Coaching Info:

Are you ready to elevate your chess to the next level? Look no Further!

Why choose me as your chess coach?

Motivation that Ignites Progress: I'm not just a coach; I'm your biggest cheerleader! I believe in the power of encouragement and positive reinforcement. Together, we'll turn every challenge into an opportunity for growth.

Friendly and Approachable: Learning should be enjoyable! I create a warm and friendly environment where you feel comfortable asking questions and exploring the intricate world of chess.

Tailored to Your Needs: Your chess journey is unique, and so is my coaching approach. I listen attentively to your goals, preferences, and challenges, ensuring a personalized coaching experience that maximizes your learning potential.

Proven Success: With a chess.com rating of 2100, I've cracked the code to success. Over the past 10 months, I've surged ahead by an impressive 1200 points, showcasing not just my skills but also my understanding of the winning formula.

What You Can Expect:

Comprehensive Learning: From opening strategies to endgame mastery, I cover it all. Together, we'll build a strong foundation and polish your skills for strategic play.

Consistent Support: Your victories are my victories. I'll be there every step of the way, offering guidance, feedback, and unwavering support.

Proven Results: My own chess journey reflects my commitment to continuous improvement. Let me share the strategies and insights that propelled me to success.

Chess is not just a game; it's a journey of self-discovery and growth. Let's embark on this adventure together!

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Elevate Your Game, Master the Board, Your Success, Your Move

Socials:

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/gmkatsu ( I stream Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday )

Discord: https://discord.gg/SKHpDcDMtJ Username: gmkatsu

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_u93kR9ZJstjdYCD7X48Tg

Chess.com Friend Code: https://friend.chess.com/pvSHq (Click this to be my friend on chess.com)

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About Me:

Hello, My name Jacoby. I am the Qxd3 guy. I live in Maine and I am top 100 in terms of USCF rating in Maine. I'm 17 years old and an expert chess player. I like playing video games and chess obviously. I have been playing chess since 5 years old but I just recently got really into the game. I was able to increase my rating by around 1300 in 14 months and plan to keep going.

Places I hold Rank on:

Owner:

The Cattastic Chess League (170+ Members)

Katsu Korner

Chess.com Debate Club

Super Admin:

Paladins Of Chess (2,300+ Members)

Bubbles Of Chess (850+ Members)

Admin:

Egypt Chess Club (36,000+ Members)

Bay Area Chess (18,000+ Members)

The Prodigies Of Chess (1,100+ Members)

Chess With Patrick (110+ Members)

Coordinator:

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Goals by 2026:
2200 Rapid (Peak)
2000 Blitz (Peak)

1900 Bullet (Peak)

Fide:
https://ratings.fide.com/calculations.phtml?id_number=39952932&period=2024-06-01&rating=0
(Note: I still need to play 2 more rated opponents and 1 more FIDE tournament before my rating of 2045 is officially published but for now this is my rating)

Cool People Wall:

Besties:

@cHin4916 - Good friend from school. We like to play a lot of games and he is a good practice dummy. He goes to tournaments with me and brightens the room.

@Scemer - My wittle pookie wookie bear deserves to be on here.

@BlackholeExpert2021 - Good rival of mine! Quinn used to be way higher rated than me and it seems I caught up to him. He is a great guy and super duper nice 10/10 would rate again.

@KingofBrilliancy - I see him around chess.com quite a bit, it seems like he is everywhere. He is a nice guy and is admin in quite a bit of clubs. 10/10 would rate again.

@BestBubble7 - 50% chance to be nice and 50% chance to call you dumb. I have not been called dumb yet so I better buy a lottery ticket. 10/10 person would rate again

Good Friends:

@ThankfulBone - Good guy who is also a good chess player. Very helpful for Vote Chess and a good person to be around. I assume they are probably thankful for bones.

@xjcl - My little German buddy who likes to send me thousands of youtube videos and chess games a day but we are still good friends. Good to have ya Jan.

@GMchessminator - Owner of POC and my boss I guess. He is a super nice person who gets mad at me all the time for blundering my queen on d3. RIP to GM he got unfairly closed.

Honorable Mentions:

@Jared - Owner of TPOC and my secondary boss I guess Idk. He is a cool guy and his name is Jared... Thats all you really need in a person right?

@207comrade - Checks in with me from time to time. Gives great convos and small talk. 10/10 would talk again. Subscribe to him on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@RedChess69 He works very hard on his videos

@PatrickDaly - Gives and Holds great conversations and debates in the "Cheating Forum" club and gives me great insight on the subject. Great guy!

GM_Katsu