IM Misha Bilous

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Location	Originally from Ukraine, based in Vienna Austria
Languages	English (US)
Rating	FIDE: 242326912600
Hourly rate	DM me for rates
Availability	Accepting students
	Active

About me

Hi, my name is Misha Bilous. I’m a 27-year-old International Master from Ukraine, with a current Elo rating of 2423.

Co-host of the Back Rank Podcast
www.youtube.com/@backrankchess

I’m also a Chessable author.

Alongside competitive play, I’m deeply involved in chess education as a coach, content creator, and author.

My focus is on helping students reach the core understanding of chess through clear, honest, and high-quality feedback. Every lesson is built around your games - your ideas, your decisions, and your mistakes.
No memorization. No heavy theory.

Outside of chess, I’m into tennis, padel, skiing, running, hiking, and I’m a big literature fan.

I work best with motivated students who take chess seriously and value honest, thoughtful feedback.

Playing experience

Most Memorable Achievements

Austrian Chess Championship — Champion (2023)
s3.chess-results.com/tnr710080.aspx?lan=0&art=1&rd=9&turdet=YES&SNode=S0

Ukrainian Chess Championship U20 — Champion (2016)
http://chess-results.com/tnr210010.aspx?lan=11&art=1&rd=9&wi=821

European Youth U18 Team Chess Championship — Bronze medal (Ukraine team, 2016)
http://chess-results.com/tnr230187.aspx?lan=11

Teaching experience

I have been teaching chess for over 8 years, both in schools and online. During this time, I’ve worked with children and adult players, helping them improve their chess and develop a deeper understanding of the game.