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Chess Grandmaster & FIDE Certified Coach – Expert Online Lessons in Strategy, Openings, and Tournament Preparation for All Levels
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About Nikola
Hello! I’m Nikola Nestorović — a Chess Grandmaster (GM), FIDE Certified Trainer, and full-time professional coach with a FIDE rating of 2454. I specialize in helping motivated students of all ages improve quickly through clear explanations, practical training, and personalized guidance.
Over the years, I’ve coached players at every level:
• complete beginners learning fundamentals
• club players aiming for 1600–2000+ rating
• advanced competitors preparing for tournaments
• top-level talents, including U.S. rising star Josiah Stearman
• Grandmaster Aleksandar Indjić, whom I assisted during his path to major titles
My teaching approach comes from both experience and education.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in teaching, and since 2016 I have worked as a professional chess coach, constantly refining my methodology.
I also created two Chessable courses — “Trade or Not to Trade” and “Perfect Your Pieces” — which have helped thousands of students understand complex ideas in a simple and practical way.
As a player, I have achieved several career highlights, including:
• 2770 performance rating to earn my second GM norm in Sarajevo
• 2nd place in the 2019 Serbian Championship
• consistent results in international events and team competitions
What you will get in our lessons:
• clear improvement plan tailored to your goals
• opening repertoire guidance based on your style
• calculation and visualization training
• strategic and positional understanding
• endgame technique
• tournament preparation
• homework when beneficial
Who my lessons are perfect for:
• kids and teens who want structured improvement
• adults who want professional, high-quality coaching
• competitive players aiming to increase their rating
• anyone who wants to train with a Grandmaster and improve fast
Teaching format (online):
I teach online using a highly interactive method that makes every lesson productive and enjoyable. US time zones are absolutely welcome.
Let’s begin
I’m excited to help you reach your next level in chess.
Book your first lesson, and let’s start building your strengths together.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
- Serbian
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Serbian
Teaching Method & Techniques
My teaching is fully personalized. Every student learns differently, and my first goal is always to understand your strengths, weaknesses, and long-term goals. From there, I build a structured plan designed specifically for you.
Since 2016, I have developed a wide collection of custom training materials, including:
-calculation exercises
-opening files and repertoires
-model games
-positional strategy examples
-endgame practice sheets
-tournament preparation routines
After each lesson, I provide targeted homework, so you continue improving even between sessions. This helps reinforce the concepts we learn and accelerates long-term progress.
What a Typical Lesson Looks Like:
I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, each lesson is adapted to what you need most at that moment:
-fixing key mistakes in your recent games
-building or improving your opening repertoire
-sharpening calculation and visualization
-learning strategic patterns and positional understanding
-mastering essential endgames
-preparing for tournaments with professional structure
Every session is practical, focused, and designed to bring immediate improvement to your play.
What Sets Me Apart as a Coach:
Beyond my many years of coaching experience, I have also created two highly rated Chessable courses:
-“Trade or Not to Trade”
-“Perfect Your Pieces”
These projects helped me refine my ability to explain complex ideas in a simple, clear, and actionable way.
I have also had the privilege of working with top players, including:
-Grandmaster Aleksandar Indjić (Serbian Champion)
-U.S. rising star Josiah Stearman
Training players at this level has given me deep insight into the skills required for high-performing chess improvement, which I bring to every student—at all levels.
Who the Lessons Are For:
My lessons are suitable for all levels, including:
-complete beginners
-club players aiming to reach 1600–2000+
-competitive tournament players
-adults returning to chess
-gifted juniors
-advanced players and titled professionals
I take pride in adapting my approach to each individual. Whether your goal is improvement, competition, enjoyment, or long-term mastery, I will guide you with structure, clarity, and commitment.
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Rates
Rate
- US$90
Pack prices
- 5h: US$450
- 10h: US$900
free lessons
The first free lesson with Nikola will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
online
- US$90/h
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