FM Istvanovszki Martin

🎓I’m Martin Istvanovszki, FIDE Master, semi-pro chess player, and an active competitor in national leagues across multiple countries. My proudest achievement? Winning the U12 Rapid European Championship title!

I’ve been playing chess competitively since I was 8 years old and I'm still active today. I regularly participate in a few open tournaments and round robins each year, and I’m part of six different national team championships across various countries. I made my debut in the Hungarian top league at just 10 years old, earned the FM title at 18, and won multiple age-group national championships. But my proudest achievement? Winning the U12 Rapid European Championship!

I’ve been teaching chess since 2010. Over the years, I’ve taught in schools and led group classes, but I’ve found my true success in one-on-one lessons. During this time, I’ve helped many students, ranging from complete beginners to age-group national champions.

🔥Why train with me?

▪️ My strength lies in middlegames – my unorthodox, unconventional style will blow apart traditional thinking and give you a radically new way to approach the game, all while mastering the timeless principles of classical chess.

▪️ I’ll transform your mindset to think like a pro, unlocking your full potential. Beyond that, I’ll provide you with clear guidance for independent training at home, so you can keep improving on your own.

▪️ As a second, you can be sure your opening repertoire is in the best hands possible. With my expertise, I’ll help you develop opening repertoires tailored to individual styles and needs. My passion lies in razor-sharp, unorthodox openings, which I actively play.

Bonus: Off the board, I’ll support you during tournaments, answer your questions, and even send you extra materials to help you achieve your goals.

All lessons are fully customized for your needs. I’ll map out a plan based on your goals, skill level, and playstyle. Whether you’re looking to dominate casual games or climb the competitive ladder.