Top Chess Books for 2024: Expert Recommendations by Grand Master Priyadharshan Kannappan
Table of Content It’s a New Year and have you made goals to get better at chess? If your goal is to get great at chess this year, I have put together a guide suggesting the best books in multiple rating levels you can read and enhance your chess knowledge and increase your chess rating! […]
10 Students in the Top 100 of USCF rankings-January 2024
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 January 2024! In the U-8 category, we have 1 student, Gurugrahan, who is ranked 15 on the list.In the U-10 category, we have […]
Chronicles of Chess Champions(11th to 17th January 2024)
Chess Gaja students demonstrated excellence and showcased their talents in multiple events held in the United States last week(11th to 17th January 2024). Below is the list of events along with their results. PLANO SWISS 011324 The Texas Chess Center hosted the PLANO SWISS 011324 on January 13, 2024, in Plano, where an impressive performance […]
Chronicles of Chess Champions (4th to 10th January 2024)
The chess enthusiasts from Chess Gaja showcased their remarkable skills and talents in various events held across the United States last week, from the 4th to the 10th of January 2024. The outcomes of these competitions are detailed below. 16TH ANNUAL NEW YEAR BASH The ACEROOK CHESS ENTERPRISES LLC played host to the 16th ANNUAL […]
Chronicles of Chess Champions (Dec 28th to Jan 3, 2024)
The chess enthusiasts from Chess Gaja recently demonstrated their remarkable skills and talents in various events held across the United States from December 28 to January 3, 2024. The outcomes of these competitions are detailed below. 33rd Annual North American Open The Continental Chess Association hosted the 33rd Annual North American Open from December 26-30, […]
Chess for Absolute Beginners by GrandMaster Priyadharshan Kannappan
Chess Rules for Absolute Beginners Welcome to the world of chess! Whether you are a child or an adult, learning chess can be a fascinating journey filled with strategic thinking and mental stimulation. In this beginner’s guide, I, Grand Master and FIDE Trainer Priyadharshan Kannappan, Founder of Chess Gaja, a Global Online Chess Academy will […]
4 Foolproof Opening Strategies by a Grand Master for Beginner Chess Players (You Won’t Believe How Easy!)
Learning chess openings for beginners Chess is a game that has captured the minds and hearts of people from all walks of life, from young children to older adults. Understanding the basics and strategies of chess is necessary, whether you’re a beginner or have some experience with the game. As a Chess Coach and GrandMaster […]
Chronicles of Chess Champions (21st to 27th December 2023)
The chess enthusiasts from Chess Gaja showcased their remarkable skills and talents in various events held across the United States last week, from the 21st to the 27th of December 2023. The outcomes of these competitions are detailed below. KNIGHTS OF CYPRESS – SECTION A The Houston Scholastic Chess Association hosted the KNIGHTS OF CYPRESS […]
Stuck or Plateaued in the same chess rating? Grand Master Priyadharshan’s guide to breakthrough!
Introduction Have you ever found yourself at a point in your chess journey where you feel stuck and unable to improve? This is a common occurrence for chess players on all levels. It’s what we call a “skill plateau”(also known as a chess rating plateau) – a phase where your progress becomes stagnant and you […]
Chess Gaja 2023: Achievements, Tech Advancements & Growth Report
Hello Students, Parents, and Chess Enthusiasts! Providing a quick snapshot of some of those notable tournament victories Chess Rating improvement and opening a chess rating! We just couldn’t believe our eyes when we crunched the numbers, and here you have the data on what we found on the rating gain of the students for 2023. […]