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GM Romain Edouard

Available for online chess lessons - just drop a message / https://lichess.org/coach/Lapinews

LocationBarcelona Spain
LanguagesFrançais, Español, English (US)
RatingFIDE: 26132653
Hourly rate90€/hour or 750€/10h
AvailabilityAccepting students
Active

About me

GM Romain Edouard, born the 28th of November 1990 in Poitiers, France; now living in Barcelona!
Member of the French team since 2009.

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)

Teaching experience

Former second of World Champion Veselin Topalov & Maxime Vachier-Lagrave
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.

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

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.