Guardians of the Game – From Starlight Seekers to Cosmic Champions!!☄️🌀
Guardians of the Game – From Starlight Seekers to Cosmic Champions!!☄️🌀 August 31, 2025 Uncategorized Welcome to the Guardians of the Game Tournament, proudly hosted by Brilliance Chess Academy! ♟✨ This isn’t just a chess tournament — it’s a stellar journey where young minds journey from Starlight Seekers (beginners) to Cosmic Champions (advanced players), proving their skills across the universe of chess. 🚀🌠 With fun, galaxy-inspired categories like Starlight Seekers, Nebula Knights and Cosmic Champions, every child gets the chance to shine, learn, and grow while competing in a friendly, encouraging environment. 🌟 Join us as we celebrate the brilliance of kids, the spirit of fair play, and the joy of chess — all under the theme of Guardians of the Game: Where Every Move Lights Up the Universe! 🌌♾️ We know how excited you are to play and show your best moves! Sometimes you might face tough moments, like losing a game — but every challenge is a chance to learn and grow. Each step makes you stronger for the next battle!! ♟✨ Losses are just black holes — they make you stronger when you shine again like a supernova! 🌠 Good news—participation certificates are for all! 🔥 Eligibility Criteria – Kids who joined Brilliance Chess Academy on or before 31st August 2025 are eligible to play The Guardians of the Game Tournament will launch in two exciting stages! 🚀 On 20th September, the journey begins with the Lichess Arena Tournament (Qualification stage), featuring three categories — Starlight Seekers, Nebula Knights, and Cosmic Champions — where every child will have the chance to play, score, and shine like a star. 🌠 The top 16 players from Qualification stage (from all three categories) on 20th September will then advance to the Knockout Stage on 27th September, where the brightest young minds will battle for glory! 🏆✨” Lichess Arena Tournament(Qualification stage) Date : 20th September, 2025 (For All Categories)Schedule of the Guardians of the Game Tournament : Starlight Seekers/ Nebula Knights / Cosmic Champions UK : 20th September 2025, 9:30am Switzerland : 20th September 2025, 10:30 amBahrain : 20th September 2025, 11:30 amKuwait : 20th September 2025, 11:30 amQatar : 20th September 2025, 11:30 amSaudi Arabia : 20th September 2025, 11.30 amOman : 20th September 2025, 12:30 pmUAE : 20th September 2025, 12:30 pmIndia : 20th September 2025, 02:00 pmSri Lanka : 20th September 2025, 02:00 pm Jakarta (Indonesia) : 20th September 2025, 03:30 pmMalaysia : 20th September 2025, 03:30 pm 04:30 pmSingapore : 20th September 2025, 04:30 pmMelbourne (Australia) : 20th September 2025, 07:30 pmNew Zealand : 20th September, 08:30 pm Category details:- Category A Starlight Seekers ( Below 800 Lichess Standard Rating) Category B Nebula Knights ( Between 800–1200 Lichess Standard Rating ) Category C Cosmic Champions ( Above 1200 Lichess Standard Rating) Action Required before 6th September 2025 : Please make sure your kid is added in Brilliance Chess Academy Official Tournament Team – https://lichess.org/team/brilliance-chess-academy-official-tournament-team Once Added in Brilliance Chess Academy Official Team, Please make sure to get added in respective category teams ie. Category A- Starlight Seekers –https://lichess.org/tournament/UJxSmGQG Category B- Nebula Knights – https://lichess.org/tournament/PLZTQtyy Category C – Cosmic Champions – https://lichess.org/tournament/UJxSmGQG Pre- Requisite for games Ensure you are using “chrome” browser. Set your Google Chrome Browser as Default Browser (Go to your Control Panel →All Control Panel Items →Default Browsers →Set your default program →Web browser → Google Chrome)Login to Lichess and save password in chrome. So no need to enter password again.Go to your Lichess →Preferences →Game Behaviors →Pre-moves →No and Promote to Queen → NeverLichess Arena Tournament ( Qualification stage) Rules Platform: Lichess, Each kid will use the same Lichess ID throughout the tournament.Tournament will be conducted in Arena formatTime Control: 07 minutes + 5 seconds increment from move 1 for all three categories in Qualification stage ie, on 20th SeptemberDuration of Tournament: 60 minutes for Category A, 70 minutes for Category B and 70 minutes for Category CWalkover Time: as per LichessTiebreaks: Lichess tie-break will be usedCertificates : Certificates will be awarded to all the kids. Top 10 winners from every category will get special recognitions. Illegal activities: Taking any help from a book, device, or person is strictly prohibited. If any player found doing so will be disqualified from the event.Anti-Cheating: Use of external assistance is not allowed. All