Chess coach Erik Kislik (IM) with a FIDE rating of 2432 is based in California, USA. Erik began his chess journey as an adult at the age of 18 and quickly rose to become an International Master, making him a unique figure in the chess community. He has coached several Grandmasters and is the only IM to have coached multiple elite players ranked in the top 100 worldwide.
Erik is passionate about sharing his opening knowledge with his students, providing them with insights and strategies without holding back. His skills and dedication have earned him the title of the top chess teacher in sales on the internet for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017.
Lessons are conducted in English at a rate of $100 per hour. Erik is active in the chess community and is always open to answering your chess questions.
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My name is Erik Kislik and I am a 33-year-old International Master from Northern California. I am the only IM in the world who was a relative beginner as an adult (at age 18) and still became an IM. After becoming an International Master, I began coaching Grandmasters, and was the only IM in the world to coach multiple elite players in the top 100 in the world. I like to share my opening knowledge with my students without holding back any secrets. In 2016 and in 2017, I was ranked the #1 chess teacher in sales on the entire internet. Please email me your chess questions if you have them.
