IM Raghunandan KS
Working hard on something you don't care about is called stress, working hard on something you love is called passion.
| Location | Bangalore India |
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| Languages | English (US), ಕನ್ನಡ, हिन्दी, हिंदी, தமிழ் |
| Rating | FIDE: 244129532738 |
| Hourly rate | $20 per hour; Contact for discounts (Only 2 slots left). |
| Availability | Accepting students |
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About me
Hello! I am International Master Raghunandan KS from India. I have 1 GM Norm and a FIDE rating of 2441.
Playing experience
I started learning chess at a relatively late age of around 8.5 and got my initial FIDE rating of 1431 in 2009 at the age of 9. Yet, I managed to reach the rating of 1991 in less than 2.5 years and became an IM in 2016 at the age of 14 years and 12 months. I have got medals in Asian Youth, World Youth and Asian Junior Championships. My success from 0 to 2400, especially from 0 to 2000 has been extremely rapid and on par with most prodigies. I can help you become better at chess and achieve the same kind of success.
Best skills
Deep Calculation
Positional Play
Positional Play
Teaching methodology
First I will look at your recent games (if any) and will give you a set of positions to solve and ask you to speak aloud your thought process. This will help me clearly evaluate your strengths and weaknesses.
Once that's done, we will work on fixing your weaknesses as well as improving your strengths. We will work on all areas of the game (Opening, Middlegame, and Endgame), and I will help you improve your understanding of the game as well as your calculation technique. I will also suggest openings suitable for your playing style and teach you how to work on opening theory. I will also tell you exactly "how" and "what" you should work on in order to improve quickly. I can also help you overcome psychological issues if any like low self confidence/fear.
Once that's done, we will work on fixing your weaknesses as well as improving your strengths. We will work on all areas of the game (Opening, Middlegame, and Endgame), and I will help you improve your understanding of the game as well as your calculation technique. I will also suggest openings suitable for your playing style and teach you how to work on opening theory. I will also tell you exactly "how" and "what" you should work on in order to improve quickly. I can also help you overcome psychological issues if any like low self confidence/fear.