Chess Gaja Academy Students Saathvik and Sahithi Participated in 2022 DFW FIDE Premier I, conducted from 04.03.2022 – 06.03.2022 in Irving, Texas.
Saathvik scored 4.5/5 in the tournament and won the tournament in style! His fantastic performance netted him 48 rating points and took his rating to 1777. It must also be noted that Saathvik has been on a roll recently, as he also had an excellent performance in the Annual Southwest Class event
Sahithi scored 3.5/5 in the event and managed to gain 65 rating points for her performance. Her big rating gain was because she managed to beat Julius, who is 1600 rated.
Saathvik and Sahithi take group class sessions from GrandMaster Priyadharshan Kannappan, and additionally, Sahithi also trains on a 1-1 basis with GM Priyadharshan.
We wish Saathvik and Sahithi all the very best for their upcoming tournaments.
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