♟️Oops, Kaboom & Crown! 🎉 BCA 2nd Anniversary Fun Chess Variants Festival 🥳
♟️Oops, Kaboom & Crown! 🎉 BCA 2nd Anniversary Fun Chess Variants Festival 🥳 May 12, 2026 Uncategorized ♟️ Oops, Kaboom & Crown – Brilliance Chess Academy Turns 2! The celebrations are getting BIGGER, CRAZIER, and even more FUN at Brilliance Chess Academy as we proudly celebrate our 2nd Anniversary with an exciting 4-Variant Chess Festival for our brilliant young champions! 🏆♟️ After an amazing first year celebration, this year we are taking things to the next level with not one, not two, but FOUR thrilling chess variants spread across two action-packed days! 🚀 Tournament Schedule 🔥 23rd May 2026 – Tactical Madness Begins! ♟️ Crazyhouse Chess Drop pieces back into battle and create wild attacking chances! 🇬🇧 UK – 09:00 am🇨🇭 Switzerland – 10:00 am🇧🇭 Bahrain / 🇰🇼 Kuwait / 🇶🇦 Qatar / 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – 11:00 am🇴🇲 Oman / 🇦🇪 UAE – 12:00 pm🇮🇳 India / 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka – 01:30 pm🇹🇭 Thailand / 🇮🇩 Jakarta (Indonesia) – 03:00 pm🇲🇾 Malaysia / 🇸🇬 Singapore – 04:00 pm🇦🇺 Melbourne (Australia) – 06:00 pm🇳🇿 Wellington (New Zealand) – 08:00 pm ⏳ Time Control: 5 minutes + 2 seconds increment⌛ Tournament Duration: 40 Minutes 👑 King of the Hill March your king to the center and claim the crown! 🇬🇧 UK – 10:15 am🇨🇭 Switzerland – 11:15 am🇧🇭 Bahrain / 🇰🇼 Kuwait / 🇶🇦 Qatar / 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – 12:15 pm🇴🇲 Oman / 🇦🇪 UAE – 01:15 pm🇮🇳 India / 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka – 02:45 pm🇹🇭 Thailand / 🇮🇩 Jakarta (Indonesia) – 04:15 pm🇲🇾 Malaysia / 🇸🇬 Singapore – 05:15 pm🇦🇺 Melbourne (Australia)– 07:15 pm🇳🇿 Wellington (New Zealand) – 09:15 pm ⏳ Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment⌛ Tournament Duration: 30 Minutes ⚡ 24th May 2026 – Chaos & Kaboom! 🎭 Antichess Make the “Oops!” moves… because losing all your pieces means WINNING! 🇬🇧 UK – 09:00 am🇨🇭 Switzerland – 10:00 am🇧🇭 Bahrain / 🇰🇼 Kuwait / 🇶🇦 Qatar / 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – 11:00 am🇴🇲 Oman / 🇦🇪 UAE – 12:00 pm🇮🇳 India / 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka – 01:30 pm🇹🇭 Thailand / 🇮🇩 Jakarta (Indonesia)– 03:00 pm🇲🇾 Malaysia / 🇸🇬 Singapore – 04:00 pm🇦🇺 Melbourne (Australia)– 06:00 pm🇳🇿 Wellington (New Zealand) – 08:00 pm ⏳ Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment⌛ Tournament Duration: 40 Minutes 💣 Atomic Chess One explosion can change everything! 🇬🇧 UK – 10:15 am🇨🇭 Switzerland – 11:15 am🇧🇭 Bahrain / 🇰🇼 Kuwait / 🇶🇦 Qatar / 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia – 12:15 pm🇴🇲 Oman / 🇦🇪 UAE – 01:15 pm🇮🇳 India / 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka – 02:45 pm🇹🇭 Thailand / 🇮🇩 Jakarta (Indonesia) – 04:15 pm🇲🇾 Malaysia / 🇸🇬 Singapore – 05:15 pm🇦🇺 Melbourne (Australia)– 07:15 pm🇳🇿 (Wellington) New Zealand – 09:15 pm ⏳ Time Control: 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment⌛ Tournament Duration: 30 Minutes 🌟 Why Variant Chess? Variant chess helps kids:✨ Develop imagination and creativity✨ Adapt quickly to changing positions✨ Improve attacking instincts✨ Learn flexibility in decision-making✨ Fall even more in love with chess ❤️ Every variant brings a completely different style of thinking — from explosive tactics in Atomic Chess to hilarious survival strategies in Antichess! At Brilliance Chess Academy, we strongly believe chess should not only build champions — it should create unforgettable memories and joyful experiences for kids across the globe. 🌍♟️ 💻 Pre-Requisite For Games ✅ Ensure you are using Google Chrome Browser✅ Set Chrome as your Default Browser(Control Panel → Default Programs → Web Browser → Google Chrome) ✅ Login to your Lichess account beforehand and save your password in Chrome ✅ Go to Lichess → Preferences → Game Behavior: Pre-moves → No Promote to Queen → Never 📜 Tournament Rules ♟️ Platform: Lichess♟️ Players must use the same Lichess ID throughout the tournament♟️ Tournament format will be Arena Format♟️ Walkover Time: As per Lichess rules♟️ Lichess tie-break system will be used♟️ Final standings on Lichess will determine top performers. 🚫 Taking help from books, engines, devices, or another person is strictly prohibited 🚫 Any cheating or suspicious activity may lead to: Immediate disqualification Fair Play checks Screen sharing or camera monitoring by arbiters 🚫 Misbehavior with arbiters, organizers, or players may result in immediate expulsion from the event ⚠️ Players may communicate only with arbiters during technical issues. Discussion or analysis with other players during games is not allowed. ⚠️ Only ONE Lichess account may be used throughout the event. If an account gets banned or flagged, participation/results may be forfeited. 🎯 Eligibility Criteria Only kids enrolled in Brilliance Chess Academy on or before 30th April 2026 are eligible to participate in the tournament. ♟️ 📧 For any questions, contact: 📢 Disclaimer ✅ Applicable only for enrolled BCA students✅ Participation is voluntary for both parents and students✅ Winners will be declared transparently through tournament standings and links✅ BCA reserves the right to choose winners based on overall performance✅ BCA uses the Lichess platform and is not responsible for platform-related issues or rankings✅ BCA reserves the right to modify/cancel the event if required by management✅ BCA will not be responsible for any legal issues arising from this promotional event Get ready for:🔥 Brilliant sacrifices💣 Atomic kabooms👑 Kings racing for the crown🎭 Funny “Oops!” moments🏆 And two unforgettable days of chess madness! Have Any Questions ? 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Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – April 2026 – Vedansh Vinod Khute
