GRANDMASTER CHESS COACH

Stop guessing what to study — train with a Grandmaster.
Start improving your chess with a clear, structured plan.

♟️ 1-on-1 lessons with a Grandmaster (Peak FIDE 2656)
📈 Students typically improve 200–400 rating points
🎯 Personalized training based on your level

About the coach

My name is Valery Filippov. I am an international Grandmaster and professional chess coach with over 19 years of experience. My current USCF rating is 2656 and FIDE rating is 2553.

Over the years, I have worked with players of all levels — from beginners to advanced tournament players. My coaching is based on practical experience, not just theory. I focus on helping students understand the game, not memorize it.

THE GOAL IS SIMPLE:

👉 Help you improve consistently and achieve real results.

Valery Filippov | Grandmaster chess coach

HOW COACHING WORKS

Lessons are conducted online in a simple and effective format.

PLATFORM:
TEAMS &
LICHESS

DURATION:
60 MINUTES
PER CLASS

FORMAT:
1-ON-1
SESSIONS

SCHEDULE:
ARRANGED
INDIVIDUALLY

WHAT WILL YOU GET FROM COACHING

Personalized Training Plan

Your chess training plan is built around your strengths and weaknesses. Instead of following generic advice, you focus on what actually limits your progress.

Opening Preparation

Learn practical openings that fit your style - not just moves, but ideas. This helps you feel confident from the very beginning of the game.

Game Analysis

We analyze your games to improve your decision-making and help you improve your chess rating. You will understand not only what was wrong - but why it happened.

Middlegame Strategy

We will develop a deeper understanding of chess strategy and positional play. Learn how to create plans instead of just reacting to your opponent.

Ongoing Support

I provide continuous support between lessons, so you're not left alone with your training. You can ask questions, share your games, and get guidance whenever you need it.

Endgame Technique

Master essential endgames that often decide real games. Many players ignore this area - but it is one of the fastest ways to gain rating.

WHO IS THIS COACHING FOR

Beginners who want to
build a strong foundation

Adults who want
structured learning

Intermediate players
stuck at the same rating

Kids who are serious
about improvement

Tournament players who
want to improve results

If you are motivated to
improve - this is for you

WHY WORK WITH A GRANDMASTER CHESS COACH

Most players try to improve on their own. They watch videos, solve puzzles, and play dozens of games on Chess.com. But without direction, progress is often slow. Working with a grandmaster chess coach changes this completely. You are not just getting more information - you are learning what actually matters for your level. Unlike random study, online chess coaching gives you structure, clarity, and a clear path to improvement.

From my experience, one of the biggest problems players face is not knowing where to focus. They try to improve everything at once: Openings, Tactics, Strategy. And as a result, they don't improve anything properly.

As your Grandmaster chess coach, I simplify the process and help you focus on what really matters to improve your chess rating. You don't need to study everything - you need to study the right things at the right time. That's what makes the difference.

STUDENTS RESULTS

Based on my experience, even if a student trains for just 30 minutes a day but does it consistently, they will definitely see progress. Of course, the overall results will depend on how many hours per week you are willing to dedicate to chess (and I'm not only talking about our private chess classes).

These results are based on real students I have worked with over the first 3 months: