Hi, I am a Dutch FIDE Master, and I published 11 popular Chessable courses for Beginners and Club Players: www.chessable.com/author/MidasRatsma/
Now I am developing a brand new modern chess improvement platform for opening preparation tools and courses, which will launch in October 2026. If you want to stay updated, sign up for the newsletter at: www.thechesscommunity.com/
FM Midas Ratsma
Launching a new modern chess improvement platform in October. Sign up for the newsletter: https://www.thechesscommunity.com
| Location | Utrecht, The Netherlands Netherlands |
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| Languages | Nederlands, English (US) |
| Rating | 26082458 |
| Hourly rate | www.thechesscommunity.com |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
I reached the FM title in 2018. After that, I won the Alkmaar weekend tournament in 2023 and reached a shared first place in the Amsterdam Weekend Open 2024, both competing in fields with many titled players.
Teaching experience
Coached both adult improvers and successful youth players; one of my students will participate for the second time in the European Youth Chess Championship.
Other experiences
Read more about my Chessable courses on my website or author profile:
www.chessable.com/author/MidasRatsma/
www.chessable.com/author/MidasRatsma/
Best skills
I would say my three best skills in teaching are:
1) To explain difficult strategic concepts in a way that is easy to understand and implement
2) To provide you with high-quality training material based on your level, covering all important aspects of the game
3) To set up a personal, fitting training plan for you
1) To explain difficult strategic concepts in a way that is easy to understand and implement
2) To provide you with high-quality training material based on your level, covering all important aspects of the game
3) To set up a personal, fitting training plan for you
Teaching methodology
When you take lessons, I will take care of all the steps for your training program.
1) Recommendations for Chessable courses.
2) Weekly homework puzzles for tactics and strategy
The lessons focus on the following aspects:
- Game analyses: Analysis of your tournament, competition, or online games
- Training exercises: Exercises to practice calculation and endgame knowledge
- Homework: exercises and openings to study in between the lessons
- Tournament preparation: Specific preparation for your next opponent in a tournament
Chess players from beginner level till 2100 rating are welcome to take online training on Google Meet. If you are interested, you are welcome to plan a free introduction session of 30 minutes to get to know each other. After the introduction session, you can decide if you want to continue and take lessons.
1) Recommendations for Chessable courses.
2) Weekly homework puzzles for tactics and strategy
The lessons focus on the following aspects:
- Game analyses: Analysis of your tournament, competition, or online games
- Training exercises: Exercises to practice calculation and endgame knowledge
- Homework: exercises and openings to study in between the lessons
- Tournament preparation: Specific preparation for your next opponent in a tournament
Chess players from beginner level till 2100 rating are welcome to take online training on Google Meet. If you are interested, you are welcome to plan a free introduction session of 30 minutes to get to know each other. After the introduction session, you can decide if you want to continue and take lessons.