Joshua Haojia Liu | Coaching Profile

Candidate Master (CM) | FIDE 2051
Current Australian U14 Champion
Queensland's Most Improved Player 2024 & 2025

About Me:
Hi, I’m Joshua (Haojia) Liu, a passionate chess coach and player from Queensland, Australia. I have already achieved what many dream of: winning the Australian U14 Championship with an outstanding 8.5/9 score and finishing 2nd in the Oceania U14 event. My rapid rise in chess — including back-to-back Most Improved Player in Queensland awards (+567 rating points in 2025) — shows I know exactly what it takes to improve quickly and effectively.

I’m a top 10 U14 player in Australia and top 100 overall nationally.

My Playing Style & Strengths

Strong in tactics, calculation, and dynamic play
Strong opening knowledge and endgame technique
Experienced in both OTB (classical 2051) and online formats (Bullet ~2500, Rapid ~2478, Blitz ~2400)
I love helping students discover the fun in chess while building real skills

Coaching Offer
I offer private and small-group lessons.

Whether you’re a beginner wanting to learn the basics, an intermediate player stuck on a rating plateau, or a competitive junior aiming for state/national success — I can help you improve faster.

What you can expect in my lessons:

Personalized training plans based on your games
Tactics training & puzzle solving
Opening repertoire building
Middlegame strategy & endgame mastery
Post-game analysis and mindset tips
Fun, encouraging environment (I was in your shoes not long ago!)

Achievements

Australian U14 Champion 2026 (8.5/9)
Oceania U14 – 2nd Place
FIDE Candidate Master – 2051 rating
Queensland Most Improved Player (2024 & 2025)
Top 10 Australian U14 | Top 100 Australia overall

Availability & Contact

Online lessons via Chess.com, Zoom, or Lichess

Message me on Chess.com (HaoJia_2012)

My Goals

Short-Term Goals (Next 6–12 Months)

Push FIDE to 2200–2300
- Focus: Play 20–30 rated OTB games in strong events.
Win strong opponent in strong events.
Chess.com rating badges
- Hit official 2600+ in Rapid/Blitz/Bullet
- Rack up 1000+ games for the big milestones.
First IM Norm

Medium-Term Goals (1–3 Years)

FIDE 2300–2400 (strong Expert / approaching IM territory)
Top 40 in Australia and consistent podiums in national juniors
Represent Australia at World Youth Championships (U14/U16)
Earn FM title (FIDE Master)
Win Queensland Senior Championship or medal in Australian Open

Long-Term / Dream Goals (Age 16–20)

International Master (IM) title (aim for 2400 FIDE + 3 norms)
Grandmaster (GM) norms
Top 50 juniors worldwide under 18/20
Play in Olympiad for Australia
Australian Champion (Open section) one day

Practical Training Goals (Do These Weekly)

Solve 50–100 tactics puzzles daily (Chess.com Puzzle Rush + Chessable)
Analyze all my games (especially losses) with an engine
Study 1 opening deeply for White + 1 for Black
Play 5–10 long time control games per month (classical OTB or 30+ min online)
Physical fitness & mental training (sleep, exercise, focus exercises)
Review classic games (Morphy, Capablanca, modern GMs)