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – April 2026 – Vedansh Vinod Khute April 26, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: We would like to sincerely thank you for your excellent coaching and dedication. We have noticed significant improvement in our child’s chess skills, including better focus, understanding of strategies, and confidence while playing. Your way of teaching makes learning enjoyable and easy to grasp, which has really helped in building strong interest in the game. We truly appreciate your patience, encouragement, and continuous support. It’s clearly making a positive difference, and we are very happy with the progress. Thank you once again for your great effort and commitment. Coach Feedback: Vedansh is a very enthusiastic and active learner. He participates well and shows great interest in every class. He is a quick learner and understands new concepts easily. His confidence and willingness to try are impressive. He stays attentive and engaged throughout the session. He is showing steady progress with each session. Looking forward to seeing his continued growth! 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 – April 2026 – Viranch Kiran Anarase
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – April 2026 – Viranch Kiran Anarase April 26, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Viranch has shown noticeable improvement both in focus and thinking skills. The coach has been very supportive and encouraging, helping him understand strategies in a simple and effective way. We can clearly see better concentration, patience, and confidence in his gameplay. Overall, it has been a very positive learning experience for him. Thank you so much for your dedication and continuous support, it truly means a lot to us. Coach Feedback: Viranch is a very active and enthusiastic learner who brings great energy to every session. He is naturally curious and always eager to explore new ideas and concepts in chess. His willingness to ask questions shows a strong interest in understanding the game deeply. Viranch is also very sweet and respectful, which makes him a joy to teach. He participates actively and is always ready to try new challenges. With continued focus and regular practice, he has great potential to improve further. 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 – April 2026 – Aadvik Sathish Kumar
Brilliant kid of the month from Kuwait – April 2026 – Aadvik Sathish Kumar April 26, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: At first, I thought it would be just an online class and wasn’t sure how it would go, but honestly, I now feel very comfortable and happy with the way the sessions are conducted. It is wonderful to see how you simplify complex strategies and encourage the children to think, participate, and enjoy the game. My son is becoming more confident, focused, and interested in chess, and we can clearly see his improvement. We also appreciate the positive environment you create, your regular feedback, and your efforts in building both skills and confidence. Thank you for making the learning experience so enjoyable and meaningful. Coach Feedback: Aadvik is showing rapid improvement and has been progressing really well in his sessions. His active participation and enthusiasm towards learning make a big difference, and it’s great to see him so involved during classes. With continued practice and the same level of energy, he is on track to develop into a very strong player. A well-deserved recognition for his effort and progress this month. Keep it up, Aadvik! 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 – April 2026 – Amrish Sathish Kumar
Brilliant kid of the month from Kuwait – April 2026 – Amrish Sathish Kumar April 26, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Thank you very much for your excellent coaching . I can see great improvement in my son’s logical thinking, concentration, and overall game play. He is becoming more confident in making decisions, planning moves ahead, and applying new strategies during matches. We also appreciate the way you are encouraging discipline, patience, and a positive attitude towards learning. It is wonderful to see his interest in chess growing and his performance improving steadily. We truly appreciate your dedication and effort in shaping the children’s skills and confidence. Coach Feedback: Amrish has been very active in sessions and continues to show great involvement in his learning. What really stands out is his patience and calm approach during games — he takes his time to think and doesn’t rush decisions, which is an excellent habit to build early on. With continued practice and the same composed mindset, he is on a great path to becoming a strong and well-rounded player. A well-deserved recognition for his effort and attitude this month. Keep it up, Amrish! 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 India – April 2026 – Kanishk Yajuvendra Vyas
Brilliant kid of the month from India – April 2026 – Kanishk Yajuvendra Vyas April 26, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Kanishk is 7 years old smart boy studying in grade 3. Kanishk is good at academics and sports. He is a quick learner,focused and very enthusiastic in the activities he is involved.He is very energetic and is keen in winning chess and swimming competitions. He great in individual capacity and as a team player. Coach Feedback: Kanishk is doing really well in his chess journey! He has been showing good understanding of concepts and applying them confidently in his games. His focus and consistency are improving steadily. With continued practice, Kanishk will definitely achieve great progress. 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 – April 2026 – Chaitrika kanneganti
