Brilliant kid of the month from Malaysia – July 2026 – Raylisha Roy Kevin
Brilliant kid of the month from Malaysia – July 2026 – Raylisha Roy Kevin July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Raylisha Roy (Malaysia) joined Brilliant Chess Academy in March 2026. Since then, she has shown remarkable dedication, a genuine passion for chess, and an exceptional ability to learn quickly. She approaches every challenge with confidence, perseverance, and a positive attitude, making outstanding progress in a short time. Heartfelt thanks to Coach Swapnil Rawat for your exceptional mentorship, invaluable guidance, and continuous encouragement. Your dedication has been instrumental in nurturing Raylisha’s confidence, strategic thinking, and love for the game. Coach Feedback: Raylisha is a very well-mannered and thoughtful student who brings a calm and focused presence to the class. She expresses her ideas clearly and is always very well spoken whenever she shares her thoughts. She shows great dedication towards learning and is putting in strong effort to improve her game, which is clearly visible in her steady progress. She listens attentively, applies concepts carefully, and continues to grow with each class. With this level of commitment and consistency, she is definitely on a great path ahead. Keep going Raylisha, wonderful work and improvement! 😊 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 – July 2026 – Audric Manoj
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – July 2026 – Audric Manoj July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Audric is a 13-year-old Grade 8 student at MES Indian School, Qatar. Born and brought up in Qatar, he is a geography enthusiast with a remarkable interest in world maps, countries, their locations, and national flags. He learned the basics of chess at home, where chess and carrom have always been part of the family’s leisure time. Encouraged by a friend, Audric later joined a chess academy, believing the game would strengthen his thinking skills. Under the guidance of Coach Swapnil, Audric has developed a genuine passion for chess. With consistent training and a positive attitude, he continues to improve his game, growing in confidence, focus, and determination with every tournament and training session. Coach Feedback: Audric has shown a really impressive transformation over time! It’s great to see how much he now enjoys the class environment and connects with his friends while learning. He has developed a strong liking for chess, and it reflects in his active participation and gameplay. His improvement has been massive, showing the effort and interest he is putting into the game. Seeing him more engaged, confident, and involved in class activities has been truly rewarding. With this positive attitude and growing passion, he is surely going to keep getting better. Keep it up Audric, fantastic 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 – July 2026 – Adam John Jibin
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Adam John Jibin July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Here i am very thankful to express my gratitude to brilliance chess academy,because my child enjoys the chess classes very much,the coach explains things clearly and patiently ,he is excited to attend every sessions more over I have noticed my child is becoming more confident ,thank you brilliance chess academy. Coach Feedback: He is a very sincere boy who puts his full dedication into whatever he does. His sincerity is reflected not only in his theory classes but also in the way he spends his free time. He enjoys solving puzzles with great interest and patience. This habit is not just for fun, but it sharpens his thinking ability, memory, and concentration. Solving puzzles trains the brain to think logically and find solutions step by step. These qualities are directly related to the game of chess, where a player must carefully analyze every move, plan ahead, and use strategies to win. By practicing puzzles regularly, he is unknowingly preparing himself for chess because both activities require problem-solving skills, focus, and logical reasoning. Therefore, his sincerity in solving puzzles shows that he is indirectly practicing the essential skills needed in chess and developing a sharp and disciplined mind. 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 – July 2026 – Sinead Cusack
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Sinead Cusack July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Sinead is a kind, respectful, and hardworking young girl who brings enthusiasm and positivity to everything she does. She embraces new opportunities with confidence, always gives her best effort, and approaches challenges with determination and a willingness to learn and succeed. Her positive attitude, resilience, and strong character help her grow into a confident young individual with a bright future ahead. Coach Feedback: Sinead is showing great improvement in chess puzzles in my classes. Her focus and logical thinking have become much sharper with regular practice. I’ve noticed that she now takes less time to calculate and is able to find accurate solutions more confidently. Her consistency and dedication are helping hee understand key tactical patterns, which is clearly reflected in her overall chess performance. 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 – July 2026 – Arjun k Jijindra
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – July 2026 – Arjun k Jijindra July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: My son has a deep passion for chess, and I’m truly grateful that he has found coach who encourage his love for the game and help him reach his full potential. His journey with Brilliance has been exceptional, and the guidance, dedication, and support he receives have made a remarkable difference. Thank you for inspiring and nurturing young minds. Coach Feedback: Arjun is naturally curious and always asks thoughtful questions during class. His competitive spirit keeps him motivated to perform well. He enjoys challenges and actively participates in every session. He shows good problem solving skills. His enthusiasm makes the learning environment more engaging. Arjun has great potential to achieve excellent results. We look 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 Oman – July 2026 – Denea David
Brilliant kid of the month from Oman – July 2026 – Denea David July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Playing chess was one of Denea’s favorite hobby and under Srushti Ma’am’s guidance it became her top-notch hobby and needless to say, she improved a lot. Srushti Ma’am’s continued support and guidance made classes interesting and enjoyable for Denea. Ma’am’s way of explaining concepts and strategies not only made the sessions engaging, but also making motivated and confident to learn and apply these techniques. We truly appreciate her remarkable dedication and the energy throughout each session. Coach Feedback: Denea brings great enthusiasm and a positive attitude to every chess class. She is a smart learner who quickly understands new concepts and applies them confidently during games. Her curiosity, consistency, and eagerness to improve make her a joy to teach. Keep up the fantastic work, Denea! 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 – July 2026 – Ishan Shankar
