Hello welcome to my page ! My name is Kateryna Dolzhykova, i am an experienced chess player and teacher.
Currently based in Germany and a member of the national german team.
I enjoy playing chess and teaching it to all chess enthusiasts !
About me
Playing experience
More than 25 years experience in Tournament chess !
2. place team rapid World Mind Sport Games 2008 Peking
Multiple Winner of Women Ukrainian Championship 2011+2021.
Winner of German Championship 2023
2. place German Masters 2024
1. place German Rapid Championship 2024
Member of Gold Medal team Mitropa Cup 2024
2. place team rapid World Mind Sport Games 2008 Peking
Multiple Winner of Women Ukrainian Championship 2011+2021.
Winner of German Championship 2023
2. place German Masters 2024
1. place German Rapid Championship 2024
Member of Gold Medal team Mitropa Cup 2024
Teaching experience
More than 15 years experience.
I have worked in different chess club and international schools, online platforms and so on...
I was a teacher at an international school in kiev for 8 years in chess and english language. I achieved a Diploma in English language as well.
I have worked in different chess club and international schools, online platforms and so on...
I was a teacher at an international school in kiev for 8 years in chess and english language. I achieved a Diploma in English language as well.
Other experiences
I organised different chess events and being a referee at times. Fide certificated arbiter.
Best skills
Creative dynamic player with strong calculation skills. I can teach you all about it. I have a lot interesting openings ideas which i can share with you. I can help you improve endgame and strategy as well.
Teaching methodology
First of all we can have fun training environment during a lesson, it is the most important thing ! You can share with me whatever you want to impove on and i will help you to become better in every part of chess. I will give exercises to students depending of their level and capacity. I can identify strength and weaknesses in your play therefore giving positions to improve on and also positions where you can show zour strengths already !