Chess coach – FIDE National Instructor – French champion 24′ – Data Scientist
Achieve Your Chess Goals with a Structured Plan.
Learn chess from a FIDE National Instructor and French Champion 24′ with 15+ years experience in mentoring.
Here’s how I can unlock your potential
There is a chess recipe for everyone
Join weekly classes from anywhere in the world
2 times a week – 3h per week
Chess Cooking Online School
Get chess coaching lessons to finally break free from your chess plateau
1h-2h private sessions
Individual mentoring
Testimonials
What my students are saying about the lessons
Great educational coaching lessons!
Thank you, it was great! You really know how to teach educationally (I was a math and management teacher for six years).
+147 ELO in 3 months
★★★★★
Francis R.
More useful than classes with a FM
I’m just giving you some feedback. Honestly, having already taken lessons with an FM, I found your advice more accessible and relevant for my level. Have a great day, and thank you for your time—it was really cool 🙂
+322 ELO in 7 months
★★★★★
Paul S.
Awesome lessons recaps
I never think to tell you this, but thank you for the recaps and your great teaching style!
+249 ELO in 5 months
★★★★★
Jake E.
70+ students
Student trust is everything
My students trust me to guide them effectively, helping them focus on what truly matters for their improvement. In an era overwhelmed with information, I provide each student with a personalized plan tailored to their needs, ensuring a clear and structured path to elevate their play.
15,800 ELO points
ELO is an important metric for measuring a player’s progress.
I take pride in the fact that every student I’ve worked with has shown measurable progress and gained ELO points by following my methodical approach
3 months average
Immediate effects
On average, students notice significant improvements in their rapid games and ELO ratings on platforms like Chess.com and Lichess.org within 3 months
Rating gains from my students
ELO is a measurable tool of success
Mentoring methodology
Customized plan
A tailored approach ensures each student progresses based on their unique needs, skills, and goals.
- Initial Assessment: 1st session to evaluate where the student is.
- Tailored Curriculum: Structured plan according to the student’s weaknesses and strengths.
- Progress Tracking: Recap sent by email after every lesson.
Structured Lesson
A well-organized framework ensures consistency, focus, and measurable progress.
- Warm-Up and discussion (5 min)
- Homework correction (5-10 min)
- Games review & mistakes analysis (15-20 min)
- New topic: strategy, tactics, opening, endgame, … (30-35 min)
- Questions & answers (5-10 min): doubts, questions about the lesson
- Tools: lichess / chesscom / Chessbase / Gmeet
Educational Mentoring
Beyond teaching skills, mentoring nurtures growth, resilience, and a love for chess.
- Confidence Building: Celebrate progress and turn mistakes into lessons
- Mindset Coaching: Teach focus, resilience, and handling pressure
- Community & Growth: Recommend clubs, tournaments, and peer connections
- Inspiration: Share chess stories and career advice for competitive players.
FAQ
What’s the difference between you and other chess coaches?
With other 15 years in tutoring in many different domains (Data Science, Machine Learning, Maths, Physics,…) I have developed a structured method to help any student improve and understand why he’s stuck at his level. No more ELO hell!
How often should I take lessons to see improvements?
While it’s kindly advised at least 1h-1h30 weekly, the minimum is a session every 2 weeks to notice improvements after only a few months of coaching.
How do I know what to work on after my lesson?
Each lesson ends with a recap sent by email. You will find the summary of what we discussed and the elements to improve as well as homework for the next lesson.
I am on a budget, what can I do?
I offer degressive prices, notably if you get a 10-hour package there is 10% off compared to the price of a single 1-hour lesson.
How can I know if I will enjoy the lesson?
I offer the first lesson for FREE! Therefore, you will be able to see my coaching method and we will discuss together how I can help you improve.
How fast can I see improvements?
Typically, after 3 months you will already notice improvements in your game. It may take shorter or longer depending as well on how much work and study you commit to.
