- Hello everyone, my name is Alexandros Papasimakopoulos and I was born on 27 March 1996 in Athens , where I do live right now!
I have a degree in Economics (2018) and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) in 2022.
- In 2024 I became an ECU Expert Coach, which is the highest title someone can get from ECU!
Next I am looking forward to getting the FIDE Trainer Title as well!
Regarding my FIDE Playing Titles, I gained :
1) My CM Title in 2021
2) My FM Title in 2022
3) My IM Title in 2025
My peak Rating in FIDE is :
Standard : 2416
Rapid : 2417
Blitz : 2451
I specialize in the French Defense and follow a 1.d4 and Universal style
IM Papasimakopoulos Alexandros
Chess MENTOR and Coach! Our mentality is the key to SUCCESS!
| Location | Athens Greece |
|---|---|
| Languages | Ελληνικά, English (US) |
| Rating | FIDE: 2402302628032583 |
| Hourly rate | 40€/hour |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
I've been playing chess since I was 5 years old. I began more seriously at the age of 12, when I decided to become a good chess player. From then, I have played more than 120.000 games in the internet (Standard, Classical, Rapid, Blitz and Bullet combined).
- My most remarkable win was against GM Vladislav Artemiev (he was #3 in the World at the time!) in the European Rapid Chess Championship in 2018 in Skopje (you can watch the videos right below)
- In classical chess, my best wins are against :
-GM Sergei Tiviakov in Chania 2023
-GM Jobava Baduur in Paleochora 2023
-GM Kourkoulos Stamatis in Paleochora 2023 , all with the black pieces!
I can generally say that, I am a really special player (that is good and bad!), because I have massive playing experience which has given me the ability to dive really deep into a position and make my student understand, what really happens on the chess board in general and what he should focus on in every concrete position!
- My most remarkable win was against GM Vladislav Artemiev (he was #3 in the World at the time!) in the European Rapid Chess Championship in 2018 in Skopje (you can watch the videos right below)
- In classical chess, my best wins are against :
-GM Sergei Tiviakov in Chania 2023
-GM Jobava Baduur in Paleochora 2023
-GM Kourkoulos Stamatis in Paleochora 2023 , all with the black pieces!
I can generally say that, I am a really special player (that is good and bad!), because I have massive playing experience which has given me the ability to dive really deep into a position and make my student understand, what really happens on the chess board in general and what he should focus on in every concrete position!
Teaching experience
I have coached over 200 students from beginner to 2200 rating (Over the board and Online).
My preference would be to teach FIDE Rating until 2100 and Lichess Rating until 2500. Age doesn't really matter, but the younger the better, (mostly timewise) in my opinion! I have generally passed students to better coaches, because I can help you receive chess in a completely different way till the level of 2100 FIDE Rating! From there, I could help you become a better player, but a Grandmaster will be more helpful in the 2100+ level!
- I had a 30-year old student, that increased his Rapid Chess.com Rating from 1700 to 2100 in a single year!
- I had another 40-year old student who after 2 years of coaching got he earned his first FIDE Rating... 1770! Also, his Lichess Rapid Rating went from 1200->1800.
You need to know that, chess requires practice and studying! If you are able to do them both, nothing can stop you from becoming a great chess player!
One former coach of mine used to say the following :
To become a great player you need three things :
1) Talent (Discipline+strong nervous system+IQ)
2) A good coach (good guidance through the different stages/levels) and
3) Parents to help you participate in tournaments!!
Never underestimate any of the above!
My preference would be to teach FIDE Rating until 2100 and Lichess Rating until 2500. Age doesn't really matter, but the younger the better, (mostly timewise) in my opinion! I have generally passed students to better coaches, because I can help you receive chess in a completely different way till the level of 2100 FIDE Rating! From there, I could help you become a better player, but a Grandmaster will be more helpful in the 2100+ level!
- I had a 30-year old student, that increased his Rapid Chess.com Rating from 1700 to 2100 in a single year!
- I had another 40-year old student who after 2 years of coaching got he earned his first FIDE Rating... 1770! Also, his Lichess Rapid Rating went from 1200->1800.
You need to know that, chess requires practice and studying! If you are able to do them both, nothing can stop you from becoming a great chess player!
One former coach of mine used to say the following :
To become a great player you need three things :
1) Talent (Discipline+strong nervous system+IQ)
2) A good coach (good guidance through the different stages/levels) and
3) Parents to help you participate in tournaments!!
Never underestimate any of the above!
Other experiences
- I have a Chess Channel on Twitch, in which I usually speak greek! www.twitch.tv/papasionates
- Also, I started my YouTube Channel (2022) and I mainly upload videos in Greek www.youtube.com/c/AlexandrosPapasimakopoulos
Moreover, I uploaded my 2 game win against one of the best players in online chess, GM Hikaru Nakamura in English! youtu.be/N4_j0mVUWug (that is a long time ago...!)
- In addition, I have build a community through Lichess with my team PAPASIonates, which you can join here lichess.org/team/papasionates (over 1300 members)
Also, I have lived for 3 years in Germany when I was 8-11 years old, so my English accent is pretty good for a Greek coach! Also my first english teacher (my aunt) was half american... so don't wonder if you listen to American English!
- Also, I started my YouTube Channel (2022) and I mainly upload videos in Greek www.youtube.com/c/AlexandrosPapasimakopoulos
Moreover, I uploaded my 2 game win against one of the best players in online chess, GM Hikaru Nakamura in English! youtu.be/N4_j0mVUWug (that is a long time ago...!)
- In addition, I have build a community through Lichess with my team PAPASIonates, which you can join here lichess.org/team/papasionates (over 1300 members)
Also, I have lived for 3 years in Germany when I was 8-11 years old, so my English accent is pretty good for a Greek coach! Also my first english teacher (my aunt) was half american... so don't wonder if you listen to American English!
Best skills
My best skills in chess are, in my opinion, my practical thinking of the game and my general understanding, which has been built by my MASSIVE playing experience throughout these years (120.000 Games are quite rare to be seen). Together we will learn HOW to think in a more practical way and I guarantee you that you will see things differently in no time ;)
In these classes you will not only learn about chess, but also about different aspects of the game such as TIME MANAGEMENT and PSYCHOLOGY during games!
I will also be your MENTOR for chess!
You need guidance to avoid getting overwhelmed by the flood of information — and that’s where I come in.
In these classes you will not only learn about chess, but also about different aspects of the game such as TIME MANAGEMENT and PSYCHOLOGY during games!
I will also be your MENTOR for chess!
You need guidance to avoid getting overwhelmed by the flood of information — and that’s where I come in.
Teaching methodology
Our first session will focus on getting to know your strengths, weaknesses and playing style, from your games (either OTB or Lichess). Then we will focus on the parts of chess where you are lacking!
Those can be divided to :
- Opening
- Tactics
- Strategy
- Endgame
But there are also other factors that play a significant role such as : Time management and Psychology during games!
So in general, my Teaching methodology consists of the following :
Topics + Exercises + Repeat!
Feel free to message me for availability!
Those can be divided to :
- Opening
- Tactics
- Strategy
- Endgame
But there are also other factors that play a significant role such as : Time management and Psychology during games!
So in general, my Teaching methodology consists of the following :
Topics + Exercises + Repeat!
Feel free to message me for availability!