My name is Karim Hamawi, a Lebanese chess player, programmer, and educator with over 12 years of teaching experience in both chess and coding.

Chess has been one of the biggest influences in my life. I am a 5-time Lebanese Chess Champion from Under 14 to Under 20, with a FIDE rating above 2000 and Chess.com rapid and blitz ratings above 2100. I also achieved 2nd place in the Mediterranean Chess Championship and had the honor of representing Lebanon internationally in 7 different countries.

Beyond competition, chess taught me discipline, responsibility, focus, and decision-making under pressure. It shaped the way I think not only in chess, but in programming, engineering, and life itself. I strongly believe chess is valuable for every person because it develops self-accountability and teaches you to always search for the best move possible regardless of the position — whether you are winning or losing.

I have always admired Bobby Fischer for his creativity, precision, and deep understanding of the game. His mindset and dedication inspired much of my passion for chess improvement and analytical thinking.

Alongside chess, I am also a Computer Engineer and programmer who teaches Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, SQL databases, as well as high school and college-level math, physics, and English. Over the years, I have taught privately, organized after-school activities at Wellspring International College in Lebanon, and coached in several chess clubs including Soviet Chess Club.

Today, my goal is to help students improve not only technically, but mentally — teaching them how to think critically, solve problems efficiently, and build confidence through both chess and programming.

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