WIM Nato Imnadze

I am a Woman International Master (WIM) from Georgia, living in Germany since 2015. I have been playing chess since childhood and have been a WIM since 2014.

After moving to Germany, I gradually shifted my focus from playing to coaching and have gained extensive experience working with chess players of very different ages and levels.

Today, I work with children, teenagers and adults, from beginners and ambitious amateurs to experienced tournament players and professionals. I particularly enjoy working with players who have individual goals and want to make real, long-term progress.

I am also very active in promoting women's chess in Germany and serve as the Chairwoman of the first Bavarian Women's Chess Club.

I have been playing chess since I can remember. I am a Woman International Master (WIM) since 2014.

My playing experience includes:
• Multiple-time Georgian Youth Champion
• European Vice Champion U18 Girls
• Winner and prize winner of numerous international tournaments

Having competed at a high level myself, I understand not only the technical side of chess, but also the practical and psychological challenges players face before and during tournaments.

Since moving to Germany, I have increasingly focused on chess coaching and have built extensive experience as both a personal coach and a group teacher in chess clubs.

I work with players of all ages and levels, including children from around 5 years old, teenagers, adults, ambitious amateurs and competitive tournament players.

One of my strengths is adapting my coaching to the individual player. Every student has different strengths, weaknesses, goals and ways of learning, so I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.

I have worked with children who have won national tournaments or achieved top 3–5 results in their age categories in international tournaments.

Beyond playing and teaching, I am actively involved in the development of chess in Germany, particularly in women's chess.

I am the Chairwoman of the first Bavarian Women's Chess Club, where I work to create more opportunities and a stronger community for female chess players.

I also have experience organizing and supporting chess activities and tournaments and enjoy contributing to the chess community beyond the board.

My biggest strength as a coach is that I never give up on a student.

I believe that chess improvement takes time, consistency and the right guidance. Results do not come overnight, and progress is not always immediately visible, but with a clear plan and persistent work, every player can improve.

I am particularly strong at:
• Identifying and working on individual weaknesses
• Tournament preparation and game analysis
• Tactics and calculation
• Strategic thinking and positional understanding
• Endgames
• Building a structured training plan
• Working with children and keeping lessons engaging
• Helping ambitious players reach their next level
• Adapting lessons to the player's individual goals and personality

I believe that understanding your weaknesses is just as important as knowing your strengths. Your weaknesses are areas you can actively improve, and this is where focused training can make a real difference.

A major part of my lessons is analyzing your own games especially your losses. Instead of simply showing the correct move, I want my students to understand why a mistake happened and how to recognize similar situations in future games.

Depending on the player's level and goals, I combine:
• Analysis of your own games
• Tactical and calculation training
• Strategic and positional exercises
• Opening preparation
• Endgame training
• Tournament preparation
• Practical positions and decision-making exercises

I also provide individual exercises between lessons when appropriate, so that students can continue working independently.

My approach is always personalized. A 6-year-old beginner, an ambitious tournament player and a strong adult amateur should not receive the same type of training.

My goal is not simply to teach you chess concepts, but to help you become a stronger and more independent chess player who understands how to think and make better decisions over the board.