IM Harshana Thilakarathne

Hello!
I am 21 years old International Master with a peak rating of 2446.I have one Grand Master norm.

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As a profession I practice chess coaching. I m also computer science engineering undergraduate student.

** I consider myself as an aggressive and creative chess player. My playing style brought me to many tournament victories. Some are mentioned below. I won so many medals in World and Asian age group events. So as a coach, with my own experience, I know how to navigate my students to tournament and title victories. I also keep learning new techniques and updating openings frequently to complete my grandmaster title and reach my full potential as a player too. **

Dont overthink! Take action! Enjoy the process! Celebrate the victories!

World Schools u11 2014 – Champion

Commonwealth u16 2018 – Champion

Western Asian Junior u20 2024 – Champion

World Schools u15 2018 – Equal Champion(Silver Medal)

Asian Youth u18 2019 – Silver Medal

won with many GMs and the highest rated victory is agianst Kovalev Vladislav (2590)

I teach myself for over a decade and won many victories. Professionally I started in 2023. Lots of upcoming youth players working with me right now. I usually train rated chess players. But experienced unrated players also welcome.

Tactics
Attacking concepts
Positional Chess concepts
Middlegame and Endgame Strategies
Endgame Theories
Opening preparation
Psychological facts related to chess
tournament game analysis
Practice games with analysis

I analyze student games and identify the area which should be improved. Then I recommend a workout plan and give lessons accordingly, I m friendly with my students and open to discuss problems related to chess in my free time. Also I connect my students to play friendly matches .
Workout plan includes free eBooks and study materials.