IM Nikola Nikolovski

Hello! I’m a 25 years old International Master from Macedonia. I have been playing chess for more than 15 years. Besides being in the world of chess, I also have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology.

• Olympic representative of Macedonia since 2016.

• Representing the country in several European team championships.

• I have participated in numerous open and closed tournaments, out of which the most notable successes are:

- Sharing 1st-3rd place in Arad Open 2023
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- Winning Karpos rapid tournament 2023
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- Winning Open Skopje 2019
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• My peak rating is 2454 Fide rating points.

• Coaching since 2015

• Teaching at a chess club

• Fide Instructor

• Giving individual and group lessons

• Teaching students from any age and any level, from beginner to 2300 rating points

• Coach at training camps in 2023 and 2024

• Coach of the national junior chess team on the European Youth Chess Championship 2023 in all categories

As a psychologist, I have been taught techniques of how to teach and transfer the knowledge the best way possible as it’s important how the point is conveyed, perceived, and understood. The goal is the knowledge gained, to be put into practice.
The lessons are interactive. My goal is to help the students improve, achieve their goals and enjoy the process!

From implementing the right techniques and guidance through the thinking process during a game and tournament as a whole, we will work towards improving every aspect of the chess game. Furthermore, it’s important to play and/or analyse games of the student as this will improve the general knowledge, revealing weaknesses and strengths, in which situations the weaknesses should be improved and where the strengths should be amplified, because ultimately, emphasizing the strengths brings the wins.
This process also gives the necessary information which helps in creating the appropriate, individualized study plan for the quickest improvement of the student.