Hi! My name is Tor Fredrik Kaasen. I am 21 years old. Living in Oslo, Norway. Working as a chess coach for 4+ years. National coach of Norways Women team during the Chess Olympiad 2022 in India.
IM, 2484 Live fide rating.
Contact me on T.kaasen@hotmail.com
IM Tor Fredrik Kaasen
With the right direction and fierce determination- everything is possible!
| Location | Oslo Norway |
|---|---|
| Languages | Norsk bokmål, English (US) |
| Rating | FIDE: 251428062826 |
| Hourly rate | Contact me! |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
Started playing at the age of 9. I reached 2400+ at the age of 14, and after that I started working more seriously. I became the 3rd youngest IM in Norway ever (15)
Peak FIDE 2496 (Live 2514)
Bronze medalist in European Youth u18 championship (2019) 4th place in World Youth u16 Championsip (2018)
I have won the Norwegian Blitz, rapid and Bullet championship.
Many good places in open tournaments. 3th place in Chigorin Memorial, Shared winner in Oslo chess festival, 3 place in Norwegian Elite championship where I scored my first GM norm, and shared 3rd place in Fagernes Chess where I scored my second GM norm.
Went from 1500 FIDE to 2475 in 2years- so I know a few things about rapid improvement!
Peak FIDE 2496 (Live 2514)
Bronze medalist in European Youth u18 championship (2019) 4th place in World Youth u16 Championsip (2018)
I have won the Norwegian Blitz, rapid and Bullet championship.
Many good places in open tournaments. 3th place in Chigorin Memorial, Shared winner in Oslo chess festival, 3 place in Norwegian Elite championship where I scored my first GM norm, and shared 3rd place in Fagernes Chess where I scored my second GM norm.
Went from 1500 FIDE to 2475 in 2years- so I know a few things about rapid improvement!
Teaching experience
Started teaching in 2020. Working with the most talented youngsters in Norway (4 of my students became Norwegian champions this year)
Head coach of the best youngster club in Norway (Dragen) . National Coach of Norway womens team Olympiad 2022.
Head coach of the best youngster club in Norway (Dragen) . National Coach of Norway womens team Olympiad 2022.
Other experiences
I have made a course for Chessable called "Neutralize the Catalan"
In addition a course for "Thechessworld" a complete 1.e4 repertoire.
Some streams and Banter blitz for chess24
Played Fotball from age 7 until 17, so quite decent player also. Probably my second passion after chess.
In addition a course for "Thechessworld" a complete 1.e4 repertoire.
Some streams and Banter blitz for chess24
Played Fotball from age 7 until 17, so quite decent player also. Probably my second passion after chess.
Best skills
Strong in calculations and dynamics. Universal player, ready to play all types of positions. Very updated on the lastest opening theory, so I can surely help you in that field. Have been working with many GM coaches in my life, so i am familiar with different teaching methods. I am always following my students very closely, watching their games and making suggestions what to do better/ to improve the way to think.
Teaching methodology
Specialised method for calculation and how to handle very complex positions with my Static and Dynamic approach to decide what to do. Can help in the openings (very updated) and teaching a lot the typical middlegames as well as endgame.
I follow my students very closely- and always watch their games. On the next lessons after games i will analyze them very deeply and give the good examples what should do better for next game. Every game is a chance to learn.
Contact me if you want to get better at chess!
I follow my students very closely- and always watch their games. On the next lessons after games i will analyze them very deeply and give the good examples what should do better for next game. Every game is a chance to learn.
Contact me if you want to get better at chess!