WFM Flavia Cancio-Bello Ayes

Hi there!

If you're looking to improve your chess skills but have been stuck at the same level for a while or feel overwhelmed by all the information out there, I can help. I focus on enhancing your logical thinking to help you devise a plan in any position. We'll also work on tactics, endgames, openings, and more.

Prices: 

30-Minute Private Lessons: 25€/ 30$ per lesson, ideal for little kids!

Private lessons: 40€/ 45$ per lesson

Pair Lessons 50€/ 60$ per lesson (max of 2 students per lesson)

Group lessons: 60€/ 70$ per month (4 lessons per month, max of 4 students per group) 

Why should you choose me among so many chess coaches?

Because I’m fun, flexible, and highly experienced. I’ve successfully coached both adults and kids, helping every student reach the next level. You can check my feedback here! 

Feedbacks from my chess lessons: www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-lessons/feedbacks-from-my-chess-lessons

I also create personalized study plans and am available 24/7 to answer questions. My support doesn’t end with the lesson. I genuinely care about my students’ growth.

After all, the most important role of a coach is to provide feedback and motivation!

Send me a message, and let’s get started on your learning journey!

Email: fcanciobello@gmail.com

LinkedIn: (1) Flavia Cancio-Bello Ayes | LinkedIn

Instagram: ChessingWithFla (@wfm_flavia) • Instagram photos and videos

Lichess profile: WFM Flavia Cancio-Bello Ayes coaches chess students • lichess.org

My love for chess began at age 8 when my father taught me how to play, creating an amazing bond between us. If you have a child, I highly recommend teaching them chess, it’s worth it!

From 8 to 18, I played professionally and became a provincial and national youth champion for consecutive years. Notable achievements include second place in the Pan American U-20 Championship (2012) and 10th place in the World Youth Chess Championship (2011). I also earned the FIDE Master title at 15, with a peak rating of 2190.

After that, I took a break from competitive play. Why did I stop? It’s nearly impossible to make a living from chess unless you’re in the top 10 in the world. Now, I still play occasionally, just one or two tournaments per year, but I prioritize my lessons because teaching is my full-time job, and I enjoy it even more!

✔️Chess coach since 2011

✔️Coached Rodrigo Mederos from 2012 to 2015, who won bronze in the Central American sub-12 in Colombia in 2014

✔️Coached Maya Mederos from 2012 to 2015, who became a provincial multi-champion in categories 9-10 and 11-12

✔️Trainer of the Foreign Languages team at the University of Havana from 2012 to 2018

✔️Assistant to the training group of IM Abel Fabian López from 2011 to 2015, under the supervision of MF Eduardo Jesús Méndez

✔️Taught an online course in 2020 for talented children on the fundamental elements of chess tactics at the Isla Bonita Club in the Canary Islands

✔️Collaborated and translated for the Caissa XXI magazine in 2021

✔️Chess coach at Girl Boss Chess from September 2021 to September 2022

✔️Worked as a chess coach at Chess Excelsior from October 2021 to February 2022

✔️Presently working as a chess coach at the London Chess Club Ltd since January 2022, and as a Customer Success Manager since October 2023

✔️Serves as a substitute coach at Las Rozas Chess Club in Madrid since January 2022

✔️Chessable author of the course "El Alfil Kamikaze" (www.chessable.com/el-alfil-kamikaze/course/82100/)

✔️Coach at the Chess Campus in Extremadura, Spain, in July 2022

✔️Assistant coach to GM Daniel Pulvett in group lessons since January 2022.

✔️Human Resources Manager at London Chess Academy Ltd from May 2022 to March 2024

✔️Publicist for the Chess Project "Caissa XXI" since 2020, promoting and managing various events and activities related to chess

✔️Completed a TEFL Level 5 online course in 2019, gaining expertise in teaching English as a foreign language

✔️Holds a B.A. in Foreign Languages (English and Italian), gaining proficiency in both languages

✔️Completed a Master's degree in Human Resources and People Management in 2022, gaining expertise in HR practices and people management.

I am fun, flexible, and have extensive experience teaching both adults and kids. I adapt to your needs! As your chess coach, my goal is to make the learning process enjoyable while helping you reach the next level. After an initial diagnostic lesson, I will create a personalized study plan and do my best to design engaging and interactive lessons.

Beyond that, as a dedicated enthusiast, I go the extra mile by sharing additional materials, organizing tournaments, and offering continuous support outside of class. With my guidance, you will elevate your chess skills and achieve your goals for sure!

Learning chess is all about recognizing patterns and applying them in your games. With so much scattered information out there, you need someone who knows the right order in which to study those patterns. That’s why I’ve developed my own lesson plans based on the student’s rating and my experience in what truly works to help them progress to the next level. I have a structured plan designed to take you from 0 to 1800.

Of course, every student is unique, so I adjust my lessons accordingly, but having a clear guide is crucial, it’s better than improvising!

My lessons are built using material from renowned authors like Polgar, Nimzowitsch, Aagaard, Brunia, van Wijgerden, de la Villa, and Miguel Miguel Illescas, among others.

My specialty is fostering logical thinking, helping students analyze any position strategically and make the best possible moves.