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Discover inspiring stories of student achievements in the world of chess. Read about their dedication, hard work, and success on Chess Gaja’s blog.

15 Chess Gaja Students in USCF Top 100 Ranking

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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 February 2023! In the U-7 and under the category, we have 1 student, Gurugrahan, who is ranked 32nd. In the U-10 category, we have 2 students who are […]

Good Performance by Aayush in Oklahoma Classen Chess Tournament

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Oklahoma Scholastic Chess Org conducted Classen K-12 Open on February 11, 2023, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Chess Gaja student Aayush participated in this tournament under the premier section. He scored 2.5 out of 4 points. He won both of his games against higher-rated players Anurag(1170) and Viraj(1744). He also drew one of his games against […]

Vaseegaran won the TCA Region Scholastic Championship

The Chess Refinery conducted TCR: TCA REGION V SCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 on February 11, 2023, in Houston, Texas. Chess Gaja student Vaseegaran participated in this tournament under the Middle school open section. He won this tournament with a score of 5 out of 5 points. This great performance increased his rating from 2176 to 2180. […]

Check Out the Results of SFS SATURDAY SUPERSTARS

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64 Squares conducted SFS Saturday Superstars on February 11, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. Chess Gaja students Shriyan and Aaryan participated in this tournament under the Championship section. Shriyan won this tournament with a score of 4 out of 4 points. This great performance increased Shriyan’s rating from 1556 to 1589. Aaryan tied for 2nd place […]

Good Performance by Smaran in SDCC Scholastic Winter Quads

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San Diego Chess Club conducted SDCC SCHOLASTIC WINTER QUADS III on February 12, 2023, in San Diego, California. Chess Gaja student Smaran participated in this tournament under section 2. Smaran finished 2nd in this tournament with a score of 2 out of 3 points. This good performance increased his rating point from 922 to 946. […]

Good Performance by Vedant in Milpitas Kids Quads

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Bay Area Chess conducted MILPITAS KIDS QUADS on February 11, 2023, in Milpitas, California. Chess Gaja student Vedant participated in this tournament under the TSYKORA section. He finished 2nd in this tournament with a score of 2 out of 3 points. This good performance increased his rating from 818 to 842. Well done Vedant! We […]

Check out the Result of the Texas Swiss Chess Tournament

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Texas Chess Center conducted Texas Swiss on February 4, 2023, in Plano, Texas. Several Chess Gaja students participated in this tournament. Saathvik participated in this tournament under the championship section and tied for 2nd, scoring 3 out of 4 points. He only lost one of his games against a much higher-rated player and the winner […]

Chess Gaja Students Shine at Houston Chess Tournament 2023

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The Poison Pawns Chess Club conducted a $3,000 Houston Chess Studio from February 4 – 5 in Houston, Texas. Several Chess Gaja students participated in this tournament. Vijay, Neil, and Vishnu participated in this tournament under the championship section. Vijay scored 3 out of 5 points. He only lost against the winner of the tournament […]

Good Performance by Lohit in Texas Chess Tournament

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Texas Chess Center conducted Friday Swiss on February 2, 2023, in Carrollton, Texas. Chess Gaja students Lohit and Saathvik participated in this tournament under the open section. Lohit scored 2 out of 3 points. Notably, he drew one of his games against a higher-rated player Zachary(1981). This good performance increased Lohit’s rating from 1910 to […]

Good Performance by Priyansh in Gambito 1001

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San Diego Chess Club conducted Gambito 1001 on January 28 in San Diego, California. Chess Gaja student Priyansh participated in this tournament under the Elite section. Priyansh finished 5th in this tournament with a score of 2.5 out of 4 points. This good performance increased his rating from 2046 to 2048. Well done Priyansh! We […]