GM Ivan Schitco
Youngest GM in Moldovan history. I help 1600-2200 players reach FM through thinking patterns, not memorization. Full system at gmivanschitco.com
| Location | Chisinau Moldova |
|---|---|
| Languages | Română, English (US), Русский язык |
| Rating | FIDE: 250029612764 |
| Hourly rate | $100/session |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Grandmaster from Chisinau, Moldova. Youngest GM in Moldovan history. National board #1. Former Captain of the UTD Chess team. Full-time chess coach. FIDE peak 2533
Playing experience
Drew Magnus Carlsen twice in classical chess. Knocked out top 30 players at the World Cup. Led Moldova to 6th place at the 2022 Chess Olympiad, tied with USA and India.
Teaching experience
Coached players from 1200 to FM level. Students have gained 200-600 rating points in months, not years. Built the Grandmaster Protocol training system used by serious players across 3 continents.
Other experiences
Chess content creator. YouTube: @gmivanschitco
Best skills
Positional understanding and strategic planning. Breaking down complex GM-level ideas into clear, actionable steps for improving players. Identifying the specific thinking errors holding a student back and building drills to fix them.
Teaching methodology
Most players between 1600 and 2200 stay stuck because they train the wrong way. They memorize openings instead of understanding positions. They solve puzzles randomly instead of building real calculation habits. They play hundreds of games and never fix the same mistakes.
I teach the thinking patterns behind every move. The same decision-making process I use at the GM level, adapted to your rating and your weaknesses.
Two ways to train with me:
Grandmaster Protocol (gmivanschitco.com): My complete training system for 1600-2200 players who want to reach FM. 9 modules, a community of serious players, and direct access to a Grandmaster. $99/month.
Private 1-on-1 Coaching: Weekly sessions via Google Meet. Custom study plans, targeted preparation, deep game analysis. Packages of 8, or 12 sessions. Visit gmivanschitco.com or message me for details.
I teach the thinking patterns behind every move. The same decision-making process I use at the GM level, adapted to your rating and your weaknesses.
Two ways to train with me:
Grandmaster Protocol (gmivanschitco.com): My complete training system for 1600-2200 players who want to reach FM. 9 modules, a community of serious players, and direct access to a Grandmaster. $99/month.
Private 1-on-1 Coaching: Weekly sessions via Google Meet. Custom study plans, targeted preparation, deep game analysis. Packages of 8, or 12 sessions. Visit gmivanschitco.com or message me for details.