LionChess_Coach
@lionchess.bsky.social
I help beginner / intermediate chess players using an innovative structure
Here for #chesspunks!
- Over 5 years of coaching experience
- Helped 177 people from 31 countries so far.
- Rated 2300+ (FIDE Master), 2700 online
Contact me: linktr.ee/lionchess
Here for #chesspunks!
- Over 5 years of coaching experience
- Helped 177 people from 31 countries so far.
- Rated 2300+ (FIDE Master), 2700 online
Contact me: linktr.ee/lionchess
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LionChess_Coach
@lionchess.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Hey everyone!
My name is Sandro, I've been a chess coach for over 5 years now and have helped 148 people from 28 countries so far.
I specialize in helping players between 600 and 1300, but I'm happy to help anyone interested!
Reach out with a DM if you'd like to improve your chess :)
My name is Sandro, I've been a chess coach for over 5 years now and have helped 148 people from 28 countries so far.
I specialize in helping players between 600 and 1300, but I'm happy to help anyone interested!
Reach out with a DM if you'd like to improve your chess :)
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
THE POWER OF A PAWN ON F6 AGAINST THE CASTLED KING!
You're playing as White, what would you do?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
You're playing as White, what would you do?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
THE POWER OF A PAWN ON F6 AGAINST THE CASTLED KING!
You're playing as White, what would you do?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
You're playing as White, what would you do?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
November 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
FUN STALEMATE PUZZLE
My opponent played Qe5 and I saw they wanna play Qxf6 and just take Kxg2 and win the endgame smoothly.
Knowing this, I found a stalemate which my opponent fell for!
Can you see it? Assume they play Qxf6 and then Kxg2.
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
My opponent played Qe5 and I saw they wanna play Qxf6 and just take Kxg2 and win the endgame smoothly.
Knowing this, I found a stalemate which my opponent fell for!
Can you see it? Assume they play Qxf6 and then Kxg2.
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
November 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
FUN STALEMATE PUZZLE
My opponent played Qe5 and I saw they wanna play Qxf6 and just take Kxg2 and win the endgame smoothly.
Knowing this, I found a stalemate which my opponent fell for!
Can you see it? Assume they play Qxf6 and then Kxg2.
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
My opponent played Qe5 and I saw they wanna play Qxf6 and just take Kxg2 and win the endgame smoothly.
Knowing this, I found a stalemate which my opponent fell for!
Can you see it? Assume they play Qxf6 and then Kxg2.
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
How to ACTUALLY Apply Chess Principles in Your Games! 😍
This one has been requested by a viewer! 👀
If you've ever struggled to apply a principle you know in your games, this one is for you too! 🥰
Link --> youtu.be/QjwvbCy6D1s
Enjoyy! 😁
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
This one has been requested by a viewer! 👀
If you've ever struggled to apply a principle you know in your games, this one is for you too! 🥰
Link --> youtu.be/QjwvbCy6D1s
Enjoyy! 😁
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
How to ACTUALLY Apply Chess Principles in Your Games!
YouTube video by LionChess - Chess Coaching
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
How to ACTUALLY Apply Chess Principles in Your Games! 😍
This one has been requested by a viewer! 👀
If you've ever struggled to apply a principle you know in your games, this one is for you too! 🥰
Link --> youtu.be/QjwvbCy6D1s
Enjoyy! 😁
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
This one has been requested by a viewer! 👀
If you've ever struggled to apply a principle you know in your games, this one is for you too! 🥰
Link --> youtu.be/QjwvbCy6D1s
Enjoyy! 😁
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
Really sad and shocked to hear about the passing of GM Daniel Naroditsky..
One of the most inspiring and best teachers the chess world has seen - you will be missed.
Still feels like a bad dream..
Rest in peace, Danya.
One of the most inspiring and best teachers the chess world has seen - you will be missed.
Still feels like a bad dream..
Rest in peace, Danya.
October 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Really sad and shocked to hear about the passing of GM Daniel Naroditsky..
One of the most inspiring and best teachers the chess world has seen - you will be missed.
