I am Dino Ballecer, a FIDE Master, Arena Grandmaster and a certified FIDE instructor with a FIDE rating 2372. I have two IM norms. Check out my Youtube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UCFKpiXkros4sq_AyuqXOPgQ?view_as=subscriber
Website: chesswhizdom.com/pages/testimonials/
FM Dino Ballecer
Proven and effective in just one session.
| Location | Singapore Singapore |
|---|---|
| Languages | English (US), Tagalog |
| Rating | FIDE: 2372260525172067 |
| Hourly rate | 80 SGD for One Session (one session is 1 hour) |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
2nd President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Cup
Dated: November 22-28, 2007
Rank 5th Overall ( Top Filipino player - including Wesley So & other Philippine formidable Grandmasters)
IM-Norm 6.5 out of 9 points
1st Subic International Chess Open
Dated: May 17 – 23, 2008
Rank 12th Overall
IM-Norm 5.5 out of 9 points
Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Dated: September 2005
Nat’l Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Board 1 Player (De La Salle – College of St. Benilde)
Board 1 Champion
Team Champion
Gawad Sinagtala Award 2004
De La Salle-College of St. Benilde
Athlete of the Year
University Games (UNIGAMES)
Dated: October 2003
De La Salle-College of St. Benilde
Location: Bacolod, Philippines
Board 1 Champion
Team Champion
Dated: November 22-28, 2007
Rank 5th Overall ( Top Filipino player - including Wesley So & other Philippine formidable Grandmasters)
IM-Norm 6.5 out of 9 points
1st Subic International Chess Open
Dated: May 17 – 23, 2008
Rank 12th Overall
IM-Norm 5.5 out of 9 points
Most Valuable Player (MVP)
Dated: September 2005
Nat’l Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Board 1 Player (De La Salle – College of St. Benilde)
Board 1 Champion
Team Champion
Gawad Sinagtala Award 2004
De La Salle-College of St. Benilde
Athlete of the Year
University Games (UNIGAMES)
Dated: October 2003
De La Salle-College of St. Benilde
Location: Bacolod, Philippines
Board 1 Champion
Team Champion
Teaching experience
Sports Consultant (Assistant Coach)
Dated: January 2006 – December 2007
De La Salle - College Of Saint Benilde, Manila Philippines
Champion in NCAA (2006) & 1st Runner up in 2007
PowerChess Asia Pte Ltd - Singapore (Coach / Teacher)
Dated: February 2008 - January 2012
Teaching kids from 4 years old to 14 years old
I have mentored & coached kids from zero knowledge to under 7 girls Champion, Under-8 Boys Champion, Under-12 Boys Champion, Under 10 Girls Champion and other players who ranked top five in boys and girls among other divisions in National Competition in Singapore.
February 2012 to Present
I am using YouTube to share my 'chess blueprint' to other people who need support.
Certified FIDE Instructor in 2017
Dated: January 2006 – December 2007
De La Salle - College Of Saint Benilde, Manila Philippines
Champion in NCAA (2006) & 1st Runner up in 2007
PowerChess Asia Pte Ltd - Singapore (Coach / Teacher)
Dated: February 2008 - January 2012
Teaching kids from 4 years old to 14 years old
I have mentored & coached kids from zero knowledge to under 7 girls Champion, Under-8 Boys Champion, Under-12 Boys Champion, Under 10 Girls Champion and other players who ranked top five in boys and girls among other divisions in National Competition in Singapore.
February 2012 to Present
I am using YouTube to share my 'chess blueprint' to other people who need support.
Certified FIDE Instructor in 2017
Other experiences
Data Science, Data Analytics, Public Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Bible Specialist, Certified Internal Auditor
Best skills
My Best Skills are in the opening preparation against an opponent & also endgame studies. Above all, I will help you the principle of chess to help you improve your calculation.
Teaching methodology
I will teach you the following:
1. What talented players think about and their thinking patterns
2. What you need to learn for endgame and for middle game strategy
3. We will make adjustments in your opening strategy according to your opening preference (not according to coach's or anyone's preference)
4. How to calculate moves, the things you consider or think about while calculating
5. How to do self-study
1. What talented players think about and their thinking patterns
2. What you need to learn for endgame and for middle game strategy
3. We will make adjustments in your opening strategy according to your opening preference (not according to coach's or anyone's preference)
4. How to calculate moves, the things you consider or think about while calculating
5. How to do self-study
Latest blog posts
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