Agil - Chess tutor - Melbourne
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Agil - Chess tutor - Melbourne

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Agil will be happy to arrange your first Chess lesson.

Agil

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Agil will be happy to arrange your first Chess lesson.

  • Rate $55
  • Response 2h
  • Students

    Number of students Agil has taught since their arrival at Superprof

    50+

    Number of students Agil has taught since their arrival at Superprof

Agil - Chess tutor - Melbourne
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$55/h

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  • Chess

FIDE 2508 and former World Under-16 Champion: online chess lessons that find exactly why you lose, and fix it

  • Chess

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Agil will be happy to arrange your first Chess lesson.

About Agil

FIDE rating 2508. World Under-16 Champion. European Under-14 Champion. Team silver medal at the Chess Olympiad. Winner of open tournaments in Italy, Switzerland, France and Spain.

I have spent the last 15 years doing one thing: turning stuck players into improving players. More than 100 students, beginners to tournament players, children and adults, all taught online.

Here is what I have learned. Most players who stop improving do not need more openings or more puzzles. They need a method for the moments when the position offers nothing obvious, because that is where games are actually lost.

That is what I teach. In any position where the plan is not clear, ask four questions: What is my worst piece? What does the pawn structure tell me? What does my opponent want? Which exchange can I force? A player who runs those four questions has a procedure instead of a guess, and you will see it in your results within weeks, long before it shows in your rating.

Send me two or three of your recent games before you book. I will tell you honestly what is holding you back, free, so you know exactly what we would work on together.

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English
  • Italian
  • Turkish
  • +1

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Italian

Turkish

Russian

Lessons are one to one online, and every one is built around your own games rather than a fixed syllabus.

A typical lesson has three parts. First we look at a recent game and find the moment the position actually changed, which is usually earlier and quieter than the move that lost material. Second we work on the idea behind that moment: a pawn structure, an endgame technique, a calculation habit. Third you leave with a small amount of work to do before the next lesson, so the idea gets used and not just heard.

Over time we cover openings, middlegame plans, endgame technique, calculation and tournament preparation, but in the order your own games call for them. I would rather fix the mistake that is costing you points this month than teach a variation that may come up next year.

I work with beginners, club players and tournament players, children and adults. With younger students I keep the sessions concrete and ask a lot of questions instead of lecturing, because a child who can explain the reason for a move remembers it.

Send me two or three of your recent games, or your online profile, before the first lesson. That tells me more than any questionnaire and means the first session is already about you.

Packages: 5 lessons, or 10 lessons with one lesson free - you pay for nine, we play ten. The first 30 minutes are free, so you can see how I work before committing to anything.

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Rates

Rate

  • $55

Pack rates

  • 5h: $275
  • 10h: $495

free lessons

This first lesson offered with Agil will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 30mins

online

  • $55/h

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  • When did you start practicing? How did this passion find you?

    l started practising chess when I was 5 years old because my parents introduced me to the game. They noticed my interest in strategy and logic and thought chess would be a great way to nurture those skills. Over time, my passion for the game grew as I enjoyed the mental challenges and competitive aspects of chess.
  • Which artists or works inspire you the most?

    Artists like Marcel Duchamp, Salvador Dali, and Man Ray, who created chess-inspired artworks, and classic chess books like "My Great Predecessors" by Garry Kasparov and "My System" by Aaron Nimzowitsch, can profoundly influence your perspective and passion for chess.
  • What are the specific qualities or skills required to succeed in this area?

    To succeed in chess, you need deep concentration, strategic thinking, tactical awareness, endgame knowledge, pattern recognition, adaptability, time management, continuous learning, patience, resilience, and a genuine passion for the game.
  • What is the most valuable advice you can give to help someone stay focused on creative projects?

    Stay organized, set clear goals, manage time effectively, embrace failure as part of the process, seek inspiration, take breaks, and stay persistent to maintain focus on creative projects.
  • How would you describe your passion; how does it make you feel?

    My passion for chess is intellectually stimulating, exhilarating, and deeply satisfying. It evokes a sense of strategic fulfilment and a constant desire to improve and explore the game's complexities.
  • What creative achievements are you particularly proud of?

    l am proud of creative achievements such as inventing new opening strategies, pioneering innovative gameplay techniques, or winning games through unconventional and brilliant moves. They may also take pride in writing influential chess books, creating instructional content, or mentoring aspiring players, contributing significantly to the chess community.
  • Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?

    l was surprised when my student, who had just started learning chess, quickly grasped advanced tactics and began winning matches against more experienced players within a few weeks of coaching. The student's rapid progression showcased exceptional aptitude and dedication, leaving me impressed and enthusiastic about his potential.
  • Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?

    My secret behind being a Superprof in chess lies in mastering the art of teaching: understanding individual student needs, adapting teaching methods, fostering a passion for the game, and providing personalized guidance and encouragement, creating a unique and effective learning experience.
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