NM Marcos Antonio Ortiz Caldera
To learn chess is to learn self-improvement, one move at a time.
| Location | Managua Nicaragua |
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| Languages | English (US), Español |
| Rating | FIDE: 22262623242925132147 |
| Hourly rate | $17 per hour via PayPal. The student pays the fee ($18.29 total including the fee). Ask about package discounts. |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
My name is Marcos Ortiz, and I am a passionate and dedicated National Master of Nicaragua. My competitive spirit has taken me across the world, from Hungary to Azerbaijan, Türkiye to Norway, and across the Americas from Mexico to Panama.
Playing experience
• Over 15 years of international chess representation for Nicaragua.
• Achieved Absolute National Champion titles in 2022 and 2013.
• Secured Absolute National Runner-up Champion in 2025, 2024, 2016, and 2012.
• Long-standing member of the Absolute National Team for 15 years.
• Competed in 4 World Chess Olympiads: Budapest (2024), Baku (2016), Tromso (2014), and Istanbul (2012).
• Achieved Absolute National Champion titles in 2022 and 2013.
• Secured Absolute National Runner-up Champion in 2025, 2024, 2016, and 2012.
• Long-standing member of the Absolute National Team for 15 years.
• Competed in 4 World Chess Olympiads: Budapest (2024), Baku (2016), Tromso (2014), and Istanbul (2012).
Teaching experience
• Experience as a teacher of students from 6 years old to older adults.
Other experiences
Academy Manager for Remote Chess Academy
• Developed and structured comprehensive chess courses, contributing to the company's educational offerings.
• Played a key role in student acquisition and retention by producing high-quality educational materials and supporting services.
• Developed and structured comprehensive chess courses, contributing to the company's educational offerings.
• Played a key role in student acquisition and retention by producing high-quality educational materials and supporting services.
Best skills
• Creating an opening repertoire.
• Using Chessbase software.
• Using Chessbase software.
Teaching methodology
• Conducted comprehensive diagnostic assessments to understand individual student needs and identify areas for improvement in their chess skills.
• Utilized Chessbase software effectively to facilitate engaging and interactive online coaching sessions.
• Designed personalized opening repertoires tailored to each student's playing style and competitive goals.
• Developed and provided study materials and exercises to reinforce strategic concepts and enhance problem-solving abilities.
• Offered ongoing support and strategic advice for students preparing for national and international chess tournaments.
• Utilized Chessbase software effectively to facilitate engaging and interactive online coaching sessions.
• Designed personalized opening repertoires tailored to each student's playing style and competitive goals.
• Developed and provided study materials and exercises to reinforce strategic concepts and enhance problem-solving abilities.
• Offered ongoing support and strategic advice for students preparing for national and international chess tournaments.