Adult lessons · Geneva
Adult chess lessons in Geneva
- Level
- 1200–2200 Elo
- Format
- One-to-one / online
- Session
- 60 minutes
- Language
- EN / FR
An adult chess lesson is a one-to-one programme designed to fix a player’s recurring weaknesses and structure their progress. In Geneva, Alexandre Iwanesko, a FIDE Master, coaches intermediate-to-advanced adults in person and online.
It starts with a diagnosis of your recent games: we identify your error patterns (calculation, plans, time management, poorly understood openings), then build an 8–12 week plan with concrete Elo goals.
The method
What you get
Diagnosis of your games
Analysis of your rated games to target the 2–3 levers that unlock the most Elo.
A repertoire that fits you
A coherent opening repertoire suited to your style — one you understand rather than memorise.
Calculation & decisions
A concrete calculation method, candidate moves and clock management.
Endgames that pay off
The essential endgames to convert your advantages and save worse positions.
Work between sessions
Exercises and annotated games to do on your own, reviewed at the next session.
Progress tracking
Elo goals, regular checkpoints and plan adjustments based on your results.
The process
How a typical programme works
- 1
Session 1 — Diagnosis
Review of your games and results, Elo goals and an 8–12 week plan.
- 2
Sessions 2 to N — Targeted work
Openings, calculation, middlegame and endgames based on your priority weaknesses, with exercises between sessions.
- 3
Checkpoints
Every 4 sessions we measure progress and adjust the plan based on your recent games.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What level are these lessons for?
For adult players roughly 1200 to 2200 Elo. If you know the rules and already play online or in a club, you’re in the right place. Complete beginners are not the target audience.
How much does an adult chess lesson in Geneva cost?
A one-to-one 60-minute session is 120 CHF, and a 10-session package is 1000 CHF (i.e. 100 CHF per session). Full details are on the Pricing page.
Are lessons in person or online?
Both. In person in Geneva, or online via video call with a shared board — same method, same quality of follow-up.
How fast can I gain Elo?
Most committed students see progress within 2 to 3 months of regular work. The pace depends on your starting point and the time spent on exercises.
What is a FIDE Master?
A FIDE Master is an international title awarded by the International Chess Federation to players who have reached a high, stable Elo level.
Ready to improve?
A first conversation to define your goals and the format that suits you.