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – July 2026 – Ishan Shankar July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Ishan started learning chess with the academy while in Qatar almost an year back. Now he is continuing the sessions after we moved to Melbourne. Since joining he has shown great enthusiasm and dedication to chess and thoroughly enjoys the sessions. Through regular coaching, consistent practice, and independent learning, he has made impressive progress in his game. His commitment to chess has helped in improving his overall sharpness and problem solving skills as well. Coach Feedback: Ishan has been doing a wonderful job in class! One thing I really admire about Ishan is his determination. Whenever he sets his mind to something, he gives it his all—and it shows. A great example of this was when he won our most recent Atomic Chess Tournament at the academy. He has a lot of potential and is capable of achieving great things. I can’t wait to see what he’ll accomplish next as he continues putting that same effort into his chess journey. Keep up the amazing work, Ishan! 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 – July 2026 – Lucas Tom Maliackal
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Lucas Tom Maliackal July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Lucas Tom Maliackal is a Grade 3 student at JSS International School in Dubai and a passionate young chess player at Brilliant Chess Academy. His interest in chess began at the age of six when his parents introduced him to the game after being inspired by Gukesh’s championship success. Fascinated by the challenges and creativity of chess, Lucas quickly developed a strong enthusiasm for learning and improving his skills. To nurture his growing passion, Lucas started training with Coach Shashank at Brilliance Chess Academy. Through consistent practice and dedicated learning, he has mastered a variety of chess tactics, strategic concepts, and game-planning techniques that have strengthened his overall understanding of the game. What makes Lucas stand out is his genuine love for chess. He enjoys playing with his parents and friends, often taking the initiative to organize games and challenge himself against different opponents. Even during his free time, he enjoys thinking about chess positions, planning strategies, and exploring new ideas to improve his play. Beyond the chessboard, Lucas has shown noticeable growth in his critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Chess has helped him develop patience, analytical thinking, and the confidence to evaluate situations carefully before making decisions. These skills have positively influenced his daily life, enabling him to approach challenges with greater focus and problem-solving ability. Lucas dedication, curiosity, and passion for learning make him a wonderful example of how chess can inspire young minds. Coach Feedback: Lucas has been doing a fantastic job in class! He brings a lively and positive energy to every session, making the class enjoyable for everyone. He’s always enthusiastic, gets along wonderfully with his classmates, and is eager to participate. One thing I particularly appreciate about Lucas is that he thinks for himself during games. Rather than making random moves, he plays based on what he understands and believes is the right decision. This shows growing confidence and a solid approach to learning chess. As he continues to build on this understanding and gains more experience, I’m confident he’ll keep making excellent progress. Keep up the great work, Lucas! 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 – July 2026 – Aiden Mascarenhas
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Aiden Mascarenhas July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: We are incredibly proud of Aiden’s exceptional growth and dedication as a 12-year-old competitive chess player representing Dubai, UAE. Since training with Coach Sarbojit, Aiden has developed a remarkably strong grasp of advanced tactics and now plans his moves ahead with immense confidence. His sharp tactical vision, combined with a calm demeanor under pressure, has quickly earned him a reputation as a fierce competitor on the board. Aiden’s passion for the sport truly extends beyond his formal lessons. He independently dedicates hours to mastering complex openings, analyzing historic grandmaster games, and refining his endgame strategies through online play and instructional videos. It is wonderful to witness his critical thinking, intense focus, and overall enthusiasm for chess grow each week. Driven by a relentless desire to improve. Coach Feedback: Aiden is a very joyful and competitive kid. He is always excited to solve puzzles and play games with other kids. His puzzle solving skill is very good compared to other kids. He tries to calculate moves in depth. He never gives up while playing games over the board whether he is in a bit inferior situation. He always loves to try out variants in lichess especially Antichess and Atomic. He has very good chess career in the future. Good luck Aiden 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 Bahrain – July 2026 – AYUSHMAN RONGALI
Brilliant kid of the month from Bahrain – July 2026 – AYUSHMAN RONGALI July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Ayushman is a 6.5 years old who is currently living in Bahrain. His passion towards playing chess has made us decide to take classes of his choice with his coach, samresh around January 25th 2025. With his master’s support he has learnt several moves which helped in getting a wide exposure over the course of a game. Ever since then he has shown more interest towards critical thinking and takes initiative over the game which helped strengthen his strategies during games thank you so much samresh sir 🤝 Coach Feedback: Ayushman is undoubtedly one of the most fun-loving personalities in the class, always bringing energy and laughter wherever he goes. But behind his easygoing nature is someone who knows when it’s time to get serious. The moment a challenge is placed before him, he shifts into high gear, tackling it with determination and focus. Sharp, intelligent, and resourceful, Thomas has a knack for getting things done and achieving what he sets out to accomplish. He understands when to adapt, when to push harder, and when to change direction, making him someone who consistently stays ahead of the curve. 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