the games will be thoroughly analyzed for anti-cheating purposes. If any player founds using an engine will be disqualified. If any player found suspicious, Arbiter may take him to separate fair-play room to share screen or to observe camera in more clear way.Disqualification: If any player conceals his identity (different identity) or misbehaves with arbiters, players and organizer will be expelled from the event without any prior notice.Discussion duringGame Analysis : A player may talk only to an Arbiter if any technical issue arises. Analysis or discussion with other players is not allowed in any case.Lichess Standings will be considered for the final selection of top 10 kids.A player is allowed to use only one Lichess Account throughout the tenure of the league. If the account gets closed/flag red for any reason, the player will not be allowed to participate in further rounds. If players account gets banned post the event, the results will be adjusted to forfeit the winning in all the rounds.For any questions, please email to info@brilliancechessacademy.comDisclaimer Applicable only for Brilliance Chess Academy enrolled kids.Brilliance Chess Academy reserve the right to choose the winner based on the overall performance.Participation for this event is voluntary for kids and parents. By participating in the event, the parent/kid agrees to the terms and conditions put forth by Brilliance Chess Academy.No bias will be involved as the winner will be declared with the tournaments links.Brilliance Chess Academy currently uses Lichess platform for tournaments and won’t take any responsibility for platform related ranking or issues.Brilliance Chess Academy reserves the right to cancel the event due to any reasons if decided by the management.Brilliance Chess Academy won’t take any responsibility for any legal issues coming out of this promotional events. Have
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – August 2025 – Ronith Srikar Gandi
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – August 2025 – Ronith Srikar Gandi August 25, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Ronith Srikar is a 10-year-old boy who currently lives in Doha, QATAR. He started his passion for playing chess around May 2025. In order to show his interest, he has decided to take classes with the coach Samresh around June 2025. He has learned several tactics and moves that help build up his strategy over the course of a game. Ever since, he has shown improvement in critical thinking in certain situations and has taken the initiative to watch videos on YouTube, play with his class teacher & friends in school and practice with seniors to help strengthen his strategies during a game. Coach Feedback: Ronith stands as one of the exceptions in the class; he took a real kick start, and a determination to win has propelled him to dive deep into the game. His learning curve extends beyond the class hours. He practices the skill with dedication and moves up the ladder. He was introduced to formal chess very recently, but his growth curve has been exceptional over time. He brings a fierce and competitive energy to the class, standing as the captain to drive the energy. Beyond the board, he stands, curious to the newer opportunities and is never afraid to take up newer challenges. Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – August 2025 – Aditya Dasgupta
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – August 2025 – Aditya Dasgupta August 25, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Aditya Dasgupta, a curious and energetic 6-year-old from Abu Dhabi, UAE, embarked on his chess journey in 2025. To explore his growing interest, he began lessons with his coach, Sarbojit, in July of that year. Through these sessions, he has picked up a variety of tactics and strategies, learning how to think several moves ahead in a game. His passion for chess extends beyond lessons—he eagerly watches chess videos and plays online chess to strengthen his skills and sharpen his strategies, showing remarkable growth in both critical thinking and initiative. Coach Feedback: Aditya is a very joyful and competitive kid. He asks question in the class and always focused in the class. He likes to learn new topics and always excited in the class. He is the punctual one who is on time for the class. He is very competitive over the board while playing games in the class. He has very good chess career in the future! Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – August 2025 – Kavyansh Sharma
