Hello! My name is Sahil S. I am an International Master (IM) of Chess. I have had a few years of coaching experience and I dynamically tailor my instruction to satisfy the needs of every student of mine, and work with people of all ages and skill levels. I have experience as a UMD Team Captain/Coach and professional scholastic coach with the C & O Chess Center, Lakeforst Mall Club, schools, as well as community-wide clubs in the DC-metro area. Lessons include strategic planning, calculation training, prophylactic thinking, and decision making. Feel free to DM me if interested.

I am also pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in UMD, College Park in Computer Science with a Business Analytics Minor.

Major achievements:
2019 - Holder of the International Master (IM) Title
2019 - North American Junior U20 Co-Champion, Charlotte NC
2018 - Grade 12 National Champion, Orlando FL
2018 - MD Rep. at the GM Denker Tournament of HS Champions, Middleton WI
2018 - UMBC Sweet-16 Scholarship Winner, Baltimore MD
2017 - Bronze at North American Youth, Windsor, Canada
2017 - 1st Place at Continental Class Championships, Falls Church VA
2014 - Supernationals VI, Tie for 2nd, Nashville TN
2014 - Obtained the United States Chess Federation National Master Title
2011-2019 - 7 time MD State Scholastic Champion

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