Chess coach Jake Carlos Banawa (FM) resides in Phoenix, AZ, with a peak FIDE rating of 2356 and a highest USCF rating of 2472. He earned an impressive scholarship worth around $61,000 to study at Webster University, where he completed his Bachelor’s in Accounting and Master’s in Forensic Accounting in the world’s leading collegiate chess program.
Jake is a talented trainer who offers personalized coaching sessions tailored to the level and needs of his students. He provides lessons in both English and Tagalog, making them accessible to a broader audience. Additionally, he actively streams on various platforms, sharing his expertise with others.
Having played 10 blitz games with a rating of 2237 and solved over 300 puzzles with a high rating of 2593, Jake’s passion for the game and dedication to sharing knowledge position him as an excellent choice for those looking to elevate their chess skills.
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My name is Jake Carlos Banawa and I earned FIDE Master title in the year 2011. My peak FIDE chess rating is 2356. My highest USCF chess rating is 2472. I earned an approximately $61,000 worth of chess scholarship at Webster University, a private University in Saint Louis, Missouri with the best collegiate chess program in the World, to complete my BS in Accounting and MS in Forensic Accounting.
