Ilija Stanojevic ( Professional Chess Player, Chess Coach & Content Creator )

I am a FIDE Master with more than 6 years of dedicated coaching experience, working with students of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to ambitious competitive players. Over the years, I have helped many students achieve significant and measurable improvement, including rating gains of 500 to over 1000 points both online and in over the board chess.

My coaching philosophy is based on understanding how each student thinks during the game. Instead of relying on memorization or generic training plans, I focus on identifying individual weaknesses, decision making patterns, and psychological tendencies that appear under pressure. From there, I build a structured and personalized improvement plan that targets the most critical areas first.

I have played more than 100 international tournaments, including European and World Youth Championships, and I actively compete in classical events. This practical tournament experience plays a major role in my coaching. I place strong emphasis on realistic positions, time management, calculation priorities, and converting advantages, not just finding the best engine move.

My lessons are usually organized in longer term structures of at least 10 sessions, allowing for real progress instead of short term fixes. Each student receives a clear direction, homework tailored to their level, and continuous feedback that adapts as they improve. I regularly analyze my students games and correct not only the moves, but the thinking process behind them.

Openings are taught as systems with ideas, plans, and typical structures, not as forced lines to memorize. I specialize in dynamic and practical repertoires that I also use myself in tournament play, helping students feel confident and prepared in real games.

Above all, my goal as a coach is consistency and long term growth. I aim to help students build a strong foundation, competitive mindset, and self trust at the board so that improvement becomes sustainable, not temporary.

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