Chess Gaja Students’ Good Performance in Texas Summer Championship 2023

Texas Chess Center conducted Texas Summer Championship 2023 on August 5, 2023, in Irving, Texas. Several Chess Gaja students participated in this tournament. In the Championship section, Lohit tied for 2nd place with a score of 3 out of 4 points. Notably, he managed to draw one of his games against a higher-rated player Kevin(rated […]
Good Rating Gain by Chess Gaja student Manav in Adelaide Chess Tournament

Chess Gaja student Manav participated in the 2023 Checkmate FIDE Challengers from July 15-16, 2023 in Adelaide, Australia. Manav scored 2.5 out of 3 points. Notably, he won one of his games against a higher-rated player Xavier(1251). This good performance increased his rating from 1133 to 1294 which is 16 points rating gain. Congratulations to […]
23-Point Rating Gain by Hemachandra in Michigan Chess Tournament

US Chess Federation conducted Wednesday Quads on August 2, 2023, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Chess Gaja student Hemachandra participated in this tournament under the Quad A section. He tied for 1st place with a score of 2.5 out of 3. His notable performances were his win against a higher-rated player Manis(2211) and his draw against […]
Check out the Results of 4th Annual Rockefeller National Tournament

US Chess Federation conducted the 4th Annual Rockefeller National Tournament from July 29 – August 1 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Chess Gaja students Vijay, Vihaan, and Aayush participated in this tournament under the Rockefeller section. Vijay tied for 2nd place in this tournament with a score of 4.5 out of 6. Notably, he won one […]
Chess Gaja Students Achieve Impressive Rating Gains at Gambito Tournament

The Gambito – 1021 chess tournament took place on July 29, 2023, at the San Diego Chess Club in California. Several Chess Gaja students participated in the event, showcasing their skills and determination. In the open section, Ruhan scored 2.5 out of 4 points. Notably, he achieved a remarkable victory against a higher-rated player, Ramil, […]
From Novice to Master: Vaseegaran’s Incredible Chess Journey at Chess Gaja Academy

Vaseegaran is from the heart of Texas, USA. His chess journey began in October 2021 when he decided to take lessons from the renowned Chess Gaja. Back then, his rating stood at a respectable 1786 FIDE. Fast forward to August 2023, and Vaseegaran’s progress has been nothing short of astounding. After a year and a […]
Impressive Performances by Chess Gaja Students in Houston Chess Festival, Texas

The 2023 Houston Chess Festival took place in Houston, Texas, organized by F & B Trophies. Among the participants were several Chess Gaja students. In the open section, Lohit achieved a score of 3 out of 5 points. Meanwhile, Neil secured 2.5 out of 5 points. Notably, Neil had an impressive draw against Rudransh(1961), a […]
Impressive Performances by Chess Gaja Students in Irving, Texas

The Texas Chess Center hosted the DFW FIDE Royale 2023, a prestigious chess tournament held in Irving, Texas, from July 21 to July 23, 2023. Numerous students from Chess Gaja participated in this highly anticipated event. In the Championship section, Maurya showcased his skills and achieved a commendable score of 2.5 out of 5 points. […]
Good Performance by Shricharan in Sunday Swiss Texas Chess Tournament

Texas Chess Center conducted Sunday Swiss on July 23, 2023, in Carrollton, Texas. Chess Gaja student Shricharan participated in this tournament under the open section and scored 2.5 out of 5 points. Notably, he won one of his games against a higher-rated player John(1616). This good performance increased his rating from 1289 to 1354. Congratulations […]
22 Students in the Top 100 of USCF rankings – July 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 July 2023! In the U-7 category, we have 1 student, Tharun, who is ranked in the top 80. In the U-8 category, we have 1 student, Gurugrahan, who […]