My name is Erick Takawira, I am a FIDE Trainer & National Master from Durban, South Africa. I am a professional chess coach!
You can contact me on takawirachess@gmail.com
Cell: +27 73 434 8634
NM Erick Takawira
FIDE Trainer with a passion to grow your chess and see you succeed!
| Location |  South Africa |
|---|---|
| Languages | English (US) |
| Rating | FIDE: 211721282207 |
| Hourly rate | $50 and discounts for regular students! |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
Winner of many local open tournaments & International tournaments (Joint 2nd -SA Open 2008, Zimbabwe Open Winner - 2006)
I have also represented Zimbabwe at the African Games in Abuja, Nigeria in 2003 and captained the Zimbabwe National Chess Team.
I have also represented Zimbabwe at the African Games in Abuja, Nigeria in 2003 and captained the Zimbabwe National Chess Team.
Teaching experience
I have been teaching chess for the past 15 years and hold the FIDE Trainer Title
I have coached in several schools and clubs including running a development program. I was the head coach for KwaZulu Natal Province from 2012 to 2016. Also coached the South Africa National Junior Teams in 2012 (Africa Youth), 2014 (World Youth), and 2019 (Africa Youth). I have coached a several people to become national and youth continential champions
I have coached in several schools and clubs including running a development program. I was the head coach for KwaZulu Natal Province from 2012 to 2016. Also coached the South Africa National Junior Teams in 2012 (Africa Youth), 2014 (World Youth), and 2019 (Africa Youth). I have coached a several people to become national and youth continential champions
Other experiences
I am an International Organizer, Chess in Education lead instructor and Arbiter.
I am also a budding chess writer.
I am also a budding chess writer.
Best skills
My understanding of what is needed for a chess player to improve and reach his optimum level.
Analyzing the games and mapping the way forward.
Studying classics, middlegames, endgames, and playing training games.
Creating an all-rounder in chess with a grasp of the principles
Analyzing the games and mapping the way forward.
Studying classics, middlegames, endgames, and playing training games.
Creating an all-rounder in chess with a grasp of the principles
Teaching methodology
I test my students' to assess their chess knowledge. I have a program for all levels.
I work together with students on areas that need improvement and we create a schedule with student's input.
Homework and a test are given after every lesson.
Key areas we work on are openings, tactics, strategy, positional play, and endgames.
We will also play training games and analyze games.
I work together with students on areas that need improvement and we create a schedule with student's input.
Homework and a test are given after every lesson.
Key areas we work on are openings, tactics, strategy, positional play, and endgames.
We will also play training games and analyze games.