Genius Minds Chess Academy

KNOW YOUR CHESS ELO!
Have you ever wondered what your ELO rating means?
ELO is a rating system used to measure a chess player's playing strength. The higher your rating, the stronger your performance is generally considered. 📈
🏆 Win against a stronger player? Bigger rating gain.
♟️ Win against a weaker player? Smaller rating gain.
🤝 Draw against a stronger player? You may gain points.
❌ Lose to a weaker player? You may lose more points.
But remember: ELO is not just a number. It represents your journey, your experience, your improvement, and the lessons you gain from every game.
At Genius Minds Chess Academy, we believe that every game is an opportunity to learn, improve, and become a stronger player.
Your rating today is not your limit. Keep playing. Keep learning. Keep improving!

Wednesday: The Midweek Mastery — Where Consistency Meets Progress

Wednesday isn’t just another day, it’s the bridge between the start and the finish line. It’s the day to reset, refine, and rise — halfway through the week, perfecting every move before the weekend’s battles.

Thank you for showing up on our training
✅ Rafa
✅ Kedric
✅ Frank
✅ Joseph
✅ Mav
✅ Kez

Good luck, Calyx!

We are proud to welcome Calyx, our newest student from Good Tree International School, to the GMCA family.

On an impressive first day at the Inter-Private Tournament in Tanza, Calyx secured three wins out of four games, a wonderful display of composure, determination, and confidence.
Keep believing in yourself, stay focused, and continue giving your best in every game. Win or lose, every match is an opportunity to learn, grow, and become stronger.
Calyx, this is only the beginning. Keep fighting, keep improving, and always remember: champions are made through courage, discipline, and perseverance.

Good luck on your next games, Calyx! We are cheering for you!

A new month, a new board, new winning moves!
Welcome to the -Ber Months, Ka GM😊
Let's keep the momentum from August, from Batang Henyo Champs, Cluster and District Meet to future Grandmasters.
This September, we don't just play chess, we build composure, confidence, and champions

It was only your very first session at GMCA, and you already stepped right into the Mini Tournament, that takes true courage! Just two sessions in, and Coach Gabz has already seen how serious and fiercely determined you are to excel. That kind of attitude is exactly what makes a great chess player,eager to learn, brave to compete, and hungry to grow.
Keep nurturing the gift God has given you. Cherish it, work hard at it, and let it shine brighter every day.
As you head to the City Meet... trust yourself, trust your training, and trust the talent within you. You have the heart, you have the grit, and you have a God-given skill. Believe in every move you make, play with courage, and victory will follow.

Good luck Arianna😊

Good luck, Lua Mari!

Lua Mari is our newest student, and her mom decided to enroll her in proper chess training to further develop and sharpen her chess skills.
During the recently concluded District Meet at Kanggangan Elementary School, she won 2nd Place on Board 1. She also won the selection match against the champion of Board 2. Her experience and chess skills prevailed, allowing her to join Ayesha in the City Meet.
Continue working hard in your training because the City Meet is fast approaching. The competition will be tougher and more challenging, but always remember that every game is an opportunity to learn, improve, and show your true potential.
Keep fighting, Lua Mari. Stay focused, disciplined, and confident. With hard work, perseverance, and determination, no dream is impossible to achieve. Your coaches and family are behind you. Good luck, and always give your very best!

Meet our youngest girl student, Princess Athena who is just 4 years old! She is the lovely cousin of Alexander Dwaine, who is 5 years old. We are delighted to have these bright young learners with us!

Welcome to our new student, Lua Mari, a Grade 6 student from Aguado Elementary School! We’re happy to have you with us. Wishing you a wonderful and successful learning journey.