Rising Stars
of Chess Gaja
Tournament Week · February 13–16, 2026
Another remarkable week for the Chess Gaja family! Our students took the boards by storm across multiple states, bringing focused preparation, competitive spirit, and sheer determination to every match. We are incredibly proud to celebrate these rising champions whose hard work is showing up — one rating point at a time.
17th Annual Southwest
Class Championship
Shankaranarayanan
In one of the standout performances of the week, Shankaranarayanan lit up the boards in Texas at this prestigious event — surging an incredible 111 rating points to close at a strong 1735. A score of 5/9 tells the story of relentless fight across every round.
♟ Score: 5 / 9Yugan
Competing at the highest rating level among our students, Yugan demonstrated poise and consistency at the same championship in Texas. Pushing through to 1850 with a score of 4/9 against a tough field is no small feat — this is elite-level chess.
♟ Score: 4 / 9Every point earned is a testament to the dedication of our students and the culture of excellence at Chess Gaja. We can’t wait to see what next week brings — keep studying, keep pushing, and keep making us proud. ♟
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