Chess Gaja students delivered another exceptional week of performances across Singapore, India, and the United States. From tournament victories to massive rating gains, our young champions continue to showcase determination and competitive excellence.
Singapore
Kanav produced one of the most impressive results this period at the 16th Nov Intchess Asia Classical – Open.
Starting as the 2nd seed, he scored 4.5 points and secured 1st place in the event. With a strong performance rating of 1934, he gained 44.8 FIDE points, boosting his rating from 1703 to 1748 — a standout performance that highlights his growing strength in classical chess.
India
Aurik delivered an outstanding showing at the 2025 Asian Mind Sports Festival – Blitz, where he finished 20th with an excellent 6.5 points. His remarkable run resulted in a massive 114.8 FIDE rating gain, taking him from 1711 to 1826, supported by an impressive performance rating of 2050. This is one of the biggest rating jumps recorded by a Chess Gaja student during this period.
California
Tharsikan competed in the Milpitas Kids Quads (BAC 3247), an event organized by Bay Area Chess on November 9, 2025, scoring 2.0/3.
His steady performance helped him raise his rating from 663 to 686, reflecting continuous improvement.
Nebraska
One of our student delivered a brilliant performance at the 32nd Spence Blitz on November 12, 2025 hosted by the Spence Chess Club.
With a dominant 10.5/12 score, he achieved a major rating increase from 1659 to 1738, marking one of the most impressive blitz performances of the week.
New Jersey
Two Chess Gaja students competed in the Diplomat Chess – Swiss held on November 15, 2025, organized by Diplomat Chess.
Vihaan scored 3.0/4, achieving one of the biggest rating jumps of the week as he moved from 371 to 543, showing impressive improvement.
Ishanth also performed strongly, scoring 3.5/4 and increasing his rating from 714 to 871, marking a significant step forward in his tournament progress.
Georgia
Anhad competed in the Georgia Chess Sunday G45 Swiss ,organized by Georgia Chess Club, LLC on November 16, 2025, finishing with 2.0/3.
His rating moved from 946 to 948, reflecting continued stability and experience-building.
New York
Priyansh participated in the 2025 FINN Grand Finale,organized by Finn Chess Tournaments on November 1, 2025, scoring 3.5/4.
While his rating remained at 2243, his performance highlights dependable form in competitive events.
Keep Going, Champions!
Congratulations to all our Chess Gaja students for their incredible efforts this week. From championship victories to massive rating gains, each performance reflects a commitment to learning and excellence.
Stay focused, keep practicing, and remember — every move brings you closer to becoming a stronger player!
