Hello! I am 25-year-old International Master Raghunandan KS from India. I have 1 GM norm and a FIDE rating of 2441.

About me:
I started learning chess in 2008 when I was around 7.5 years old. I became an IM in 2016 at the age of 14 years and 12 months. I have won medals in World Youth, Asian Youth, and Asian Junior Championships. For more information, visit my website: https://raghunandanks.com/

Coaching information:
I offer both one-to-one and group lessons for players from beginner level up to 2300. I have been coaching for over 1.5 years and currently work with students ranging from beginners to 2100+, the majority of whom are rated 1900+. Several of my current students have gained hundreds of rating points in less than a year. I am available for regular sessions, as I am not actively playing tournaments at the moment.

Teaching methodology:
I can adapt my teaching approach to the individual needs and preferences of the student. My sessions are highly interactive, and my coaching is structured as follows:

1. Evaluation: First, I will look at the recent tournament games of the student. If no recent games have been played, I will show a set of positions and ask the student to speak aloud their thought process. This will help me clearly evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.

2. Work: Once that's done, we will work on all areas of the game with a specific focus on fixing their weaknesses. Beyond simply teaching new concepts, I focus on improving the student's thought process so that they can find the best moves independently, even in positions they have never seen before.

3. Guidance: I will guide the student on exactly "how" and "what" to work on in order to improve quickly. I also provide text support between sessions.

Fees: I charge €30/hour; €100 for 4 hours.

If you are interested in lessons, feel free to email me at collab@raghunandanks.com.

Have a great day!

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