Hi! I’m Marco, an Industrial Engineer and Economist with a deep passion for chess. My journey in chess goes beyond the board—I love exploring the connections between chess, economics, engineering and strategy. Just like in economics, I believe in maximizing efficiency and making the right decisions under constraints, and I bring this mindset to my games and coaching.

On my channel, Engineer’s Gambit I create content that approaches chess from fresh perspectives, such as applying principles like the 80/20 rule, marginal utility, and opportunity cost to chess strategy. My goal is to help players not only improve their skills but also to think more deeply about each move’s value and impact. I also offer personalized chess lessons, where I tailor my approach to each student’s strengths and goals. I can also review your games you can check my price here: patreon.com/MarcoZapien

Whether you're an aspiring player looking to up your game, or just someone who loves discussing chess and strategy, I’d love to connect! Feel free to reach out if you’d like to learn more about my coaching, join in on tournaments I host, or simply chat about chess!