WFM Nasrin Babayeva

I'm Woman FIDE Master (WFM) Nasrin Babayeva, an international chess player and coach with 4 years of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels—from complete beginners to competitive tournament players. My coaching focuses on practical improvement through personalized training, including game analysis, calculation, strategy, endgames, opening preparation, and tournament psychology. I have worked with students from many countries in both individual and group lessons, helping them build confidence, improve their ratings, and develop a deeper understanding of chess. As an active tournament player, I bring current competitive experience into every lesson, ensuring my students learn not just theory, but how to apply it successfully in real games. My goal is to make every lesson engaging, structured, and tailored to each student's needs and ambitions.

Malatya Open U14 girl's winner (2017)
Sivas Buruciye Open winner U14 (2019)
Silver Lake Open B group woman winner (2021)
Kirsehir Open woman winner (2021)
I have won a lot of tournaments besides these ones. My best wins were against 2 IM's and WGM Zeinab Mamedyarova.

In 2022 I started teaching university students in the chess club. And I still continue to teach them. But in 2023 I started to give private chess lessons and my students are glad to work with me.
ratings.fide.com/profile/13475169 - my first student got 1662 rating in his first rating tournament.

A deep understanding of strategy is essential in chess. This includes planning several moves ahead, recognizing patterns, and understanding how to create long-term advantages in different phases of the game.
Understanding how to convert slight advantages or salvage tough positions in the endgame separates strong players from average ones. This includes knowledge of key endgame principles, piece coordination, and specific theoretical endgames.
While not as critical as other phases for beginners, having a solid and reliable opening repertoire that suits one's style is important for intermediate and advanced players.
Chess is full of repeating motifs and patterns, and players who can recognize these patterns will find it easier to navigate complex positions.
Managing time effectively, especially in rapid and blitz games, is an essential skill. It involves making the best use of limited time while maintaining accuracy.

Openings/Middlegames/Endgames
We will work on these categories. The most important thing is TO LEARN THE CHESS. Maybe it sounds difficult but we will make it easy together.