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International Chess Master – Tailor-made training for effective and lasting progress
From 74 £ /h
Every player is different.
Some are discovering chess, others wish to take their game to the next level, gain Elo points or prepare for a competition.
My work begins with an essential step: understanding your game.
I analyze your thought processes, how you select potential moves, calculate, manage your time, and make decisions. I also identify your strengths, weaknesses, and the goals you wish to achieve.
Based on this analysis, we build a training program that truly suits you.
◆ Why are some players stagnating?
Resources for improvement have never been so plentiful: videos, gaming platforms, tactical exercises, databases, analysis engines...
However, having access to more information does not always mean making better progress.
Watching videos can be instructive, but it often remains a passive activity: understanding an explanation is very different from being able to find the right idea yourself in front of the chessboard.
Many players prefer fast paces, whereas taking more time to think during games is often essential for improvement.
After the game, they check their accuracy rate, browse the variants offered by the engine and identify their mistakes... without always understanding why they made them.
An engine can tell you the best move, but it doesn't teach you how to find it yourself.
That's the whole difference between knowing the answer and learning how to think.
To make lasting progress, you need to go beyond simply acknowledging the mistake: understand why it happened and what needs to change in your way of thinking.
This is precisely where the personalized support of a coach becomes truly meaningful.
◆ A method built around your game
The first sessions are mainly devoted to analyzing your games.
I'm not just looking for shots that could have been better. I'm trying to understand what led you to play them.
What did you see in the position? What did you consider? What did you rule out?
This analysis helps to identify recurring patterns in your game and to establish precise priorities.
We then build your training program based on your level, your goals and the time you can dedicate to chess.
Depending on your needs, we will work in particular on:
● Openings and game plans
● Tactics and calculation methods
● Positional strategy and understanding
● Essential Finals
● In-depth analysis of your games
● Competition preparation
● Time management, self-confidence and mental preparation
I always prioritize understanding over rote learning.
My goal is not simply to show you what to play, but to pass on the methods that will gradually allow you to find the right ideas on your own.
I support beginners who want to acquire a good foundation, as well as club players, competitors and online players of all levels.
◆ Concrete results
Here are some recent results obtained by my students:
➤ 800 → 1600 Elo on Chess.com after a year and a half of lessons for an adult player.
➤ 1650 → 2000 Elo FIDE after about fifteen hours of lessons for a 16-year-old student.
➤ First FIDE Elo above 1950 after a year of work for a previously unrated student.
➤ 1600 → 2000 FIDE Elo in two years for a young player who became Champion of Paris in his category.
➤ 1600 → 2380 Elo on Chess.com in 15-minute games after a year of lessons at a rate of 3 hours per week for an adult player.
These results naturally depend on the starting level, regularity and investment of each student.
Their testimonials will give you an idea of the progress made and the atmosphere in which the sessions take place.
◆ Children's classes
My approach is tailored to their age, level, and ability to concentrate.
The joy of playing and the desire to learn remain essential. Through exercises and educational games, they gradually learn to think better, anticipate, and make their own decisions at the chessboard.
◆ Videoconference classes
Video conferencing is particularly well-suited to teaching chess.
Thanks to screen sharing, we can analyze your games, study positions together, work on your openings, compare different ideas and perform exercises in real time.
After each session, I will send you the materials used so that you can review the concepts studied and continue your work between classes.
◆ Your chess project
Send me a message briefly describing your level, experience, and goals.
Contacting me is already taking the first step towards your progress.
Some are discovering chess, others wish to take their game to the next level, gain Elo points or prepare for a competition.
My work begins with an essential step: understanding your game.
I analyze your thought processes, how you select potential moves, calculate, manage your time, and make decisions. I also identify your strengths, weaknesses, and the goals you wish to achieve.
Based on this analysis, we build a training program that truly suits you.
◆ Why are some players stagnating?
Resources for improvement have never been so plentiful: videos, gaming platforms, tactical exercises, databases, analysis engines...
However, having access to more information does not always mean making better progress.
Watching videos can be instructive, but it often remains a passive activity: understanding an explanation is very different from being able to find the right idea yourself in front of the chessboard.
