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My name is Nikola Nestorović (1989), a Chess Grandmaster and Fide Coach from Belgrade (Serbia), and I have played chess for over 20 years.  Photo: Chess Bundesliga, where I played for the chess team from Augsburg. During that time, I accomplished most of my playing career goals. The most important fact is that I became a Grandmaster at the end of 2015 and officially became FIDE Chess Trainer in 2018 with the best Fide rating of 2517. As I was growing up, I realized that I enjoyed teaching, so I decided that I was going to pursue that kind of profession. Photo from Championship of Serbia (2023.), where I was a Chess Coach during the tournament to the GM Aleksandar Indjic, 2595 who won this tournament. My students have different levels of strength, from beginners to Grandmasters - but I...

ABOUT ME My name is Krisztian Szabo from Hungary and I am a professional chess coach. I started playing chess when I was 5 years old and I haven't stopped since. Although I achieved high positions as a player, I discovered that my greatest passion is teaching and coaching. I absolutely love it and can do it all day! I love coaching and have developed and fine tune my method since 2012, working with many student levels, from beginners that enjoy chess, to top level professionals. PLAYING EXPERIENCE I was multiple times Hungarian Champion, European Youth Champion, Silver Medalist at the World Youth Championship, and former member of the adult national team. However, for me, the most important achievement was winning the title of Grandmaster. COACHING EXPERIENCE Since 2012 I have b...

I am a New York-based writer, documentary producer, and chess expert (USCF rating ~2060). My insane obsessive hobby for a long time has been to play through old chess games, more or less in chronological order. I am interested in the evolution of chess and looking to follow various ideas as they develop over time, but most of all, I am interested in the players and in treating them sort of the way an art survey book would treat artists. The theory is that each top player – to consistently defeat other grandmasters – has to bring something new to the game, has to have a philosophy of chess that sets them apart.  I am thrilled to share that there is now a book version of the blog available at Amazon.com.  For non-chess-writing (if there really is such a thi...

Hi there!If you're looking to improve your chess skills but have been stuck at the same level for a while or feel overwhelmed by all the information out there, I can help. I focus on enhancing your logical thinking to help you devise a plan in any position. We'll also work on tactics, endgames, openings, and more.Prices: 30-Minute Private Lessons: 25€/ 30$ per lesson, ideal for little kids!Private lessons: 40€/ 45$ per lesson Pair Lessons 50€/ 60$ per lesson (max of 2 students per lesson)Group lessons: 60€/ 70$ per month (4 lessons per month, max of 4 students per group) Why should you choose me among so many chess coaches?Because I’m fun, flexible, and highly experienced. I’ve successfully coached both adults and kids, helping every student reach the next level. You can check...

Danny Rensch is an international master and Chief Chess Officer at Chess.com. After a successful scholastic chess career, Danny joined Chess.com as a co-founder in 2009. He directs the company's content, media partnerships, and professional chess events. Danny is an accomplished commentator and broadcaster, which he used to establish Chess.com's streaming and creator programs. He has channeled his lifelong passion for playing and teaching chess to advance Chess.com's mission of growing the game and helping people enjoy their lives through chess. With over 200 million registered users, Chess.com is the leading platform for playing and learning chess.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielrensch/Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielrenschInstagram: https://www.instagram....

Hi! I’m IM Mat Bobula, an International Master from Poland, and I’m here to help you improve your chess by focusing on what truly matters: reducing mistakes, sharpening your decision-making, and playing confidently.How I Can Help You Improve ♟ Private Coaching: 1-on-1 lessons tailored to your needs. 💡 Online Course: Stop Making Blunders – A 40-lesson course designed to help you play smarter and reduce blunders. 📩 Weekly Chess Newsletter: Join Here – Get practical chess tips every Friday. 📚 Free 10-Week Course: Sign up for my structured, free 10-week course to start improving immediately. 🎥 Educational Content: Check out my lessons on YouTube, Tiktok, Instagram, Chessable,  Chess.com What You’ll Get in My 1:1 Lessons In my lessons, I focus on the core...

