Lifelong chess player with over a decade of experience studying, competing, and improving through real games — not just theory. I have spent years refining my understanding of chess across rapid, blitz, and bullet formats, with a strong focus on decision-making, pattern recognition, and learning from mistakes made in real games. My peak rating on chess.com is 1800 bullet and ~1750 blitz/rapid.

My approach to coaching emphasizes clarity, realism, and steady improvement rather than memorization or theory overload. I focus on helping players understand why positions work, how to think during games, and how to build confidence over time.

In addition to my chess background, I bring strong teaching and communication skills developed through years of mentoring and instruction in other areas. This allows me to adapt explanations to the student’s level, identify common sticking points, and break complex ideas into manageable steps.

I enjoy working with beginners and intermediate players who want to improve their consistency, reduce blunders, and develop a solid foundation that translates across time controls.

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