We are so grateful for Coach Lazar’s time, attention and guidance. He is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and patient. Lazar was able to see my son’s strengths on the board as well as grasp his learning style in a way that has lead to very productive hours spent together, and resulting in a vast improvement in his strategy and game. More importantly, my son’s love for the game has grown exponentially since working with Lazar. Time with Lazar is an investment in yourself!
Coach Lazar Vilotijevic
- 52 hires
- Based in San Antonio, TX
- 6 years in business
- 1 employee
- Responds in about 4 hours
- Background checked
About Coach Lazar Vilotijevic
2800+ rating and top 800 worldwide on chess.com Earned Title At the World Open in 2014 (Age 13) 5 Time Suffern County Champion 4 Time Bergen County Champion Second Place at 6TH ANNUAL BOSTON CHESS CONGRESS Hundreds of First Place School District tournaments Rated 2175 at age 14 My aim as a mentor is for students to embark on a transformative journey where improvement is not limited to a single aspect of the game. From enhancing personal opening repertoires and mastering maneuvering positional middlegames to recognizing endgame patterns, my instruction covers the full spectrum of chess strategy and tactics. I look forward to seeing you elevate your chess potential and chess prowess to new heights. My name is Lazar, and I am a FIDE Candidate Master with an ELO rating of 2800 plus online. I’ve dedicated myself to the pursuit of the Grand Master title and have now returned to the game with renewed vigor. My passion for chess extends beyond personal achievement; I find immense joy in sharing my expertise through teaching. I am articulate in speaking my ideas across the board and am lucky to have gained this skill from reviewing my tournament games with my parents during my youth years. My educational portfolio spans from after school programs, to group adult lessons at local chess clubs. My teaching philosophy revolves around fostering a deep love for the game, believing that an ELO rating of 2000 plus is easily within reach when students truly enjoy their chess journey. When I am not instructing, you’ll find me absorbed in the world of chess, constantly studying and enhancing my skills to inch closer to the coveted Grand Master title. My commitment to chess is unwavering.
Reviews
Lazar is fantastic. I have really enjoyed my lessons with him. After just 2 sessions my Chess.com rating increased by 200 - I have continued to work with him and plan to continue for a very long time. I have a much more thoughtful understanding of Chess and what it takes to win. I am very satisfied with our time together and will fully recommend him.
My son has been taking chess classes with Coach Lazar for few months now. Coat Lazar is incredibly patient and knows how to keep young players engaged. He has a knack for making complex concepts simple and fun. If you are looking for a skilled coach who is amazing with kids, I highly recommend coach Lazar.
Below is the feedback from my son who took class with Lazar My chess went to a whole another level when practicing with Lazar. As he always looked over my games and saw what we needed to work on. He also went out of his way to find the best games in the world and we did an analysis on them. He also has many areas where you can practice as he made many studies and lines for openings and he sends them to you so that’s at you can practice different openings and puzzles out of class. Overall I really enjoyed my experience with Lazar!
Excellent interactive style. Gives clear concise directions and explanations and encourages student interaction with game strategy. I look forward to future lessons and discussions with Coach Lazar. JP :-)
Lazar is highly qualified and has the ability to meet you where you are in your chess development. Even before my first lesson, he reviewed my games and identified areas for growth. With his help, I hit new highs in my rank and learned many ideas in chess that I very likely would have otherwise overlooked. I am thankful to have him as a coach!
Our experience with Lazar has been rewarding to say the least. He prepares for lessons specific to my sons needs and because of it he has become a much better player. He is also kind and patient. I highly recommend him. Worth every penny!!
We are very satisfied with coach Lazar. He teaches our ten years old son, and we would hardly recommend coach Lazar for both adults and kids interested in chess.
A good tutor for adults who are intermediate to advanced.
Lazar is an absolute professional and a master of the game. He is able to connect and communicate with my son in a way that engages his mind and causes him to think. He is thoughtful and patient and always willing to explain moves or answer any questions. If you’re serious about chess, Lazar is your coach.
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Coach Lazar Vilotijevic★ 5.0
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