Meet The Coaches

• Woman International Master since 2010

• Fide Peak Rating: 2238, CFC Peak Rating: 2294

• Silver Medal Asian Continental Woman Championship

• Winner of several national championships in Vietnam

• The first female Fide Trainer in Canada

Dr. Long Le is currently working as a research scientist in a Vancouver start-up. He earned the International Master title in 2009 and PhD in Chemistry in 2018. He enjoys the arts of a beautiful chess game, both tactically and strategically, regardless of the result. He aims to get the GM title before retirement. He is our frequent special guest for topic sessions and internal tournaments.

• Coach Kaz began playing chess in 2012 and has competed in tournaments ranging from high school events to BC regional championships. His achievements include winning his high school’s annual tournament in 2014 and 2016, and placing Top 3 in the U18 category at a BC regional tournament.

• Passionate about teaching, Coach Kaz focuses on building confidence, strong thinking skills, and a love for chess. He supports students at every stage, whether preparing for tournaments, achieving their first checkmate, or simply having fun in a safe and encouraging environment.

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• A FIDE-rated chess coach (1600) and Under-18 Inter-School Champion in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Former Champion and Coach at Columbia College, bringing strong competitive experience and proven coaching skills.

• Passionate about helping students of all ages build confidence, thinking skills, and a genuine love for chess through fun, supportive, and easy-to-understand lessons. Currently pursuing a career in AI, with aspirations to become a respected International Arbiter and accomplished chess player.

• IM Title in 2019

• He spent 6 years in Budapest, Hungary, played more than 300 games to archive 3 IM norms

• Peak fide rating at 2401

• 10 years coaching experiences

• Has been passionate about chess since he was a child

• Spent most of his professional career working with youth of different backgrounds abilities

•  Prides himself in being good at explaining difficult concepts and breaking them down so everyone in the class can understand

• Very energetic and patient to inspire children to achieve their full potential

• An aspiring 1800 rated chess player, hoping to one day reach an IM title.

• Strong believer of chess as a great tool to train the mind for the discipline

• Have a sincere love of teaching the game of chess to all ages

• Apply appropriate and suitable teaching styles based on students

• Currently obtaining his Master in Counselling but will continue with his chess dream after his masters is completed.

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• USCF-rated player rated 1785, and CFC provisionally-rated 1917.

• Rated over 2100 Rapid, and 2000 Blitz on chess.com. 

• Played chess since the age of 8 years old.

• Has extensive experience teaching children skills including Chess, Lego Robotics, and Swimming.

• Recently completed the Bachelor of Business Administration at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

• Started playing chess at the age of 8 she believes her chess journey has not only been fun and full of adventure but has also played a crucial role in shaping her personality and developing valuable life skills. 

• With a chess.com rating of 2100 and a CFC rating of 1700.

•  Awarded numerous provincial and national prizes in Iran. 

• Ranked second in the Standard section, and first in the Blitz section of the Iranian U18 Women’s Chess Championship in 2020. 

•  Received the U1800 Top Girl prize in the BC Junior Chess Championship 2022

• A passionate chess player with experience teaching chess in China, Canada, and India.

• Have a peak Chess.com rating of 2208, and a peak lichess rating of 2237

• 2022 BC Open U1500 champion

• I encourage students to play with initiative, have fun learning, and relate the principles of chess to their daily lives.

• Currently developing my skills in chess by participating in tournaments, analyzing games, and mastering blindfold chess 

• Recognized as a top 100 standard chess player in Nigeria, Africa.

• 1x gold medalist from WAUG ( West African University Games ) in 2018

• Rated over 2200 on Lichess with a standard FIDE rating of 1889

• Experience of teaching kids and adults chess

•  Langley Champion 2025 and Calgary U18 Champion 2023

• Peak CFC Rating: 1920

• Passionate about giving your best and helping students do the same

• Soccer enthusiast and strong believer that chess improves focus, discipline, and performance in sports and everyday life

• Encourages learning through play, analysis, and embracing mistakes as part of growth

• Alex is currently living in Coquitlam and pursuing his education in British Columbia, with strong interests in the humanities and social sciences.

• An accomplished competitive player, Alex holds an online rating of 2400+ on both Lichess and Chess.com, a FIDE rating of 1890, and a peak CFC rating of 1935, with multiple strong performances in 2000+ level tournaments.

• Beyond competition, Alex truly enjoys teaching children and sharing his knowledge of chess in a way that is encouraging, engaging, and easy to understand. He is passionate about helping students build confidence, critical thinking skills, and a lifelong love for the game.