About me
Professional Grandmaster and multi-time Ukrainian National Champion. As an active chess blogger and competitor, I specialize in translating high-level theory into practical, actionable strategies. My goal is to help you develop a professional mindset and a deep, structural understanding of the game.
Playing experience
2022 Ukrainian Blitz Champion
2022 Berlin Individual Championship Runner-up
2019 Ukrainian Rapid Championship Runner-up
2014 Ukrainian U20 Blitz Champion
2012 Ukrainian U16 Champion (Classical)
Ukrainian Youth Champion (U12 & U14 categories)
Winner of numerous national and international tournaments
Grandmaster (GM) Title 2019
2022 Berlin Individual Championship Runner-up
2019 Ukrainian Rapid Championship Runner-up
2014 Ukrainian U20 Blitz Champion
2012 Ukrainian U16 Champion (Classical)
Ukrainian Youth Champion (U12 & U14 categories)
Winner of numerous national and international tournaments
Grandmaster (GM) Title 2019
Teaching experience
Here is the updated Teaching experience section with the FIDE profile links included. I have kept the format professional so potential students can easily verify your success as a coach.
4. Teaching experience
High-Level Mentorship: I have a proven track record of coaching elite players to professional titles. Notable students include:
GM Platon Galperin (Peak 2548): ratings.fide.com/profile/14165414
IM (WGM) Julia Osmak (Peak 2451): ratings.fide.com/profile/14101602
IM Yevgeniy Roshka (Peak 2509): ratings.fide.com/profile/14129558
FM Alexander Domalchuk-Jonasson: ratings.fide.com/profile/14142805
Versatility: Experience coaching everyone from ambitious beginners and club players to Masters and Grandmasters.
Expertise: Specialist in building personalized opening repertoires and professional tournament preparation.
Results: I help students achieve significant rating gains and secure professional title norms through a systematic approach.
4. Teaching experience
High-Level Mentorship: I have a proven track record of coaching elite players to professional titles. Notable students include:
GM Platon Galperin (Peak 2548): ratings.fide.com/profile/14165414
IM (WGM) Julia Osmak (Peak 2451): ratings.fide.com/profile/14101602
IM Yevgeniy Roshka (Peak 2509): ratings.fide.com/profile/14129558
FM Alexander Domalchuk-Jonasson: ratings.fide.com/profile/14142805
Versatility: Experience coaching everyone from ambitious beginners and club players to Masters and Grandmasters.
Expertise: Specialist in building personalized opening repertoires and professional tournament preparation.
Results: I help students achieve significant rating gains and secure professional title norms through a systematic approach.
Other experiences
Content Creation: Active chess blogger and analyst. I create media formats that break down complex GM-level concepts for a wide audience.
Video Analysis: I use video and modern media to explain the logic behind top-level chess decisions..
Video Analysis: I use video and modern media to explain the logic behind top-level chess decisions..
Best skills
Custom Repertoires: Building one-of-a-kind opening systems that fit your specific "chess DNA."
Strategic Thinking: Fostering a structured approach to position evaluation.
Preparation: Professional-grade tournament prep and psychological readiness.
Strategic Thinking: Fostering a structured approach to position evaluation.
Preparation: Professional-grade tournament prep and psychological readiness.
Teaching methodology
My lessons follow a systematic, result-oriented structure:
Analysis: We identify patterns of error in your recent games.
Custom Repertoire: We build a unique opening repertoire based on your personal style, focusing on plans rather than just moves.
Practical Training: We use targeted exercises to bridge the gap between theory and tournament practice.
Analysis: We identify patterns of error in your recent games.
Custom Repertoire: We build a unique opening repertoire based on your personal style, focusing on plans rather than just moves.
Practical Training: We use targeted exercises to bridge the gap between theory and tournament practice.
Germany