Many players prefer fast paces, whereas taking more time to think during games is often essential for improvement.
After the game, they check their accuracy rate, browse the variants offered by the engine and identify their mistakes... without always understanding why they made them.
An engine can tell you the best move, but it doesn't teach you how to find it yourself.
That's the whole difference between knowing the answer and learning how to think.
To make lasting progress, you need to go beyond simply acknowledging the mistake: understand why it happened and what needs to change in your way of thinking.
This is precisely where the personalized support of a coach becomes truly meaningful.
◆ A method built around your game
The first sessions are mainly devoted to analyzing your games.
I'm not just looking for shots that could have been better. I'm trying to understand what led you to play them.
What did you see in the position? What did you consider? What did you rule out?
This analysis helps to identify recurring patterns in your game and to establish precise priorities.
We then build your training program based on your level, your goals and the time you can dedicate to chess.
Depending on your needs, we will work in particular on:
● Openings and game plans
● Tactics and calculation methods
● Positional strategy and understanding
● Essential Finals
● In-depth analysis of your games
● Competition preparation
● Time management, self-confidence and mental preparation
I always prioritize understanding over rote learning.
My goal is not simply to show you what to play, but to pass on the methods that will gradually allow you to find the right ideas on your own.
I support beginners who want to acquire a good foundation, as well as club players, competitors and online players of all levels.
◆ Concrete results
Here are some recent results obtained by my students:
➤ 800 → 1600 Elo on Chess.com after a year and a half of lessons for an adult player.
➤ 1650 → 2000 Elo FIDE after about fifteen hours of lessons for a 16-year-old student.
➤ First FIDE Elo above 1950 after a year of work for a previously unrated student.
➤ 1600 → 2000 FIDE Elo in two years for a young player who became Champion of Paris in his category.
➤ 1600 → 2380 Elo on Chess.com in 15-minute games after a year of lessons at a rate of 3 hours per week for an adult player.
These results naturally depend on the starting level, regularity and investment of each student.
Their testimonials will give you an idea of the progress made and the atmosphere in which the sessions take place.
◆ Children's classes
My approach is tailored to their age, level, and ability to concentrate.
The joy of playing and the desire to learn remain essential. Through exercises and educational games, they gradually learn to think better, anticipate, and make their own decisions at the chessboard.
◆ Videoconference classes
Video conferencing is particularly well-suited to teaching chess.
Thanks to screen sharing, we can analyze your games, study positions together, work on your openings, compare different ideas and perform exercises in real time.
After each session, I will send you the materials used so that you can review the concepts studied and continue your work between classes.
◆ Your chess project
Send me a message briefly describing your level, experience, and goals.
Contacting me is already taking the first step towards your progress.
Extra information
◆ My journey in numbers
● International Master since 2006
● Among the 200 best French players
● 23 years of experience teaching chess
● Nearly 18,000 hours of classes delivered
● Hundreds of students accompanied, from 5 to 87 years old, from beginner to Master Candidate
● Coach at the French Youth Championships for several leagues and clubs
● Over 800 tournaments played, including over 40 wins
● Participation in the French Team Championship up to the Top 16
● One part published in Chess Informant and another featured in Libération
● Courses in French or English
My passion for chess began at the age of 8, when my father taught me how to play.
Even though he beat me every game, I was immediately captivated by the game. When I started secondary school, he signed me up for the club in my town and, a few months later, I played in my first tournament.
I knew my level was still low. My only goal was not to finish last... In the end, that wasn't the case: I scored 1.5 points out of 5.
A year later, I returned to the same tournament with more knowledge, experience, and confidence. This time, I won it with a perfect score of 5 out of 5!
This initial success reinforced my desire to progress. For many years, I studied chess largely on my own, constantly seeking to face stronger opponents and deepen my understanding of the game.
At 24, I obtained the title of FIDE Master after exceeding 2300 Elo. At 25, after achieving my three International Master norms between 2003 and 2005, I crossed the 2400 Elo mark, thus becoming an International Master.
I have hosted numerous simultaneous exhibitions and participated in various events aimed at introducing chess to the general public.
