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Want to become a chess master? Hire a teacher, if you can afford it. If you're serious about chess, a good teacher is worth the money. • (Q) You don't need anyone to tell you why you won, but how do you find out why you lost? (A) An experienced player tells you. • NM : National Master. IM : International Master. GM : International Grand Master (Grandmaster).
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FIDE Trainer Academy
'A training is offered to assure as equally high educational level in chess as possible to all alumnis. After a successful training, following trainer titles/licences can be obtained: * FIDE Instructor * FIDE Trainer * Senior Trainer'
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'In 1998 FIDE formed a powerful Committee comprising of leading chess trainers around the chess globe. Accordingly, it was named the FIDE Trainers Committee.' By IM Jovan Petronic, Chairman, FIDE Computer & Internet Chess Committee.
Duif's Place
Finding a Chess Teacher. International Directory of Chess Teachers. 'In memory of International Master Boris Kogan.'
GMsquare.com
Grand Master Square. Official pages for GM Alexander Baburin, GM Alexander Morozevich, and GM Lev Psakhis.
Chess Magnet School
'Provides a proven method of interactive chess training on the Internet. There is no software to install. Log in from anywhere, any time to enjoy the benefits of personalized chess training.'
Ashley, Maurice (GM)
The 'Tiger Woods' of Chess. 'Made history when he became the first and only African-American to attain the coveted title of GM of chess in 1999.'
Davies, Nigel (GM)
Tiger Chess. British master. Popular writer for Chess Cafe, Chesspublishing.com, and Chessville.
Dorobanov, Svetoslav Nikolov (NM)
Chess Instruction by ICC's A-Storm; 'Check A-Storm's finger notes to find out when you can tune in for a completely free chess lecture on ICC.'
Epshteyn, Igor (NM)
Master Preparation; 'A Non-Credit Continuing Education Course in Chess.'
Gavrikov, Viktor (GM)
'Play The Study Simul against chess teacher Gavrikov and learn simultaneously. The Study Simul is a weekly event which takes place on the PlayChess.com server.'
Gil, Javier (IM)
Chessnia. 'In 1992 Javier began to work as a chess coach and that is his full time job at present.' See 'Quizzes'.
Heisman, Dan (NM)
Personal page by a popular American chess instructor and author.
Khmelnitsky, Igor (IM)
Chess Academy. '20+ years of playing and coaching experience.'
Kopec, Danny (IM)
Kopec Chess Services; Summer Camps.
Lacrimosa, Leopold
'American Chess Coaching. This web site I provide is chiefly for my students to enjoy learning the many different aspects of chess as well as for those who are interested in improving their knowledge of the royal game.'
Levitt, Jon (GM)
Advice on Improving Your Game : how to become a stronger player. 'It is important to have a plan of improvement.' Discusses topics like openings, endgames, and technology. From Levitt's book 'Genius in Chess' (Batsford, 1997); follow his links for more.
Martin, Andrew (IM)
Andrew Martin Chess Academy. 'All aspects of chess training are available, including specific opening preparation. Join us. Improve and enjoy your chess!'
Mussanti, Diego (FM)
'Offers chess lessons for learning chess strategy and chess rules for a wide range of player's skill levels, from first steps to advanced concepts.'
Orlov, Georgi (IM)
Chessplayer.com offers instruction, articles, and a summer camp. Instruction pages are indexed on opening, middlegame, and endgame topics.
Palatnik, Sam (GM)
'Take chess lessons from one of the world's best coaches, coach of two world champions and of gold- and silver-medal winning teams from Ukraine, India, Argentina, and the United States.'
Pelts, Roman (FM)
'The Chess Academy of Canada web site, featuring Roman Pelts, FIDE Master & FIDE Trainer.'
Petronic, Jovan (IM)
FIDE Senior Trainer. 'Officially licensed to train players above 2450 FIDE ELO and trainers from level three onwards.'
Schwartzman, Gabriel (GM)
'Site founded in 1996 with the creation of the Internet Chess Academy, the world's first interactive chess instruction center.'
Shrikhande, Dhanesh
Chess Trainer, Maharashtra. India
Silman, Jeremy (IM)
Bestselling chess author has dozens of features by top players.
Spraggett, Kevin (GM)
Top Canadian GM. See 'Becoming a Master'.
Torres, Chris
Chess Coach. Full time scholastic chess coach located in Silicon Valley [California].'
Vaisman (Vaysman), Alexander
Chess coach of Ukraine; has coached 10 GMs. Limited info online.
Walker, Peter
'BCF Qualified Coach'. Website of the Chief Coach to the Essex (U.K.) Junior Chess Association.
Wolff, Patrick (GM)
WolffChess. Online exercises to complement Wolff 's book 'The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chess'. Membership required, two sample puzzles available.
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