GM Romain Edouard, born the 28th of November 1990 in Poitiers, France; now living in Barcelona!
Member of the French team since 2009.
About me
Playing experience
Member of the French Olympic Team
Rated 2620
French Champion 2012
Winner of Dubai Open 2014
Winner of several strong opens and several medals (European U16 champion, European and World U18 vice-champion)
Highest rating of 2702 (June 2014)
Rated 2620
French Champion 2012
Winner of Dubai Open 2014
Winner of several strong opens and several medals (European U16 champion, European and World U18 vice-champion)
Highest rating of 2702 (June 2014)
Teaching experience
Former second of World Champion Veselin Topalov & Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
Trainer of several young talented players in France and around the World
Trainer of several young talented players in France and around the World
Other experiences
I've been a chess commentator several times (Paris Grand Chess Tour, Côte d'Ivoire Grand Chess Tour, Candidates tournament, Nations Cup...).
I'm also a book author and editor: see thinkerspublishing.com/ and olibris.fr/
My video courses: www.chessable.com/english-breakfast-romain-edouards-repertoire-against-1-c4/course/103876/,
shop.chessbase.com/en/authors/romain_edouard.
I'm also a book author and editor: see thinkerspublishing.com/ and olibris.fr/
My video courses: www.chessable.com/english-breakfast-romain-edouards-repertoire-against-1-c4/course/103876/,
shop.chessbase.com/en/authors/romain_edouard.
Best skills
*Experience coaching players of all ages and strenght
*Opening knowledge thanks to my work with some of the best players in the World
*Huge collection of interesting (and sometimes unknown) endgames ready for teaching
*Collection of examples on all kind of chess topics (may they be related to tactics or strategy)
*Specialist in finding your weak and strong points and work accordingly
*Opening knowledge thanks to my work with some of the best players in the World
*Huge collection of interesting (and sometimes unknown) endgames ready for teaching
*Collection of examples on all kind of chess topics (may they be related to tactics or strategy)
*Specialist in finding your weak and strong points and work accordingly
Teaching methodology
The first lesson(s) will consist in finding your weak and strong points, and then we'll make a training plan accordingly. It shall be a mix of openings, middlegames, endgame work, puzzle sessions, playing sessions, analysis sessions.