Dear all,
We are glad to share the current success of students from Victorious Chess Academy.
🔹 Yashwant Telang from Akola has won three tournaments in a row. First event Title for Yashwant was at Palakmantri Buddhibal Chashak held at Akola on 4th Sep 2016. The Second Title was won by Yashwant in the event "Chess Festival" conducted by Janata Bank held at Akola on 11th Sep 2016. & Finally, Yashwant added one more feather in his hat after winning the Title in Amaravati division zonal selection for U-17 Boys at Amaravati on 13th Sep 2016.
🔹 Sanika Telang played fantastic Chess to score perfect 5/5 points in Amaravati division zonal selection for U-14 Girls but had to settle for second place according to Buchol's system.
🔹 Disha Dhore stood 3rd in *Pune division zonal selection tournament for U-17 Girls conducted at Solapur from 13-14th Sep 2016.
🔹 Ameya Munemane once again proved that he can balance between Chess and Studies by getting selected in Pune division zonal selection tournament for U-17 Boys conducted at Solapur from 13-14th Sep 2016

Many congratulations to all students on current success 💐💐💐💐

All above-mentioned players will represent their respective zone in forthcoming State level selection tournament to be held at Akola from 19th to 22nd Sep 2016

All the best kids!

- Team Victorious

Dear all,
We are glad to inform you about one more success story from Victorious Chess Academy.
An Intelligent boy who is studying in 11th class and preparing for IIT entrance exam decided to participate in District School Selection Tournament without compromising with studies! He was unable to attend first round due to Unit Test in school and therefore could attend only 8 rounds out of possible 9. With his strong will to win and for the love of chess, he won all rounds with perfect score of 8/8 and emerged as a Champion!
He is none other than our beloved dear Ameya Munemane who won U-19 District School Championship conducted from 27th to 30th Aug 2016 at Kharadi, Pune.

Many congratulations for this achievement! 
& Best wishes for future!

- Team Victorious

Dear all,
We are glad to inform you about the success of three budding champions of Victorious Chess Academy in recently concluded District school selection tournaments in Akola and Pune district of Maharashtra.
Dear Sanika Telang, Yashwant Telang, and Disha Dhore got selected for Zonal Level School Selection Tournaments.

Sanika Telang won U-14 Girls category with the outstanding performance of 6/6 points and remained unbeatable in the event.
Disha Dhore played excellent chess in U-17 Girls category to win the Title with 6.5 points out of possible 7 rounds.
Yashwant Telang had to settle down for the 2nd position this time with a good score of 5.5 out of 6 rounds.

Disha Dhore and Yashwant Telang are studying in 10th class and can successfully manage their time between studies, chess, and physical activities. Sanika Telang likes to play chess & she is studying in 7th class.

Congratulations kids for great performance in school Championships.

All the best for Zonal event!

-Team Victorious

Dear all,
We are glad to inform you that dear Siddhant Gaikwad is back in India after an excellent performance in Catalan circuit at Spain.

He played five International events in Spain from 25th June to 10th Aug 2016, which includes the following:

1. Montcada Open
2. Barbera Open
3. Sant Marti Open
4. Sitges Open
5. Badalona Open

Siddhant started his dream run in Catalan circuit with rating ELO 2003 and has gained 372 ELO points. As a results his live rating is ELO 2375 points! We are very much thankful to all generous people, friends, Chess promoters, and all members of the Victorious family for their contribution to help Siddhant to achieve his dream in Chess.

"Small contribution from your side has made a big difference in Siddhant's life."

Siddhant is ready to work hard to achieve his dream in Chess and seeking blessings of all of you to stay motivated.

Thank you very much!

- Victorious Chess Academy, India

Dear all,
We are glad to invite you to add a helping hand to serve the society we are living in.
Victorious Chess Academy (In association with Sanjeevani & Florista) is conducting a blood donation camp on 31st July (Sunday) at Anandban Club, Pune.
"The gift of blood is the gift of life." No doubt the first and foremost advantage of donating blood is the exalted feeling of saving someone's life. If we donate the little excess blood in our body, it could save someone's life without creating any problem for us.Blood donation also burns the extra calories and reduces your cholesterol level. After donating blood, the count of blood cells decreases in our body, which stimulates the bone marrow to produce new red blood cells in order to replenish the loss. So, it stimulates the production of new blood cells and refreshes the system. Blood donation is The most valued service to mankind. Nothing is comparable to the preciousness of human blood. "The gift of blood is the gift of life. There is no substitute for human blood. Blood cannot be manufactured - It can only come from generous donors."

