Hello everyone!

My name is Maksim Schekachikhin. I am International Master from Russia. My peak ELO rating is 2450.

I offer chess lessons(English/Russian)
I can help you:

- With the construction of the opening repertoire based on your style;
- With an analysis of the games you played;
- With preparation for competitions and support during tournaments;
- With mastering the middle and ending of the game;
- With a selection of literature and an independent training plan;

Check my course on ModernChess: https://www.modern-chess.com/course/rossolimo-for-white-top-level-repertoire/82778/

My social medias:

Maksim Shchekachikhin - YouTube

https://www.instagram.com/maximshchek/

https://www.twitch.tv/maksim_schekachikhin/about

My achievements:
- I have 1 gm norm;

- Prize-winner of many international tournaments;

- Prize-winner of the youth championships of St. Petersburg and Russia (individual and as member of the St. Petersburg team);

- Russian chess champion 2018 (Higher league, Team championship);

- Winner of 43rd Nezhmetdinov Memorial 2021, Russian Cup stage (perf. 2680).

I played at various times in international team competitions (Sweden, Turkey, Russia, Serbia).
In 2020, I won the Swedish Team Championship.
In 2024, I won prizes in 15 international tournaments (out of 20, including the division of 1st place)
In 2024, I won the bronze medal at the Serbian Team Championship.

My student's achievements:
- They became winners of the children's championships in St. Petersburg and Moscow in classical chess;
- They performed successfully at Russian children's championships;
- They became winners of the St. Petersburg championships in rapid chess and blitz;
- They became prize-winners and winners of the stages of the Russian Cup among children

- I have experience working with top grandmasters of St. Petersburg as a second.

- In 2023, I worked in the training team of a young Turkish GM (now 2600+) as a opening analyst and sparring partner.

As a second I helped at the European Championships, men's national championships, team premier leagues and many other strong competitions.

I am available for lessons and training games.

Feel free to contact me:
E-mail: maximshchek@yandex.ru
Whats Аpр: +79956259604

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