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IM Nikola Nikolovski

Psychologist, Fide Instructor, IM - Let's train together towards success!

Location North Macedonia
LanguagesEnglish (US), Српски језик
RatingFIDE: 24072624
Hourly rateDepending on the level. Feel free to message me anytime.
AvailabilityAccepting students
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About me

Hello! I’m a 25 years old International Master from Macedonia. I have been playing chess for more than 15 years. Besides being in the world of chess, I also have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Playing experience

• Olympic representative of Macedonia since 2016.

• Representing the country in several European team championships.

• I have participated in numerous open and closed tournaments, out of which the most notable successes are:

- Sharing 1st-3rd place in Arad Open 2023
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- Winning Karpos rapid tournament 2023
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- Winning Open Skopje 2019
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• My peak rating is 2454 Fide rating points.

Teaching experience

• Coaching since 2015

• Teaching at a chess club

• Fide Instructor

• Giving individual and group lessons

• Teaching students from any age and any level, from beginner to 2300 rating points

• Coach at training camps in 2023 and 2024

• Coach of the national junior chess team on the European Youth Chess Championship 2023 in all categories

Best skills

My teaching combines my chess expertise with psychology to ensure knowledge is transferred in the most effective way. Lessons are interactive, focusing on both the thinking process and practical skills to help each student reach their full potential. By analyzing student games, we uncover strengths and areas for improvement, creating a personalized study plan to achieve rapid and sustainable progress. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, my goal is to help you advance, reach your goals, and enjoy every step of the journey!

Latest blog posts

From Fear to Confidence: What I Learned on My Chess Journey

Many chess players work hard but still feel stuck, as if their effort isn’t paying off. I’ve been th…

Blitz Domination: 5 tips to improve at blitz!

Blitz chess is the wild west of the 64 squares—a battlefield where speed meets strategy, and every s…