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IM Jonas Prado Lobo

I used to accept every chess student, but now I'm overwhelmed with too many. Going forward, I’ll only take students who are highly committed to taking chess seriously.

LocationOviedo Spain
LanguagesEspañol, English (US), Català, valencià
RatingFIDE: 240829042707
Hourly rateLessons start from 6€/day. Group lessons 7€/week. Feel free to reach out for more details!
AvailabilityAccepting students
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About me

🌟 Former Spanish Champion and International Master (IM)

With all the tournaments I've played and students I've coached, I've gained experience that makes me a high-level chess coach. I believe I’m very good at what I do, and I take pride in helping my students break through their barriers and reach their full potential.

Playing experience

🏆🏆 Milestones and Triumphs

I've achieved a lot in my chess journey, including:

Eight-time Asturias Champion and winner of the Rapid Asturian Championships in 2021, 2023, and 2024.

Spanish U-10 Champion (2013) and third place in the 2023 Spanish College Championship.

International Master (IM) title, winning the Trofeo Principado de Asturias (2023) and surpassing the 2400 FIDE rating.

Teaching experience

🎯 Unlock Your Chess Potential

I understand the frustration of not improving—I was stuck for three years myself! With my experience as both a player and a coach, I can help you break through those barriers. I have students from around the world, and some have even become Asturian champions.

In 2024, I became the coach of the Asturias national team, leading them to victory in the Spanish Team Championship U-16—the first time Asturias has won since 2003. This achievement highlights my ability to nurture talent and drive success.

Other experiences

🎥 YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/channel/UCq_PXiPYCfAw6s-x3jJQuXA

Check out my YouTube channel, where I document my journey towards the GM title, share my training regimen, free lessons, and some off-topic videos for a personal touch.

Best skills

🏆 My Coaching Approach

📆 Monthly Training Program

I now work with students on a monthly basis, offering much more than just lessons. My coaching includes:

✅ Daily Check-ins – I talk with my students every day, asking how they are doing psychologically and guiding their training.
✅ Personalized Training Plan – We create and adjust a training routine together based on their strengths and weaknesses.
✅ High-Quality Lessons – Focused on real improvement, structured to maximize progress.

This system ensures that my students are not just learning during the lessons but improving every single day.

Teaching methodology

📊 Personalized Training from Day One

In our first lesson, I analyze all your classical games and give you a test to assess your strengths and weaknesses. From there, I create a custom training routine.

In the following lessons, we:
✅ Analyze your new games to track progress and fix mistakes.
✅ Keep track of your training to ensure steady improvement.
✅ Work on your opening repertoire, which is crucial nowadays. We do this by studying the middlegames and endgames that arise from your openings. Sometimes we check theory, but I usually send you a file to study on your own.

📢 Limited Spots Available

I currently have a lot of students, and I’m feeling overwhelmed at times. Because of this, there may be periods where I won’t have available spots for new students. If you're interested, let me know, and I'll add you to my waiting list!

If you’re serious about improving, let’s work together and take your chess to the next level! 🚀♟️

YouTube videos