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Students Coached

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Rating Points Gained

How My Students are doing:

Hiro’s father: “Ilija is the best coach we have had since Hiro started chess. He is very dedicated, professional, and has helped Hiro improve so much, not only in rating, but also in how he understands and approaches the game. When Hiro started working with Ilija, he was around 1150 USCF, and over the past 2.5 years, he improved to around 1800 USCF. The progress has been clear in every part of his game. His calculation became sharper, his positional understanding improved, and he started playing with much more confidence and maturity. What makes Ilija different is that he really pays attention to the student. He notices Hiro’s weaknesses, prepares carefully for the lessons, and always tries to fix the areas that need the most improvement. The lessons are not random. They are focused, serious, and connected to Hiro’s long-term development.

Chaavrik’s mother: “I’m really glad that we found a coach who truly cares about Chaavrik’s progress. From the beginning, it was clear that Ilija was not only focused on improving his rating, but also on helping him become a stronger and more mature chess player. Over the past three years, Chaavrik improved from around 1100 to 1890 CFC, and the change in his game has been incredible. His understanding of positions, calculation, confidence, and decision-making have all improved a lot. What I appreciate most is that every session feels personal. Ilija carefully prepares for him, notices the areas where he needs improvement, and works directly on fixing those weaknesses. He does not just give general lessons, but really pays attention to the student’s needs. I would highly recommend Ilija to any parent looking for a serious chess coach who genuinely cares about the student’s improvement and long-term growth.”

I have been working with Ilija for around three years, and the improvement has been incredible. When I started, I was a complete beginner with very little understanding of chess. Over time, my entire approach to the game changed. Ilija helped me build a strong foundation, improve my calculation, understand middlegame plans, and develop much better decision-making during games. His coaching is not just about memorizing openings, but about truly understanding how to think like a strong player. Thanks to his guidance, I improved from a beginner level to an advanced player, reaching around 1900 USCF and 2300 Chess.com rapid. My games are completely different now compared to when I started. I play with more confidence, better structure, and a much deeper understanding of positions. I would highly recommend Ilija to any serious chess student who wants real long-term improvement and is willing to work consistently. His coaching has made a huge difference in my chess journey.

Stephan's mom: “We’ve worked with other online chess coaches and platforms in the past, but none matched the success our son found with Ilija. In just two years of weekly lessons, his rating climbed from 1100 to 1600. He’s competed in regional tournaments, earning thousands in prize money and has become a vital member of his highly competitive high school team, which has won two league titles, a state championship, and placed in the top ten nationally both years. As a parent, I truly value Ilija’s teaching style, which helped our son grow in chess without compromising academics or other extracurriculars. We’re thrilled with the progress and highly recommend Ilija to anyone seeking an exceptional chess coach."

Commentating the Niemann vs Nepomniachtchi Match in Belgrade

Commentating the 8-game classical match between Hans Niemann and Ian Nepomniachtchi in Belgrade was one of the peak moments of my chess career. Being involved in an event with two world-class players, analyzing their decisions live, and sharing the experience with the chess audience was a major milestone for me professionally.

How We Will Boost Your Game

Deep Game Analysis

We identify recurring mistakes and bad habits in your games.

Personal Training Plan

Your openings, middlegame, and endgames tailored to your level.

Structured Practice

Calculation, decision making, and tournament mindset training.

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Serious players. Real improvement. Lasting results. Apply for coaching and let’s build your best chess together.

Limited Monthly Spots

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Personalized Coaching

Plans are fully customized to your level, strenghts, and goals.

Practical Improvement

We focus on what actually matters in games so you see results on the board.

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