Hello future chess players and parents!
I’m Coach Viktor—a passionate chess mentor, a 2000-rated player, and the founder of Silicon Valley Chess, the largest and most vibrant chess community in Northern California. Over the past five years, I’ve helped countless young minds, ages 6 to 15 and rated between 0 to 1500, not only improve their chess skills but also develop life-long abilities like focus, patience, decision-making, and resilience. I believe chess is more than just a game—it’s a...
Hello future chess players and parents!
I’m Coach Viktor—a passionate chess mentor, a 2000-rated player, and the founder of Silicon Valley Chess, the largest and most vibrant chess community in Northern California. Over the past five years, I’ve helped countless young minds, ages 6 to 15 and rated between 0 to 1500, not only improve their chess skills but also develop life-long abilities like focus, patience, decision-making, and resilience. I believe chess is more than just a game—it’s a powerful tool to help children grow into confident, thoughtful, and strategic individuals.
In my lessons, I follow a structured yet highly personalized approach. Each session begins with fun warm-up puzzles to activate critical thinking, followed by engaging instruction on tactical and strategic concepts. Then, we jump into live gameplay where students can immediately apply what they’ve learned. After each game, we reflect together to identify strengths and areas for growth. I also use tools like Lichess, a personalized strategy workbook, and a visual progress tracker to keep students engaged and motivated. Most importantly, I celebrate every small win with them because I know that progress, no matter how small, builds confidence and long-term success.
If you’re looking for a coach who will help your child train smarter, think deeper, and grow stronger—both on and off the chessboard—I’d love to be part of their journey. Let’s make every move count!
