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Hello! My name is Emmanuel Jiménez, International Master from Costa Rica and chess coach.

I’ve spent over a decade competing internationally and helping students improve their chess through clear thinking, structured practice, and personalized analysis. I don’t teach shortcuts or memorized lines, I teach how to think at the board.

I work with kids, adults, and competitive players, from beginners to advanced level.

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♟ Playing Experience

International Master (IM), Costa Rica
Peak FIDE rating: 2437
3-time National Champion of Costa Rica (2021, 2023, 2024)
First-ranked player in Costa Rica
International tournament champion (Americas & U.S.)
Extensive experience against titled players and grandmasters

My playing style is based on logic, decision-making, and understanding positions, not memorizing long variations.

🎓 Teaching Experience

I’ve been teaching chess for 7+ years, both online and in person.

My students consistently improve because we focus on:

Understanding their own mistakes
Recognizing patterns
Building strong thinking habits
Developing independence as players

Many students see rating progress simply by applying this structured approach consistently.

Coaching Method

Each student is different, but my training usually includes:

Deep analysis of the student’s own games
Identifying thinking mistakes (not just bad moves)
Customized exercises built from real positions
Calculation training (checks, captures, threats)
Positional understanding & pawn structures
Endgame fundamentals
Practical training games and review

My goal is to help you become your own coach over time.

Best Skills & Focus Areas

Game analysis & decision-making
Calculation and visualization
Practical opening repertoires
Middlegame planning
Endgame fundamentals
Tournament preparation & mindset

Other

I also create educational chess content on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@EmmaChessVideos

Hourly Rate

$40 per hour
Free 30-minute introductory session for new students