Available for chess lessons. Contact: +39 3348074864 andreastella93@gmail.com

I'm a 30-year-old Grandmaster from Italy. I'm passionate about chess and teaching! I've been playing chess since I was 12. I'm a fluent speaker of English, Spanish, and Italian

PLAYING EXPERIENCE

Won the Italian U-20 Championship (2009)
2nd-3rd place in the Italian Absolute Chess Championship (2018)
Multiple-time winner of the Premier League of the Catalan Team Chess Championship
Victorious in numerous international tournaments (Codogno, Paladino Memorial, Vignola, Plzen Open, Oslo Chess Festival)
2nd place in the Premier League of the Italian Team Championship (2021, 2022, 2023)
Winner of the Pontevedra International Chess Tournament 2024

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Over 15 years of experience coaching students of all levels and ages, from beginners playing on Lichess or Chess.com to titled players.
Helped kids win Italian Youth Championships and achieve international titles.
Acted as a second for 2550+ rated players.
Extensive experience with both online and in-person lessons.
Coached the Italian delegation at the World Youth Chess Championship.
Proven track record of helping students improve their game.
Author of many video courses for the Italian academy "MattoScacco."
Author of video courses on Chessable.
Author of numerous articles in magazines like "New in Chess," "Peon de Rey," and "Torre e Cavallo."
Author of chess books (in Italian and Spanish) available on Amazon.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY

I believe in a personalized approach to chess coaching. I'll work with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and develop a customized plan to help you achieve your chess goals. My teaching methods incorporate:

Deep Opening Knowledge: I can help you build a strong opening repertoire tailored to your style, with access to the latest theory and novelties.
Strategic and Tactical Training: Improve your positional understanding and tactical vision through targeted exercises and analysis.
Calculation & Decision-Making: Master the critical moments of the game by enhancing your calculation skills and decision-making abilities.
Endgame Mastery: Solidify your endgame technique to convert advantages and save difficult positions.
Game Analysis: In-depth analysis of your games to pinpoint areas for improvement and track your progress.

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