Get better at chess, for real
Private online chess coaching with a FIDE Master for beginners, returning players, online improvers and tournament competitors. Built around your games and your goals.
Wherever you are right now
Most adult students fit one of these stages. Your first lesson shows where you are and what would move you up fastest.
You know the moves, or want to learn them properly. We build strong foundations from day one.
- Rules, notation and how to use Chess.com or Lichess
- Opening principles instead of memorized lines
- Basic tactics and checkmates
- How to make a plan in the middlegame
- Your first rated games online
You play a lot but your rating has stalled. We find the habits that cost you points and fix them.
- Blunder-checking routine
- A simple, sound opening repertoire
- Tactics training that sticks
- Key endgames every player needs
- Reviews of your own online games
You understand the game. Now it is about deeper plans, better calculation and fewer missed chances.
- Positional understanding: pawn structures and weak squares
- Calculation and candidate moves
- Building and deepening your repertoire
- Converting advantages and saving bad positions
- Time management in long games
Master-level coaching for serious competitors and norm hunters.
- Deep analysis of your tournament games
- Repertoire work for both colors
- Preparation for specific events and opponents
- Advanced endgame technique
- Practical decision-making under pressure
Four weeks, a clear plan
The same structure for every adult student, adjusted to your level after the first lesson.
Every part of the game
Your next rating starts here
A free 15-minute call to talk about your games and goals.