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Krisztian SzaboGrandmaster’s Chess Academy

Master the art of chess with Krisztian Szabo through our range of specialized training services. Whether you're a beginner, an advanced player, or a business professional, we have the perfect program to enhance your skills and strategic thinking. Discover our offerings and elevate your chess game today!

Personalized 1-on-1 Chess Coaching

Unlock your chess potential with Krisztian's personalized coaching sessions. Each one-hour, live session on Zoom is tailored to meet your individual learning goals, from basics to advanced strategies.
 
Tailored Instruction
Flexible Scheduling
Real-Time Feedback

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Mastering Chess Strategy

Join our 10-part webinar series to progress from basic tactics to advanced chess strategies. This comprehensive program is delivered via weekly one-hour sessions on Zoom, with recordings available for revisiting the lessons.

Structured Learning Path
Interactive and Engaging
Session Recordings for Review

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Chess Strategies for Business Success

Corporate Training Program
Enhance your team's strategic thinking with our corporate chess training. "Chess Strategies for Business Success" uses chess principles to improve business strategy and decision-making skills. Trusted by leading companies like Google.

Interactive Group Sessions
Customized to Business Needs
Proven at Google

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About me

Krisztian Szabo

Krisztian Szabo is a renowned chess coach and strategist, dedicated to helping students and professionals alike enhance their cognitive and strategic abilities through chess. With years of experience and a passion for teaching, Krisztian is your guide to mastering the complexities of chess.

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One-on-One Chess Coaching

Improve Your Chess Skills with the Grandmaster

Description

Elevate your chess game with Krisztian Szabo’s personalized one-on-one online training sessions. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an intermediate player aiming to sharpen your tactics and strategy, Krisztian offers tailored guidance to help you succeed.

Each session is conducted live over Zoom, providing you with a full hour of undivided attention and interactive gameplay. Krisztian’s approach is focused on real-time analysis and feedback, making every move count towards your improvement.

Discover the winning strategies that have helped many to enhance their understanding of the game and achieve their chess goals. Book your session today and start your journey towards chess mastery with Krisztian!

Features

  • Personalized coaching tailored to your skill level and goals
  • Live, interactive sessions via Zoom
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your busy lifestyle
  • Immediate feedback and strategic insights

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a dedicated and experienced chess coach. Master the game that captivates minds around the world with Krisztian!

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Mastering Chess Strategy

A Comprehensive 10-Part Live Webinar Course

Description

Join Krisztian Szabo in “Mastering Chess Strategy,” a dynamic 10-part webinar series designed to elevate your chess skills from foundational tactics to advanced strategies.

Over the course of ten interactive sessions, each lasting one hour, Krisztian will guide you through the intricacies of chess strategy using live demonstrations and real-time analysis on Zoom.

This series is perfect for players of all levels seeking to deepen their understanding of the game and enhance their strategic thinking.

Coming Up in the Next Training:

  1. Session 1: Master the Chessboard: First Steps Towards the Grandmaster Level
  2. Session 2: Step by Step: Building Your Chess Strategies Like the Champions
  3. Session 3: Think Ahead: Checkmate Strategies for Victory
  4. Session 4: Defending the King: Perfecting Defensive Chess Techniques
  5. Session 5: Attack and Retreat: Grandmaster Tactics for Quick Victories
  6. Session 6: Chess in Your Mind: Visualize Those Moves What Others Can’t
  7. Session 7: Win the Battle of Minds: Think Like a Grandmaster
  8. Session 8: Focus and Patience: The Psychology of Chess for the Victory
  9. Session 9: The Grandmaster’s Vision: Breaking Through the Amateur Barrier
  10. Session 10: The Final Move: Applying Grandmaster Thinking in Practice

Features

  • Weekly Sessions: One live session per week, perfectly paced for optimal learning and practice.
  • Interactive Learning via Zoom: Engage directly with Krisztian in real-time during each webinar.
  • Session Recordings Available: Registrants can revisit all sessions with access to the recorded webinars, enhancing the learning experience.

This webinar series not only boosts your chess abilities but also enhances critical thinking and strategic planning skills applicable in everyday life and business. Each session is designed to build upon the previous, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience that will transform you into a formidable player.

Sign up now and start your journey toward chess mastery with Krisztian Szabo!

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Chess Strategies for Business Success

Enhancing Decision-Making and Strategic Thinking

Description

Elevate your team’s strategic thinking and decision-making skills with Krisztian Szabo’s unique training program, “Chess Strategies for Business Success”.

Designed specifically for corporate clients, this program utilizes the principles of chess to draw parallels to business strategy, fostering a deeper understanding of planning, tactical analysis, and competitive dynamics.

Krisztian’s expertise is already trusted by global leaders, including Google, where he has successfully implemented this program to strengthen strategic skills across teams. His sessions can be customized to the specific needs of your business and can be conducted live online, fitting seamlessly into your organization’s schedule.

Empower your team with the skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of modern business. Let “Chess Strategies for Business Success”, proven in action at Google, transform your approach to challenges and competition, and watch your organization thrive.