FIDE Master from Michigan. 2013, 2014 and now 2024 Michigan Open State Champion!Four IM Norms: Golden State Open 2013 (5.5/9), St Louis Invitational 2014 (7.0/9), Chicago Open 2019 (5.5/9), US Masters 2023 (5.0/9)Only requirement left for the IM Title - a 2400 FIDE rating.

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Are You An Australian Chess Player Who Wants A 1600+ Rating In The Next 12 Months? I'm looking for 6 more private students who: - Are passionate about chess; - Are based in Australia; - Are rated below 1600 Elo (translates to 1700 Chess.com blitz, or 1800 Chess.com rapid); - Want to improve your chess as quickly, efficiently, and enjoyably as possible; Once I reach my limit of 10 students, I won't be accepting any more private students.  To discover more about how I can help you improve your play and subsequently, raise your chess ratings quickly, send me an email at illingworthchess@gmail.com, or direct message me on Facebook: m.me/max.illingworth.16  The First Chess.com Coach Of The Month https://www.chess.com/article/view/coach-of-the-month-gm-max-illingworth

I'm a former professional player. I achieved FIDE Master title and best ELO rating 2336 in july 2002. I am chess coach since 1995, and I obtained FIDE Trainer title in 2016 in Prague.

July 30th, 2025: I'm taking break from all my coaching work, due to illness.—-NOTE. I add as friends, normally, people whom I personally know. Sorry!COACHING. Languages: English, Russian or Ukrainian. (Details below).ABOUT MEMikhail Golubev. Chess GRANDMASTER (IGM since 1996. Ukrainian Champion 1996. Winner of the Swiss Open Championship in 1999, etc; best Elo: 2570 in 1995).JOURNALIST, AUTHOR, TRAINER, ORGANISER from Odessa, Ukraine.Website: mikhailgolubev.wordpress.com Wiki (Eng): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikhail_Golubev     My blog here: www.chess.com/blog/MikhailGolubev E-mail: gmi@europe.comCOACHINGI have been giving online chess lessons since December 2019. I prefer to work with those who wish to play at a serious international level. Normally I don't work with begi...

Hi, it's Wind! I’m Community Coordinator at Chess.com, working towards a fun and smooth experience for our members. As a former Moderator, I have immense respect for our beloved Mods who invest their precious time into making Chess.com the nicest place to be. I've loved the site ever since I stepped foot here. It often feels like a “second home” to me!Friend or follow me to stay updated on new official threads, activities and more.Send me a Cheer Award and I'll send you one you do not have yet.Join Aire for our hangout!Dusting things off at Wind's Blog

Hello!  I'm Nayem haque, a FIDE Master with over 4 years of experience coaching beginner's and intermediate level. any chess related offers, queries, Chess lessons just inbox me on chess.com....   My YouTube Channel and Facebook page Links :  YouTube Links : https://www.youtube.com/@FMNayemHaqueChess Facebook Page Links : https://www.facebook.com/nayemhaque32/

Ray Linville’s high point as a chess player occurred when he swiped the queen of GM Hikaru Nakamura in a 60-second bullet game in 2021.  This game was reported in a “My Best Move” column of the Chess Life magazine, published by the U.S. Chess Federation.At Chess.com, he has been an editor (part-time) since 2019 and has edited news articles and tournament reports—including those of the Candidates and World Championship Tournaments and other major events—by titled players and noted chess writers as well as Game of the Day annotations by leading grandmasters. He has also been a contributing writer of chess terms, e-books, and general interest articles for ChessKid.com.He enjoys “top blogger” status at Chess.com. His blog has won the award for Best Chess Blog from the Chess Journalists of A...

