IM Garv Gaur

I am Garv Gaur, a 19-year-old chess player and coach from India. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Economics at Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), University of Delhi, while actively competing in international chess tournaments.

I have a peak FIDE rating of 2401 and have completed all the requirements for the International Master (IM) title. Alongside my playing career, I have been coaching chess for over a year, helping students improve their strategic understanding, positional play, opening preparation, and practical decision-making.

As an active competitive player, I understand the challenges of tournament chess firsthand. I enjoy sharing my experience and helping students develop a deeper understanding of the game while working towards their individual goals.

You can feel free to contact me here or on garvgaur2007@gmail.com for chess classes or training games.

* Peak FIDE Rating: 2401
* Commonwealth U-12 Gold Medallist (2019).
* Indian College League Champion (2026) with Team SRCC.
* All India Inter-University Championship Runner-up (2025).
* Competed in prestigious international events including the Aeroflot Open, Abu Dhabi Masters, Paris Masters, Qatar Masters, Dole Open, and many other strong tournaments.
* Extensive experience playing against and preparing for strong titled opposition at the international level.
* Have seconded and assisted several strong players and International Masters with opening preparation, opponent-specific preparation, and tournament analysis.
* Active competitive player with a deep understanding of the practical demands of tournament chess.
* Specialized in strategic and positional chess, opening preparation, and practical decision-making.
* Passionate about helping players understand the ideas behind the moves and become more independent thinkers over the board.

* Over 1 year of offline chess coaching experience.
* Helped several local students reach around 1800 FIDE within a relatively short period.
* Experience assisting strong players and International Masters with tournament and opening preparation.
* Specialized in strategic and positional chess, opening preparation, game analysis, and practical decision-making.

* Strategic and positional understanding.
* Opening preparation and repertoire building.
* Practical decision-making over the board.
* Game analysis and identifying key improvements.
* Opponent-specific tournament preparation.

I tailor each lesson to the student's level, goals, and individual needs. I usually conduct two structured classes per week, focusing on a specific topic or area of improvement, followed by personalized homework to reinforce and apply the concepts covered. I follow up with students through game reviews, feedback, and discussions about their progress. I also provide tournament support, including opening preparation and opponent-specific analysis whenever required. My goal is to make every lesson practical, engaging, and focused on long-term improvement.