- Coaching Experience:
- 2012–Present: Private Chess Lessons (Online & Offline)
- Teaching individuals and groups in Russian, English, and Italian, ranging from children to adults across Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, USA, Italy, UK, Australia, Denmark, Germany, etc
- 1992–2003: Youth Chess School Coach in Mogilev, Belarus.
- 2012–Present: Private Chess Lessons (Online & Offline)
- Notable Student Achievements:
- Olga Badelka – Vice World Champion U10 Girls.
- Tatiana Kasparova – Australian Women’s Champion 2017, Multiple-time medalist in Belarusian Women’s Championships.
- Ilya Makoveev – European Champion U10, World Vice-Champion U10.
- Margarita Bendik – 3rd place European Championship U14 Girls, 2nd place World Championship (Rapid 2022).
- Eugenia Karas – World Champion (Rapid 2022, U14), 3rd place World Championship (Blitz U14 2022).
- Edoardo Fulgentini – 2nd place Italian Championship 2024, National Italian Champion (Team U14 2024).
- Greta Viti – National Italian Champion (Team U14 2024).
- Contributions to Chess Literature:
- 2009–2013: Regular articles and surveys for Yearbooks in the magazine New in Chess (Netherlands)
- Coaching Philosophy:
- Practical Approach: Focused on optimizing lessons for practical learning and maximizing results.
- Game-Based Learning: Incorporating 80% of games from strong players and 20% from my own professional experience to create engaging lessons.
- Psychology & Tournament Insights: Emphasizing the psychological aspects of the game, including strategies for both online and offline formats.
- Openings Focus: Streamlined and efficient approach to openings, ensuring students focus on the most crucial, impactful material.
- Reflection & Growth: Sharing personal experiences, including mistakes, to foster deep learning and strategic thinking.
- Publications:
Author of Chess Books:- 2012 – The Dynamic Benko (New in Chess)
- 2013 – Steamrolling the Sicilian (New in Chess)
- 2014 – Cunning Chess Opening for Black: Lure Your Opponent into the Philidor Swamp! (New in Chess)
- 2015 – Understanding the Scandinavian (Gambit Publications)
- 2015 – The Exchange Sacrifice: A Practical Guide (Russell Enterprises)
- 2016 – The Hedgehog Defence (Everyman Chess)
- 2018 – The Bishop: Danger on the Diagonal (Russell Enterprises)
- 2019 – The Knight: The Cunning Cavalry (Russell Enterprises)