Check out the Columbia Chess Club, in South Carolina. We were chess.com's Club of The Month in May 2023!Check out Brandmair's Boast for tips, triumphs, and chess insights!For chess improvement, I strongly recommend FM Midas Ratsma’s Chessable courses.I was interviewed on the 2nd half of the 348th episode of the Perpetual Chess Podcast.I'm James Brandmair, and my journey with chess started when I was ten, learning the basics from my dad. That early experience sparked a lifelong passion, leading me to start chess clubs in middle and high school and share the game with others. Though I didn’t enter the tournament scene until 2021, at 28, I quickly immersed myself in competitive play, participating in over 170 events and directing nearly 200.In 2021, I decided to reboot the C...

I was taught chess at the age of 9. My brother was a coach, and he inspired me to become one too. By the time I was 15, I was already helping beginners experience growth in chess, something that has always been a rewarding experience for me. Today, I have a USCF rating of 1800 and embrace the chance to bring this sense of pride and success to beginner and intermediate level players that want to bring their game to the next level.If you want to know more about me and what I do, check out my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/H1chess

MVP Chess is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Virginia. Our mission is to grow the game of chess and promote a growth mindset by creating tournament opportunities, high-quality instruction, and engaging content for players of all ages. Visit mvpchess.org to learn more, support our programs, and follow the latest events. Follow us on social media: linktr.ee/mvp_chess

Currently Offering FREE Zoom Consultations! (Read Below) Click here to schedule a FREE 15-minute Zoom consultation where you can ask me any questions you have and I can help you in the right direction to improve at chess in the quickest way: https://nextlevelchesscoaching.setmore.com/Hello! My name is Dalton Perrine and I started playing chess when I was 10 years old. Since then, I have learned and improved a lot, became a FIDE Master and got into coaching professionally when I was 21 years old. My coaching history includes thousands of lessons taught to thousands of students all over the world (no exaggeration) which includes private 1-on-1 coaching, teaching in schools and group coaching online. I have been coaching full-time since 2014 and have been the Director of Instruction for Ch...

FIDE Master, Correspondence Chess IM. Grew up in St. Petersburg (Russia), currently residing in France.  I wrote a book about Vasily Smyslov, which won the FIDE Book of the Year and US Chess Journalists awards in 2021! Also check out my Two Knights Defense course on Chessable (it's great and it's free!) and my Twitter profile.

International Grandmaster with a very popular chess blog (www.alexcolovic.com), full of useful insights and analyses of the game from different perspectives. You can also check my videos at my channel www.youtube.com/@gmalexcolovic and subscribe to my weekly newsletter at Substack. 

Proud mom of three brilliant, funny, and hard-working daughters, and wife to the smartest person I know, who's doing incredible work at the University of the Pacific.I began my professional life as a chemist, earning a PhD in theoretical mass spectrometry and spending over a decade in analytical and clinical chemistry research.But life took an unexpected and wonderful turn when I entered the world of chess. What started as curiosity and volunteering quickly became a passion, leading me to tournament organizing and arbitration.Today, I hold the titles of National Tournament Director (NTD) and International Arbiter – Category C (IA-C), and have had the privilege of organizing and directing hundreds of chess events across the US and beyond.At Chess.com, I’m thrilled to support and col...

Hi chess enthusiasts! I am IM, FIDE ELO 2405. I have been teaching chess (both individuals and teams) for over 30 years. Besides teaching chess I also write CDs and articles for chess magazines (CD Caro-Kann B13-B14 published by Chessbase; Encyclopedia of Pawn endings and Encyclopedia of Rook endings, both published by ChessInformant). Some of my students have got FIDE titles: GM, IM, FM and many of them win tournaments, prizes... In lessons, I place the main stress on student's INDEPENDENT work. This is because one can improve in chess only by permanent independent thinking. The main goal that I set in training is that my student work on chess for their own PLEASURE. This is the best way of improving and it gives the best practical results. The main method of training is an INDIVIDUAL...