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Chronicles of Chess Champions
Rising Stars of Chess Gaja
April 16 – 22, 2026
Another incredible week for the Chess Gaja family! From the sunny courts of California to the competitive arenas of Texas, Maryland, and all the way to Finland, our students carried the Chess Gaja banner with pride and skill. This week witnessed a remarkable array of performances — rating points climbed, confidence soared, and brilliance shone on every board. We are deeply proud of every student who stepped up, competed with heart, and returned with hard-earned gains. Congratulations to all our rising champions — keep pushing, keep growing, and keep making Chess Gaja proud!
Featured Tournament
2026 CALCHESS K-3 and K-8 Championship (BAC 3373)
Tharsikan
Tharsikan put together a solid showing at the 2026 CALCHESS K-3 and K-8 Championship, organized by Bay Area Chess, steadily adding 5 rating points to his tally with a composed score of 3/6. It was a great experience on the big California stage for this determined young player.
Score: 3 / 6
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Tournament
Scanlon Divisional
Yashvasin
Yashvasin delivered a commendable performance at the Scanlon Divisional, organized by La Palma Chess Club, earning 9 precious rating points with a score of 1/3. Every point gained at this level is a real achievement — Yashvasin is building a strong foundation and there is plenty more to come!
Score: 1 / 3
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Featured Tournament
Plano Swiss 4/18/26
Yugan
What a stunning performance from Yugan at the Plano Swiss, organized by the Texas Chess Center! A near-perfect score of 3.5/4 powered an extraordinary 60-point rating leap — one of the biggest jumps this week. Yugan is in remarkable form and this result is a true statement of intent at the top level.
Score: 3.5 / 4
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International Tournament
Finland National Championship #171
Priyansh
Priyansh took his game all the way to Finland for the Finland National Championship #171, organized by Finn Chess Tournaments, and delivered a flawless performance with a perfect 4/4 score. Competing at the international level and gaining 7 rating points at an already elite 2283+ level is an outstanding achievement — a truly world-class result for Chess Gaja!
Score: 4 / 4 🏆
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