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<h2>Rising <em>Stars</em> of Chess Gaja</h2>
<div class=”date-range”>Apr 30 – May 6, 2026</div>
<div class=”chess-watermark”>♚</div>
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Week after week, Chess Gaja students continue to show up, compete hard, and grow. This week’s spotlight shines bright as one of our own stepped onto the board at a competitive classical tournament in the United States and delivered a performance worthy of celebration. Steady progress, sharp moves, and an ever-climbing rating — this is what Chess Gaja is all about. Let’s cheer on this week’s champion! ♟️
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United States<br>
COPPELL CHESS CENTER
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<div class=”rating-gain”>▲ +10 pts</div>
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<div class=”student-name”>Yugan</div>
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Yugan brought focused, disciplined play to the CCC Classical G60, organised by Coppell Chess Center, and came away with a well-earned 2/4 score. Adding 10 rating points to push his rating to 1864, Yugan continues his steady ascent through the competitive chess ladder — a testament to his consistent hard work.
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<span class=”score-pill”>Score: 2/4</span>
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“Champions are made in the quiet hours of study and the bold moments at the board.<br>
Keep growing, keep competing — your next great game awaits.”
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<div class=”chronicles-label”>Chronicles of Chess Champions</div>
<h2>Rising <em>Stars</em> of Chess Gaja</h2>
<div class=”date-range”>Apr 30 – May 6, 2026</div>
<div class=”chess-watermark”>♚</div>
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Week after week, Chess Gaja students continue to show up, compete hard, and grow. This week’s spotlight shines bright as one of our own stepped onto the board at a competitive classical tournament in the United States and delivered a performance worthy of celebration. Steady progress, sharp moves, and an ever-climbing rating — this is what Chess Gaja is all about. Let’s cheer on this week’s champion! ♟️
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United States<br>
COPPELL CHESS CENTER
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<div class=”rating-gain”>▲ +10 pts</div>
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<div class=”student-name”>Yugan</div>
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Yugan brought focused, disciplined play to the CCC Classical G60, organised by Coppell Chess Center, and came away with a well-earned 2/4 score. Adding 10 rating points to push his rating to 1864, Yugan continues his steady ascent through the competitive chess ladder — a testament to his consistent hard work.
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<span class=”score-pill”>Score: 2/4</span>
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“Champions are made in the quiet hours of study and the bold moments at the board.<br>
Keep growing, keep competing — your next great game awaits.”
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