Unlock the deeper logic of chess with a structured and strategic approach to the game — not just what moves to play, but why to play them. In this class, I guide students through the three most crucial phases of chess — Opening, Middlegame, and Endgame — with a clear focus on positional understanding and strategic conversion. ⸻ 🧠 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Opening Strategy Essentials • Principles behind strong openings (control of center, piece development, king safety) • Popular systems like the Italian, Queen’s Gambit, London System (depending on student level) • How to avoid common traps and mistakes in the first 10 moves • Understanding opening ideas instead of memorizing lines ✅ Middle Game Fundamentals • How to create and recognize imbalances • Planning based on pawn structure and piece activity • Coordination of pieces for attacks or positional domination • Introduction to motifs like outposts, weak squares, and open files ✅ Converting an Advantage into a Win (Endgame Transition) • Recognizing when to simplify or exchange • Playing with the initiative • Converting small advantages (space, better bishop, weak pawns) into winning endgames • Basic endgame knowledge to seal the game (king activity, opposition, promotion tactics)

I am an active FIDE chess player with many years of over-the-board tournament experience. Most of my chess journey has been self-taught, so I understand how difficult it can be to identify what is holding your chess back and find an effective way to improve. My lessons are adapted to your level, goals and playing style. We can focus on analysing your games, calculation and tactics, positional understanding, openings and typical plans, practical decision-making, or building an effective training routine. My goal is not simply to show you engine moves, but to help you understand why moves work and teach you how to think independently during your games. Lessons are suitable for beginners, intermediate players and ambitious club players who want to improve their chess in a structured and practical way.

Hello and welcome! My name is Ramona, and I've been playing chess since I was 8 years old. Over the years, I became a 3-time Latvian Champion among girls in the U14, U16, and U18 age categories and had the honor of representing Latvia in numerous European and World Chess Championships! Today, I enjoy sharing that experience with students of all ages and levels. Whether you're learning the rules, preparing for your first tournament, or looking to strengthen your tactical and strategic understanding, I'll adapt each lesson to your individual goals and make it fun! I truly believe that you should enjoy the process and the game to get good at it! I am patient, encouraging, and like to have highly interactive chess lessons. I believe that real improvement comes from understanding why moves work, not simply memorizing opening lines. Every lesson is tailored to the student, helping build confidence while making chess enjoyable. A typical lesson may include: ✅️ Puzzles as a warm-up ✅️ Analysis of your own games to identify strengths and areas for improvement ✅️ Practical examples of strategy explained ✅️ Personalized exercises and advice based on your current level I have experience teaching both in schools and online, primarily working with children, but all ages are welcome. Lessons are available in English and Latvian. Whether you're taking your first steps in chess or aiming to reach the next rating milestone, I'd be happy to help you develop your skills and enjoy the game even more!

Whether you're just starting your chess journey or looking to take your game to the next level, I'll help you improve through clear explanations, personalized training, and practical exercises. I am an experienced chess coach with a 2500+ online rating and several years of teaching students of different ages and skill levels. My goal is not to make you memorize openings, but to help you truly understand chess and think confidently at the board. Every lesson is tailored to the student's current level and goals. During our lessons we work on: • Tactical vision and calculation • Positional understanding • Opening principles and repertoire • Middlegame planning • Endgame technique • Analysis of your own games • Tournament preparation and Chess.com improvement My lessons are especially suitable for children and teenagers. I create a positive and motivating atmosphere while maintaining a structured learning plan. After each lesson, students receive homework and recommendations for independent practice. Lessons are available in English, Polish, and Ukrainian. I look forward to helping you become a stronger and more confident chess player!

Help BBA-MBA students, as well as Practitioners understand and apply complicated Financial and Managerial Concepts while connecting them to the real-world situations and all types of related business challenges. Elaborated and multi-dimensional case studies will be afforded to help learners develop Unique Knowledge and Exceptional Analytical Skills in all related areas such as Corporate Finance, M&A, Financial Management,, Financial Modeling, Strategic Management, Business Policies, Family Business Management, and Business Planning. All Lessons and Case Studies will be tailored to help learners stand out distinctly in both Academic and Professional endeavors.