IM Loay Sameer

International Chess player (IM) with over 15 years of playing experience and over 5 years in coaching

I participated in many International Strong Tournaments, which gave me decent experience handling multiple stages of the game. I intend to pass this accumulated knowledge on to you during our training session.

Supported many students in reaching short-term goals such as gaining rating points, preparing for tournaments, and achieving personal competitive milestones.
Notable students' achievements:
- African Girls U14 Champion (2025)
- 3rd Place, World Cadets Championship U8
- Shared 2nd Place, African Youth Championship U14 Girls
- 3rd Place, securing a spot on the Macau National Team
- Jordanian Champion U16 (Open)
- Coached my university team to 1st place in the Jordanian Universities Championship for two consecutive years
- Achieved a +300 rating gain in one month (1200 → 1500)
- Improved rating from 1700 to 2000 in just four months

What We’ll Work On Together:
- Tactics & Pattern Recognition: Train your eye to spot winning ideas and threats instantly.

- Strategy & Calculation: Learn how to choose candidate moves, calculate properly, and understand when to play dynamic vs positional.

- Endgames: Turn small advantages into wins, this is where most players fall short.

- Openings: Build a simple, effective repertoire that fits your style.

- Pawn Structures: Understand the positions you get, not just the moves you play.

-Game Analysis: We’ll break down your games to fix your actual mistakes, not guesswork.

- Study Material: You’ll get PGNs, PDFs, and resources to keep improving between sessions.