I am 21 years-old Grand Master, currently placed in Yerevan, Armenia. Playing chess for 16 years. I'm an active player and do coaching activities in a free time. Also work with top GMs.
My current FIDE rating in classical chess is 2545.
Feel free to contact me on personal message on lichess or email: serlob-01@mail.ru
GM Sergei Lobanov
Active player and coach. Accept students of any level. Available crypto and swift transactions for foreign students.
| Location | Yerevan Earth |
|---|---|
| Languages | русский язык, English (US) |
| Rating | FIDE: 250229252795 |
| Hourly rate | 4500р/60 мин; 45$/60 min for lesson. 30$/h sparring games. |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
I've played a lot of tournaments and more than 1000 classical games.
The most significant achievements:
Multiple prize-winner of the Youth Сhampionships of Russia (more than 8 times)
Bronze medalist of the World Championship U-14 2013.
Champion of the European Youth Championship U-14 in 2015.
Bronze medalist of the St. Petersburg Men's Final in 2016.
Silver medalist of the 2016 team Olympiad as a part of the Russian national team U-16
Silver medalist of the Vanya Somov Memorial "Young Stars of the World 2017"
The winner of the World team Olympiad-2017 as part of the Russian national team U-16
Bronze medalist of the Russian Junior U-21 Championship 2018.
Champion of the St. Petersburg Men's Final in 2018.
Bronze medalist of the World Junior U-21 Championship in 2018.
Champion of a major international open tournament "Moscow Open A 2020"
Bronze medalist of the St. Petersburg Men's Final in 2020.
Silver medalist of the GM norm Round-Robin tournament "11th A. Margaryan Memorial 2021"
Shared the first place in a major open tournament "Moscow Open A 2021".
Bronze medalist of a major international open tournament "Chigorin Memorial 2021"
The winner of a GM norm Round-Robin tournament "12th A. Margaryan Memorial 2022"
Champion of the major open tournament "4th Yerevan Open A" in 2022
The most significant achievements:
Multiple prize-winner of the Youth Сhampionships of Russia (more than 8 times)
Bronze medalist of the World Championship U-14 2013.
Champion of the European Youth Championship U-14 in 2015.
Bronze medalist of the St. Petersburg Men's Final in 2016.
Silver medalist of the 2016 team Olympiad as a part of the Russian national team U-16
Silver medalist of the Vanya Somov Memorial "Young Stars of the World 2017"
The winner of the World team Olympiad-2017 as part of the Russian national team U-16
Bronze medalist of the Russian Junior U-21 Championship 2018.
Champion of the St. Petersburg Men's Final in 2018.
Bronze medalist of the World Junior U-21 Championship in 2018.
Champion of a major international open tournament "Moscow Open A 2020"
Bronze medalist of the St. Petersburg Men's Final in 2020.
Silver medalist of the GM norm Round-Robin tournament "11th A. Margaryan Memorial 2021"
Shared the first place in a major open tournament "Moscow Open A 2021".
Bronze medalist of a major international open tournament "Chigorin Memorial 2021"
The winner of a GM norm Round-Robin tournament "12th A. Margaryan Memorial 2022"
Champion of the major open tournament "4th Yerevan Open A" in 2022
Teaching experience
Have experience working with GMs (second).
Teaching experience is 3 years.
The best achievements of students:
1) In a one tournament from 2nd category rank reached Candidate Master tittle (CM), Gain 320 Fide rating in a half of year.
2) Winning a French Championship, Gain 120 Fide rating in a 1 year.
3) Gain 500 rating points on lichess and more than 600 rating points on chess.com in a 1 year.
Teaching experience is 3 years.
The best achievements of students:
1) In a one tournament from 2nd category rank reached Candidate Master tittle (CM), Gain 320 Fide rating in a half of year.
2) Winning a French Championship, Gain 120 Fide rating in a 1 year.
3) Gain 500 rating points on lichess and more than 600 rating points on chess.com in a 1 year.
Best skills
- Opening theory for different levels:
As a current professional player I check all contemporary theory and create my own one. Also I analyze openings for top GMs.
Depends on your playstyle, favourite time control and your goals we will choose opening repertoire that you need.
- Calculation technique:
I show and teach you the GM lvl of structured calculation of any forced variations. Practice on puzzles and tactics from practical games will hone your skill and keep in shape your tactical vision.
-Optimize your thinking process:
I explain logic and priorities of any moments of the game which will help you to make your decisions better.
-Improve understanding of endgames:
Understand a lot of basic concrete endgame positions and know how to use them in your practical endgames.
- Strategy and maneuvering:
Know how to play strategically at a very high level.
As a current professional player I check all contemporary theory and create my own one. Also I analyze openings for top GMs.
Depends on your playstyle, favourite time control and your goals we will choose opening repertoire that you need.
- Calculation technique:
I show and teach you the GM lvl of structured calculation of any forced variations. Practice on puzzles and tactics from practical games will hone your skill and keep in shape your tactical vision.
-Optimize your thinking process:
I explain logic and priorities of any moments of the game which will help you to make your decisions better.
-Improve understanding of endgames:
Understand a lot of basic concrete endgame positions and know how to use them in your practical endgames.
- Strategy and maneuvering:
Know how to play strategically at a very high level.
Teaching methodology
I accept students of any level, even if you see chess for the first time.
I have a coaching experience from players of a very beginning level to the top 50 players of the world.
If you can't understand what's going on, I'll repeat and explain material with a different way as much time as it needs to you to get it. So, don't scary to ask even a silly questions - it will help you to progress faster.
If you're interested I can prepare a homework that help you grow faster and keep you in shape.
I've played more than 1000 competitive classical rated games on a high level. So I can explain any topics with the games from my practice. It helps directly show my feelings and thinking process of any moments of the game.
I have a coaching experience from players of a very beginning level to the top 50 players of the world.
If you can't understand what's going on, I'll repeat and explain material with a different way as much time as it needs to you to get it. So, don't scary to ask even a silly questions - it will help you to progress faster.
If you're interested I can prepare a homework that help you grow faster and keep you in shape.
I've played more than 1000 competitive classical rated games on a high level. So I can explain any topics with the games from my practice. It helps directly show my feelings and thinking process of any moments of the game.