Cognitive Scientist | Chess Candidate Master | Chess Coach | Chessable Author of the Year 2024 | 7× Chessable Award Winner

I am a Chess Candidate Master, FIDE Instructor, and chess coach focused on adult improvement. I hold a PhD in cognitive science and specialize in applying learning theory to chess training.

📚 My courses (11 published):
https://www.chess.com/courses/all?search=Can%2BKabadayi
https://www.chessable.com/author/Can_Kabadayi/

🏆 Chessable Author of the Year 2024
https://www.chessable.com/blog/annoucing-the-winners-of-the-2024-chessable-awards/

🏆 7× Chessable Award Winner (4 in 2025)
https://www.chessable.com/blog/the-2025-chessable-awards-and-the-winners-are/

🏆 2025 Course of the Year – Preventing Blunders in Chess
https://www.chessable.com/preventing-blunders-in-chess/course/258968/

🏆 Best Tactics Course of the Year 2023 – Fundamental Chess Calculation Skills
https://www.chessable.com/blog/announcing-the-winners-of-the-2023-chessable-awards/

📺 YouTube channel (free lessons):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmowo3aECmMr3VQxPCoMtQ

My teaching blends practical chess training with evidence-based learning principles to build real, long-term improvement. I offer both individual and group coaching.

DrCanChess