Still feels like a bad dream..
Rest in peace, Danya.
One of the most inspiring and best teachers the chess world has seen - you will be missed.
Still feels like a bad dream..
Rest in peace, Danya.
October 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
MAKE THEIR MOST LOGICAL MOVE A BLUNDER!
In this position, I played Rb5 which sets up a devastating trap (while also improving a piece)!
What did I have in mind if my opponent plays the highlighted move, attacking my A pawn?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
In this position, I played Rb5 which sets up a devastating trap (while also improving a piece)!
What did I have in mind if my opponent plays the highlighted move, attacking my A pawn?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
October 20, 2025 at 10:39 AM
MAKE THEIR MOST LOGICAL MOVE A BLUNDER!
In this position, I played Rb5 which sets up a devastating trap (while also improving a piece)!
What did I have in mind if my opponent plays the highlighted move, attacking my A pawn?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
In this position, I played Rb5 which sets up a devastating trap (while also improving a piece)!
What did I have in mind if my opponent plays the highlighted move, attacking my A pawn?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
How to Use the Queen in Chess OPTIMALLY! 😍
You'll learn:
- the 2 things to use the queen to its fullest potential!
- the 2 things to avoid doing!
- typical patterns to watch out for
and more!
Link --> youtu.be/G1a7DHhEXLA
Enjoy! 😍
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
You'll learn:
- the 2 things to use the queen to its fullest potential!
- the 2 things to avoid doing!
- typical patterns to watch out for
and more!
Link --> youtu.be/G1a7DHhEXLA
Enjoy! 😍
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
How to Use the Queen in Chess OPTIMALLY!
YouTube video by LionChess - Chess Coaching
youtu.be
October 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
How to Use the Queen in Chess OPTIMALLY! 😍
You'll learn:
- the 2 things to use the queen to its fullest potential!
- the 2 things to avoid doing!
- typical patterns to watch out for
and more!
Link --> youtu.be/G1a7DHhEXLA
Enjoy! 😍
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
You'll learn:
- the 2 things to use the queen to its fullest potential!
- the 2 things to avoid doing!
- typical patterns to watch out for
and more!
Link --> youtu.be/G1a7DHhEXLA
Enjoy! 😍
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
October 17, 2025 at 10:17 AM
This TRICK Will Save You Against Ladder Mate (Sometimes!) 🤣
You have to see this SHORT I just posted featuring a very nice pattern of stalemating yourself against ladder mate! 😂
Link --> youtube.com/shorts/_-1aL...
Enjoy!
#Chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
You have to see this SHORT I just posted featuring a very nice pattern of stalemating yourself against ladder mate! 😂
Link --> youtube.com/shorts/_-1aL...
Enjoy!
#Chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
This TRICK Will Save You Against Ladder Mate (Sometimes!)
YouTube video by LionChess - Chess Coaching
youtube.com
October 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
This TRICK Will Save You Against Ladder Mate (Sometimes!) 🤣
You have to see this SHORT I just posted featuring a very nice pattern of stalemating yourself against ladder mate! 😂
Link --> youtube.com/shorts/_-1aL...
Enjoy!
#Chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
You have to see this SHORT I just posted featuring a very nice pattern of stalemating yourself against ladder mate! 😂
Link --> youtube.com/shorts/_-1aL...
Enjoy!
#Chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
Chess Tactics Explained: DESTROY Them Using Discovered Attacks! 😍
If you don't yet know about this powerful tactical weapon (or just want to make sure you know all the details) - this video is for you! 😄
Link --> youtu.be/eOsf0RqYDuY
Enjoy!
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
If you don't yet know about this powerful tactical weapon (or just want to make sure you know all the details) - this video is for you! 😄
Link --> youtu.be/eOsf0RqYDuY
Enjoy!
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
Chess Tactics Explained: DESTROY Them Using Discovered Attacks!
YouTube video by LionChess - Chess Coaching
youtu.be
October 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Chess Tactics Explained: DESTROY Them Using Discovered Attacks! 😍
If you don't yet know about this powerful tactical weapon (or just want to make sure you know all the details) - this video is for you! 😄
Link --> youtu.be/eOsf0RqYDuY
Enjoy!
