Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – January 2026 – Mayukh Sarathchandran
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – January 2026 – Mayukh Sarathchandran January 22, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Mayukh, a name that means sunshine, truly reflects who he is. Chess is the sport that brightens Mayukh, sparking his curiosity and sharpening his thinking.During the vacation, Mayukh wanted to explore something new. He was already interested in chess and had been learning on his own through YouTube and Chess.com. When we enrolled him at Brilliance Chess Academy, his passion turned into a journey of strategy, focus, and true brilliance.A special thanks to his coach, Rounak, whom Mayukh considers like a big brother. Rounak is patiently guiding him to become a calmer, more disciplined, and more refined chess player.Mayukh is a Grade 5 student at GEMS Legacy School, Dubai, and we look forward to seeing him continue to learn, grow, and shine with Brilliance Chess Academy. Coach Feedback: Mayukh, you’re a chess superstar in the making! Your creativity and curiosity are inspiring, and I’m loving watching you grow as a player. Let’s keep exploring new tactics and having a blast doing it . You’re doing awesome, keep it up! 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 – January 2026 – Asif Ali
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – January 2026 – Asif Ali January 22, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – My son Asif ali really enjoys his chess class.Rounak sir’s clear explanation and teaching made my son to improve his skills.Thank you so much for teaching student in fun way.. Coach Feedback: Asif, you’re doing AMAZING! You’re getting braver with your moves, and that’s what matters most! Let’s have fun learning openings and tricks together 🧩. Keep playing, and you’ll be a chess superstar ! 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
Brilliance Global Team Chess Championship 2026
Brilliance Global Team Chess Championship 2026 December 28, 2025 Uncategorized Welcome to the Brilliance Global Team Chess Championship, proudly hosted by Brilliance Chess Academy! ♟️✨ This is not just a chess tournament — it’s a global team-based celebration of strategy, unity, and young brilliance, where every move matters and every player contributes to their team’s success. 🌍🤝 By representing legendary teams like Team Anand, Team Magnus, Team Kasparov, Team Fischer, Team Gukesh, Team Tal, Team Praggnanandhaa, and Team Nakamura, children learn responsibility, confidence, and unity. Every game is a lesson. Every challenge builds character.And every child walks away celebrated with a participation certificate, because effort always matters. 🌟 This is chess — the Brilliance way. Eligibility Criteria – Kids who joined Brilliance Chess Academy on or before 31st December 2025 are eligible to play ♟️ Brilliance Global Team Chess Championship – Tournament Structure & Details The Brilliance Global Team Chess Championship will be conducted in two exciting stages, giving every child a fair, competitive, and team-oriented platform to perform and shine! 🚀 This championship is designed to celebrate team chess, where individual performances contribute to collective success. 🔹 Stage 1: Qualification Round – Lichess Arena Tournament 📅 17th January 2026 The championship begins with the Lichess Arena Qualification Stage, conducted across three competitive categories: Rising Champions Thunder Strikers Supreme Legends In this stage, every child will get the opportunity to play multiple games, score points, and showcase their skills on a global platform. 🌍♟️ ➡️ Top 64 players from EACH category will qualify for Team Formation. 🔹 Team Formation Process After the Qualification Round, teams will be created using a fair and balanced method: Teams will be formed using a two-band balanced snake distribution, ensuring:✔️ Competitive balance✔️ Equal team strength✔️ Fair representation of skill levels This system rewards performance while maintaining fairness across all teams. 🔹 Stage 2: Team Battle Round – Lichess Team Battles 📅 24th January 2026 The qualified players will compete in the Team Battle Stage, which will be conducted on the Lichess platform in an official Team Battle format. 🤝♟️ In this stage, teams will face off in a high-energy, strategy-driven environment where individual results directly contribute to the team’s overall score. This stage focuses on team coordination, responsibility, and collective performance, making it the heart of the Brilliance Global Team Chess Championship. 