Chronicles of Chess Champions from Chess Gaja: March 13 to 19, 2025

Our Chess Gaja students continue to showcase their remarkable chess skills in prestigious tournaments across the country! Let’s celebrate the latest achievements of our rising stars as they dominate the chessboard.

Plano, Texas

Shankar competed in the Texas Spring Championship on March 15, 2025, organized by Texas Chess Center. Entering with a USCF rating of 1509, he delivered an exceptional performance, scoring 3.5 out of 4 and securing 1st place. His stellar display of strategy and skill earned him a significant rating boost to 1582.

Tanav also participated in the Texas Spring Championship on March 15, 2025, organized by Texas Chess Center. He started with a USCF rating of 1430 and impressed with a 3 out of 4 score, elevating his rating to 1472.

Milpitas, California

Khesav had a busy and impressive run at the Milpitas CA$H Swiss 61 (Under 1400) and Milpitas CA$H Swiss 61 (Extra rating game), both on March 15, 2025, organized by Bay Area Chess. He initially entered the Under 1400 section with a USCF rating of 966 and raised it to 981 after scoring 2 out of 4. Competing again in the Extra rating game, he scored another 2 out of 4, further boosting his rating to 1012.

Ammar competed in the Milpitas CA$H Swiss 61 on March 15, 2025, organized by Bay Area Chess. He started with a USCF rating of 1079 and displayed great resilience, scoring 2.5 out of 4, boosting his rating to 1105.

Houston, Texas

Sanjay participated in the 2025 Lone Star Open Chess Champions from March 14 to March 16, 2025, organized by F & B Trophies. With a starting USCF rating of 1967, he battled through a challenging field, scoring 3 out of 5, and increasing his rating to 1983.

Congratulations to Our Chess Gaja Champions!

We are immensely proud of Shankar, Tanav, Khesav, Ammar, and Sanjay for their remarkable performances. Their dedication and commitment to excellence continue to inspire the Chess Gaja community.