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USCF NM (earned at 33) & Life Master. NV State Champ. Coach for kids 6+ & busy adult improvers. Structured lessons from your games + Chessable study plans. $60/hr ($55 pack). Msg me here or email: mike.zaloznyy@gmail.com.

Full Coaching Bio

Player Credentials

USCF National Master at age 33.
USCF Life Master (norm‑based) & Original Life Master (300+ games 2200+ USCF).
Peak USCF: 2304.
Peak FIDE: 2267 • FIDE Candidate Master.
Online peaks: Lichess ~2450+ Rapid / 2500+ Blitz / 2450+ Bullet.
Chess.com peaks: Blitz 2460 / Bullet 2397.
Nevada State Champion 2017.
Southern Nevada Chess Champion 2023.
National Open 2013 U2200 – tied 1st.
National Open 2023 U2300 – tied 1st.
Plus many other local events & section wins.

Chessable accomplishments (user mikzal):

Eternal Status
2230+ day streak of never missing a day of chess study

Coaching Highlights

Students have won multiple Nevada State Championship titles, including a multi‑time Nevada Girls State Champion.
Helped an adult 65+ improver jump ~1000→1400.
Helped a 12‑year‑old climb 1100→1900 USCF in ~3 years.
Helped a 12‑year‑old improve 400→1200 USCF in ~1 year.

Community & Organization Work

Delivered multiple lectures & presentations; organized charity simuls at the former Las Vegas Chess Center.
National Open lecturer 3 years in a row.
Worked & volunteered at numerous chess events.
Co‑organized / managed the Las Vegas Desert Rats (USCL & later Chess.com Pro League franchise), helping grow chess culture in Las Vegas.

Training Approach

Structured improvement: diagnose your games, target the biggest leaks, and create a week‑by‑week plan. I use Chessable courses extensively (custom assignment lists), annotated game files, model positions, and accountability check‑ins. Emphasis areas we can mix & match:

Practical opening repertoires you can remember
Calculation & visualization drills
Time management & decision making under pressure
Transitioning online skill to OTB results
Endgame essentials that save points
Tournament prep & mindset (tilt control welcome—yes, my poker background helps!)

Lesson Formats & Rates (USD)

Standard Private Lesson – 60 min: $60/hr
Prepaid 5–10 Lesson Block: $55/hr

Training Game + Post‑Game Review (G/10, online + Google Meet/Zoom): $50 total
Training Game Only (G/30, no live review): $50
Daily/Correspondence Training Games (for lower‑rated & schedule‑busy students): $15 per game (I’ll comment at key moments / critical positions).

Group sessions, scholastic teams, or longer programs available—ask for a quote.

Availability

Based in Las Vegas (Pacific Time). I accommodate evenings & weekends; daytime slots possible with notice. Online via Chess.com, Lichess, and video (Zoom / Google Meet). In‑person Las Vegas area coaching by arrangement.

What to Expect After You Book

Quick intake: rating history, goals, time budget.
Send recent games (PGNs or links) – I’ll scan for patterns.
First lesson: diagnostic review + priority roadmap.
Recap email after each session: key themes, homework links (Chessable / studies), and running progress log.

Ready to Improve?

Message me on Chess.com or email mike.zaloznyy@gmail.com (also my Zelle for lesson payments). Please include: current rating(s), age, time zone, and what you want from coaching.

Let’s build a plan that actually works for your life—and gets you better at chess. ♟️💪

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