran has an outstanding grasping power that enables him to understand concepts quickly. In class, he enjoys solving puzzles and playing games. He enjoys analyzing the game because it helps him to identify areas for improvement and work on them. A hardworking and multi talented kid, Saran has great potential to be a successful player. Good Luck for the future, Saran!”
Few games of Saransenthoor :
https://lichess.org/b90M4Euc/black
https://lichess.org/QdAGxMMm#23
21. Dhruv Kumar
” 5 years old Dhruv Kumar was well acquainted with the chess board, it’s pieces and their moves at the age of 4. And as he turned 5, he started learning chess from PCA . He loves the game and loves to solve puzzles. He really looks forward to his chess classes. He has participated in various online and offline tournaments and has won prizes also, not only the best under 5 but also merit prizes. His main driving force and competition is his elder brother Pratyush who has also been a student of PCA and Vaibhav sir. We are very thankful to PCA and Vaibhav sir for providing such a good opportunity to such a young kid. Vaibhav sir goes the extra mile to make this little chess player comfortable in online classes. Dhruv waits eagerly for his chess classes. If you ask him what he wants to be, his immediate response is grandmaster. As parents, we feel his chess classes are not only improving his game but going a long way to improve his concentration, patience, perseverance in short, his overall development. I strongly recommend Vaibhav sir and Premier chess academy for all budding players. Keep shining and keep up the good work. “
Coach feedback on Dhruv :
” Dhruv is my youngest student, who is five years old. When he started playing chess, he used to cry after losing and leave the class, but within a few days, he improved a lot and started playing well. He comes to class on time and stays in class with a lot of energy and never gives up. Seeing him in my class. I also become energetic. There is a great contribution from his parents, who stay with him in the class, explain and talk about him again and again. I see him as a good player and wish him a bright future. “
Few games of Dhruv :
https://lichess.org/jNeAeuhB/black
https://lichess.org/QfZWyrmn#0
Selection Criteria – September 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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