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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!
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Top chess coaches
FM Aleksandar Randjelovic
Known as the most dedicated coach. (notes from each lesson, homework assignments, correspondence games vs coach, game reviews, etc.)
| Location |
Niš,
 Serbia
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|---|---|
| Languages | English, Serbo-Croatian |
| Rating | FIDE: 2314, 2350 2163 |
| Hourly rate | 20€/60 min or 25€/90 min |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
FM Yuriy Krykun
Highly motivated and hardworking students are welcome!
| Location |
Kyiv,
 Ukraine
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|---|---|
| Languages | English, French, Russian, Ukrainian |
| Rating | FIDE: 2351, 2443 2223 2451 |
| Hourly rate | Negotiable per hour, monthly programms/discounts are designed as well |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
LM Mr Lance
"Chess is like bodybuilding. If you train every day, you stay in top shape. It is the same with your brain – chess is a matter of daily training." - Vladimir Kramnik
| Location |
Online,
 Russia
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|---|---|
| Languages | English, Russian |
| Rating | 2418 2534 2621 2317 2364 |
| Hourly rate | Similar to famous streamer from Ireland. |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
IM Vojislav Milanovic
I am Milanovic Vojislav (IM) from Serbia certified by FIDE as a Professional Chess Trainer.
| Location |
Belgrade,
Serbia
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|---|---|
| Languages | English |
| Rating | 2319 |
| Hourly rate | 30usd /h/ includes homeworks, notes, and support between lessons. |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
GM Tal Baron
Opening Guru for 2500+ players
| Location |
Tel Aviv,
 Israel
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|---|---|
| Languages | English, Hebrew. |
| Rating | FIDE: 2560, 2437 2515 2248 2162 |
| Hourly rate | 600$/Month. More details on my site. |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
NM Brandon Ashe
Chess is a sea in which a gnat may drink and an elephant may bathe -- Hindu proverb
| Location |
California,
 United States
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|---|---|
| Languages | English |
| Rating | FIDE: 2209, 2478 2423 2603 2253 2227 |
| Hourly rate | $30 |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
IM Alex Astaneh Lopez
Methodical and adaptable coaching.
| Location |
Cork,
 Ireland
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|---|---|
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Rating | FIDE: 2437, 2607 2343 2589 2444 2237 |
| Availability | Not accepting students at the moment |
| Active |
FM German Spata
Cursos Intensivos de Ajedrez , adquiri un progreso significativo con el PACK de 12 clases , y aprende a estudiar ajedrez por tu propia cuenta
| Location |
La Plata,
 Argentina
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|---|---|
| Languages | Español |
| Rating | FIDE: 2302, 2475 2256 |
| Hourly rate | 20 US$ |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
IM Daniel Pulvett
"La motivación es la clave del éxito", porque si puedes soñarlo, puedes hacerlo!!!
| Location |
Puerto Ordaz, Edo Bolívar,
 Venezuela
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|---|---|
| Languages | Español |
| Rating | FIDE: 2443, 2473 2400 |
| Hourly rate | 20$/hour; Whatsapp +58(412-194-6440); / +58(414-856-5087); email: pulvettd25@gmail.com |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
IM Jure Zorko
Proper chess school experience, just faster and indvidually tailored.
| Location |
Ljubljana,
 Slovenia
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|---|---|
| Languages | Slovenian, English, Croatian |
| Rating | FIDE: 2465, 2465 2474 |
| Hourly rate | 20$/hour |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |