David Frans

"I just had my 4th lesson from Valeri. After I've send him a few of my games, he came up with a complete plan for me to improve my chess, tailored to my needs and common mistakes. All of the lessons I had so far were very well prepared and useful. I played a game last week, and although I didn't remember much from the lessons at that time, I noticed I was playing differently, played stronger in the center and eventually won the game. I would have played much more defensive towards the center in the past. This proofs to me that the lessons are very useful. Valeri is like a true chess coach to me, not just somebody that analyzes your games. I hope to have him as a coach for a long time. Having a high rating doesn't automatically make you a good chess teacher. It requires other skills also, which Valeri definitively has! Highly recommended!"-- David Frans, Antwerp, Belgium