Ansh’s Outstanding Performance in New Jersey Chess Tournament

NEW JERSEY ST CHESS FED organized the 2023 US AMATEUR EAST INDIVIDUAL Tournament on May 27-29, 2023, in Parsippany, New Jersey. One of the participants from Chess Gaja was Ansh. In the CHAMPIONSHIP – UNDER 2200 section, Ansh scored 3.5 out of 6 points. He lost to a higher-rated player with a rating of 1895 in […]
Mastering Ruy Lopez and Sicilian Openings: A Guide to Win

The first few moves (~10 moves) of a chess game are what we normally consider the opening phase of a chess game. Having a good and solid opening repertoire with White and Black is important to get a good start to the game, and that would lead you to good playable positions in the middle […]
Rise in Rating: Vedant’s good Performance at GAMBITO Tournament

SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB conducted the GAMBITO-1015 Tournament on May 20, 2023, in San Diego, California. Chess Gaja student Vedant took part in the tournament. In the Elite section, he scored 2.5 out of 4 points. One noteworthy achievement was when Vedant managed to secure a draw in one of his matches against a 2100-rated […]
Chess Gaja Students Excel at ISSAC WANG OPEN Tournament

SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB conducted the ISSAC WANG OPEN Tournament on April 19 to May 17, 2023, in San Diego California. Chess Gaja students, Priyansh and Vedant took part in the tournament. In the Open section, Priyansh and Vedant scored 7 out of 9 points. In one of the rounds, Priyansh lost against a higher […]
Top 5 Chess Clubs in Fremont that Make You Better at Chess

Fremont is a city in California with a rich history of chess. The city is home to several chess clubs that offer a variety of programs for all ages and skill levels. Here are a few of the best chess clubs in Fremont: Chess Gaja Chess Gaja Private Limited is a leading online chess academy for all student […]
Top 5 Chess Clubs/Academies in Irvine(Updated on September 2025)

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the top 5 chess clubs and academies in Irvine! If you’re an avid chess player or a parent seeking the best learning environment for your child, this article will provide you with valuable insights. Irvine, known for its vibrant chess community, boasts several exceptional clubs and academies that foster […]
Top-Rated Chess Clubs in Sunnyvale, CA(Updated on September 2023)

Sunnyvale is a city in Santa Clara County, California, in Silicon Valley. It is known for its high-tech industry and its many parks and recreation areas. Sunnyvale is also home to a number of chess clubs, which offer a variety of opportunities for players of all skill levels to learn and improve their game. In […]
The Best Chess Clubs in Cupertino, CA(Updated on September 2023)

Cupertino is a city in California that is home to many talented chess players. There are a number of chess clubs in Cupertino that offer a variety of programs and services for players of all ages and skill levels. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the best chess clubs […]
22 Students in the Top-100 of USCF rankings – May 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 May 2023! In the U-7 category, we have 1 student who is ranked in the top 50. In the U-8 category, we […]
Check out the Gambito Tournament Results – May 13, 2023

SAN DIEGO CHESS CLUB conducted the GAMBITO -1014 Tournament on May 13, 2023, in San Diego, California. Chess Gaja students Priyansh and Vedant took part in the Tournament. In the Elite section, Priyansh scored 2 out of 4 points. He lost 2 rounds against higher-rated players. His solid performance helped him gain 5 rating points, […]