Here we are presenting the stars of the month (July, 2026) at Youngbuds Chess Academy!
Naisha Jain
Parents’ feedback about Naisha:
We extend our sincere appreciation to Young Buds Chess Academy for honoring Naisha as the Star of the Month.
This recognition marks a meaningful milestone in her chess journey and a proud moment for all of us.
Since the day she began learning chess, Naisha has consistently challenged herself to grow and embrace every opportunity to learn, refine and strengthen her strategic thinking and interpersonal skills.
She has evolved into a thoughtful and disciplined player who analyzes her moves carefully, learns from both wins and losses, and approaches every game with patience, confidence, and determination. Her commitment, resilience, and willingness to take on challenges have led to remarkable progress, and witnessing her growth has been truly inspiring.
We also want to express our heartfelt gratitude to her Coach, Manthan Sir, for his dedication, guidance, and unwavering support. Creating an environment where students feel motivated, encouraged, and intellectually stimulated is no small task, and his passion for teaching is evident in every session. His patient, friendly, and motivating approach ensures that each child receives the attention, knowledge, and mentorship they need to thrive not only as chess players but as confident and respectful individuals.
A sincere thank you to Young Buds Chess Academy and Coach Manthan Sir for continued encouragement and commitment.
Naisha has demonstrated responsibility, integrity, patience, and a genuine love for learning, all while uplifting those around her through her actions, earning the admiration of both her peers and her teacher.
Coach’s feedback about Naisha:
Naisha is a quick learner. From the day she joined, she has shown great improvements in her performance and still giving her best. She is very calm and composed and always stays focused during the sessions. Her ability to quickly grasp new concepts taught in the class is notable.
Furthermore, Naisha is an excellent listener, exhibiting exemplary manners and respect. She observes everything happening around in the class and possesses the maturity to selectively focus on things that contribute to her personal growth, which is a fundamental reason for her accelerated progress over time.
It is an absolute delight to have her in the class. Her combination of natural talent, sharp focus, and fun-loving personality makes her truly stand out. She approaches chess with both deep determination and pure joy, a rare and wonderful mix that will serve her exceptionally well as she continues to advance!
Saanvi
Parents’ feedback about Saanvi:
Saanvi started her chess journey last year and I have nothing but great things to share about youngbuds chess academy. Sourav made such a positive impact on Saanvi’s chess journey. His patience, encouragement, and ability to explain even the most challenging concepts have helped her improve tremendously. Every lesson is engaging, personalized, and focused on building her confidence.
What I appreciate most is that Coach Sourav genuinely care about Saanvi’s progress. He created an environment where learning feels exciting rather than overwhelming. One of the things I appreciate most about Sourav is how he sparked her curiosity about chess. Thanks to his constant guidance, she has developed a deeper interest for chess. I am looking forward to continuing to learn from him.
Coach’s feedback about Saanvi:
Saanvi has been a great chess enthusiast till now. Her attitude towards the game has been her greatest strength. She always wants to learn more and understand the game better. Sky is the limit for her
And she is full of potential. She demonstrates great tactical awareness and ability to recognize great patterns over the board.
She has a very positive attitude towards the games irrespective of the outcome. Her eager to learn more is tremendous and with this positive attitude she will always achieve great heights.
Mithrajith
Parents’ feedback about Mithrajith:
Mithrajith’s journey in chess began with simple games at home, playing with his dad and watching youtube related vidoes for chess. While he learnt the game on his own and gave us a tough play without a proper guidance, we quickly recognized his deep interest in the game.
It was around this time that we learned about Young Buds Chess Academy through a friend.
Mithrajith eagerly looked forward to his classes and especially loved the weekend tournaments, which became his favorite part of the week.
What really stands out is the coach Amarjeeth Kaur’s approach — always friendly, patient, and encouraging.
We are truly grateful to Young Buds Chess Academy and Coach Amarjeeth Kaur for their support, encouragement, and for recognizing Mithrajith as the Star of the Month.
Coach’s feedback about Mithrajith:
Mithrajith is consistently active and highly engaged in every class. He grasps new concepts very quickly and applies them with confidence. Beyond what I teach during lessons, he takes the initiative to study independently and continuously works on improving his chess skills through self-learning.
He has a strong competitive spirit and is always eager to take on new challenges. One of his most commendable qualities is his enthusiasm for learning—whenever I offer an extra class, he is always ready to join without hesitation. His dedication, discipline, and passion for chess make him an exceptional student with great potential.
Lasya
Parents’ feedback about Lasya:
Lasya began her chess journey with YB with countless questions but one unwavering dream—to become a champion. The path was never easy. There were defeats that tested her, mistakes that humbled her, and moments when success seemed far away. Yet she never stopped believing in one simple truth:
“No master was ever born knowing the game.”
Instead of letting setbacks define her, she allowed them to shape her. Every loss became a lesson, every challenge strengthened her character, and every step forward reflected her resilience.
Today, as you stand at the top of the tournament, remember that this victory was earned through courage, discipline, and perseverance—not luck. True champions are not those who never fall, but those who rise every single time they do.
Congratulations, Lasya. This victory is not the destination—it is the beginning of an even more extraordinary journey.
Coach’s feedback about Lasya:
Lasya has been doing well over our first two months together. She’s quite punctual with completing her homework, which is a good habit for the starters and she puts in a steady effort during our sessions.
It’s clear she’s taking the time to process what we cover rather than just rushing through her moves.
Her regular practice is helping her grasp foundational tactics and piece coordination much more smoothly.
If she keeps up this consistency and continues putting in that practice work between the classes, her overall board vision and confidence will keep getting stronger.
Nimith
Parents’ feedback about Nimith:
Nimith’s chess journey with Young Buds Chess Academy has been truly inspiring. From learning the fundamentals to developing confidence, patience, and strategic thinking, every lesson has helped him grow not just as a chess player but as an individual. A heartfelt thanks to his coach Aniket for his guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support.
Coach’s feedback about Nimith:
Nimith is a wonderful chess player who is always eager to learn and improve. He is one of my favorite students because of his genuine and straightforward nature. He never hesitates to express what he truly feels, which is something I really appreciate about him.
What I admire most about Nimith is his ability to bounce back from challenges. His resilience and determination are truly inspiring and are qualities that everyone can learn from.
As his coach, I am very confident about Nimith’s future. I strongly believe that with his dedication, positive attitude, and willingness to learn, he will continue to achieve great things in chess and in life.
Wishing my Nimith all the very best for his bright future!
— Coach Aniket ♟️
Charan
Parents’ feedback about Charan:
Thank you so much to young buds and thanks to Master Lalit. Charan loves playing chess and is excited to learn something new every class. He enjoys solving challenges, stays focused while playing, and always tries his best. We are happy to see his confidence and love for the game growing every day. We are very proud of him and wish him continued success.
Coach’s feedback about Charan:
“Right from the begging Charan has been a regular and sincere student. He actively participates in class, asks thoughtful questions. From his early days, he has been the most talkative and charming personality of his batch. Over the past few months, his progress has been phenomenal, with remarkable improvement. His gameplay and puzzle-solving capacity has also improved a lot. His consistency and excitement to know new things about game stand out.”