NM Artem Legenya

Hello! My name is Artem Legenya, and I am a Master of Sports in Chess from Ukraine.

FIDE Rating: 2092
Ukrainian Rating: 2348

If you'd like to improve your chess, feel free to send me a private message or email me at mr.artemchess@gmail.com.

I would be happy to help you become a stronger and more confident chess player! ♟️

I have many years of experience playing competitive chess and have participated in more than 100 prize tournaments across Ukraine.

🏆 Ukrainian Champion at the prestigious "Belaya Ladya" tournament in Kamianets-Podilskyi in 2011.

🥇 1st place at the Sinitsyn Memorial Tournament in Dnipro in 2012.

I also participated in master-level tournaments in Kherson, Mykolaiv and Kyiv in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Playing against strong opponents has given me valuable practical experience and a deeper understanding of chess.

I have been teaching chess for 4 years.

I teach children and adults of different ages and skill levels, from beginners to experienced players.

Whether you are just learning chess, want to improve your rating, prepare for tournaments, or simply become a stronger player, I can help you achieve your goals.

🏆 STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

I am proud of the progress and achievements of my students in chess competitions in different countries.

My students have achieved prize-winning results in Ukraine, Spain, Cyprus, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Thailand, Canada, Japan, USA, and many other countries.

🥇 1st place — school chess competition in Spain.

🥇 1st place — intercity chess tournament. Spain.

🥇 1st place — school chess competition in Cyprus.

🥇 1st place — intercity chess tournament. Germany.

🥇🥈 1st and 2nd places — chess tournaments and school competitions in Ireland.

🥈 2nd place — Smart's Academy team, Ukraine

🥈 2nd place — school chess competition in Poland.

🥈 2nd place — school chess competition in Thailand

🥉 3rd place — school chess competition in Canada.

🥉 3rd place — school chess competition in Japan.

🥉 3rd place — school chess competition in USA.

🥉 3rd place — school chess competition in USA.

♟️ Tactics and calculation
♟️ Strategy and positional understanding
♟️ Opening principles and repertoire
♟️ Endgame technique
♟️ Game analysis and finding mistakes
♟️ Concentration and decision-making
♟️ Preparing for tournaments and improving your rating

Every student is different, so I adapt each lesson to your level, goals and playing style.

My goal is not simply to show you the right moves. I want you to understand why a move is good, learn how to think independently, and become a stronger player over time.

I try to make my lessons clear, practical and enjoyable. We analyze your games, identify your weaknesses, and work on the areas that will give you the biggest improvement.

I also believe that chess teaches valuable skills beyond the board — concentration, logical thinking, patience and decision-making.