Level up your chess with personalized coaching
Hi, I'm Sebastian — German‑Russian CM based in Panama. I help motivated players train smarter and break through their rating ceiling.
Lessons in: English · German · Russian · Spanish
Who I am
Hello! I am Sebastian, German‑Russian Candidate Master living in Panama, and I would love to help you improve your game. My years of experience as a player — as well as the results of my students — gives me the confidence to guarantee our work together will be fruitful.
Why train with me?
Am I an elite grandmaster? Not yet — but I'm working on it. Recently, I achieved something that 99% of chess players strive for: becoming a titled player, breaking 2000 FIDE, and now surpassing 2100. I know exactly what it takes to make that breakthrough — from beginner to intermediate, advanced, and expert — because I experienced the struggles myself not long ago.
I plateaued at 1800 for a while, then managed to push through. My mission is to use that experience to guide you on your own journey, helping you avoid common pitfalls and progress even faster than I did.
Playing Experience
I have been playing chess for more than 9 years, having learned at age 10. I have played countless international tournaments, including representing Panama at the 2024 World Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, and the 2022 U‑16 World Youth Chess Olympiad in Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan.
I am actively training to improve my own chess, and would love to help you do the same.
5+ years of coaching
Having worked with 40+ students over the past 5 years across a wide range of ages and skill levels, I have developed a systematic approach to chess improvement. Years of analyzing student games have given me a deep understanding of the recurring mistakes and training habits that limit progress. My coaching focuses on helping players up to 2000 rating build the skills and training system needed to achieve consistent improvement.
What I bring to the board
My main strength over the board is fighting spirit — a relentless will to win. Your opponents always make mistakes, and you must know how to exploit them. I will build that same mindset in you. Additionally, I specialize in strategic and positional play.
How we train
In the beginning, I will closely study your past games to understand not only your weaknesses — which we will rapidly neutralize — but also your playing style, tendencies, and strong points.
Every lesson is personalized, built around your needs and requests. We will create a concrete plan so you improve as fast as possible.
Ready to train?
Reach out and tell me about your chess goals.