fabianvivasz

🏆Playing Experience and Achievements🏆

• Since 2009 (U-10), I was a member of the national team of my country in junior categories, being national champion 🏆 5 times (2009, 2010, 2011, 2015, 2017).
• Between 2009 and 2017, I represented Venezuela in several international events (in junior categories) with good results, among which are:
  • 🥇GOLD as the 2nd Board of the Venezuelan team champion of the Central American student Games U-17 Yucatán, Mexico 2015. in the classical and Blitz formats.
  • 🥈SILVER in the rapid, individual format.
  • 🏅3 times 4th place in the Pan-american Youth Chess Festival in the 2009 (Argentina), 2015 (Colombia) and 2017 (Costa Rica) editions. 
• ⏫Between 2017 and 2018 I increased my FIDE rating more than 200 points (reaching 2364)
• During that time period, I qualified and had the honor to participate in the Batumi Chess Olympiad as the 4th board, scoring 5,5 of 10.
• Three years later, I also qualified and played in the Online Olympiad 2021, where our team was undefeated in the 3rd Division and was close to qualify to the 1st division.
• In November 2023 I achieved my first IM norm after winning an ITT tournament in Vélez, Colombia.
• In January 2024 I secured my second IM norm in a closed ITT tournament in Lima (valid for GM norms) where I got 3rd place.
• As of March 2024, my peak FIDE Elo stands at 2408.

👨🏼‍🏫Coaching experience👨🏼‍🏫

1. 🌎Diverse Student Base: From beginners to 2100-rated players, I’ve worked with chess enthusiasts of all levels. I’ve taught students as young as 7 and adults too.
2. 🏅Championship Achievements: Some of my students have achieved remarkable results, including Top-3 places in South-American, Central-American, and Pan-American Championships within their respective categories.
3. 👨🏼‍🏫Official Coaching Role: As the Official Coach of the Venezuelan National team at the XVI Central American Youth Festival in Mérida, Venezuela (2018), I contributed to our team’s success.

📚Teaching Methodology📚

In today's information-rich era 🌐🖥️, where books, courses, videos and other resources are easily accesible to almost everyone, I believe a player should focus on developing a deep understanding of the game, aiming to comprehend the core reasons behind certain moves and strategic principles rather than blindly follow what some source suggests you do.

1. 👀 Analyze Student's Games in order to get the most information possible about their style, weaknesses and strengths.
2. 📆 Personalized Training Plan We’ll create a plan that sharpens your strengths and shores up weaknesses, covering all facets of the game.
3. 📙 Personalized Opening Repertoire. We will work to create a coherent repertoire according to your level, style and strengths, focusing on the core understanding of the typical ideas, maneuvers, structures and patterns instead of memorizing long and complex variations.
4. 🏆 Tournament Preparation  Facing a specific opponent? Let’s study their games, identify weaknesses, and devise optimal strategies. I will also give you some general advice on tournaments that will help you unlock your full potential.

• 🔀Dynamic and Interactive Classes:  I strive to make our classes engaging and interactive.

• 🌟Simplified Concepts: Chess concepts can be intimidating, but fear not! I break them down using everyday analogies and key bullet points that will help you remember these concepts in the long term and apply them naturally in your games.

• 📊Realistic Evaluation:  You’ll get an honest assessment of your game—both your strengths and areas for improvement. Let’s work on those weak spots together!

• 🏠Homework and Materials: After each class, I will give you some homework and guidelines tailored to your needs. Plus, I’ll provide relevant materials like PDF and PGN files when required.

• 🏅Tournament Prep: Got a big event coming up? I’ve got your back! We’ll study your opponents, strategize, and keep you motivated.