Hello, dear chess friends!
I'm Illia Golichenko, Chess coach and International Chess Master from Kyiv, Ukraine.
As I have a Master's degree in psychology, during my lessons I show the connection between chess and life and how chess can help you in your life.
IM Illia Golichenko
Life is like a game of chess, changing with each move
| Location |  Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Languages | English (US), русский язык, українська |
| Rating | FIDE: 2425275724172332 |
| Hourly rate | Flexible rates |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
I have over 20 years of chess experience.
I received the National Master title when I was 14 years old and the International Master title at 18.
During my chess career, I have won many different tournaments.
I received the National Master title when I was 14 years old and the International Master title at 18.
During my chess career, I have won many different tournaments.
Teaching experience
During my coaching career, I have worked with over 180 students from more than 40 countries, aged from 6 to 70, with different chess levels: from beginners to advanced players with a rating of over 2300.
I use an individual approach to each student, show my students the beauty of chess and try to find their interest and work with inspiration, so I create my lessons with humor and make them valuable and exciting for my students.
I use an individual approach to each student, show my students the beauty of chess and try to find their interest and work with inspiration, so I create my lessons with humor and make them valuable and exciting for my students.
Teaching methodology
Having a background in psychology (I have a degree in psychology) and applying my knowledge in chess lessons, I show the connection of chess with life, how chess can help in real life, and how students can use it. So during the classes, I can work with different psychological aspects of preparation and difficulties in the student's way.
At first, I check the chess level of my students, their strengths and weaknesses, and then create a training plan to improve their chess level and understanding of the game. We also discuss goals in chess and how to achieve them.
During the lesson, we are working on various aspects of the game: tactics, strategic techniques, and multiple parts of the game: opening, middlegame, and endgame, depending on the level and goals of my student.
I use an individual approach for each student, show the beauty of chess to my students and show the connection between chess and life and how chess can help in life.
At first, I check the chess level of my students, their strengths and weaknesses, and then create a training plan to improve their chess level and understanding of the game. We also discuss goals in chess and how to achieve them.
During the lesson, we are working on various aspects of the game: tactics, strategic techniques, and multiple parts of the game: opening, middlegame, and endgame, depending on the level and goals of my student.
I use an individual approach for each student, show the beauty of chess to my students and show the connection between chess and life and how chess can help in life.