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.



















