IM Jonas Hacker

Hi, my name is Jonas, I am a 30 years old chess player and coach from Germany.
I am an International Master since 2022.

I offer 1:1 coaching as well as group sessions (small groups, split up according to rating).

I played in lots of tournaments in Germany and abroad. In Germany I have been playing in 2. Bundesliga for several years now.
I won several Open tournaments, most recently: Forchheim Open 2025, Zabo Nürnberg Open 2025, Bautzener Türme Open 2024, ...

I have been teaching chess for more than 7 years now - from beginners up to rating 2200 I am happy to assist you in your studying process.

I send the training material to you after every lesson. If you wish you will also receive some exercises as a homework.

I work with groups, individuals on all levels. I work with school kids as well as with adult improvers. As long as you are dedicated and motivated to improve, you are welcome as a student - no matter the level.

Author of "Beating the Sicilian main lines" everymanchess.com/collections/new-paperback-books/products/opening-repertoire-beating-the-sicilian .

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Youtube www.youtube.com/@jonashackerchess

I always try to play for a win, not agree draws and always look for possibilities.

Always trying to explain things in an easy and understandable way.

I help you building up an opening repertoire, study typical middlegame structures and plans with you, analyse your games, I give you advice, what you should study on your own, supply you with homework and exercises, if you wish.

I also offer some weekly group sessions including homeworks with personal feedback. If you are really looking forward to improve your chess I highly recommend this program as you will be actively engaged and the regular assignments will really keep you working on your chess.

For practical chess experience there is a lichess-team for all students. Here we will have regular tournaments, opening-specific simuls, etc. You can connect with other ambitious students, or post any questions you do have. Feel free to join the team when you are a student or former student lichess.org/team/chess-students-jonas-hacker