You will learn to

  • Think several moves ahead, anticipating and countering potential challenges.
  • Develop patience and discipline, essential for effective strategic planning.
  • Enhance problem-solving skills through complex chess scenarios.
  • Understand the importance of adapting strategies in response to changing circumstances.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a dedicated and experienced chess coach. Master the game that captivates minds around the world with Krisztian!

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Testimonials

Find out how Grandmaster Krisztian Szabo has transformed the games of his students

Aryan Chopra
Aryan Chopra

International Grandmaster

I started training with Krisztian in 2013, when I was 11, rated 2120. Krisztian's training played a crucial role in me achieving my first IM norm in 2013 itself, becoming an IM in 2015, and later a GM in 2016, at the age of 14. I was the youngest GM in the world at the time. Plus Kristian was always fun to work with. He was understanding, kind and always motivated me.

Simon Fule
Simon Fule

FIDE Master

I have been training with Krisztian for 7 years (when I was 10) and I still really enjoy every moment of that. I learned a lot from him and classes are always great fun. We can talk about openings, middlegames, endgames and any part of chess, Krisztian teaches me excellent stuff and explains all the important moments. I won several chess tournaments, during he helped me in preparations too. I'm very happy for that in 2022 I became an FM. I’m looking forward to our following classes.

Attila Jr. Forgacs
Attila Jr. Forgacs

FIDE Master

I have been training with Krisztian for 8 years. That time I was still a beginner. For today I won many tournaments and important games, moreover in 2022 I reached 2300, so I gained the FM title. I still really enjoy every moment of our lessons. I learned a lot from him and lessons are always great fun. We can talk about openings, middlegames, endgames and any part of chess, Krisztian teaches me excellent stuff and explains all the important moments. While you can learn an opening from a book or a course, doing so is only a fraction as valuable as understanding the transition from opening theory to a middle game plan. If you understand those transitions, it makes chess much easier, as you play from good positions with good plans, rather than trying to reinvent the wheel. Thank you a lot, Krisztian!

Azarya Jodi Setyaki
Azarya Jodi Setyaki

International Master

I've been working with Krisztian Szabo since 2016 and i really enjoy working with him. He is such a good coach and a good person as well. Thats why i really enjoy working with him.

Sean Winshand
Sean Winshand

International Master

GM Krisztian Szabo is a perfect coach. He is a super opening specialist. With his help I could achieved 3 GM Norms 🙏☺️

SmashBob_SquarePants

Krisztian is an awesome coach with a nice personality and cheerful attitude! I've learned a lot of great opening traps and mid-game strategies which I have used to crush my opponents both online and over the board. With Krisztian I have quickly gained several hundred rating points and am continuing to improve, I highly recommend him as a coach!

abskov

Regularity is difficult because of my work. With Krisztian we can solve this very flexibly, and his classes always relax me and recharge. Thank you so much!

Romann Mark

I consied logical thinking important, so I definitely wanted my Kid to learn to play chess. We got a lot more than that! Grandmaster expertise, attitude, fun, playful occupations! This is how I could characterize Krisztian's classes! I am so grateful for having the opportunity to learn from him! Thank you very much!

gerardcondon

I've been taking lessons from Krisztian for a while now. I wanted to learn to play more aggressive and dynamic chess. He has proposed a more attacking repertoire and guided me through the moves and plans involved. I have been exposed to new openings and ideas since starting with Kris and I feel that my chess range has expanded. With my job and family it is hard for me to define a regular schedule to meet up. However Kris is very flexible on the timing of the lessons and is able to accommodate my schedule. The lessons are excellent and taught in a professional manner and I can recommend him as a coach.

abdul9834

Krisztian Szabo is a highly accomplished International Chess Grandmaster with a string of impressive accolades including multiple Hungarian Champion, European Champion, and World Youth Championship silver medallist. Krisztian has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the game of chess and is an excellent teacher. I highly recommend that you select him as your chess teacher. I have had a great experience working with Krisztian. My rating has consistently climbed and he is a very fun and pleasant person to work with. The few times that I've had to reschedule a lesson, he's always been incredibly flexible. I email Krisztian frequently, sending him updates on my chess progress and asking for his advice. He always responds with thoughtful insights that help me overcome any obstacles I'm facing. You're in for a treat when you work with Krisztian. Not only will your chess skills improve, but his way of teaching will also help to kindle your passion for chess. Email him now, book a lesson and see for yourself!

Zhou Hao

I have been training with Krisztian for 9 years (when I was 11) and I still really enjoy every moment of that. I learned a lot from him and classes are always a great fun. We can talk about openings, middlegames, endgames and any part of chess, Krisztian teaches me excellent stuff and explains all important moments. I won several chess tournaments, during he helped me in preparations too. I’m looking forward to our following class.

Paulo Vasconcelos

So honored to have found such a professional, dedicated and enthusiastic chess coach as GM Krisztian Szabo. If you see yourself as a serious and dedicated improver and are searching for a coach, this is your man!