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – April 2026 – Chaitrika kanneganti April 26, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Chaitrika, now 8 years old, has developed a strong passion for chess. She is currently training under the guidance of her coach, Ashutosh Sir. Ashutosh Sir’s patient and encouraging teaching style has played an important role in helping Chaitrika sharpen her skills and grow more confident in the game. She truly enjoys his sessions and continues to show steady improvement under his mentorship. We sincerely appreciate Ashutosh Sir’s support and guidance, and we look forward to seeing Chaitrika continue to progress in her chess journey. Coach Feedback: Chaitrika is an incredibly intelligent and fun-loving student and brings wonderful energy to every class. She learns quickly and approaches new concepts with curiosity. She is punctual, attentive, and shows a positive attitude in every class. Her enthusiasm and discipline make her a very good student I’m excited to see her continue to grow and shine 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 – April 2026 – Abdullah Ashikhaq
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – April 2026 – Abdullah Ashikhaq April 26, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: My son, Abdullah, a 7-year-old boy currently residing in Qatar, primarily from Kayalpatnam, Tamil Nadu, developed an interest in chess on his own. Since he was 3 years old, he has been recognized as an Indian record holder book. Noticing his exceptional memory and enthusiasm, we enrolled him in chess classes at Brilliance Chess Academy. Since joining the classes, he has shown remarkable improvement in his understanding of chess strategies and basics skill. Regular practice and guidance from his trainer, Mr. Milan Sir, have contributed significantly to his development and professional growth while playing chess. Thank you, Brilliance Chess Academy, and Coach Milan Sir. Coach Feedback: Abdullah is a dedicated and enthusiastic chess student. He consistently attends classes on time and actively participates in regular practice sessions, showing a strong commitment to improving his game. He has developed a solid understanding of basic chess concepts and does a commendable job applying what he learns during lessons into his actual gameplay. This ability to transfer knowledge into practice reflects positively on his progress. Well done, Abdullah—keep going! 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 – April 2026 – Anavadya Prameed
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – April 2026 – Anavadya Prameed April 26, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: We are delighted to share our feedback on our daughter’s journey in chess classes. She genuinely enjoys every session and looks forward to learning something new each time. The classes have brought a remarkable improvement in her attention span, focus, and patience, which is clearly visible in her daily activities as well. One of the most encouraging changes has been in her communication skills. She actively participates in group classes, confidently asks questions, and effectively applies what she learns. These experiences have helped her build strong thinking and decision-making abilities. Her growing confidence is evident in her willingness to participate in classroom competitions, where she performed exceptionally well and secured first prize in the last academic year. We also truly appreciate the guidance of Milan Makwana, whose engaging and fun-filled teaching style makes learning enjoyable and impactful. Her interactions with him have been very positive and motivating. Overall, the chess classes have played a significant role in shaping her confidence, discipline, and cognitive skills, and we are proud of her progress. Coach Feedback: Anavadya is a very consistent student who always joins her classes on time. She comes in with a smile and a positive attitude, which makes every session enjoyable. She is always curious and eager to learn new things, and she confidently asks questions whenever she has doubts. This shows her strong interest in improving and understanding the game better. Keep up the great spirit, Anavadya—you’re doing wonderfully! 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 – April 2026 – Ayansh Pathak
Brilliant kid of the month from Oman – April 2026 – Ayansh Pathak April 26, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Ayansh Pathak 11 years old He is in 6 std Iswk Muscut ,Oman He is active cricket player and plays for his school under 11 and also plays for Muscut Cricket Coaching under11. He also plays football. He is a sport person . He loves to travel . He is pro PS5 . Coach Feedback: Ayansh is showing great improvement in chess puzzles in my classes. His focus and logical thinking have become much sharper with regular practice. I’ve noticed that he now takes less time to calculate and is able to find accurate solutions more confidently. His consistency and dedication are helping him understand key tactical patterns, which is clearly reflected in his overall chess performance. If he continues with the same effort and curiosity, he will surely become a strong player very soon. 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