Most of us want to improve our chess

We spend countless hours studying openings, buying books and videos, and playing in tourneys. Despite this, sometimes our game and rating progress stagnate.

If this is a familiar story, perhaps the services of a personal coach are needed. A mentor who will ensure your continuing development and understanding. Simply leave the worrying to him and follow his instructions. Watch as your game improves and your rating soars.

While lessons and lectures are instructive, playing good chess requires effort on your part. Except for rare geniuses, success in sport is 10% skill and 90% sweat. Attending lectures will not make you a strong player, just as attending lectures on medicine will not make you a doctor. The right mix of instruction and praxis is needed.

My method of teaching involves explaining the how, what, and why of chess. The motivated student then studies and practices on his own. I monitor your progress and indicate the areas that need work. You'll find my rates to be competitive with those of other GM's.

Improving your chess normally requires solving a few puzzles. But tactical exercises are just a fraction of the study needed to achieve mastery. What about the other elements of chess? And what should you study? I'll teach you how to study chess and show you the underlying chess secrets as only a grandmaster can.

My website will soon contain material about endgame basics, lectures on various topics, articles about psychology and the role of physical fitness in chess.

To improve and enjoy your chess, I am what you are looking for!

Best regards,

GM Valeriy Aveskulov