Juan Varela

I will repeat what I said elsewhere: I was coached by Kris for sever months, he's as good of a coach you can get, aside from his ridiculously good knowledge of chess, he's always extremely friendly, great at explaining and incredibly patient. If you're looking for a coach you should seriously look no further!

Michael Empey

I’ve been working with Kristzian for several months now. I greatly enjoy our lessons - he is extremely knowledgeable, presents theory and content in easy to understand ways, and provides fantastic feedback on my games and Chess questions. I now have a robust set of Opening Repertoires, an understanding of key end-game positions, and a better eye for tactics. My chess rating has been steadily increasing as a result! Thank you Kristzian.

Nick Orphanou

I am really enjoying my lessons with Krisztian. I’m a relative beginner at the game and he has helped me to build a repertoire for both openings and endgames. As a coach he is enthusiastic and encouraging, I have improved a lot in a very short space of time. I would recommend Krisztian as a coach to anyone.

Christopher Page

Krisztian is a fantastic coach. Let me explain why! While you can learn an opening from a book, doing so is only a fraction as valuable as understanding the transition from opening theory to a middle game plan. If you understand those transitions, it makes chess much easier, as you play from good positions with good plans, rather than trying to reinvent the wheel. In only a few months my rating has gone up more than 10% (now 2100-2200 in blitz and 2200-2300 rapid). I now get outplayed from the opening much more rarely. It is all thanks to Krisztian’s zoom coaching sessions with me. I highly recommend him as a coach. He is also a very nice person.

Alex Rosa

I really enjoy our lessons krisztian, during this month i learned a lot about chess and we managed to create a really strong opening repertoire that i like a lot. I appreciate that even though i’m not great you don’t rush and made sure that I understand everything before explaining something else. Looking forward to many more training sessions with you.

Andrei Khlyzov

Krisztian has been my coach for about a year now. Under his guidance my Rapid profile has steadily improved. Krisztian always makes classes very entertaining and engaging. He helps me with both puzzles, openings, and practice every week. He provides a very thorough understanding of the material. He's flexible, patient, and always cheerful and welcoming! Thank you, Krisztian! I'll definitely keep practicing with him going forward!

Karan Singh

Krisztian has a tremendous amount of opening knowledge and tournament experience. If you are looking to improve your opening play or tournament results I highly suggest working with Krisztian.

Emil Horttanainen

Krisztian is very professional coach who has a lot of knowledge and experience. The lessons are high quality and comfortable, I have improved a lot in chess and It's all thanks to Krisztian!

Alex Sinnott

I only had a couple of sessions with GM Krisztian Szabo due to unforeseen circumstances, but he was always approachable and very flexible with communication and arranging lessons. He is very clear in his presentation, which he delivers in a friendly and cheerful way. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in improving their chess.

John Reese

Krisztian is a fantastic chess coach. It's also a nice bonus that he's one of the nicest, most patient people you'll ever encounter. I only seriously started playing chess a few months ago and he has greatly improved my abilities in a very short amount of time. He has a great teaching style and uses a variety of online tools to help with learning. One of the things I like best about learning from Krisztian is that he often shares tactics that are not commonly used by other players. I can't recommend learning from Krisztian enough. I think he can help anyone get better at chess, regardless of current rating, and also have fun with the lessons.

Andrea Silva

I have been training with Krisztian for a few months now. His knowledge of every area of chess is vast and he is very effective in packing this knowledge in chunks digestible by a student of a low level as me. The lessons have been challenging, but never overwhelming: I have really learnt a lot thanks to him. His positive attitude and patience has made our lessons not only extremely helpful for me to improve, but a lot of fun too. I highly recommend him as a coach.

w_h_o_keres

In just a month with my chess coach, I've been amazed by his depth of knowledge and dedication to my improvement. His insights are invaluable, and he's deeply committed to my progress. Patient, encouraging, and passionate, he creates a supportive learning environment that boosts confidence and fosters growth. In our brief time together, he's made a profound impact on my game, and I'm grateful for his mentorship.

Tim Simpson

I have taken lessons from Krisztian for almost a year. Not only have I seen my rating improve significantly, but my enjoyment in playing chess has greatly increased. Krisztian is extremely encouraging in the teaching process, and he also uses a variety of tools and methods to help you learn. One of my greatest needs has been to improve my openings, and this is the area where I have seen the most growth. Krisztian has provided step by step guidance in openings along with explaining the underlying logic. I have looked forward to each lesson with him, as I am able to learn and grow each time. He is a delight to work with and his explanations and insights are incredibly helpful.

Primordial-Pouch

Krisztian is a highly knowledgeable GM, with effective opening theory. He is not only a sharp and really strong GM, but an exceptional teacher too. After our classes, I was able to detect my weaknesses and improve my knowledge. Highly recommended 🙂

Spencer McArthur

Krisztian is an excellent coach! He is very friendly, patient, and flexible. He helped me improve my opening knowledge and endgame play, as well as my tactics and calculation skills. If you have a particular area you want to focus on, or if you just want to improve at the game all around, Krisztian is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of the game and can definitely help you reach your goals.

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