Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Jul 8: Aaron Reeve Mendes has added another feather to his illustrious cap by winning a Gold medal in the Under 11 Open category at the FIDE World School Chess Championship 2022.
On his way to winning the Championship title, Aaron won against the national champions of Mongolia, Peru, Columbia, Mexico, and Ecuador. https://chess-results.com/tnr647375.aspx?lan=1&art=1&rd=9
The FIDE World School Chess Championship, which was held in Panama from June 10 to June 19, 2022 is a prestigious chess tournament with 489 participants from 37 countries. https://wscc2022.org/
Aaron Reeve Mendes
Derik's Chess School
Fide Master Gahan MG
Fide Master Jubin Jimmy
Fide Master Aravind Shastry
Grand Master Stany G A
Grand Master Swayam
Principal Sister Melissa
Hermon Saldanha and Fide Master Sharan Rao
Dr Vinaya Poornima, KMC, Mangaluru
The Chess Federation of Canada (CFC) supported Aaron in his training and CFC Youth Coordinator Christina Tao congratulated him on his accomplishment.
In preparation for the World Championship, Aaron practiced zealously and played in various OTB (Over the Board) tournaments in Canada.
In April 2022, Aaron claimed two titles in a single event – he came first in U1600 category and won the Blitz tournament in the Open category in the 2022 Kingston Easter Chess Tournament. In May 2022, He secured third place in 2022 Ontario U2200 Open. Aaron also won many other CFC rated OTB tournaments in Canada.
Aaron is an alumnus of Mount Carmel Central School and a student of St Alberta of Jerusalem. Principals Sister Melissa and Boulanger have always supported, motivated and blessed Aaron throughout his journey.
His accomplishments have been made possible by the unwavering support and guidance of his incredible coaches.
At the age of 5, Aaron became interested in chess and was trained at Derik's Chess School in Mangaluru. His first coaches were Prasanna Rao and Derik Pinto.
Aaron is coached by Grand Master Stany G A of Shivamogga and Fide Master Aravind Shastry, a top chess coach from Bangaluru, who has helped him improve his calculation skills, endgame skills, and positional and tactical understanding.
Another mentor, Hermon Saldanha has selflessly trained Aaron and made him learn from each game. Fide Master Sharan Rao and Fide Master Jubin Jimmy were instrumental in his growth.
His coach Fide Master Gahan M G has taught him to meticulously evaluate every move and get a better grasp of opening principles.
For Aaron to be successful in the World School Chess Championship, his coach, G M Swayam has spent sleepless nights guiding, training, strategizing, and preparing him throughout the tournament.
Chess is a game that requires a lot of concentration and patience. Dr Vinaya Poornima, KMC, Mangaluru, a yoga guru who teaches Aaron to be calm, is a prominent person in Aaron's chess journey. K V Suryanarayan also guided Aaron through his motivational lessons.
Aaron's personal dedication and hard work, combined with excellent chess coaching from his mentors, have helped him to achieve this feat and be the highest CFC rated Canadian chess player in his age category.