CM Emanuel Vaglio

Stuck between 1000 and 1600? That plateau is one of the most frustrating in chess and one of the most fixable.

I'm CM Emanuel Vaglio (FIDE 2296), a chess coach with 8+ years of teaching experience. I grew up trained by my father, IM Jaime Vaglio, a two-time Costa Rican national champion. That foundation gave me something most coaches can't offer: a deep understanding of what separates good players from great ones at every level.

I've helped dozens of intermediate players stop repeating the same mistakes, build a reliable opening repertoire, and convert winning positions they used to throw away. My approach is direct and structured — no generic advice, no wasted sessions.

If you're serious about improving, I have a few spots open. Let's get to work.

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FIDE CM · Top Rating 2296
Lichess Bullet: 3000+ (Top 150 globally)
Lichess Blitz: 2620

Former Costa Rica U20 National Champion
Former National Champion U14 (2011) and U16 (2012)
JUDUCA Central American & Caribbean Champion (2016)
Costa Rica National Outstanding Athlete (2016)

8+ years coaching players from complete beginners to advanced competitors online and in-person. My students in the 1000–1600 range consistently improve by focusing on three things: game analysis, tactical pattern recognition, and avoiding the structural mistakes that keep most intermediate players stuck.

In addition to one-on-one coaching, I have conducted group lessons, workshops, and online courses. I have successfully taught students from diverse backgrounds and age groups, building strong rapport and effective communication with each one.

Best Skills in Chess and Teaching

My best skills in chess include:

- Deep understanding of tactics and endgames
- Strong opening repertoire
- Ability to analyze and learn from games
- My best skills in teaching include:

- Personalized training programs tailored to each student’s needs
- Effective communication and patience
- Ability to break down complex concepts into understandable lessons

Every session is built around your games not a generic curriculum. Here's what we focus on:

• Game analysis: I review your recent games before each session and identify the 2–3 patterns costing you the most points.
• Tactical sharpness: Targeted puzzles based on your specific weak spots, not random drill sets.
• Opening repertoire: A solid, manageable repertoire matched to your style, not memorization overload.
• Endgame fundamentals: The phase most 1000–1600 players neglect, and the fastest way to convert more wins.

Progress is measurable. Most students see clear improvement in their game quality within 4–6 sessions.