Chess Gaja students once again made impressive strides across various U.S. states this October, showcasing growth, grit, and great performances!
California
In Milpitas, CA, Tharsikan competed in the Milpitas Kids Quads (BAC 3230) organized by Bay Area Chess on October 18, 2025. He scored 2 out of 3 points, gaining rating points as his rating moved from 623 to 657, marking solid progress.
Meanwhile, Yashvasin participated in the Three Groups – 9 event hosted by La Palma Chess Club in La Palma, CA on October 17, 2025. He scored 2.0/4, increasing his rating from 508 to 515, reflecting consistent improvement.
Florida
In Saint Petersburg, FL, Our student had a standout performance at the CCJ Quad October 2025 organized by Chess Club Joy on October 18, 2025. She achieved a perfect 3/3 score, boosting her rating from 872 to 928 — an impressive gain of 56 points!
Washington
Vyom competed in the OWS Fall Tornado 2025 at Open Window School Chess Club in Bellevue, WA on October 18, 2025. Scoring a remarkable 4.5 out of 5, Vyom raised his rating from 713 to 783, showing tremendous growth and strong consistency throughout the tournament.
New York
In Latham, NY, Priyansh participated in Oktoberfest 2025 hosted by Finn Chess Tournaments on October 18, 2025. He scored 3.0 out of 4, maintaining a strong performance with a stable rating of 2256 to 2258, proving his solid presence among higher-rated players.
Georgia
Anhad took part in the 2025 Thad Rogers GA Class Scholastic organized by the Georgia Chess Association in Dunwoody, GA on October 19, 2025. With a commendable 3.5 out of 4 score, he made a significant jump from 818 to 942, reflecting a massive 124-point rating gain — one of the biggest rating boosts of the week!
Singapore
Kanav Raman had a remarkable month with multiple tournament appearances:
- He competed in the Chess Connexion Rapid Open 2025 – Open on October 18, 2025, starting with a rank of 57 and finishing 51st. His performance rating of 1784 and positive FIDE rating change of +1.6 demonstrated steady growth and strong international competitiveness.
- In the Deepavali Special Go Checkmate 33rd Standard FIDE Rated Chess Tournament (U1800) on October 19–20, 2025 at PGP Hall, he started with a rank of 10 and finished 4th, achieving a performance rating of 1819 and a FIDE rating gain of +45.2, showcasing consistent strategic play.
- Kanav also excelled in the CASPL Post PSLE Junior (U12) FIDE Rated Rapid Chess Challenge 2025 (Series 1), finishing 1st with 5.5 points. His performance rating of 1895 highlighted his growing strength in rapid chess and affirmed his status as one of Singapore’s rising chess talents.
Aurik Joshi (ACM) participated in the Chess Connexion Rapid Open 2025 – Open on October 18, 2025. Starting with a rank of 59, Aurik finished 27th, with a performance rating of 2054 and a huge FIDE rating gain of +100.8, showcasing exceptional skill and determination.
Arul Gobinath, Jason competed in the Chess Connexion Kindergarten Cup 2025 on October 18, 2025. Entering as the top seed, he finished 2nd, with a performance rating of 1640, demonstrating early talent and promising potential for future competitions.
Texas
In Houston, TX, Yugan showcased an excellent performance at the 2025 Texas N Grade event conducted by the Dallas Chess Club on October 19, 2025. He scored an outstanding 5.0 out of 6, slightly improving his rating from 1693 to 1697, demonstrating remarkable consistency at a high level.
Keep up the hard work, champions! Every move you make brings you one step closer to your next milestone.