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
If you don't yet know about this powerful tactical weapon (or just want to make sure you know all the details) - this video is for you! 😄
Link --> youtu.be/eOsf0RqYDuY
Enjoy!
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
Not chess related, but I'm loving my new setup! 😍
Gaming will go crazy 😂
Gaming will go crazy 😂
October 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Not chess related, but I'm loving my new setup! 😍
Gaming will go crazy 😂
Gaming will go crazy 😂
This ONE TECHNIQUE Makes Chess MUCH EASIER! 🥰
It's time to reveal one of the secrets.. 🤫
There's a time in chess that even top grandmasters don't calculate the best move - they do THIS instead! 🧠
Link --> youtu.be/5i5PB-qEal0
Enjoy! 😉
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
It's time to reveal one of the secrets.. 🤫
There's a time in chess that even top grandmasters don't calculate the best move - they do THIS instead! 🧠
Link --> youtu.be/5i5PB-qEal0
Enjoy! 😉
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
This ONE TECHNIQUE Makes Chess MUCH EASIER!
YouTube video by LionChess - Chess Coaching
youtu.be
October 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This ONE TECHNIQUE Makes Chess MUCH EASIER! 🥰
It's time to reveal one of the secrets.. 🤫
There's a time in chess that even top grandmasters don't calculate the best move - they do THIS instead! 🧠
Link --> youtu.be/5i5PB-qEal0
Enjoy! 😉
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
It's time to reveal one of the secrets.. 🤫
There's a time in chess that even top grandmasters don't calculate the best move - they do THIS instead! 🧠
Link --> youtu.be/5i5PB-qEal0
Enjoy! 😉
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
MAXIMIZE CHANCES
(My 2nd Croatian League 2025 - Round 3)
You're in this rook endgame, how do you maximize your chances of victory?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
(My 2nd Croatian League 2025 - Round 3)
You're in this rook endgame, how do you maximize your chances of victory?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
September 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
MAXIMIZE CHANCES
(My 2nd Croatian League 2025 - Round 3)
You're in this rook endgame, how do you maximize your chances of victory?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
(My 2nd Croatian League 2025 - Round 3)
You're in this rook endgame, how do you maximize your chances of victory?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
September 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
WHERE'S THE FINISH?
Had this in a blitz game today and totally panicked with: 1...Bxc3 2. Qxc3 Rd1+ 3. Ke2 Rxg1 4. Bxc6 (thought he had to play Bxh3 and I'm up an exchange)
There's many ways to win this, how would you continue?
Black to move and win!
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
Had this in a blitz game today and totally panicked with: 1...Bxc3 2. Qxc3 Rd1+ 3. Ke2 Rxg1 4. Bxc6 (thought he had to play Bxh3 and I'm up an exchange)
There's many ways to win this, how would you continue?
Black to move and win!
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
September 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
WHERE'S THE FINISH?
Had this in a blitz game today and totally panicked with: 1...Bxc3 2. Qxc3 Rd1+ 3. Ke2 Rxg1 4. Bxc6 (thought he had to play Bxh3 and I'm up an exchange)
There's many ways to win this, how would you continue?
Black to move and win!
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
Had this in a blitz game today and totally panicked with: 1...Bxc3 2. Qxc3 Rd1+ 3. Ke2 Rxg1 4. Bxc6 (thought he had to play Bxh3 and I'm up an exchange)
There's many ways to win this, how would you continue?
Black to move and win!
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!
I played the move a6 with the intention of b5.
I missed a shocking move from the opponent!
What did I miss?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
I played the move a6 with the intention of b5.
I missed a shocking move from the opponent!
What did I miss?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
September 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
ALWAYS BE CAREFUL!
I played the move a6 with the intention of b5.
I missed a shocking move from the opponent!
What did I miss?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
I played the move a6 with the intention of b5.
I missed a shocking move from the opponent!
