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FM Nikhil Dixit

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Locationpune India
LanguagesEnglish (US), हिन्दी, हिंदी, मराठी
RatingFIDE: 238226572521
Hourly rate3000 INR
AvailabilityAccepting students
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About me

Hello Chess Lovers, Greetings from India. I am Nikhil Dixit, and I am 26 years old. I am an active chess player participating in chess tournaments all over the world.

Feel free to reach out to me by email, contact@nikhildixit.com or on whatsapp - +91-7972957908

Playing experience

I have been playing chess for the last 16 years, and I have played many tournaments in India and abroad. I have played a tournaments in countries that include UAE, Malaysia, Romania, Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, the Czech Republic, France, Brazil, Vietnam, Hungary, Russia, Azerbaijan, Poland, Germany, Greece, Austria, Qatar, Serbia etc. Following are some of my best (international level) performances.

1-Participated in the 2018 FISU World University Chess Championship 2018 at Aracaju, Brazil
2-Got FIDE Master Title from the International Chess Federation in January 2019
3-Scored all international Master norms in the year 2018-2019
-1st norm at Chennai International Grandmaster chess tournament in January 2018
-2nd norm at Czech Pardubice open tournament in July 2019
-3rd norm at Zadar open, Croatia in December 2019
-4th norm at Czech Pardubice Open Tournament 2022
-5th norm at Qatar Masters Open 2023
-6th norm at Dubai Police Global Masters 2024

Teaching experience

Over the past five years, I have gained extensive teaching experience, having taught over 75 students from various countries around the world. The majority of my students have come from India, USA, Qatar, UAE, China, Norway and Canada

Following are major success stories as a chess coach

1- Advik Agarwal: I began training him in March 2024 when his FIDE rating was 1776. As of June 2025, his rating has improved to 2218.
2- Jackson Scamehorn: I have been teaching him since February 2024. He has gained a total of 430 USCF rating points and is currently rated 1900 (as of April 2025).
3- Anthony Arias: I started working with him in June 2024. Within five months, he gained 250 points on his Chess.com rapid rating, reaching a rating of 1825. (Training is paused for few months)
4- Nishant Jawalkar: We worked together from December 2021 to March 2024, during which he gained 850 FIDE rating points, increasing from 1098 to 1954.
5- Quang H - We actively worked together from January 2024 to May 2024. In that period, he gained 410 chess com rapid rating points. (540 to 950)

Other experiences

Other than chess I have helped various chess academies and chess coaches to grow their online presence through organic marketing. I have written 100s of chess blogs as a freelancer.

Best skills

I focus on student's strengths and weaknesses. After each class, you will give a chess improvement plan until the next class.

Teaching methodology

As a coach, I understand the importance of tailoring my approach to the unique needs and challenges of each student. Whether it's honing strengths or addressing weaknesses, I believe in a personalized coaching program that is designed for optimal growth and progress.

Latest blog posts

Tournament Review: Vezerkepzo Budapest Closed Tournament

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Tournament Review: Cannes Open 2025

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Tournament Review: Graz Open 2025

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