🏆✨ 🏆 Results & Winner Declaration Final team rankings and winners will be declared ONLY based on the official Lichess Team Battle standings on 24th January 2026. No results from the Qualification Round will determine final winners. The Lichess Team Battle leaderboard on 24th January will be considered the final and decisive result for: Team rankings Winner & runner-up teams Overall championship standings This ensures complete transparency, fairness, and platform-based accuracy in declaring results. ♟️ Lichess Arena Tournament (Qualification Stage) Date: 17th January 2026Categories: Rising Champions / Thunder Strikers / Supreme Legends 🌍 Regional Tournament Schedule (The same schedule applies to all three categories) UK: 17th January 2026, 09:00 AM Switzerland: 17th January 2026, 10:00 AM Bahrain: 17th January 2026, 12:00 PM Kuwait: 17th January 2026, 12:00 PM Qatar: 17th January 2026, 12:00 PM Saudi Arabia: 17th January 2026, 12:00 PM Oman: 17th January 2026, 01:00 PM UAE: 17th January 2026, 01:00 PM India: 17th January 2026, 02:30 PM Sri Lanka: 17th January 2026, 02:30 PM Jakarta (Indonesia): 17th January 2026, 04:00 PM Malaysia: 17th January 2026, 05:00 PM Singapore: 17th January 2026, 05:00 PM Melbourne (Australia): 17th January 2026, 08:00 PM Wellington (New Zealand): 17th January 2026, 10:00 PM ♟️ Category Details Category A – Rising Champions (Lichess Standard Rating: Below 750) Category B – Thunder Strikers (Lichess Standard Rating: 750–1100) Category C – Supreme Legends (Lichess Standard Rating: Above 1100) ⚠️ Action Required (Before Announcement Cut-off) Ensure your child is added to theBrilliance Chess Academy Official Tournament Team🔗 https://lichess.org/team/brilliance-chess-academy-official-tournament-team Join the respective category tournament as communicated by the academy. 🖥️ Pre-Requisites Before the Game Use Google Chrome browser only Set Chrome as the default browser Login to Lichess and save the password in Chrome Go to Lichess → Preferences → Game Behavior Pre-moves: No Promote to Queen: Never ♟️ Lichess Arena Tournament Rules (Qualification Stage) Platform: Lichess Each player must use one Lichess ID only throughout the championship Format: Arena Time Control: 7 minutes + 5 seconds increment Tournament Duration: Rising Champions: 60 minutes Thunder Strikers: 70 minutes Supreme Legends: 70 minutes Walkover Time: As per Lichess rules Tie-breaks: Lichess tie-break system 🏅 Certificates & Recognition Participation certificates will be awarded to all participants Top 64 players from each category qualify for team battles Special recognitions will be awarded during the Team Battle Stage 🚫 Fair Play & Anti-Cheating Policy No external help (books, devices, people) is allowed All games will be analyzed under strict anti-cheating protocols Engine usage will lead to immediate disqualification Arbiter may request screen sharing or camera monitoring if required ❌ Disqualification Policy Multiple or concealed identities Misbehavior with arbiters, players, or organizers Violation of fair-play rules ➡️ Any violation may lead to immediate expulsion without notice. 🗣️ Communication During Games Players may communicate only with the Arbiter for technical issues No discussion or analysis with others during active games 📊 Final Selection Criteria Lichess standings will be used to determine Top 64 qualifiers per category Only one Lichess account is allowed for the entire championship If an account is banned or flagged, results will be forfeited 📧 Contact For any queries, please contact:📩 info@brilliancechessacademy.com 📌 Disclaimer Applicable only to Brilliance Chess Academy enrolled students Participation is voluntary Brilliance Chess Academy reserves the right to: Decide team composition based on tournament results Modify or cancel the event if required Results will be declared transparently via tournament links The academy is not responsible for platform-related issues No legal liability arises from promotional or competitive participation Have Any Questions ? 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Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – December 2025 – Swastik Samanta
