Tristan C.

Hi! My name is Tristan and I am an Arena International Master with 2600+ rapid and 2800+ blitz rating. I've also been ranked among the Top 100 rapid players in the world on chesscom, reflecting years of dedication and competitive experience.

Coaching for Long-Term Improvement

My coaching is designed for players who want to make serious, lasting progress in chess.

I believe the biggest improvements come from consistent work over time: analyzing your games, identifying recurring weaknesses, training specific skills, applying what you've learned in your games, and then reviewing your progress.

Rather than following a generic curriculum, I'll build our training around your games, goals, strengths, weaknesses, and playing style.

My Coaching Approach

* I don't just tell you the best move—I teach you how to find better moves yourself.

* When we analyze your games, we'll look beyond the engine evaluation:

* What did you miss?

* Why did you miss it?

* What should you have considered?

* How can you recognize the same situation in your next game?

The goal is to develop better thinking habits that continue to help you long after the lesson is over.

What We Can Work On

♟ Strategy & Planning — Evaluate positions, identify weaknesses, and create effective plans.

♟ Tactics & Calculation — Improve calculation, pattern recognition, and decision-making.

♟ Opening Repertoire — Build practical openings that you understand rather than simply memorize.

♟ Endgames — Develop the technical skills needed to convert advantages and defend difficult positions.

♟ Game Analysis — Identify recurring mistakes and prioritize the areas that will have the biggest impact on your results.

♟ Tournament & Online Chess — Improve preparation, time management, and practical decision-making.

A Structured Training Process

Our first lesson gives us an opportunity to analyze your chess and identify the most important areas to work on.

From there, I can create a personalized improvement plan covering what you should study, what skills to prioritize, and how to train between lessons.

As we continue working together, we'll revisit your games and progress, adjust the training plan, and build on what you've learned.

I'm looking for students who are prepared to commit to the process, study between lessons, analyze their games, and consistently work on the areas we identify.

If you're looking for a coach to give you a few tips in a single lesson, I may not be the right fit.

But if you want a coach who can work with you over time and help you build a structured path toward becoming a much stronger player, I'd be happy to work with you.

Book a trial lesson, and let's start building your training plan.