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International Master Mykola Bortnik

Mykola Bortnyk
Mykola Bortnyk
Rate: $130/hour

International Master of Grandmaster strength

[ Online Lessons & In-Person NYC ]

Mykola has won multiple Youth Championships in his native Ukraine – the Under 10, 18 and 20 championships, he was also the rapid and blitz champion of Ukraine as well as placing number 9 in the blitz championship of Europe in 2015.

Before moving to NYC he had a brief stay in Florida where he won the State Championship.

He has an aggressive attacking style effectively teaching his students to attack right out of the opening! You will have fun learning to think the way he does!

Languages: English, Russian, Ukranian

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