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – December 2025 – Swastik Samanta December 24, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Swastik Samanta, from Qatar, began playing chess when he was 7. He joined Brilliant Chess Academy and his Chess skills have only been improving with the guidance of his coach, Mr. Jai Kumar. Mr. Jai has taught him the basics of chess and how to play the game carefully and thoroughly without mistakes. Swastik Samanta loves the game of chess and we are happy that Brilliant Chess Academy guides and helps him in his Chess journey. Beyond Chess he is also passionate about other sports such as Football and cricket. Coach Feedback: Swastik Samanta is a focused and enthusiastic young learner who has shown steady improvement since joining Brilliant Chess Academy. At just 7 years old, he has built a strong foundation in chess, learning the basics, careful play, and mistake-free thinking. His love for the game, combined with his discipline and curiosity, makes him a joy to teach. With continued guidance and practice, Swastik has great potential to grow further in his chess journey while balancing his passion for other sports as well. 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 – December 2025 – Pedram Kakolarimi
Brilliant kid of the month from Oman – December 2025 – Pedram Kakolarimi December 24, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – He is from Iran, and lives in Oman. Coach Feedback: Pedram demonstrates consistent progress in his chess sessions. He approaches learning with enthusiasm and shows a positive attitude and curiosity during classes. His engagement makes the learning process effective and enjoyable. With regular practice, he is expected to continue improving steadily. 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 – December 2025 – Reyansh Sanoj
Brilliant kid of the month from Oman – December 2025 – Reyansh Sanoj December 24, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – He is from India living in Oman. Coach Feedback: Reyansh 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, Reyansh 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 Qatar – December 2025 – Maahira Gupta
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – December 2025 – Maahira Gupta December 24, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Suryansh Sir is patient and flexible with Maahira and helped her build confidence and change how she approaches every move..she is learning very well in this BCA academy. Coach Feedback: Maahira Gupta 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 her 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 Saudi Arabia – December 2025 – Amith Ashish
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – December 2025 – Amith Ashish December 24, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Hello, Thank you so much for the wonderful news! We are thrilled and honored that Amith has been nominated for “Brilliant Kid of the Month.” Amith is an enthusiastic Grade 2 student at the International Indian School in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. He hails from the state of Kerala, India, and is residing in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia with his family. His chess journey began at the age of six when his father introduced him to the game, and he very soon developed a keen and passionate interest. Amith also channels his energy into learning badminton and karate. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are grateful for this opportunity and for all the guidance he receives from his coach and the academy. Coach Feedback: Amith Ashish 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
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – December 2025 – Bryan Bibin
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – December 2025 – Bryan Bibin December 24, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – Coach Mr Rounak has been very supportive and motivating through his journey. His Guinness has helped him to build confidence and develop a positive mind.A big thank to his Coach and Academy for their wonderful guidance and support. Coach Feedback: “Wow, Bryan! You’re doing AMAZING! Your chess skills are growing so fast! I love how you always come to class with a big smile and a curious mind . Your favorite part is getting to play games, and I love that! You’re getting really good at moving your pieces and thinking ahead. Let’s keep practicing, and soon you’ll be checkmating all your friends! Keep being your awesome self, Bryan! I’m so proud of you! “ 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 – December 2025 – Neysa Chhaperia
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – December 2025 – Neysa Chhaperia December 24, 2025 Uncategorized Parent Feedback – My name is Neysa Chhaperia ,,I am 10 years old,,I Study in Grade 5 Mayur private school🦚,, I live in Abudhabi ( UAE). Coach Feedback: Neysa shows wonderful focus and creativity on the chessboard. Her calm approach and thoughtful planning during each game reflect her growing understanding of strategy. With continued practice and confidence, she is sure to become a strong and disciplined player. Keep up the great work, Neysa! 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