GRANDMASTER CHESS COACH

Absolutely. Many of my students are adults who started chess later in life or returned after a long break. With consistent training and the right approach, adults can make excellent progress.

Yes. After every lesson, you’ll receive homework based on the material we covered. Some assignments are straightforward, while others may require more time and effort.

Microsoft Teams + Lichess.org . It’s very convenient – you’ll be able to move the pieces on your own board, and all lessons will be automatically saved to your Lichess account.

For most students, one or two lessons per week is enough, depending on your goals and available time. Between lessons, I recommend studying independently for at least 30-60 minutes a day whenever possible. Consistency is far more important than occasional long study sessions.

You can purchase one lesson to better understand whether my teaching style is the right fit for you. You are under no obligation to continue after the first lesson if you decide my coaching isn’t the right fit for you.

Absolutely! I work with players of all levels, including complete beginners. You don’t need any previous tournament experience or deep chess knowledge to start. We’ll begin with the fundamentals and build your understanding step by step at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

No. In fact, I don’t recommend spending a lot of time memorizing openings at the beginning. It’s much more important to understand basic chess principles, improve your tactical vision, and reduce simple mistakes. Once you have a solid foundation, learning openings becomes much easier and far more effective.

That depends on your current level, your goals, and how much time you’re able to dedicate to chess outside our lessons. Most students notice progress within the first few months, but long-term improvement comes from consistent training rather than trying to improve as quickly as possible.