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CM Paulo Fanha

Become an endgame expert and learn how to shock your opponents with carefully tailored opening surprises!

LocationPortugal Portugal
LanguagesPortuguês, English (US)
Rating2118
Hourly rateNegotiable.
AvailabilityAccepting students
Active

About me

I am a Portuguese chessplayer, currently living in Moscow - Russian Federation.
I am 51 years old and I used to be a Physics, Chemistry and Maths teacher.
Then, I focused on becoming a great chess teacher.

Playing experience

European Amateur Vice-champion (2015)
Portuguese Amateur Rapid Chess Champion (2016)
A very experienced player, usually invited to play tournaments in many different countries such as Portugal, Russia or Iran.

Teaching experience

I was the first National Coordinator of Chess in Portuguese schools and I am teaching chess since the nineties.
Currently, I teach at the Russian Chess School.

Other experiences

Author of "No chess for old men" (2019) - available at Amazon and Kindle.

Best skills

If you want to improve your Endgame play and, consequently, your results, I am your man.
I am a certified FIDE Instructor.
I am a certified level 2 FPX coach .
As a player, I score abnormally well against titled players.

Teaching methodology

I adapt my lessons to every single student. Their satisfaction is my goal.
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