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – August 2025 – Kavyansh Sharma August 25, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Kavyansh Sharma is 11 years of age residing in Dubai, U.A.E. His passion for chess was ignited by his maternal aunt who taught him the basics of chess as a starter. Furthermore to continue his interest in chess, I enrolled him online in the Brilliance Chess Academy. Kavyansh’s coach Sarbojit Paul has helped him immensely to learn new strategies and to excel in the game of chess. Kavyansh is now a more confident player. The coach Sarbojit’s dedication and unwavering support has thus assisted Kavyansh to reach this far! Coach Feedback: Kavyansh is a very joyful kid. He always asks question in the class, very much focused while learning new concepts. He hardly missed any class and practice sessions which shows his dedication and love for Chess. He is very competitive over the board and loves to try out new variants. Well done Kavyansh and many more to come! Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – August 2025- Mohamed Ismail
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – August 2025- Mohamed Ismail August 25, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Mohamed Ismail who is residing in Dubai was fond of playing chess during his early age. At the age of 7. We saw his enthusiasm in the world of chess. His journey began, when we gifted him a chessboard for his birthday. Ismail’s eagerness to learn and play with classmates and neighbour’s soon turned into a remarkable talent. As he grew older, Ismail’s dedication to the game only intensified. By the age of 10, he had represented his school in an inter-school chess competition, where he exceeded expectations with his impressive performance without a coach. Recognizing his potential, we enrolled him in the prestigious Brilliant Chess Academy, where he was fortunate to be guided by the coach, Mr. Sachin Anand. Under Mr. Anand’s expert tutelage, Ismail’s skills and technique have improved dramatically. His passion for the game has been nurtured, and he continues to grow as a chess player. We are grateful for Mr. Anand’s tireless efforts and commitment to helping Ismail reach new heights in the world of chess. Coach Feedback: Ismail has been a wonderful student throughout my sessions with him. He is very quick in grasping the concept that I teach him in class and his application of those ideas are also good. He is very focussed throughout the class. Overall I would hope him the very best throughout his chess journey and hope he excels in whichever field he decides to step forward to. Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from Oman – August 2025- Venkat Siva Karthikeya
Brilliant kid of the month from Oman – August 2025- Venkat Siva Karthikeya August 25, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Venkat Siva Karthikeya is a 7 years old boy residing in Oman. He is currently studying in class 3. His chess journey began learning with his father and his sister and later he joined Brilliant Chess Academy in the month of January 2025 he has been thoroughly enjoying and learning chess with Mr. Roshan. Outside of class hours, he actively engages with chess puzzles, practices in tournaments, and plays against the computer. He has a habit of analyzing his mistakes independently and finding alternative ways to improve and win. We are eagerly waiting to see him dreams come true. Coach Feedback: Venkat has been doing really well in his chess journey, showing great curiosity and eagerness to learn in every class. He attends all his sessions with focus and enthusiasm, which is helping him steadily improve his skills. He is beginning to think more deeply about his moves and shows a good understanding of the concepts taught in class. His consistent participation and positive attitude make him a pleasure to teach, and it’s clear he enjoys taking on new challenges. Keep it up, Venkat! With your dedication and curiosity, you are on a strong path to becoming a confident and skilled chess player. 🙌♟️ Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from Kuwait – August 2025- Paul Samuel Koshy
Brilliant kid of the month from Kuwait – August 2025- Paul Samuel Koshy August 25, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Paul Samuel Koshy is a second grader at the Indian Community School, Khaitan, Kuwait. When he first joined Brilliance Chess Academy, he had no prior knowledge of chess. However, under the patient and expert guidance of Roshan Sir, Paul gradually developed a strong interest in the game. What began as a new activity soon became a passion, thanks to the academy’s structured and engaging teaching approach. Along with learning chess, Paul has shown noticeable improvement in his concentration, focus, and logical thinking, skills that have positively impacted his academics and daily life. His