About Us

About Me

Hello! My name is Claudio Oliveri 😉. I’ve been passionate about chess since I was 12 years old, and this passion has accompanied me throughout my life, with periods of pause and sudden comebacks, just like it happens to many lovers of the royal game.

For me, chess is not just a simple game: it’s a unique blend of sport, art, socialization, and fun ♟️.

My Experience
I am an amateur chess player, and I have been living in London for several years, where I’ve participated in numerous local tournaments, achieving good results within my category.

Today, I work full-time as a chess instructor in primary and secondary schools across London, where I help children and young people get closer to this extraordinary game while developing their logical, creative, and problem-solving skills 🏫.

Over the years, I’ve had various experiences related to the world of chess:

• From 2006 to 2011, while still living in Italy, I worked as a private chess tutor for beginners, mainly children but also a few adults.
• In 2022, I published a course on Chessable titled Battle the French: Two Knights Attack for White, which received excellent feedback from students.
• Recently, in June of this year (2024), I attended a three-day seminar in Arona (Italy), where I earned the FIDE Instructor qualification, as you can see here. The seminar was conducted by GM R.B. Ramesh and IM Jesper Hall.

What You’ll Find on This Blog
This blog is my little corner dedicated to chess, where I share my passion with you. Here you’ll find:

• Tutorials and helpful notes to improve your game;
• Links to interesting resources;
• Thoughts and reflections on the world of the 64 squares;
• Games and analyses of the most significant moves.

I hope this space will be useful both for beginners, who will find ideas to progress, and for more experienced players, who might discover valuable and entertaining content.

Chess is also a great way to socialize and relax, and this blog aims to be a virtual meeting point for everyone who shares this passion 🌍.

Get in Touch!
If you want to share your progress with me, comment on a post, or simply exchange thoughts about chess, I would love to hear from you ✨.

You can find me on Chess.com with the nickname lunemberg79.
You can also check out my course on Chessable: Battle the French: Two Knights Attack for White.

Thank you for being here!

Claudio Oliveri