FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My coaching fees are structured to offer flexibility depending on your goals and training requirements. Personal Chess Class – $90 A private one-on-one session tailored to your playing strength, individual needs, and improvement goals. Trial Lesson – $40 A great opportunity to experience my coaching style, assess your current chess level, and discuss a personalized improvement plan. Monthly Coaching Package – Recommended 4 personalized sessions per month (one session per week). The monthly package includes: * Four individual coaching sessions. * Weekly chess homework and practice assignments. * Personalized learning materials. * Structured training in tactics, strategy, opening preparation, and endgames. * Consistent progress tracking and guidance. I believe in providing high-quality, personalized coaching rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Training plans are adapted to each student’s level, ambitions, and pace of learning. Whether you are a beginner learning the fundamentals or an advanced tournament player looking to take your game to the next level, I am happy to discuss the most suitable coaching arrangement for you.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My process begins with understanding the student’s chess background, current playing strength, goals, and expectations. Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced tournament player, or an advanced player aiming for the Grandmaster level, I tailor my coaching approach to your individual needs. In our first session, I assess your strengths and weaknesses through practical positions, games, and discussion. Based on this assessment, I develop a personalized training plan covering the areas that will help you improve the most, such as opening preparation, middlegame strategy, positional understanding, calculation, tactics, and endgame technique. My lessons are interactive and practical, with detailed game analysis, exercises, and clear explanations. I also track your progress and adjust the training plan as you improve. As an International Master and FIDE Trainer, with coaching experience ranging from beginners to Grandmasters, my goal is not just to help you win more games, but to develop your overall chess understanding, confidence, and independent thinking.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am an International Master (IM) and a FIDE-certified Trainer, with extensive experience in both competitive chess and professional coaching. Throughout my chess career, I have achieved numerous notable results, including a Commonwealth Championship silver medal, multiple state and district titles, and strong performances in national and international tournaments. I have also reached a 3000 rating on Chess.com and have won against some of the world’s strongest players online, including Hikaru Nakamura, Gukesh D, Jan-Krzysztof Duda, and Nihal Sarin etc. My combination of international playing experience, formal FIDE trainer certification, and coaching experience across all skill levels gives me a strong foundation to help students understand chess deeply and improve their competitive performance.