With 34 years of experience in various clubs, I know the associative life very well and am currently vice-president of my chess club.
Since 2014, I have also been supporting children and teenagers with academic support, an experience that complements my coaching activity.
With a degree in psychology, I pay particular attention to the mental dimensions of playing chess: concentration, self-confidence, stress management and decision-making.
More than twenty years after I started teaching, my passion for chess and the pleasure of passing it on remain intact.
● International Master since 2006
● Among the 200 best French players
● 23 years of experience teaching chess
● Nearly 18,000 hours of classes delivered
● Hundreds of students accompanied, from 5 to 87 years old, from beginner to Master Candidate
● Coach at the French Youth Championships for several leagues and clubs
● Over 800 tournaments played, including over 40 wins
● Participation in the French Team Championship up to the Top 16
● One part published in Chess Informant and another featured in Libération
● Courses in French or English
My passion for chess began at the age of 8, when my father taught me how to play.
Even though he beat me every game, I was immediately captivated by the game. When I started secondary school, he signed me up for the club in my town and, a few months later, I played in my first tournament.
I knew my level was still low. My only goal was not to finish last... In the end, that wasn't the case: I scored 1.5 points out of 5.
A year later, I returned to the same tournament with more knowledge, experience, and confidence. This time, I won it with a perfect score of 5 out of 5!
This initial success reinforced my desire to progress. For many years, I studied chess largely on my own, constantly seeking to face stronger opponents and deepen my understanding of the game.
At 24, I obtained the title of FIDE Master after exceeding 2300 Elo. At 25, after achieving my three International Master norms between 2003 and 2005, I crossed the 2400 Elo mark, thus becoming an International Master.
I have hosted numerous simultaneous exhibitions and participated in various events aimed at introducing chess to the general public.
With 34 years of experience in various clubs, I know the associative life very well and am currently vice-president of my chess club.
Since 2014, I have also been supporting children and teenagers with academic support, an experience that complements my coaching activity.
With a degree in psychology, I pay particular attention to the mental dimensions of playing chess: concentration, self-confidence, stress management and decision-making.
More than twenty years after I started teaching, my passion for chess and the pleasure of passing it on remain intact.
Location
At student's location :
- Around Rouen, France
Online from France
About Me
CHESS COURSE PROFILE:
★ My father taught me to play chess at 8 years old and although he beat me all the time I loved it right away! When I started middle school, he signed me up for my local club. A few months later, I played my first tournament. I knew I wasn't strong and my only fear was finishing last. I still got 1.5/5! A year later, I signed up for the same tournament and finished 1st with 5/5!
★ I was so hungry to progress that I always wanted to face better opponents and see what I was capable of, so I worked on chess alone for almost all of my progress.
★ 12 years later, at 24, I exceeded the 2300 elo mark and became a Master of the International Chess Federation (MF).
★ At 25 years old (in 2006), after having achieved my 3 standards (3 performances >2450 elo) and exceeded 2400 elo, I became an International Master (IM).
★ Since my beginnings, I have always been passionate about chess and I wanted to transmit my passion, which is why I started giving lessons in 2003. I have had hundreds of students of all ages (from 5 to 87 years old) and of all levels (from beginner to Candidate Master) which, in more than 20 years, represents approximately 18,000 hours of lessons.
I mainly give private lessons but I have also given lessons in clubs. I have been coach of several regions (twice for the Île-de-France league, once for the Martinique League and for several Parisian clubs) for the French youth championships for 4 years. I gave several simultaneous games (about 25 players), I even had a booth for a whole weekend in a shopping center for Father's Day where I played free games against the public.
★ Competition level, I played in interclubs in all the existing divisions (from the National 5 to the Top 16) which allowed me to know both the high level and the amateur level.
I have participated in over 800 tournaments, including many international tournaments. I have won over 40 tournaments, including youth and adult tournaments, blitz, rapid, and long-game tournaments.
For connoisseurs, I have a game in Informateur 83 (book which brings together the best games of the last 6 months) for a very good game that I played at the French championship.
I even had a diagram in the chess section of the newspaper Libération for a nice combination that I made at the Paris championship.
