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Title
FIDE Master
City
Cape Town
Lesson Price
Language:
English
Afrikaans

Chess Coach Calvin Klaasen (FM)

Calvin Klaasen is a FIDE Master (FM) based in Cape Town, South Africa, known for his impressive skills and engaging teaching style. With an exceptional FIDE rating of 2502 in bullet and 2513 in blitz, Calvin has played over 4,100 games in these formats, demonstrating a deep understanding of rapid decision making and strategic thinking. He also excels in puzzles, boasting a rating of 2400 across 329 solved puzzles, reflecting his strong analytical abilities which he imparts to his students.

Calvin provides private chess lessons, catering to players of all levels. He offers training in both English and Afrikaans, making his lessons accessible to a wider audience. His coaching fee is negotiable, and potential students are encouraged to contact him directly for more information.

Besides personalized lessons, Calvin is active in the online chess community. He streams his games and lessons regularly on platforms such as Twitch, where he engages with his audience, sharing tips and strategies. He also runs a lichess group, fostering a community of chess enthusiasts.

With a professional yet friendly approach to teaching, Calvin strives to create a supportive learning environment. Whether you want to improve your opening repertoire or sharpen your endgame techniques, sign up for lessons with Calvin now and take your chess skills to the next level. Click on the 'Book a Lesson' button to become a student today!

Greeting from the Coach

Hi, I am available for private lessons - Link here: https://lichess.org/coach/CalvinKChess
; Check out my live channel https://www.twitch.tv/calvinklaasenchess and join my lichess group https://lichess.org/team/calvin-klaasen-chess-ckc

4.0
Rating based on reviews
Chess Skill
4
Teaching Skill
4
Difficulty of the material
4
Desire to return
4
Overall Impression
4

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Statistics for LiChess Games

Bullet

Games: 1177

Rating: 2502

Rating Dispersion: 162

Rating Change: 12

Blitz

Games: 2908

Rating: 2513

Rating Dispersion: 159

Rating Change: 55

Rapid

Games: 26

Rating: 2327

Rating Dispersion: 176

Rating Change: 236

Chess960

Games: 2

Rating: 1808

Rating Dispersion: 436

Puzzles

Games: 329

Rating: 2400

Rating Dispersion: 147

In other languages
5