Vihaan Vijay and Aayush from Chess Gaja at Rockefeller Tournament
The John D. Rockefeller III National Tournament invites the state champions to compete for the 2023 National Title. The Rockefeller event is one of four national invitationals held with the US Open. The other three invitationals are the Denker, Barber, and Haring. The Rockefeller is a prestigious event that attracts the top elementary school chess […]
Varun’s Good Rating Gain at the GCC Ohio Chess Tournament
The GCC FRIDAY QUADS tournament, organized by the Greater Cleveland Chess Club, took place on June 16, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. Chess Gaja student Varun participated in the tournament, showcasing his skills. In the Quad 1 section, Varun showcased his skills and determination, scoring 2 out of 4 points. His strong performance secured him an […]
Chess Gaja’s Outstanding Performance at The Complete Chess Club’s Tournament
The Complete Chess Club organized the San Antonio City Championship 2023 tournament on June 9-11, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. Chess Gaja students Vaseegaran and Neil participated in the tournament. In the Championship section, Vaseegaran scored an impressive 4 out of 5 points. He had a draw against a higher-rated player with a rating of […]
Chess Gaja’s Students Triumphant Showcase at the Plano Saturday Swiss Tournament
The Plano Saturday Swiss tournament, organized by the Texas Chess Center, took place on June 10, 2023, in Plano, Texas. Chess Gaja students Lohit, Shriyan, and Aayush participated in the tournament, displaying remarkable skills. In the Open section, Lohit achieved a score of 2 out of 4 points, winning both games he played. His strong […]
Lohit’s Good Performance at the Texas Chess Center’s Friday and Sunday Swiss
On June 9, 2023, the Texas Chess Center organized the Friday Swiss 060923 tournament in Carrollton, Texas. Chess Gaja student Lohit participated in the event, showcasing remarkable skills. Lohit’s performance in the Open section was flawless, as he achieved a perfect score of 3 out of 3 points by winning all three games. This outstanding […]
21 Students in the Top 100 of USCF rankings – June 2023
Last month, we wrote about how Chess Gaja US students were ranked in the US Chess Top lists for their respective age categories, and we wanted to continue reporting on those stats for June 2023! In the U-7 category, we have 1 student, Tharun, who is ranked in the top 80. In the U-8 category, […]
Impressive Performances at the Poison Pawns Chess Club Tournament
THE POISON PAWNS CHESS CLUB organized the $2,500 HOUSTON CHESS STUDIO JUNE 20 tournament on June 9-11, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Chess Gaja students Vijay, Ronak, and Anish participated in the tournament. In the CHAMPIONSHIP 3 DAY 1800+ section, Ronak scored 3 out of 5 points. He lost to two higher-rated players with ratings of […]
Abinav’s Rating Surge at the 16th Annual CCA Cleveland Open
The 16th Annual CCA Cleveland Open tournament was organized by the Continental Chess Association on June 9-11, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. Abinav, a Chess Gaja student, participated in the tournament. In the Major section, he achieved a score of 2.5 out of 5 points. One of his notable rounds was a draw against a higher-rated […]
Vedant’s Rating Surge and Priyansh’s Remarkable Draw: Chess Gaja at Gambito-1017
The Gambito-1017 tournament, organized by the San Diego Chess Club, took place on June 9-11, 2023, in San Diego, California. Chess Gaja students Vedant and Priyansh showcased their skills in the tournament. In the Elite section, Vedant achieved a score of 2.5 out of 4 points. Despite a loss against the eventual 1st place winner […]
Best Chess Clubs in San Antonio
San Antonio is a great city for chess players. There are many chess clubs and organizations in the area that offer a variety of activities and events for players of all ages and skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro, you are sure to find a chess club in San Antonio […]