★ In France, I am among the 200 best French players out of 76,000 licensed players.
I am very familiar with community life, having played in a club for 25 years. I am currently the Vice President of my chess club.
For the rest, I have a degree in Psychology which allows me to give practical advice to my students on how to approach the games and help them best combat their stress problems in front of the chessboard.
Since 2014, I have also been providing academic support so I am used to working with children with whom I have very good contact because I understand their ways of reasoning very well.
HOMEWORK HELP PROFILE:
I have been doing tutoring professionally since 2014, so I will be available throughout the school year.
Thanks to my experience, I know the school programs very well, which is why I am comfortable in several subjects. Because of my versatility, I am the right teacher for your out-of-school children.
My calm, my pedagogy, my psychology (license in Psychology) and my natural authority allow me to be very effective in my work.
From 2014 to 2020, I worked for all of the following organisations: Acadomia, Complétude, Lauréat, Matelem, Keepschool, Anacours, Les Cours Legendre, Domicours, Addoceo and Meet In Class.
In 2020, I decided to open my business for my tutoring activity.
I have also been giving chess lessons since 2003 so I am used to working with children with whom I have very good contact because I understand their ways of reasoning.
See you soon !
★ My father taught me to play chess at 8 years old and although he beat me all the time I loved it right away! When I started middle school, he signed me up for my local club. A few months later, I played my first tournament. I knew I wasn't strong and my only fear was finishing last. I still got 1.5/5! A year later, I signed up for the same tournament and finished 1st with 5/5!
★ I was so hungry to progress that I always wanted to face better opponents and see what I was capable of, so I worked on chess alone for almost all of my progress.
★ 12 years later, at 24, I exceeded the 2300 elo mark and became a Master of the International Chess Federation (MF).
★ At 25 years old (in 2006), after having achieved my 3 standards (3 performances >2450 elo) and exceeded 2400 elo, I became an International Master (IM).
★ Since my beginnings, I have always been passionate about chess and I wanted to transmit my passion, which is why I started giving lessons in 2003. I have had hundreds of students of all ages (from 5 to 87 years old) and of all levels (from beginner to Candidate Master) which, in more than 20 years, represents approximately 18,000 hours of lessons.
I mainly give private lessons but I have also given lessons in clubs. I have been coach of several regions (twice for the Île-de-France league, once for the Martinique League and for several Parisian clubs) for the French youth championships for 4 years. I gave several simultaneous games (about 25 players), I even had a booth for a whole weekend in a shopping center for Father's Day where I played free games against the public.
★ Competition level, I played in interclubs in all the existing divisions (from the National 5 to the Top 16) which allowed me to know both the high level and the amateur level.
I have participated in over 800 tournaments, including many international tournaments. I have won over 40 tournaments, including youth and adult tournaments, blitz, rapid, and long-game tournaments.
For connoisseurs, I have a game in Informateur 83 (book which brings together the best games of the last 6 months) for a very good game that I played at the French championship.
I even had a diagram in the chess section of the newspaper Libération for a nice combination that I made at the Paris championship.
★ In France, I am among the 200 best French players out of 76,000 licensed players.
I am very familiar with community life, having played in a club for 25 years. I am currently the Vice President of my chess club.
For the rest, I have a degree in Psychology which allows me to give practical advice to my students on how to approach the games and help them best combat their stress problems in front of the chessboard.
Since 2014, I have also been providing academic support so I am used to working with children with whom I have very good contact because I understand their ways of reasoning very well.
HOMEWORK HELP PROFILE:
I have been doing tutoring professionally since 2014, so I will be available throughout the school year.
Thanks to my experience, I know the school programs very well, which is why I am comfortable in several subjects. Because of my versatility, I am the right teacher for your out-of-school children.
My calm, my pedagogy, my psychology (license in Psychology) and my natural authority allow me to be very effective in my work.
From 2014 to 2020, I worked for all of the following organisations: Acadomia, Complétude, Lauréat, Matelem, Keepschool, Anacours, Les Cours Legendre, Domicours, Addoceo and Meet In Class.
In 2020, I decided to open my business for my tutoring activity.
