Rising Stars
of Chess Gaja
Tournament Week · March 4–11, 2026
Another remarkable week for the Chess Gaja family! Our students took the boards by storm across multiple states — Connecticut, New York, and California — 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.
2025–26 Hartmayer Memorial,
Tolland County & UCONN Championships
Priyansh
Priyansh delivered a masterclass performance at the prestigious Hartmayer Memorial in Connecticut, organized by the Connecticut State Chess Association — earning an impressive 3.5/4 and surging 23 rating points to a strong 2289. A performance that reflects real growth at the highest level.
♟ Score: 3.5 / 4
58th NY State K-8
Scholastic Championship
Kiyaan
In a stunning tournament run, Kiyaan soared at the 58th NY State K-8 Scholastic Championship in New York, organized by the Continental Chess Association — racking up 5 out of 6 points and a jaw-dropping leap of 218 rating points. One of the biggest gains of the week, and a moment to remember!
♟ Score: 5 / 6Milpitas Kids Quads
Tharsikan
Out on the West Coast, Tharsikan showed great competitive spirit at the Milpitas Kids Quads in California, organized by Bay Area Chess — picking up 8 solid rating points with a score of 2/3 and continuing a steady climb toward exciting new milestones.
♟ Score: 2 / 3Every 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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