FREE 30-MINUTE INTRODUCTORY CALL
Hello! My name is Emmanuel Jiménez, International Master from Costa Rica and chess coach.
I’ve spent over a decade competing internationally and helping students improve their chess through clear thinking, structured practice, and personalized analysis. I don’t teach shortcuts or memorized lines, I teach how to think at the board.
I work with kids, adults, and competitive players, from beginners to advanced level.
Read authentic student reviews here:
occipital-browser-1ad.notion.site/Student-Reviews-Coach-Emmanuel-Jim-nez-e202b8f53b7d4effa0b601184d8b02d4
IM EMMANUEL JIMENEZ GARCIA
Each mistake hides the lesson you need most.
| Location | San Jose Costa Rica United States |
|---|---|
| Languages | English (US) |
| Rating | FIDE: 240027532648 |
| Hourly rate | $40 USD / hour | I offer a free 30-minute introductory session for new students |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
International Master (IM), Costa Rica
Peak FIDE rating: 2437
3-time National Champion of Costa Rica (2021, 2023, 2024)
First-ranked player in Costa Rica
International tournament champion (Americas & U.S.)
Extensive experience against titled players and grandmasters
My playing style is based on logic, decision-making, and understanding positions, not memorizing long variations.
Peak FIDE rating: 2437
3-time National Champion of Costa Rica (2021, 2023, 2024)
First-ranked player in Costa Rica
International tournament champion (Americas & U.S.)
Extensive experience against titled players and grandmasters
My playing style is based on logic, decision-making, and understanding positions, not memorizing long variations.
Teaching experience
I’ve been teaching chess for 7+ years, both online and in person.
My students consistently improve because we focus on:
Understanding their own mistakes
Recognizing patterns
Building strong thinking habits
Developing independence as players
Many students see rating progress simply by applying this structured approach consistently.
My students consistently improve because we focus on:
Understanding their own mistakes
Recognizing patterns
Building strong thinking habits
Developing independence as players
Many students see rating progress simply by applying this structured approach consistently.
Other experiences
Beyond coaching, I’ve collaborated with LearningChess.net and the FIDE Chess in Education Commission, translating and adapting official chess education materials into Spanish.
I also create educational videos on my YouTube channel, focused on practical improvement and thought process.
I also create educational videos on my YouTube channel, focused on practical improvement and thought process.
Best skills
Game analysis & decision-making
Calculation and visualization
Practical opening repertoires
Middlegame planning
Endgame fundamentals
Tournament preparation & mindset
Calculation and visualization
Practical opening repertoires
Middlegame planning
Endgame fundamentals
Tournament preparation & mindset
Teaching methodology
Each student is different, but my training usually includes:
Deep analysis of the student’s own games
Identifying thinking mistakes (not just bad moves)
Customized exercises built from real positions
Calculation training (checks, captures, threats)
Positional understanding & pawn structures
Endgame fundamentals
Practical training games and review
My goal is to help you become your own coach over time.
Deep analysis of the student’s own games
Identifying thinking mistakes (not just bad moves)
Customized exercises built from real positions
Calculation training (checks, captures, threats)
Positional understanding & pawn structures
Endgame fundamentals
Practical training games and review
My goal is to help you become your own coach over time.