I am a professional chess trainer and certified FIDE Instructor with 21 years of coaching experience. My current USCF rating is 2325.
I work with players of all stages, specializing in taking students from total beginners all the way up to a 2300 rating. Whether you are looking for local, safe in-person lessons in New York or prefer convenient online classes via Skype, I tailor my approach to your goals.
My schedule is flexible, and I am actively accepting new students!
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Do not hesitate to reach out if you're ready to take your game to the next level!
NM Ilia Kakushadze
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| Location | Brooklyn, New York United States |
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| Languages | English (US), Ελληνικά, ქართული |
| Rating | FIDE: 217726342280 |
| Hourly rate | $120 per hour |
| Availability | Accepting students |
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About me
Teaching experience
In past, I have worked in Greece for 8 years, In Norway for 8 years, and recently moved to New York. I have been the Norwegian youth national team trainer for 3 years. My students have won the Norwegian youth chess championships over 25 times, the Scandinavian championship (Nordic) 4 times, the European championship once, and the Greek championship twice.
Other experiences
Also, I have been an arbiter in World Youth Chess Championships 2010 - Open under 12 and in 5th World School Chess Championship - Open U13
Best skills
My best skill in teaching is recognizing my student's weaknesses and working on them. I teach opening-middlegame-strategy until the level of 2000 and Opening repertoire for 2000-2400+GM level.