Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – March 2026 – Lara Baldrey
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – March 2026 – Lara Baldrey March 25, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Started showing interest when she was 2 years old but only wanted to play with the pieces not learn the game. Last year she asked me to teach her the basics and has been addicted to the game since. She plays daily…hates losing and cries when she loses. She now sits with me when I play online and able to spot blunders now and then which shows she is growing in her understanding of the game. ♟️✨ Coach Feedback: It has been a true pleasure coaching Lara and being a part of her chess journey. From the very beginning, Lara has stood out for her sharp mind and quick grasp of concepts. She is an intelligent girl with excellent critical thinking skills, and her ability to come up with creative solutions on the board makes him very special. What truly stands out is how Lara absorbs new ideas so quickly and applies them thoughtfully in her games. Her sharpness, curiosity, and eagerness to learn allow him to see possibilities that many kids her age might miss. Even when faced with challenges, she thinks deeply and tries to find the best move, showing maturity and potential beyond her years. Lara’s intelligence, sharp thinking, growing understanding of the game and her attitude to compete make her a very promising chess player in the making. I look forward to seeing her progress, and I am confident she will achieve great things on her chess journey. She is truly a delight to mentor! 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 – March 2026 – Anitra Vinod
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – March 2026 – Anitra Vinod March 25, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Anitra has developed a strong interest in chess, a game that has helped her build confidence, patience, and critical thinking skills. She not only plays during her online classes but also enjoys playing with her friends. Her interest in chess has inspired many of her friends to learn the game, and together they enjoy playing. Beyond chess, she is learning to apply critical thinking in other areas of her life as well. She also enjoys painting , miniature crafting, roller skating, swimming, and playing throwball. She loves spending time with her friends, especially playing board games, which brings her a lot of joy.. Coach Feedback: It has been a wonderful experience coaching Anitra and witnessing her growth on the chessboard. Anitra is a very intelligent and sharp-minded student who impresses with how quickly and clearly, she understands new concepts. Her ability to grasp ideas and apply them immediately in practice is truly commendable. What makes Anitra stand out is her consistency and eagerness to learn she is always regular to class, attentive, and deeply engaged in every lesson. She not only listens carefully but also actively looks for ways to improve his game, showing a mature and motivated mindset. Anitra’s combination of intelligence, curiosity, and commitment is a powerful foundation for her chess journey. I am excited to see her continue to grow and shine. She is truly a pleasure to teach and a promising young talent. 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 – March 2026 -Eesa Ali
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – March 2026 -Eesa Ali March 25, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: He enjoys playing football, drawing, reading and playing chess. His experience at BCA has been great, where he enjoys thinking strategically, learning new moves and competing with others while playing chess. He is always very happy and excited when it comes to playing and participating in activities. He especially enjoys challenges and adventures, as they allow him to learn new things and test his abilities. His enthusiasm and positive attitude make him eager to explore new experiences and take part in different activities. Coach Feedback: Eesa is very great student who shows good game planning and strategic thinking while playing chess. He enjoys learning new ideas and is always enthusiastic during the sessions. With regular practice and focus, he will continue to improve and strengthen his game. 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 Switzerland – March 2026 – Arav Kumar
Brilliant kid of the month from Switzerland – March 2026 – Arav Kumar March 25, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Arav is 13 year old and is living in Switzerland .Arav is Originally from Punjab .India .He is hardworking and dedicated boy. He likes swimming .Football and Chess, he began his journey at Brilliance Academy and is enjoying his lessons with Coach Karan . He is eager to keep improving, compete in more tournaments, and eventually work toward higher competitive ratings and coaching opportunities. Coach Feedback: Arav is a dedicated and hardworking student who shows a strong interest in learning chess. He listens carefully during lessons and puts in sincere effort to improve his understanding of the game. Arav is steadily developing his skills and with consistent practice and participation in tournaments, he has good potential to achieve higher ratings in the future. Keep up the great work! 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 Indonesia – March 2026 – Nicholas Sebastian Jingga
Brilliant kid of the month from Indonesia – March 2026 – Nicholas Sebastian Jingga March 25, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: “Nicholas Sebastian Jingga (12), a student from Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra, has shown incredible growth since joining Brilliance Chess Academy. Watching his progress has been a journey we are truly proud of…” ”We are incredibly proud of Nicholas’s growth at Brilliance Chess Academy. Chess has taught him to think strategically and stay composed under pressure—skills that are proving invaluable as he prepares for his Mathematical Olympiad. At just 12, he’s learning that every move counts. Keep it up, Nicholas! Huge thanks to Brilliance Chess Academy for nurturing his talent.” Coach Feedback: Nicholas has a solid grasp of openings and good tactical awareness. He plays thoughtfully, but should focus on deeper calculation, stronger middlegame planning, and improving endgame technique. With consistent practice, he can progress to an advanced level. 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 – March 2026 – Boyina Nainish
