IM Maksim Schekachikhin

Hello everyone!
My name is Maksim Schekachikhin. I am International Master from Russia. My peak ELO rating is 2450.
I am available for lessons and training games.
Feel free to contact me:
E-mail: maximshchek@yandex.ru
WhatsАpр: +79956259604

My achievements:
- I have 1 gm norm;
- Prize-winner of many international tournaments;
- Prize-winner of the youth championships of St. Petersburg and Russia (individual and as member of the St. Petersburg team);
- Russian chess champion 2018 (Higher league, Team championship);
- Winner of 43rd Nezhmetdinov Memorial 2021, Russian Cup stage (perf. 2680).

I played at various times in international team competitions (Sweden, Turkey, Russia, Serbia).
In 2020, I won the Swedish Team Championship.
In 2024, I won prizes in 15 international tournaments (out of 20, including the division of 1st place)
In 2024, I the bronze medal at the Serbian Team Championship.

My student's achievements:
- They became winners of the children's championships in St. Petersburg and Moscow in classical chess;
- They performed successfully at Russian children's championships;
- They became winners of the St. Petersburg championships in rapid chess and blitz;
- They became prize-winners and winners of the stages of the Russian Cup among children.
- In 2023, I worked in the training team of a young Turkish GM (now 2600+) as a opening analyst and sparring partner.

I have experience working with top grandmasters of St. Petersburg as a second.
As a second I helped at the European Championships, men's national championships, team premier leagues and many other strong competitions.
Check my course on ModernChess: www.modern-chess.com/course/rossolimo-for-white-top-level-repertoire/82778/
my social medias:
www.twitch.tv/maksim_schekachikhin/about
www.youtube.com/@maxim_schek
www.instagram.com/maximshchek/profilecard/?igsh=MXFvb2Y1dGd2NW1zNQ%3D%3D

- Openings;
- Endgames;
- Preparation for games;
- Game analysis.

Personal approach to each student.
All questions are individual.