Remember, You can save someone's life!

"रक्तदान सर्वश्रेष्ठ दान"

Dear all,

Help Siddhant!
We, at Victorious Chess Academy, groom the budding chess players to achieve their dreams. Being a Grandmaster is one of them. We not only train them but also help them in all possible ways to get to where they deserve. Siddhant Gaikwad is one such player who is doing well and has a dream to become a good chess player. Siddhant is a very talented chess player from Pune and he has successfully participated in various National & International Level chess tournaments in India and has won many prizes, medals at all the levels. He has finished his 12th Board examination from Hutatma Rajguru Junior College, Pune this year. He is a talented chess player with a dream to become a Grandmaster and is working very hard to achieve this feat. Being a scholar, he could have appeared for JEE Advanced test and chosen a good career in Engineering. But he has consciously chosen his passion – Chess over a lucrative career in Engineering.

He has received an invitation to participate in the prestigious Catalan circuit of five International events in a row at Spain. It includes Sant Marti Open, Montcada Open, Barbera Open, Badalona Open and Sitges Open. These five events are Norm events which will start from 25th June to 10 Aug 2016. It is a big opportunity for him and after participating in these five tournaments, there are good chances that he will increase his rating and achieve Norms. But there are some expenses involved in this. The total expenditure expected for the 50-day long tour is approximately Rs. 3 Lakh (Rupees Three Lakh only)

This expenditure Includes:

• Air Fare
• Accommodation for 50 Days
• Food
• Local Travel
• Entry fees for all five events

The financial condition of Siddhant is not very good. His father is working with 512 Army Base Workshop as a turner and his mother is a housewife. He also has a younger sister studying in 6th standard. The family is in no position to arrange the finances for this very important opportunity.  We are trying to get sponsorship from a long time and also conducted a press conference for the same..but with no satisfactory results, we have finally decided to appeal on a Digital media.
As dates are coming closer, the Air fare and Accommodation charges are increasing and Visa process will also require some time. So We request generous people from society to please help Siddhant to achieve his dream. A Little contribution from your side (minimum 5000/- Rupees five thousand only) can make his dream true. If you are positive and want to add helping hand in promoting talented and hardworking player of our esteemed Nation. You can directly transfer the amount to his bank account.


Bank Account details:
Union Bank of India (Kirkee Branch, Pune)
Account Name: Siddhant Gaikwad
A/c No. 388402010311083 
IFSC Code: UBIN0538841


His brief introduction:

Full Name: Siddhant Haribhau Gaikwad 
Date of Birth: 12 April 1998 
All India Chess Federation (AICF) ID: 55257MAH2014
World Chess Federation (FIDE) ID: 25010239
FIDE Rating (Current): - Standard: ELO 1964, Rapid: ELO 1960, Blitz: ELO 1848

Siddhant has extensive knowledge of playing chess tournaments at the highest level. He is a professional player as well as senior coach at Victorious Chess Academy. He is playing Chess for last 9 years and has shown great improvement over this period.

His best Achievements till date are:

• Member of Winning Team at 61st National School Games U-19, Telangana - 2016 (12/01/2016)
• Member of Winning Team at 57th National School Games U-14, Jabalpur - 2011-12 (25/09/2011)
• Won Zonal School Level Championship, Solapur,2013
• Won Open District Chess Championship in Pune, 2013
• Winner of Classical and Blitz Chess Championship held at AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune 2015.
• Runner's up for the Five Times in Open Sunday Rapid Championship, Pune 2015
• Third Position in International Rating Tournament (Below 2000 category) held at Mumbai as Mayor’s Cup 2015.
• 5th Position in Babukaka Shirgaokar International Open Rating Chess Tournament held at Sangli 2012
• 7th Position in Babukaka Shirgaokar International Open Rating Chess Tournament held at Sangli 2013
• 8th Position in Suraj International Rating Chess Tournament, Sangli 2014
• Got Medals and Trophies in many tournaments played till date.

For more details you can contact us at:- 

Victorious Chess Academy
S.No. 8/6, Lane no.4, Near Ashwin clinic, Sai- Gym lane, Karvenagar Pune – 411052
Office :- 9960322268, 9860714814

Thank you very much!

- Kapil Lohana
  (Victorious Chess Academy, India)