High-quality personal coaching focused on clarity, structure, and practical decision-making. Built around your goals.

International Master & Chess CoachMy name is Misha Bilous. I’m an International Master with a current FIDE rating of 2423.
I combine competitive experience with long-term work in chess education.Experience & background– Co-host of the Back Rank Podcast
– Chessable author
– 8+ years of coaching experienceCoaching PhilosophyMy focus is on helping students reach the core understanding of chess through clear, honest, and high-quality feedback. Every lesson is built around your games - your ideas, your decisions, and your mistakes.
No memorization. No heavy theory.Outside chessOutside of chess, I enjoy tennis, padel, skiing, running, hiking, and literature.Coaching rate: $100 per hour
Sessions are 60 minutes and conducted online.

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