“I used to feel nervous playing against real people and mostly stuck to casual games. The lessons helped me understand what to focus on, and now I feel much more confident sitting down to play a full game.”
Emily
USA
WHAT HAPPENS IN A LESSON
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Game analysis
Understand what went wrong — and why.
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Opening preparation
Build a repertoire you understand, not just memorize.
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Tournament strategy
Prepare for the positions and decisions you're likely to face.
THE WORK
Analysis · preparation · practical decisions
ABOUT THE COACH
I’m a US National Master with over 15 years of playing experience and more than 3 years of coaching experience. Before coaching independently, I also worked with students at a chess school in Ukraine. I focus on helping students understand positions rather than simply memorize moves — so they can make better decisions when the game leaves familiar territory.
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US National Master
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15+ years playing
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5+ years coaching experience
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Online lessons worldwide
WHO I USUALLY WORK WITH
Different goals require different preparation, but the strongest progress always begins with consistent, thoughtful work.
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Analyze your games
Identify recurring mistakes, missed opportunities, and difficult decisions.
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Train the positions that matter
Work on the structures, calculations, and decisions that repeatedly appear in your chess.
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Prepare with a clear purpose
Turn what we find into focused opening work, practical training, and tournament preparation.
WHERE COACHING MAKES THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE
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Breaking a rating plateau
Find the habits and decisions keeping your results flat.
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Tournament preparation
Prepare openings, likely structures, and a realistic plan.
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Understanding openings
Learn plans, pawn structures, and the questions behind the moves.
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Analyzing personal games
Turn repeat mistakes and missed chances into a precise training plan.
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Building stronger positional understanding
Build the strategic language to evaluate positions with more confidence.
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Improving calculation and decision making
Develop a more reliable process when the position demands a real decision.
CASE STUDY
See an annotated position →
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Understand why a move works instead of relying on guesses or engine suggestions.
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More confidence in practical games
Approach familiar positions with a clearer plan and make decisions with more confidence over the board.
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Structured long-term improvement
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
PRIVATE COACHING
Individual 60-minute lessons tailored to your level, goals, and current areas for improvement.
per 60-minute online lesson
Personalized approach
Opening preparation
Tournament preparation
Analysis of your own games
Homework when appropriate
Free 15-minute consultation
Limited availability. I work with a small number of students to provide consistent preparation and individual feedback.
FAQ
Everything students usually ask before booking a consultation.
Do I need a FIDE rating?
What platform do lessons use?
How long is a lesson?
Do you work with beginners?
Will I get homework?
Can you help with tournament preparation?
Can I stop lessons anytime?
How do I book my first lesson?
BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION
A free 15-minute consultation to discuss your current level, your goals, and what we could focus on in your training.
15-minute consultation
Discuss your level and goals
See whether coaching is a good fit
CONTACT
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