CM Joseph Wan // 윤채
don't panic, never give up, and always play to win :)
| Location |  Taiwan |
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| Languages | English (US), 中文 |
| Rating | FIDE: 2255290125722870263622872573 |
| Hourly rate | $65/hr; Packages: $300 for 5 lessons; $35/hr for training games |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Hi! I'm FIDE Candidate Master Joseph Wan. I graduated in 2024 from Vanderbilt University with degrees in psychology, MHS, and Asian Studies. I started playing chess when I was 6 years old, and my love and passion of the game has only grown since. My goal in coaching is to share that passion with others, and pass on what I've learned over my almost 20 years of playing this game!
Playing experience
• 1 IM Norm- scored at the 2025 Southwest Class Championships in Dallas, Texas
• FIDE Candidate Master title, 2023
• US National Master title, 2016
• 5 OTB Classical GM wins: GMs Dambasuren Batsuren, Ohanyan Emin, Andrew Tang, Alexander Ivanov, Richard Bitoon
• 5 OTB Classical IM wins: IMs Liam Putnam, Oleksii Bilych, Alexander Katz, Ronald Burnett (2x)
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• 2014 K-6 US Champion
• 2011 K-3 US Champion
• 2019, 2021, 2023 US Bughouse Champion
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• 2024 Tennessee State Champion
• 2018 Iowa State Champion
• 2014 Nebraska State Champion
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• 2023 Nashville City Champion
• 2012, 2013, 2023 Lincoln (Nebraska) City Champion
• FIDE Candidate Master title, 2023
• US National Master title, 2016
• 5 OTB Classical GM wins: GMs Dambasuren Batsuren, Ohanyan Emin, Andrew Tang, Alexander Ivanov, Richard Bitoon
• 5 OTB Classical IM wins: IMs Liam Putnam, Oleksii Bilych, Alexander Katz, Ronald Burnett (2x)
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• 2014 K-6 US Champion
• 2011 K-3 US Champion
• 2019, 2021, 2023 US Bughouse Champion
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• 2024 Tennessee State Champion
• 2018 Iowa State Champion
• 2014 Nebraska State Champion
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• 2023 Nashville City Champion
• 2012, 2013, 2023 Lincoln (Nebraska) City Champion
Teaching experience
• 2023 Nashville Chess Center Camps, Lead Instructor
• 2021-2023 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Prairie Chess Camp, Lead Instructor
• 2015-2019 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Prairie Chess Camp, Assistant Instructor
I worked at the Nashville Chess Center (NCC) from 2021 until my college graduation in 2024 as their Associate Director, under FM Todd Andrews. During my time at the NCC, I served as head chess coach at Meigs Middle Magnet, Head Middle Magnet, and Ensworth Schools. I have also coached privately since 2015. My top student, Joseph Pregon, crossed 2000 USCF in 2023 to become an expert!
• 2021-2023 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Prairie Chess Camp, Lead Instructor
• 2015-2019 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Prairie Chess Camp, Assistant Instructor
I worked at the Nashville Chess Center (NCC) from 2021 until my college graduation in 2024 as their Associate Director, under FM Todd Andrews. During my time at the NCC, I served as head chess coach at Meigs Middle Magnet, Head Middle Magnet, and Ensworth Schools. I have also coached privately since 2015. My top student, Joseph Pregon, crossed 2000 USCF in 2023 to become an expert!
Other experiences
I was the captain of the championship winning Iowa team in the 2022 States Chess Cup, where we [Iowa] defeated Virginia 9-7 in the finals. I also captained the teams "dreamy knights" and "shadow knights" in ICC's former 4545 league, winning championships in seasons 92, 94, 97, and 98.
Outside of chess, I'm an avid piano and violin player. I was Iowa State Champion (2017) in piano, Iowa City Champion (2020), as well as an Iowa All-State Orchestra member on violin (2018 and 2019). My chess skills also transferred well to the mobile game Clash Royale. At my peak season I was ranked #4016 in the world; since the introduction of the Path of Legends, my peak medals has been 2128. If you would like coaching in Clash Royale as well, feel free to reach out!
Outside of chess, I'm an avid piano and violin player. I was Iowa State Champion (2017) in piano, Iowa City Champion (2020), as well as an Iowa All-State Orchestra member on violin (2018 and 2019). My chess skills also transferred well to the mobile game Clash Royale. At my peak season I was ranked #4016 in the world; since the introduction of the Path of Legends, my peak medals has been 2128. If you would like coaching in Clash Royale as well, feel free to reach out!
Best skills
My expertise in openings is in 1. e4 with White, and 1... e6 with Black, against everything. My unique skill is my intuition. I have never really used Chessable, or squeezed moves into memory. I love the complexity of the game, and the logic of choosing correct moves.
Hard work is necessary to improve yourself and reach the highest echelons of chess you wish to reach, no doubt. However, what sets me apart from other coaches is my desire to not only help you improve your chess, but to have fun while doing it. I encourage my students to be the best they can be, but also not to put too much pressure on themselves, and enjoy the process. I believe this is the best way to cultivate growth not only in chess, but in life as well.
Hard work is necessary to improve yourself and reach the highest echelons of chess you wish to reach, no doubt. However, what sets me apart from other coaches is my desire to not only help you improve your chess, but to have fun while doing it. I encourage my students to be the best they can be, but also not to put too much pressure on themselves, and enjoy the process. I believe this is the best way to cultivate growth not only in chess, but in life as well.
Teaching methodology
Email me at joseph.wan881@gmail.com for more details and to set up lessons!
Payment methods accepted: PayPal and Venmo.
Payment methods accepted: PayPal and Venmo.