Smart chess with Coach Daniel
Candidate Master Daniel S.
As a chess coach and player with a FIDE rating of 2200+, my number one goal is to be flexible and focus on what you want or that you believe would help you improve the most. Classes range from analyzing your own games to analyzing GM level maneuvers. Furthermore, I try to focus on positional concepts that could be transferred over in various games other games.
Reviews:
"Lessons with Daniel have been excellent. Whether it's reviewing important games from top level players or even my own games, there are always lessons to take away. I appreciate the fact that Daniel will prepare personalized lessons based on what I want to work on in any given week. Scheduling is easy and Daniel has always been flexible if I need to shift anything around. I definitely recommend taking lessons with Daniel if you want to improve your game."
"In the short time I've been working with Daniel, my move accuracy and rating has increased noticeably. He works with you on your recent games to correct bad habits, as well as finds helpful lessons in master games. Super affordable for his skill level both as a coach and as a chess player."
Reviews:
"Lessons with Daniel have been excellent. Whether it's reviewing important games from top level players or even my own games, there are always lessons to take away. I appreciate the fact that Daniel will prepare personalized lessons based on what I want to work on in any given week. Scheduling is easy and Daniel has always been flexible if I need to shift anything around. I definitely recommend taking lessons with Daniel if you want to improve your game."
"In the short time I've been working with Daniel, my move accuracy and rating has increased noticeably. He works with you on your recent games to correct bad habits, as well as finds helpful lessons in master games. Super affordable for his skill level both as a coach and as a chess player."
Hi! My name is Daniel Shubin and I am a USCF National Master / FIDE Candidate Mastery, and have 10+ years of chess experience. I have played and won state-wide chess tournaments as well as represented the United States at international events. I am currently offering my services for new/inexperienced chess players (400-1600 rating range) who hope to improve their play and understand key concepts behind the game. If you are interested, please reach out to me at shubindani@gmail.com or message me at 425-499-0442.
Accomplishments:
2013 Washington State School Championships - 1st place
2015 Washington State School Championships - 1st place
2016 North Israel School Championships – 1st place
2016 US National K-12 Chess School Championships Bughouse – 4th place
2016 WORLD School Individual Championships. Sochi, Russia – Top 25
2017 US National K-12 Chess School Championships, Orlando Fl. – 5th Place
2017 North American Youth Chess Championships, New York – 9th Place
2018 US National School Congress Championship, San Jose, CA – 1st Place.
2018 WORLD Youth Championships, Halkidiki, Greece – TOP 50
2019 Pan American Youth Championship, Guayaquil, Ecuador – Tie for 2nd place
2019 North American Youth Championship, Kingstone, Canada – TOP 20
2020 Washington State Junior Closed and Invitational – 1st Place
2020 Founder of ChessForFun. Organizing Scholastic Chess Tournaments.
2020 Tournament Director for scholastic chess tournaments in WA (Learn2Chess.com)
2020 WA Chess Federation Fair Play Team
2021 Achieved US NM Title
2022 Achieved FIDE CM Title