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Certified coaches
We have curated this list of the best online chess coaches.
All of these renowned players have great chess skills, and a solid experience with teaching.
You cannot go wrong with them, so make your choice and enjoy learning chess!
Are you a great chess coach?
Do you have a FIDE title?
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and we will review your application.
Top chess coaches
FM Yuriy Krykun
Highly motivated and hardworking students are welcome!
| Location |
Kyiv,
 Ukraine
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|---|---|
| Languages | English, French, Russian, Ukrainian |
| Rating | FIDE: 2372, 2367 2302 2454 |
| Hourly rate | Negotiable per hour, monthly programms/discounts are designed as well |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
FM Joshua Posthuma
I am very passionate about my lessons; all ages and all skill levels welcome.
| Location |
Michigan,
 United States
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|---|---|
| Languages | English |
| Rating | FIDE: 2327, 2405 2430 2406 2385 2054 2162 |
| Hourly rate | $30/hour |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
FM Alessandro Santagati
Completely customized program
| Location |
Catania,
 Italy
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|---|---|
| Languages | English, Italian |
| Rating | FIDE: 2319, 2229 2200 2376 1828 1899 |
| Hourly rate | 25€ - 29€ |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
FM Vidal Rodriguez
Subir de nivel hasta la Primera Categoría no es difícil, con un plan de entrenamiento adecuado, constancia y un trabajo psicológico apropiado puedes alcanzarlo...
| Location |
Barcelona,
 Spain
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|---|---|
| Languages | Español |
| Rating | FIDE: 2275, 1985 |
| Hourly rate | 15€ / hora.. Wsp +34 617 65 00 31 |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
IM David Miedema
I can help you with your sticking points.
| Location |
Eindhoven,
 Netherlands
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|---|---|
| Languages | Nederlands, English, Deutsch, Français, Norsk |
| Rating | FIDE: 2380, 2404 2374 1574 1896 |
| Hourly rate | Free cheat sheet |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
FM Julian Zimmermann
Chess is always fun. Improving in chess is even more fun!
| Location |
 Germany
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|---|---|
| Languages | English, German |
| Rating | FIDE: 2340, 2377 2293 2231 2184 2164 |
| Hourly rate | 30 € |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
GM Toms Kantans
Strong and practical player, with big experience in coaching and playing. Available also for group lessons.
| Location |
Wroclaw,
 Latvia
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|---|---|
| Languages | English, Russian |
| Rating | FIDE: 2516, 2595 2495 2232 1769 |
| Hourly rate | 40 USD |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
WNM Yelizaveta Orlova
One of Canada's top female players (retired now). 2x Canadian Women's Team member, 6x Provincial Champion, 4x National Champion!
| Location |
Vancouver,
 Canada
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|---|---|
| Languages | English + Russian |
| Rating | FIDE: 1894, 1244 1521 1887 1507 |
| Hourly rate | $40 CAD /1h $65 CAD / 2h |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
GM Egor Krivoborodov
Profesional chess coach!
| Location |
Munich,
Germany
|
|---|---|
| Languages | russian, german, english |
| Rating | FIDE: 2524, 2641 2815 2571 1715 2174 |
| Hourly rate | 35€/hour lessons 20€/hour training games |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
FM Aleksandar Milosevic
With work to titles!
| Location |
Paracin,
 Serbia
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|---|---|
| Languages | English, Russian, Serbian |
| Rating | FIDE: 2272, 2343 2204 2158 |
| Hourly rate | 10-45$ depending on student's strength |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |