
Ray Linville’s high point as a chess player occurred when he swiped the queen of GM Hikaru Nakamura in a 60-second bullet game in 2021. This game was reported in a “My Best Move” column of the Chess Life magazine, published by the U.S. Chess Federation.At Chess.com, he has been an editor (part-time) since 2019 and has edited news articles and tournament reports—including those of the Candidates and World Championship Tournaments and other major events—by titled players and noted chess writers as well as Game of the Day annotations by leading grandmasters. He has also been a contributing writer of chess terms, e-books, and general interest articles for ChessKid.com.He enjoys “top blogger” status at Chess.com. His blog has won the award for Best Chess Blog from the Chess Journalists of A...

Hi! Based in St. Louis, MO, I'm a seasoned Grandmaster with a passion for the game and over 10 years of coaching experience.I’ve coached at every level, from assisting GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (former world #2) to coaching 7-year-old Ruben Quintans, who became the youngest-ever US Chess Expert.Whether you're aiming to win tournaments or just want to enjoy chess and improve, I offer personalized, efficient training for kids, adults, and competitive players.For more information, visit: www.durarbayli.com

I was born in 1960 - the year a young Mikhail Tal became World Champion. After leaving the British junior chess circuit I started working unusual hours and have done ever since. For that reason I had very little chance to play chess as an adult, and instead bought chess books. At least 1000 have passed through my hands, and I have gone over at least 50,000 Master level games. I am fascinated by chess as an evolutionary process, and have been writing about chess history since the days when I had to type up articles on a stencil for a 'duplicating machine'. There is a saying :- 'No-one is entitled to an opinion. Everyone is entitled to an informed opinion. Who would say that they are entitled to ignorance.' Sometimes things that ' everybody knows' are not true. All chess players are my f...

Chess is one of the oldest surviving games on the planet, with our current rule system being mostly intact since the 1400s. It's also the most widely played game on the planet. I take interest in the intersection of these two pieces of trivia: the history of competition. I mostly write about 19th century tournaments in my "Winner's POV" series, but if I find something else that's interesting to write about, I shall (ideas welcome).

Are you looking to increase your rating? I help players like you achieve their goals with structured training and practical advice.The best place to start is by downloading a free, personalized study plan at ChessGoals.com.For weekly video lessons, subscribe to the ChessGoals YouTube channel, and join our active community of 'Goalies' in the Chess.com ChessGoals Club!

I'm a university professor who researches visual cognition on the frozen prairie of North Dakota. What I lack in playing strength I try to make up for with #scicomm articles about chess, cognitive science, data science, and how studying chess in the lab helps reveal neat features of our visual perception.

I’m a 24 years old university student, currently finishing my teaching degree in English and its Literatures at Universidade Federal do Ceará. I hold both the titles of National Master and FIDE Candidate Master despite being a self-taught player. Despite being only a hobby for me, chess changed my life forever, it gave me many trips and friends. Also, Chessable officially sponsored me a few times, it’s easy to find the whole story out there Oh, and I once beat GM Nihal Sarin as Black, it’s my most notable upset so far.

I played actively in tournaments from 1972-1978....Puerto Rico National Champion in 1976...now playing for fun. Love chess to a fault; rusty as heck right now. Buying books of all kinds: game collections, endgame, opening...etc, but mostly game collections. Favorite players...Bronstein, Tal, Emanuel Lasker, Rubinstein, Geller, Tartakower, Nezhmetdinov, Adorjan. FIDE Rating 2140 (January 7, 2025) Note: Please do not ask me to be your "friend" or to join any club or to play online. My only interest in this site, at this moment, is to write and read interesting articles about chess. Thanks.

*Coach Of The Month* on chess.com, pronounced in August of 2019. https://www.chess.com/article/view/coach-of-the-month-nm-bojan-lukajic Chess Master, achieved international rating over 2200. Over the years I traveled a lot, played home and abroad, met many, created friendships. A few photos with Svidler, No 8. in the world...I offer coach services online, for 15 dollars per hour, discount if more classes are taken at once. Bojan Lukajic is my name, send me a message over this site, please, if interested in lessons, want to find out more about! Or You contact me over *Teams*, where my address *johnson3johny* it is. My email is *brbakov35@gmail.com*.I work with the different ages, but work with youngsters, chess teaching always been something special, as I had a feeling that I build some...

Are You An Australian Chess Player Who Wants A 1600+ Rating In The Next 12 Months? I'm looking for 6 more private students who: - Are passionate about chess; - Are based in Australia; - Are rated below 1600 Elo (translates to 1700 Chess.com blitz, or 1800 Chess.com rapid); - Want to improve your chess as quickly, efficiently, and enjoyably as possible; Once I reach my limit of 10 students, I won't be accepting any more private students. To discover more about how I can help you improve your play and subsequently, raise your chess ratings quickly, send me an email at illingworthchess@gmail.com, or direct message me on Facebook: m.me/max.illingworth.16 The First Chess.com Coach Of The Month https://www.chess.com/article/view/coach-of-the-month-gm-max-illingworth

Im a Grandmaster, Player of the Swedish National team, Trainer, and a huge soccer supporter aswell as a proud colombian... And Yes I give classes so please checkout http://pontus-carlsson.com/ and feel free to contact me. Outside Chess I am an Economist and more precise a Marketing Professional with a background as a language teacher! https://www.chess.com/coach/gmpontuscarlsson

I'm ThePawnSlayer, and I'm thrilled to share my passion for chess with this incredible community. As an avid chess player, coach, and educational professional, my journey in the world of chess has been both exciting and rewarding.🔗 YouTube Channel:🎥 Dive into the world of chess with exclusive content on my YouTube channel! From in-depth analyses of classic games to strategy breakdowns and exciting playthroughs, there's something for chess enthusiasts of all levels. Subscribe and join the chess adventure at https://youtube.com/@ThePawnslayerChessVideos?si=dPfFmEiFEt4QNfLb🧠 Chess Coaching Experience:🔢 With over a decade of coaching experience, I've had the pleasure of guiding chess enthusiasts at various skill levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to learn the f...

Hi there!If you're looking to improve your chess skills but have been stuck at the same level for a while or feel overwhelmed by all the information out there, I can help. I focus on enhancing your logical thinking to help you devise a plan in any position. We'll also work on tactics, endgames, openings, and more.Why should you choose me among so many chess coaches?Because I’m fun, flexible, and highly experienced. I’ve successfully coached both adults and kids, helping every student reach the next level. You can check my feedback here! Feedbacks from my chess lessons - Chess Forums - Chess.comI also create personalized study plans and am available 24/7 to answer questions. My support doesn’t end with the lesson. I genuinely care about my students’ growth.After all, the most i...