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The Coach
GM Rolando Kutirov
Hello, I am the chess Grandmaster Rolando Kutirov, born in 1962 in Skopje, North Macedonia, currently living in Nyon, Switzerland.
I enjoy to bring joy and laughter to others, because laughter has a positive impact on health.
My main goal is to see happy students and to help players achieve norms and win championships.
Teaching Experience
I was the coach for the Men’s National Team of North Macedonia, in the European Championship in Gothenburg (2006), the Olympiad in Batumi (2018) and the European Championship in Batumi (2019). Furthermore, I coached the Women’s National Team of North Macedonia, in the Olympiad in Istanbul (2000) and the European Championship in Leon (2001).
From 2019 to 2023, I was a coach at the chess club Alkaloid Skopje. Since July 2020, I’ve started teaching chess online with over 50 students from 20 different countries up until today.
Playing Experience
I began playing chess when I was 7, quickly becoming a top player in North Macedonia and Yugoslavia.
In 1985, I achieved the title of International Master after a tournament in Poland. My journey included successes in Italy, securing top positions in several tournaments, Alba Adriatica (1987), Imperia (1988), Genoa (1988).
I became a national champion of North Macedonia in 1988 and 1994 and I was honored with the Grandmaster title in 1995.
Beyond these personal triumphs, I proudly represented Macedonia in several international competitions, including the Olympiads in Moscow (1994), Yerevan (1996), Elista (1998), the European Championship in Pula (1997), and the Individual European Championship in Ohrid (2001).
GM Rolando Kutirov
Hello, I am the chess Grandmaster Rolando Kutirov, born in 1962 in Skopje, North Macedonia, currently living in Nyon, Switzerland.
I enjoy to bring joy and laughter to others, because laughter has a positive impact on health.
My main goal is to see happy students and to help players achieve norms and win championships.
Teaching Experience
I was the coach for the Men’s National Team of North Macedonia, in the European Championship in Gothenburg (2006), the Olympiad in Batumi (2018) and the European Championship in Batumi (2019). Furthermore, I coached the Women’s National Team of North Macedonia, in the Olympiad in Istanbul (2000) and the European Championship in Leon (2001).
From 2019 to 2023, I was a coach at the chess club Alkaloid Skopje. Since July 2020, I’ve started teaching chess online with over 50 students from 20 different countries up until today.
Playing Experience
I began playing chess when I was 7, quickly becoming a top player in North Macedonia and Yugoslavia.
In 1985, I achieved the title of International Master after a tournament in Poland. My journey included successes in Italy, securing top positions in several tournaments, Alba Adriatica (1987), Imperia (1988), Genoa (1988).
I became a national champion of North Macedonia in 1988 and 1994 and I was honored with the Grandmaster title in 1995.
Beyond these personal triumphs, I proudly represented Macedonia in several international competitions, including the Olympiads in Moscow (1994), Yerevan (1996), Elista (1998), the European Championship in Pula (1997), and the Individual European Championship in Ohrid (2001).
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Courses
Our chess courses are designed for FIDE rated players with at least 1500 ratings, who want to improve their skills. There are 30 lessons in total, with each lesson lasting 1.5 hours. Classes are held two times a week. This schedule helps you learn consistently without feeling overwhelmed.
Additionally, it is suggested you use at least the same amount of time for independent learning of the lectures in order to achieve the best improvement.
All the materials for the course will be given to you in a .PGN format after each lesson. This is a common format for chess, making it easy to follow and practice the lessons.
The course is specifically for players who already have a FIDE rating and are looking to improve. The lessons are taught on English, so it’s great for players from all over the world.
The payment can be made with Wise or directly with bank transfer depending on what is more convenient for you. All necessary details for the transfer will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
Our goal is to help you take your chess skills to a higher level in a straightforward and effective way.
Start Date
Duration
End Date
18th of March 2024
10 weeks
31th of May 2024
30
Lessons
2
sessions per week
1.5
Hours per Session
1500+
FIDE Rating
Skype
Platform
English
Language
30
Lessons
1.5
Hours per session
2
Sessions per week
1500+
FIDE Rating
Skype
Platform
English
Language
30
1500+
Lessons
FIDE Rating
1.5
English
hours per session
Language
2
Skype
Sessions per week
Platform
14 / 15
Spots Left
Only 15 spots
3 Groups-
30 lessons
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360€ for the course
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3 groups with 5 students
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10 lessons -> Openings
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10 lessons -> Middlegames
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10 lessons -> Endgames
Courses Content
Openings
Here’s a list of openings we can explore in our lessons. However, with just 10 lessons available, we can’t cover them all. We’ll select which ones to focus on after forming the groups.
- d4 d5
- c4 dxc4
- d4, Nf3,
- Bf4, e3,
- Bd3, Nbd2,
- c3
- e4 c6
- d4 d5
- c4 c6
- d4 Nf6
- c4 c5
- d5 b5
- Nf3 d5
- c4
- d4 f5
- c4 Nf6
- g3 g6
- d4 f5
- c4 e6
- Nf3 Nf6
- g3 c6
- Bg2 d5
- O-O Bd6
Middlegames
Here’s a list of middlegames we can explore in our lessons. However, with just 10 lessons available, we can’t cover them all. We’ll select which ones to focus on after forming the groups.
The fundamental rules governing all aspects of chess play, crucial for understanding the game.
Advanced strategic concepts by renowned trainer Mark Dvoretsky, focusing on positional understanding and long-term planning.
Jacob Aagaard’s methods emphasizing tactical awareness, piece activity, and dynamic decision-making in the middlegame.
Unique insights and strategies from coach Kutirov, emphasizing creative play and unconventional tactics in middlegame scenarios.
Aggressive and tactical attacking principles championed by former World Champion Alexander Alekhine, known for their surprise elements and complexity.
Strategies and tactics for launching successful attacks when opponents have castled on opposite sides of the board.
Techniques for playing with or against an isolated pawn, focusing on its strengths in attack and weaknesses in defense.
The strategic benefits and tactical opportunities of having both bishops, emphasizing their long-range power and coordination.
Endgames
Here’s a list of endings we can explore in our lessons. However, with just 10 lessons available, we can’t cover them all. We’ll select which ones to focus on after forming the groups.
Yuri Averbakh’s Bishop’s Endings
Yuri Averbakh’s Knights’s Endings
Yuri Averbakh’s Pawn’s Endings
Yuri Averbakh’s Rook’s Endings
Yuri Averbakh’s Queens’s Endings
Yuri Averbakh’s Combined Endings
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
To be eligible for our courses, students must be a FIDE rated players with at least 1500 rating, willing to learn chess at Grandmaster level. They are required to upload their FIDE rating, FIDE ID number and personal information like their country of residence, age, email address, and phone number for the enrollment.
Students will receive access to all course materials, prepared in .PGN format, which will be shared with them after each lesson.
Each session lasts for 1.5 hours. The total number of sessions is 20, spread across 2 sessions per week for 10 weeks, resulting in a total of 30 hours of instruction.
The payment should be made as soon as possible in order to save your spot. The payment can be made with Wise or directly with bank transfer depending on what is more convenient for you. All necessary details for the transfer will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
Yes, a refund is possible up to one week after the start of the lessons, which is after 2 sessions. You will receive the full amount, but any fees will be deducted from this total.
