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Rushika Yalamnchi (USA)- Champion Kid of the Month- July 2025

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Parent Feedback

Our Daughter Rushika Yalamnchi is a 8 year old kid is making waves in chess , demonstrating exceptional talent and skill in the game . This young player aptitude and enthusiasm for the game is really inspiring.Her enthusiasm and passion towards chess is getting increased day by day.she has shown remarkable improvement towards the game , in a short time she has learnt good moves and continues to practice. Chess is not merely a game it’s a mental workout that enhances cognitive skills like problem solving , memory and concentration levels, we observed that there is a very good improvement in her focus levels after Rushika started playing this game , supporting academic performance and nurturing a strong character.

We as parents wish her all the very best in her journey and her future endeavors

We thank pratyush Giri Sir , for training her and trying to bring out the best in my daughter, the patience he is showing towards the kids to make them understand the concepts and moves are really appreciated , I believe one should have the right teacher to show the right direction and Pratyush Giri Sir is one among them a great coach with a great values.

Coach Feedback

Rushika is a focused and thoughtful student who is making good progress in her chess learning. She takes her time to think before making a move, which is a very good habit at this stage.

As a beginner, she is developing her understanding of the game step by step. With regular practice, Rushika will continue to improve and gain more confidence in her play.

She has a positive attitude and shows good potential. I look forward to seeing her skills grow with time and experience.