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Joel Adebayo

Joel Adebayo chess coach
Joel Adebayo
Rate Starting From: $150/hour

Nigerian National Champion & FIDE Master

[ In-Person & Online Lessons ]

Joel Adebayo won the 2022 Nigerian National Chess Championship, finishing the nine-round Open Invitational event without a loss. He brings that competitive experience to his coaching at Chess Max Academy.

Competitive highlights

  • Nigerian National Champion, 2022 — undefeated in the Open Invitational section.
  • African Individual Championship, 2022 — scored 6/9 in the Open section.
  • FIDE Master

How Joel teaches

Joel has coached players in Nigeria and the United States, from their first lessons through national-level competition. His warm, engaging approach helps children enjoy learning while taking on new challenges. With a master’s degree in geophysics, he brings an analytical background to explaining chess ideas clearly.

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