Hello! I am 24 year old International Master Raghunandan KS from India. I have 1 GM Norm and a FIDE rating of 2441.

About me:
I started learning chess in 2008 when I was around 7.5 years old. I became an IM in 2016 at the age of 14 years and 12 months. I have won medals in Asian Youth, World Youth and Asian Junior Championships.

Coaching information:
I offer lessons and can help players above the rating of 1900. I charge $30/hour. You can just message me here if you are interested.

Teaching experience:
I have been working as a coach for over a year. I can adapt my teaching approach to the individual needs and preferences of the student. I am not actively playing in tournaments at the moment so I am available for regular sessions. Currently working with several students who have gained hundreds of rating points in less than a year.

Teaching methodology:
First I will look at the recent tournament games of the student. If no recent games have been played, a set of positions will be shown, and the student will be asked to speak aloud their thought process. This will help me clearly evaluate their strengths and weaknesses. Once that's done, we will work on all areas of the game with a specific focus on fixing their weaknesses. Guidance will also be provided on exactly "how" and "what" they should work on in order to improve quickly. I also provide text support outside of classes.

Have a great day!

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