The 10 best Chess Books as recommended by Grand Master – 2025 Version
Updated on November, 2024 Table of Content GrandMaster Priyadharshan Kannappan shares his top 10 chess book recommendations for players seeking to enhance their skills. Ranging from strategic insights to tactical prowess, these selections cater to players of all levels, providing valuable resources for improving their game. The 10 best chess book recommendations are not in […]
Chess Gaja Students Shine in California Chess Tournament
San Diego Chess Club conducted TCC-SDCC Team Match on February 26, 2023, in San Diego, California. Chess Gaja students Smaran and Sai participated in this tournament. Smaran participated in the open section and scored 2 out of 2 points. This good performance increased Smaran’s rating from 946 to 965. Sai scored 1 out of 2 […]
Good Performance by Tharun in Texas Chess Tournament
Rocks and Rooks Chess Club conducted the 2023 TCA Region 6 Championship on February 25, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Chess Gaja student Tharun participated in this tournament under the elementary Varsity section and scored 3.5 out of 5 points. Notably, he won one of his games against higher-rated player Riaan(rated 858). This good performance increased […]
Standard Chess Board and Chess Piece Dimensions(FIDE Standards Guide)
Table of Content Standard Chess Board Dimensions The standard size of a chess board is 8×8 squares, with each square measuring 2.25 inches. This 8×8 grid results in 64 alternating-colored squares, 32 light squares, and 32 dark. The size of each individual square is identical, and the board should measure the same on all 4 […]
Alistair won the South Australian Candidates Tournament
Chess Gaja student Alistair participated in the 2023 South Australian Candidates from February 21 – 25, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. Alistair won this tournament with a score of 3 out of 3 points. Notably, he won his games against higher-rated players Christopher(1676), Dino(1645), and Thomas(1589). With this great performance, Alistair gained a rating point of […]
Congratulating Abaneesh on his First FIDE Rating
Chess Gaja student Abaneesh participated in the MLA Chashak All India Open FIDE Rating Chess Tournament 2023 on February 11, 2023, in Nagpur, India. Abaneesh scored 1 out of 5 points. Through this performance, he got his first FIDE rating of 1123. Congratulations Abaneesh on this achievement and we wish him continued success in his […]
Check out the results of DFW FIDE 1
Dallas Chess Club conducted 2023 DFW FIDE 1 from February 24 – 36, 2023 in Irving, Texas. Several Chess Gaja students participated in this tournament. Neil participated in this tournament under the premier section and scored 3 out of 5 points. In the Reserve section, Shriyan, Gurugrahan, and Aaryan participated. Shriyan scored 3.5 out of […]
Good Performance by Monali in Tamil Nadu State Level Chess Tournament
Chess Gaja student Monali participated in Annai Arul Public School 1st Tamil Nadu State level Children’s Chess Tournament Under 12 Girls on February 2, 2023, in Chennai, Tamilnadu. Monali scored 4 out of 5 points. Congratulations Monali! We wish you the best of luck in your future chess tournaments. Reach out to us for class […]
New Services and Features to Elevate Your Chess Game
In our previous blog, “Chess 2022 Report At Chess Gaja By GrandMaster Priyadharshan Kannappan,” we outlined the big updates we are working on for 2023, and we are delighted to announce the launch of some exciting new services and features on our website. Player Management Vertical – Exclusive Player Management Agency for Chess We are […]
Join the Best Online Chess Academy Today
Chess is a challenging and enjoyable game for players of all levels, and joining an online chess academy can provide numerous benefits for those looking to improve their skills. By enrolling in an academy like Chess Gaja, led by experienced GrandMaster and FIDE trainer Priyadharshan Kannappan, students can access personalized instruction tailored to their playing […]