transformation from a complete beginner to an enthusiastic young player is a true reflection of Brilliance Chess Academy’s dedication to nurturing young minds and bringing out the best in them. Coach Feedback: Paul has been making steady progress in his chess journey and is now showing really good improvement. His effort and willingness to learn are helping him grow step by step, and it’s encouraging to see how much better he is becoming with each class. He listens carefully, applies feedback, and is beginning to think more clearly about his moves. With continuous practice and consistent focus, Paul can develop his skills even further and gain more confidence in his gameplay. Great job, Paul! Keep up the practice and you’ll continue to achieve more milestones in your chess journey. 🙌♟️ Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – August 2025- Myra Pritam Khatu
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – August 2025- Myra Pritam Khatu August 25, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Myra is 11 years old and lives in Abu Dhabi, UAE. She has always enjoyed playing chess with friends and family, so we enrolled her in a chess class. She is becoming more focused and confident, and she enjoys every session—especially the puzzles and mini-games that make learning fun. Pankaj Sir maintains a positive classroom atmosphere, and his guidance and encouragement clearly make a big difference. Myra often excitedly shares her strategies and clever moves and eagerly anticipates her next chess lesson. Coach Feedback: Myra has been showing steady improvement in her chess journey, demonstrating a genuine interest in the game. She approaches each session with a calm mindset and that shows a willingness to absorb new ideas, which is a great quality for learning. Myra is extremely patient and listens carefully to what is being taught during the sessions. Her ability to reflect on her games and work on her mistakes is helping her grow steadily. She has also shown moments of strategic thinking and creative problem-solving, which are promising signs for her development. With regular practice and focus, Myra is building a solid foundation in chess. Keep it up, Myra — you’re moving in the right direction! 🙌♟️ Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – August 2025- Yogith Ravikumar
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – August 2025- Yogith Ravikumar August 25, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Yogith 9 years old boy he studied 4 th standard Asian international school Abudhabi, now living in UAE, Native Erode Tamilnadu He have interest to play chess,when he was sitting at the chessboard, thinking carefully about his next move. He looked at the pieces, his mind working well before moving on his next move also his bishop to trap his opponent’s rook. A small smile came on his face—he was enjoying the game and playing with focus. After joining this academy he improved his moves well… Thanks for the support and guidance… Coach Feedback: Yogith is doing a great job in his chess journey! He’s always curious and ready to try new ideas, which makes his games fun and exciting to watch. His patience and effort really stand out—he’s not afraid to take his time to figure things out and keeps going even when it’s challenging. It’s clear that Yogith enjoys learning and is steadily getting better with each practice. He’s building his confidence step by step, and it’s great to see his progress. Keep it up, Yogith! You’re doing amazing, and I’m excited to see how far you’ll go. 🙌♟️ Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – August 2025- DAKSH MISHRA
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – August 2025- DAKSH MISHRA August 25, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Hello everyone my name is DAKSH MISHRA,8 years old,live in QATAR,studying in grade 3. I thought I’d say hello to the community and talk about my journey into chess. I just picked up chess recently not knowing much about the game but I’m a very competitive who strives very hard and picks things up very quick. Coach Feedback: Daksh has shown steady progress in his chess journey and continues to build a strong foundation. He approaches the game with curiosity and determination, and when he focuses, he makes thoughtful moves that reflect his growing understanding of the board. What makes Daksh stand out is his willingness to keep learning and improving step by step. With consistent effort, he is steadily transforming into a more confident and strategic player. His journey so far has been inspiring, and I’m excited to see him achieve even greater milestones ahead! Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more