IM EMMANUEL JIMENEZ GARCIA

International Master (IM) from Costa Rica · three GM norms · 7+ years coaching, in English and Spanish.

Online lessons for tournament players and improving kids/teens.
→ Free 30-minute intro call to see if we're a fit.
→ Private lessons: US$90 per 60 minutes (new students).

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- International Master (FIDE)
- 3 Grandmaster norms
- Peak FIDE rating: 2437
- 3-time Costa Rican National Champion — 2021, 2023, 2024
- Costa Rican National Team / Chess Olympiad player
- Extensive international tournament experience against IMs and GMs

In 2026 I earned my third GM norm at the American Continental Championship. I am currently working toward the final requirement for the Grandmaster title: reaching 2500 FIDE.

I've coached chess for 7+ years, both online and in person, working with motivated beginners through 2000+ USCF / FIDE tournament players.

I don't use a rigid, one-size-fits-all curriculum. Usually, we begin with your own games and identify the recurring decisions holding you back—whether that is candidate-move discipline, playing too fast, missing opponent counterplay, opening transitions, or endgame conversion.

My goal is not only to help you find stronger moves during our lessons, but to build an independent thinking process you can trust over the board under tournament pressure.

See examples of student progress (with public US Chess & FIDE profiles) and 26 parent/student reviews:
boostchessacademy.com/private-coaching#results

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 (@EmmaChessVideos), focused on practical tournament decisions and thought process.

- Game analysis & the Critical Decisions Method
- Calculation and candidate-move discipline
- Practical opening repertoires connected to middlegame plans
- Strategic planning & positional judgment
- Endgame fundamentals & conversion
- Time management & tournament mindset
- Focused continuity between lessons via shared Lichess Studies

A large part of my coaching is built around better questions. Instead of immediately telling you what you should have played, we explore what you noticed, which candidate moves you considered, and what resources from your opponent went unseen.

Depending on your current needs, our work covers:
- Deep analysis of critical moments from your tournament or rapid games
- Calculation, visualization, and forcing-move checks
- Practical opening plans and typical pawn structures
- Middlegame strategy, endgames, and practical clock management

Between lessons, we keep the training connected without overwhelming your schedule: key positions from our sessions, opening notes, or selected exercises are organized in a shared Study with one clear priority to apply in your next games.

READY TO TALK?
1. Book a free 30-minute intro call: cal.com/coach-emmanuel-jimenez/intro-call
2. Interested in a small group (US$125 / 4 sessions)? Join the interest list open: boostchessacademy.com/groups
3. Or send me a message right here on Lichess with your approximate level, time zone, and main goal (for juniors, please have a parent or guardian reach out).