Brilliant kid of the month from Oman – March 2026 – Boyina Nainish March 25, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Nainish is enjoying the class. He is learning new concepts day by day. Thanks for your support. Coach Feedback: Nainish is showing consistent improvement in his chess skills. He demonstrates good focus during games and is developing stronger tactical awareness and understanding of key concepts. With continued practice and regular analysis of his games, he is on a strong path to further 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 – March 2026 – Vinayak Vivek Bhatt
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – March 2026 – Vinayak Vivek Bhatt March 25, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Vinayak is a 11 year old boy currently living in Dubai.He always showed interest in chess as his father and brother are good at it.So we decided to put him for coaching and by god’s grace he got the best.He learned a lot of moves and tactics that helped with his confidence and to improve his game. His interest also increased by double fold. Coach Feedback: Vinayak is a highly talented young student and an absolute delight to have in class. He brings great enthusiasm to every session and is consistently eager to learn and improve. It’s especially impressive how he explores new ideas beyond lessons, whether it’s learning creative tricks or experimenting with different openings. He often comes prepared to try out what he’s learned, even testing his ideas during our games, which I truly enjoy. Outside of class, his creativity really shines through the cool edits and content he shares on YouTube. Watching his steady growth and passion for learning has been a pleasure. 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 – March 2026 – Satwik Dev Sumesh
Brilliant kid of the month from Kuwait – March 2026 – Satwik Dev Sumesh March 25, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Satwik Dev Sumesh is a 9-year-old boy studying at the Indian Community School, Khaitan, Kuwait. He recently developed an interest in chess and has been training for the past two months with Brilliants Chess Academy. As a beginner, Satwik is steadily learning the fundamentals of the game, including basic tactics, piece movements, and simple strategies. Despite being new to chess, he has shown great enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. He enjoys practicing regularly and is gradually improving his ability to think ahead and make better decisions during games. Coach Feedback: Dev is an absolute joy to teach! He brings a lively, cheerful energy to every session that instantly lifts the atmosphere. His positive attitude, curiosity, and eagerness to learn make each lesson both engaging and enjoyable. Dev grasps concepts quickly, participates enthusiastically, and consistently shows genuine excitement when tackling new challenges. It’s been incredibly rewarding to see his confidence and progress grow week by week. 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 Thailand – March 2026 – Pranay Chandresh Mirpuri
Brilliant kid of the month from Thailand – March 2026 – Pranay Chandresh Mirpuri March 24, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Pranay is a 12-year-old boy, born on 19th February 2014, who has developed a strong passion for chess over time. He began exploring the game at a young age and has since shown great interest in learning and improving his skills. He approaches chess with curiosity and creativity, constantly exploring new strategies and ways to strengthen his game. Pranay also takes initiative to learn beyond classes, reflecting his dedication and love for the game. His goal to continuously improve and challenge himself makes chess an important part of his journey. Coach Feedback: Pranay 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, where it is not just his efforts but his entire family that helps him with the games. He practices the skill and stands to be the curious one, with a million different thoughts, he pushes the class into territories uncharted, getting into further layers of the class. With dedication and effort, we can join the dots and move 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 UAE – March 2026 – Ridhi Bhatt
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – March 2026 – Ridhi Bhatt March 24, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Ridhi Bhatt is a 10-year-old student currently residing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Her interest in chess began while playing with her elder brothers and grandparents. Prior to joining Brilliance Chess Academy, she was familiar with only the basic concepts of the game. Over the past six months, she has been receiving coaching from her chess coach, Dara Chetana, who has helped her develop a strong foundation in chess through various tactics and strategies. This structured guidance has significantly improved Ridhi’s focus and understanding of the game. She now plays practice matches with much greater confidence and has been winning many of them. Additionally, she regularly plays with older members of her family, where her improvement is clearly noticeable. We would like to thank Brilliance Chess Academy for their continuous support and guidance. A special thanks to her coach, Dara Chetana, for inspiring and motivating her throughout this journey. Coach Feedback: Ridhi is an exceptionally bright and intelligent student who demonstrates remarkable grasping ability. She understands concepts quickly, often after just one explanation, and is able to apply them accurately while solving puzzles, which is highly commendable. Her consistency and accuracy reflect a strong understanding of the game at her level. She is a very quick learner who approaches every concept with clarity and confidence. Ridhi shows excellent problem solving skills and rarely makes errors in her practice work, which highlights both her focus and her analytical thinking. Along with her strong learning ability, she brings a positive and lively energy to the class. She enjoys interacting with her peers, actively participates in sessions, and openly shares her game experiences, including her wins, losses, and rating progress. This reflects her genuine interest and involvement in chess. Ridhi’s combination of intelligence, enthusiasm, and disciplined learning makes her a standout student. With continued practice and the same dedication, she has great potential to achieve significant progress in her 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