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Nick
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- Chess
Chess Training Program Tailored for players 1500–1900 ELO. Learn from a FIDE Instructor with 30+ years of international coaching experience!
- Chess
Lesson location
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At Nick's house: Surrey
- online
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at home or in a public place : will travel up to 10 km from Surrey
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About Nick
Certified FIDE Instructor | 30+ Years of International Coaching Excellence
Proven track record guiding competitive players to success
Deep expertise in tournament prep, and psychological resilience
Published Author on Amazon
- Chess Psychology – 2000 ELO Secrets
- Queen vs. Rook – The Human Approach
- Bishop and Knight Checkmate
Winner of the following Tournaments:
- Fraser Valley 3 2025 (Classical) – Perfect score: 6/6
- World Chess Day 2024 - (Classical) - Shared 1st place
- Multiple wins in “Chess in Pubs” Blitz Tournaments (2024–2025)
- Fraser Valley Christmas 2023 (Rapid) – Shared 1st place
- Keres Memorial 2002 (Classical) – Shared 1st place - 2313 ELO performance
- OFI Closed 1996 (Classical) – Perfect score: 7/7
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About the lesson
- Advanced
- Proficient
- Autres
- +2
levels :
Advanced
Proficient
Autres
Children
Intermediate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Elite Chess Training Program Tailored for players 1500–1900 ELO
Your launchpad to mastering the game and climbing the rating ladder!
Ready to break through the 2000 ELO barrier?
I specialize in helping dedicated players in the 1500–1900 range reach their next level and cross the 2000 ELO!
Training approach: Learning through play.
The program is tailored specifically to student's needs. I teach through play—reviewing your games, building a personalized plan, and helping you make smarter moves every time.
Training material: Grandmaster-level resources in collaboration with GMs ensuring that the instruction is world-class.
My students include Canadian Champion for Boys Under 10, BC Champion for Women, and many others who’ve gone on to achieve national recognition.
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Recommendations
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Over the years my son has experimented with both group chess lesson's with different chess schools and private lessons with Nick and he finds that Nick's teaching style to be the most engaging and conducive to learning. He feels that he progresses the fastest while working with Nick. My son, who is now 16 and a very experienced chess player (~2200 ELO on chess.com), has expressed how impressed he is with Nick's experience and the comprehensive pool of resources that Nick has compiled over many years of playing, studying, and teaching chess.
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Rates
Rate
- $50
Pack rates
- 5 h: $250
- 10 h: $500
online
- $50/h
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Nick will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30min
Details
Private Lessons (Online or In-Person): $50/hour
Small Group (3 Students): $20/hour per person
When: Tuesday–Thursday, 4:30 PM–8:30 PM - Start anytime!
The 4‑hour sessions simulate classical time controls and help build mental stamina—essential for serious tournament preparation.
Where: Online via MS Teams or In-person in Fleetwood, Surrey
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