Udana Nimsara
FIDE‑rated Player • National Arbiter • Chess Instructor

Coach Udana Nimsara

FIDE‑rated Player • National Arbiter • Chess Instructor • FIDE ID: 9XXXXXX • Sri Lanka
Private & Group Lessons Tournament Prep Beginner → Advanced

I help players build solid fundamentals, sharpen calculation, and develop a practical opening & endgame repertoire. Lessons are interactive, example‑driven, and fun — because enjoying the game accelerates improvement.

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Achievements & Roles

  • FIDE‑rated player (standard/rapid/blitz)
  • National Arbiter — event officiating & fair play
  • Coach for juniors & adults; school clubs & academies
  • Team training: openings, middlegame plans, endgames
Want me to arbitrate or run a workshop? See Arbiter Services.

About

Coaching Philosophy

Chess strength comes from clear thinking under pressure. We’ll train patterns, calculation, and decision‑making with structured reviews and practical drills. Each student receives a custom plan aligned to goals (rating milestones, tournament performance, or simply mastering the classics).

  • Diagnostics → personalized study plan
  • Model games & annotated PGNs
  • Weekly tactics sets & endgame studies
  • Progress tracking & feedback

Programs

  • Starter (0–900): piece moves, mates in 1–2, opening rules
  • Improver (900–1400): tactics patterns, plans, rook endings
  • Competitive (1400–1800): calculation, pawn structures, typical plans
  • Advanced (1800+): stylesheet prep, endgame technique, game prep

Book Coaching

Request a Lesson

You’ll receive an email reply to confirm slots & rates.

Game Review — Upload PGN

Student Activities (Fun & Practice)

Mini Tactics Trainer

Drag the best move for the side to move. Use “Next” for a new position.

Daily Puzzle (Lichess)

Solve a fresh puzzle every day right here.
Powered by lichess.org. For more, try the training room.

Checkmate in One — Quiz Sheet

Download a printable worksheet for quick warm‑ups. Great for school clubs and beginners.

Download Worksheet

Opening Repertoire Drills

Interactive study with model games and key ideas.

Class Materials

Beginner • PDF

Opening Principles (Beginner Pack)

Development, center control, king safety, and common traps.

Open
All Levels • PDF

Checkmate Patterns — 30 Classics

Ladder mate, back‑rank, smothered, Anastasia’s, Boden’s and more.

Open
Intermediate • PDF

Endgame Essentials (King & Pawn, Rook Endings)

Opposition, triangulation, rook activity, Lucena/Philidor.

Open
All Levels • PDF

Tactics Worksheet Set (With Answers)

Forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, deflection, clearance.

Open

Tip: Replace the materials/*.pdf links with your own files or Google Drive links.

Arbiter Services

National Arbiter

Experienced in supervising local events with fair‑play awareness and smooth round management. Available for school meets, academy in‑house events, and open tournaments.

  • Pairings & standings coordination
  • Handling disputes according to FIDE Laws
  • Round timing, announcements, protocol
  • Basic anti‑cheating procedures

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Contact

Get in Touch

Email: coach@udana.example
Phone/WhatsApp: +94 7X XXX XXXX (Sri Lanka)

FAQ

  • Online or in‑person? Both (subject to schedule). Online via Zoom/Meet.
  • Lesson length? 60–90 minutes recommended.
  • Homework? Weekly tactics + annotated game review.
  • Payments? Bank transfer or local QR as arranged.