I have also been giving chess lessons since 2003 so I am used to working with children with whom I have very good contact because I understand their ways of reasoning.
See you soon !
Education
- Obtaining the title of International Master (MI) in 2006.
- Obtaining the title of Master FIDE (MF) in 2004.
- Chess lessons since 2003.
- Degree in Psychology in 2003.
- Obtaining the title of Master FIDE (MF) in 2004.
- Chess lessons since 2003.
- Degree in Psychology in 2003.
Experience / Qualifications
Chess lessons since 2003: Individual lessons, group lessons and league coach.
School support since 2014: I worked for more than 10 school support organizations before starting my own business in 2020.
School support since 2014: I worked for more than 10 school support organizations before starting my own business in 2020.
Age
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
French
English
Skills
Reviews
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
Online via webcam
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
Does your child need to progress, regain confidence, or benefit from personalized support to achieve greater success?
I offer personalized home-based academic support for students from CP to 3e, with regular monitoring adapted to the level, pace and needs of each child.
My goal is not simply to help your child finish their homework, but to teach them an effective working method, to help them understand their obstacles and to enable them to gradually become independent.
Personalized support
Each student has their own strengths, difficulties, and way of learning.
The sessions are tailored to your child's needs and may include:
* homework help
* the upgrade
* understanding of the courses
* the methodology and organization of work
* memorization techniques
* preparing for the tests
* regaining confidence in learning.
The goal is to establish good work habits and enable the student to make lasting progress.
Solid experience in teaching
I have been teaching for over 20 years to children, teenagers and adults, including 12 years specifically dedicated to academic support.
Over the years, I have supported students with very diverse profiles: students needing to regain confidence, students wishing to improve their results, or students seeking better organization in their work.
An International Chess Master since 2006, I have guided many young people in their progress. This experience has allowed me to develop a teaching method based on listening, patience, and adapting to each student.
My journey in a few figures
* 23 years of teaching experience
* 12 years of experience in academic support
* International Chess Master since 2006
* nearly 18,000 hours of teaching
* Hundreds of children and teenagers supported in their progress.
Why choose home tutoring?
Individual lessons at home offer fully personalized support:
* Your child receives undivided attention during the session
* His needs are identified more quickly
* The working methods and exercises are adapted to his level and objectives
* Parents can follow its development more closely.
Before the first lesson, I speak with the parents to understand the student's needs and to define priority objectives together.
My goal: to support your child over the long term so that they progress, regain confidence in their abilities and develop an effective working method to succeed more calmly.
I offer personalized home-based academic support for students from CP to 3e, with regular monitoring adapted to the level, pace and needs of each child.
My goal is not simply to help your child finish their homework, but to teach them an effective working method, to help them understand their obstacles and to enable them to gradually become independent.
Personalized support
Each student has their own strengths, difficulties, and way of learning.
The sessions are tailored to your child's needs and may include:
* homework help
* the upgrade
* understanding of the courses
* the methodology and organization of work
* memorization techniques
* preparing for the tests
* regaining confidence in learning.
The goal is to establish good work habits and enable the student to make lasting progress.
Solid experience in teaching
I have been teaching for over 20 years to children, teenagers and adults, including 12 years specifically dedicated to academic support.
Over the years, I have supported students with very diverse profiles: students needing to regain confidence, students wishing to improve their results, or students seeking better organization in their work.
An International Chess Master since 2006, I have guided many young people in their progress. This experience has allowed me to develop a teaching method based on listening, patience, and adapting to each student.
My journey in a few figures
* 23 years of teaching experience
* 12 years of experience in academic support
* International Chess Master since 2006
* nearly 18,000 hours of teaching
* Hundreds of children and teenagers supported in their progress.
Why choose home tutoring?
Individual lessons at home offer fully personalized support:
* Your child receives undivided attention during the session
* His needs are identified more quickly
* The working methods and exercises are adapted to his level and objectives
* Parents can follow its development more closely.
Before the first lesson, I speak with the parents to understand the student's needs and to define priority objectives together.
My goal: to support your child over the long term so that they progress, regain confidence in their abilities and develop an effective working method to succeed more calmly.
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