Hello chess lovers!
My name is Semen Khanin (you can call me Sam). I am a chess grandmaster and a graduate student at Texas Tech in Lubbock, learning Data Science.
GM Semen Khanin
A serious and comprehensive approach to chess. Let me help you to get better!
| Location | Lubbock United States |
|---|---|
| Languages | English (US), русский язык |
| Rating | FIDE: 25752781 |
| Hourly rate | Feel free to message me for additional information (samkhaninchess@gmail.com) |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
Some of my memorable results:
- The US National Open Champion (2022)
- 1st place in the 2021 Panchenko Memorial (2734 performance)
- 2nd place in the Russian Junior Championship
- 3rd place in the Final Four of College Chess (Texas Tech chess team)
- The US National Open Champion (2022)
- 1st place in the 2021 Panchenko Memorial (2734 performance)
- 2nd place in the Russian Junior Championship
- 3rd place in the Final Four of College Chess (Texas Tech chess team)
Teaching methodology
In our lessons, we will focus on such things as
- building a strong and flexible opening repertoire
- mastering chess tactics, strategy, and endgame
- learning from the best players in the world
- analyzing your own games (nothing is more important than learning from your mistakes)
Regular homework is provided!
- building a strong and flexible opening repertoire
- mastering chess tactics, strategy, and endgame
- learning from the best players in the world
- analyzing your own games (nothing is more important than learning from your mistakes)
Regular homework is provided!