About Me

My name is Matyáš Marek, and I am an International Master from the Czech Republic with over 20 years of competitive chess experience and 6 years of coaching experience.

I earned the IM title at age 16 and represented the Czech Republic in numerous World and European Youth Championships. My best result was 6th place at the World Youth U18 Championship in 2015.

Coaching Experience

Over the past six years, I have worked with both children and adults, ranging from complete beginners to advanced tournament players. One of my students recently finished 9th in their category at the World Youth Chess Championship.

Lessons are available in English and Czech and are conducted online.

Teaching Philosophy

Chess improvement requires a balanced approach. My lessons combine:

• Analysis of student games to identify strengths and weaknesses
• Tactical training and calculation exercises
• Positional understanding through instructive examples
• Endgame technique and practical decision-making
• Training habits designed to accelerate improvement between lessons

For younger students, I focus on creating engaging and interactive lessons while building strong fundamentals and confidence.

Interested in Lessons?

I offer both individual lessons and lesson packages. Availability and rates vary depending on lesson length and scheduling preferences.

Feel free to contact me through Chess.com or email me at mmarek1@umbc.edu if you are interested in coaching.

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