Parent’s Brief
Full name: Partha Sarathi Samal
Nistha is a 5th grader from Rocky Hill, Connecticut, and has been learning chess with Mr. Piyush Khurana (“Piyush Sir”) for the past five years. During this time, I have seen a marked improvement in her approach and strategies—she now takes adequate time to think, analyse, and is increasingly thoughtful and choosy with her moves. A big credit for this growth goes to her easy-going and nurturing teacher, Mr. Piyush, and the fun, relaxed environment he creates in class, which helps her think clearly and progress at a healthy pace.

Nistha does very well academically and is a disciplined, focused child. She has won several math, science, and karate competitions and tournaments over the years. In her spare time, she enjoys drawing, painting, and crafting, and she is actively involved in chess and karate. She is also especially fond of dogs.

Coach feedback
As Nistha’s chess coach, I have had the privilege of guiding her for the past five years, and I am truly impressed by her progress. Over this time, she has grown into a thoughtful and strategic player who takes the necessary time to analyze positions carefully before making her moves. Her ability to think critically and choose moves thoughtfully has improved significantly.
I strive to create a fun, relaxed, and nurturing environment in my classes, and Nistha flourishes in this setting. She approaches learning with enthusiasm and confidence, which has greatly contributed to her steady improvement. It’s rewarding to see her develop a clear thinking process and a healthy pace in her chess skills.
I am proud of Nistha’s dedication and look forward to supporting her continued growth and success in the game.

Parent’s Brief
Full Name: Jyotiska Banerjee
Jyotiska is a 3rd-grade student from Grafton, Massachusetts. He joined the Olive Chess Club last December, and since then we’ve seen remarkable growth in his thinking and overall gameplay. His interest in chess has also increased significantly. A big part of this progress goes to his supportive teacher, Mr. Piyush, who creates a fun and relaxed learning environment. This has helped Jyotiska enjoy the game even more, learn with ease, and steadily develop his chess skills. In his free time, Jyotiska loves swimming, practicing Taekwondo, exploring new places, and spending time with his family.

Coach feedback
I have had the pleasure of coaching Jyotiska Banerjee since he joined the Olive Chess Club in December 2024. Over this time, I have seen impressive progress in his chess skills and strategic thinking. Jyotiska approaches each lesson with enthusiasm and curiosity, making it rewarding to watch him develop both his gameplay and love for the game. Creating a relaxed and enjoyable environment has helped him learn more effectively and steadily improve. I am excited to continue supporting his chess journey as he grows.
Few games link
https://lichess.org/71dms007/black https://lichess.org/s2NKB7U1/black https://lichess.org/4Sk0DfEk/black

Parent’s Brief
Full name: Hanish Kondakrindi
Hanish is an energetic and curious 5th grader from Adelaide, Australia . Since joining the Premier Chess Academy last March , he has shown remarkable development in his thinking process and gameplay. He now takes his time to evaluate positions, considers multiple possibilities, and makes smarter, well-planned decisions on the board. Much of this improvement is thanks to his mentor, Mr. Piyush, whose friendly, patient, and encouraging teaching style creates a comfortable space for students to learn, experiment, and grow..
Thank you very much Piyush.

Coach feedback
It has been wonderful coaching Hanish Kondakrindi since he joined the Olive Chess Club in March 2024. Over these months, I have witnessed his remarkable development in thinking and gameplay. Hanish has grown into a thoughtful player who takes time to evaluate positions carefully, considers multiple possibilities, and makes well-planned decisions on the board. His curiosity and energy bring great enthusiasm to every lesson. It is truly rewarding to support his chess journey and see him continue to grow as a player and thinker.