IM Georgios Kanakaris

🏆 INTERNATIONAL MASTER (2372 FIDE) | FIDE Instructor | Chess Coach since 2011

Hello! I'm IM Georgios Kanakaris from Serres, Greece.

For the past 14 years, I've dedicated myself to coaching chess, helping players of all levels break through rating plateaus and develop deep understanding of the game.

📚 CREDENTIALS:
- International Master (IM) - earned in 2018
- FIDE Instructor (FI) certified
- Degree: School of Primary Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
- 500+ students coached (children & adults)
- Official coach of SO Kavalas (one of Greece's top clubs) for 5 years

🎯 MY COACHING SPECIALTY:
I focus on helping intermediate players (1400-2000) through:
✓ Positional play & strategic planning
✓ Systematic endgame mastery
✓ Deep game analysis & teaching WHY moves work, not just what the engine says
✓ Personalized opening repertoires based on YOUR playing style

📈 STUDENT RESULTS:
My students typically gain 100-200 rating points within 6 months through focused, systematic training. Many have achieved tournament success and earned titles.

🎥 CONTENT CREATOR:
I run a YouTube channel (900+ subscribers) with instructive chess content in Greek.
👉 youtube.com/@geokanchess

📅 AVAILABILITY: Currently accepting new students

📅 Book a chess lesson: buymeacoffee.com/imkanakarischesscoach/extras
📅 Or schedule directly: cal.com/kanakaris-chess
📧 Questions? DM me

Let's improve together! ♟️

🏆 PLAYING ACHIEVEMENTS:

I've been competing since childhood and achieved several successes:

- Greek Champion U-18 (2007)
- Greek Champion U-20 (2008, 2009)
- 2nd place in 69th Greek Individual Championship (2019)
- International Master title earned in 2018 (3 IM norms + 2400 FIDE rating)

My playing experience directly informs my coaching & I understand the challenges players face at every level.

📚 COACHING EXPERIENCE:

14 years of coaching experience with 500+ students (children & adults).

Many of my students achieved:
- Significant rating improvements
- Tournament titles and distinctions
- National-level competitive success

I've been the official coach of SO Kavalas for 5 years - one of Greece's leading clubs with a rich history and numerous championships.

My approach: personalized training plans tailored to each student's style, goals, and level.

🎥 YOUTUBE CREATOR:

I started my YouTube channel in April 2023 and have grown to 900+ subscribers.

My goal: Help Greek chess players understand and learn chess in a clearer, more engaging way. There's limited quality chess content in Greek, and I'm filling that gap.

Check it out: youtube.com/@geokanchess

🎯 MY STRENGTHS:

As a player:
- Fighting spirit & analytical thinking
- Solid opening repertoire
- Deep positional understanding

As a coach:
- Patient and understanding approach
- Ability to explain complex concepts clearly
- Motivating students to achieve their goals (whatever they may be!)
- Comfortable discussing various positions and strategies

I work extensively on helping students understand chess positions deeply, not just memorize moves.

📖 TEACHING METHODOLOGY:

Every student needs a different approach.

My process:
1. Assessment: Analyze your playing style, strengths, and weaknesses
2. Personalized curriculum: Create a specific training plan tailored to YOUR needs
3. Systematic improvement: Work together on weak points while building on strengths
4. Goal-oriented: Focus on achieving the specific goals YOU set

Success requires: patience, perseverance, and consistent study, but with the right guidance, improvement is inevitable!