Zahar Efimenko, a Grand Master with an impressive FIDE rating of 2602, is based in Ukraine and has been a dedicated chess coach since 2007. With an extensive background in coaching players at all levels, from beginners to Grand Masters, Zahar has nurtured some of the world’s finest talents, including two former world champions: Vladimir Kramnik and Ruslan Ponomariov. His exceptional achievements include becoming a Grand Master at just 16 years old, and reaching the knockout stages as a 1/32 finalist at the World Cup in 2011. In the same year, he was also recognized as one of the top 35 rated Grand Masters in the world. Notably, Zahar was an Olympic Champion in 2010, showcasing his competitive edge and strategic mastery.
Zahar brings a wealth of experience and strategic insight to his coaching sessions, tailoring his approach to suit the unique needs of each student. He provides lessons in both Russian and English, ensuring effective communication with a diverse range of learners. Additionally, Zahar's exceptional performance statistics, including a blitz rating of 2682 from over 500 games and an impressive puzzle solving rating of 2635 from 1147 completed puzzles, highlight his high-level play and expertise.
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Chess coach since 2007. I have a vast experience working with all levels, from beginners to Grand Masters. I trained two world champions:
Vladimir Kramnik World Champion 2000-2008
Ruslan Ponomariov World Champion 2002-2004
I became a Grand Master in september 2001 at the age of 16.
World Cup 2011 1/32 finalist.
Top 35 rated Grand Master in World in 2011
Olimpic Champion in 2010.
