Hello chess friends! My name is Miloje Ratkovic (26 years old). I am Grandmaster and my current ELO is 2496.
I'm from Belgrade, Serbia. I graduated from the Faculty of Law (University of Belgrade). My next step is to become a lawyer.
Also, I am professional chess coach with practice of 6 years as an online chess coach. Ages and levels are not important. I have coaching programs for all chess levels.
If you are interested you can visit:
-my website: chesscoach.bookmark.com/,
-my facebook page: www.facebook.com/miloje.ratkovic
Also, you can contact me on:
E-mail: ratkovicmiloje96@gmail.com
Skype: miloje.ratkovic
GM Miloje Ratkovic
“Practice even what seems impossible. The left hand is useless at almost everything, for lack of practice. But it guides the reins better than the right. From practice.”
| Location | Belgrade Serbia |
|---|---|
| Languages | English (US), Српски језик, Bosanski, Hrvatski |
| Rating | FIDE: 2489 |
| Hourly rate | 1 hour= 95 USD, 10 hours= 800 USD |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
I started to play chess at the age of 7.
I was Junior Champion of Serbia in 2014. I represented Serbia on World Junior Chess Championship in Khanty Mansiysk in 2015.
Played three times Serbian National Championship.
I have won many blitz and rapid competitions in my career.
Member of Chess Club ,,Naftagas" in the First Serbian League. Also, I'm member of German Chess Club "TSV Schönaich".
I was Junior Champion of Serbia in 2014. I represented Serbia on World Junior Chess Championship in Khanty Mansiysk in 2015.
Played three times Serbian National Championship.
I have won many blitz and rapid competitions in my career.
Member of Chess Club ,,Naftagas" in the First Serbian League. Also, I'm member of German Chess Club "TSV Schönaich".
Teaching experience
I started teaching 6 years ago.
I can provide advice to everybody, from beginners to strong players who want to reach FM, IM or GM titles.
It is important to have motivation for this and everything is possible!
With all my students I have friendly communication and a good relationship.
In my 16 years chess career I have never had a chess teacher! So, I know best how hard it is to have good results as a self taught. I worked with my older brother Milovan. He is International Master.
I can provide advice to everybody, from beginners to strong players who want to reach FM, IM or GM titles.
It is important to have motivation for this and everything is possible!
With all my students I have friendly communication and a good relationship.
In my 16 years chess career I have never had a chess teacher! So, I know best how hard it is to have good results as a self taught. I worked with my older brother Milovan. He is International Master.
Other experiences
I graduated Law, at University of Belgrade with at the age of 22. Next step is to become successful lawyer.
In my free time, I play basketball and go in the gym.
Also, I attend a German language course.
In my free time, I play basketball and go in the gym.
Also, I attend a German language course.
Best skills
I specialize in:
-Teaching beginners to become professional players
-Searching for opening novelties for my students
- Building their Opening Repertoire
- Tournament preparation program
-Help students to improve time management during the game
-Teaching beginners to become professional players
-Searching for opening novelties for my students
- Building their Opening Repertoire
- Tournament preparation program
-Help students to improve time management during the game
Teaching methodology
Most important thing is to be motivated for training.
In the 1st class I test my student to assess his/her chess level and knowledge. I have program for all levels. It's not important if you are beginner or experienced player.
Then, I work with students on areas that they need to improve the most.
I give to my students homework after every class. And, next class we check that.
Also, we will play training games.
It is very important to have a good atmosphere for the classes. Our goal is to have fun and learn something new. Relax and enjoy!
With my students, I work on different areas:
- Openings and opening novelties
- Middlegame technique
- Basic endgames and endgame strategy
- Game analysis
Also, I give my students psychological advice and advice about time management during the game.
In the 1st class I test my student to assess his/her chess level and knowledge. I have program for all levels. It's not important if you are beginner or experienced player.
Then, I work with students on areas that they need to improve the most.
I give to my students homework after every class. And, next class we check that.
Also, we will play training games.
It is very important to have a good atmosphere for the classes. Our goal is to have fun and learn something new. Relax and enjoy!
With my students, I work on different areas:
- Openings and opening novelties
- Middlegame technique
- Basic endgames and endgame strategy
- Game analysis
Also, I give my students psychological advice and advice about time management during the game.