What did I miss?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
I'm representing the University of Rijeka in the EUSA European Universities #Chess Championship in Yerevan (Armenia) this week!
There's a rapid and blitz, it'll be cool to watch :)
Results --> s1.chess-results.com/tnr1247592.a...
Hopefully there will be instructive moments! :D
#chesspunks
There's a rapid and blitz, it'll be cool to watch :)
Results --> s1.chess-results.com/tnr1247592.a...
Hopefully there will be instructive moments! :D
#chesspunks
Chess-Results Server Chess-results.com - EUSA European Universities Chess Championship 2025 – Open rapid
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s1.chess-results.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I'm representing the University of Rijeka in the EUSA European Universities #Chess Championship in Yerevan (Armenia) this week!
There's a rapid and blitz, it'll be cool to watch :)
Results --> s1.chess-results.com/tnr1247592.a...
Hopefully there will be instructive moments! :D
#chesspunks
There's a rapid and blitz, it'll be cool to watch :)
Results --> s1.chess-results.com/tnr1247592.a...
Hopefully there will be instructive moments! :D
#chesspunks
This is Why You Should NEVER TRUST Your Opponent in Chess! 😁
Sometimes the opponent plays a seemingly BRILLIANT move.. but it's actually a blunder!!😲
Link --> youtu.be/k549sTQuJGc
Enjoy! 😍
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
Sometimes the opponent plays a seemingly BRILLIANT move.. but it's actually a blunder!!😲
Link --> youtu.be/k549sTQuJGc
Enjoy! 😍
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
This is Why You Should NEVER TRUST Your Opponent in Chess!
YouTube video by LionChess - Chess Coaching
youtu.be
September 10, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This is Why You Should NEVER TRUST Your Opponent in Chess! 😁
Sometimes the opponent plays a seemingly BRILLIANT move.. but it's actually a blunder!!😲
Link --> youtu.be/k549sTQuJGc
Enjoy! 😍
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
Sometimes the opponent plays a seemingly BRILLIANT move.. but it's actually a blunder!!😲
Link --> youtu.be/k549sTQuJGc
Enjoy! 😍
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
ONE MOVE SAVES THE GAME!
My opponent resigned in this position, but it's actually +1.6 after White's best move!
Can you see White's best move and only move not to lose?
#Chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
My opponent resigned in this position, but it's actually +1.6 after White's best move!
Can you see White's best move and only move not to lose?
#Chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
September 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
ONE MOVE SAVES THE GAME!
My opponent resigned in this position, but it's actually +1.6 after White's best move!
Can you see White's best move and only move not to lose?
#Chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
My opponent resigned in this position, but it's actually +1.6 after White's best move!
Can you see White's best move and only move not to lose?
#Chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
I'm back posting Shorts! 😁
Today I shared a simple trick to NEVER stalemate again! 😍
Check it out --> youtube.com/shorts/WNPQ-...
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
Today I shared a simple trick to NEVER stalemate again! 😍
Check it out --> youtube.com/shorts/WNPQ-...
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
I'll Improve Your Chess in 3 Words! (How to Never Stalemate)
YouTube video by LionChess - Chess Coaching
youtube.com
September 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I'm back posting Shorts! 😁
Today I shared a simple trick to NEVER stalemate again! 😍
Check it out --> youtube.com/shorts/WNPQ-...
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
Today I shared a simple trick to NEVER stalemate again! 😍
Check it out --> youtube.com/shorts/WNPQ-...
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
HOW TO CONTINUE?
(My EICC2024 - Round 11 - Part 3)
My GM opponent offered me a draw here and I accepted because I needed it for an IM norm and the FM title at the time.
If the stakes weren't so high, of course I'd play on!
But what should White do?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
(My EICC2024 - Round 11 - Part 3)
My GM opponent offered me a draw here and I accepted because I needed it for an IM norm and the FM title at the time.
If the stakes weren't so high, of course I'd play on!
But what should White do?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
September 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
HOW TO CONTINUE?
(My EICC2024 - Round 11 - Part 3)
My GM opponent offered me a draw here and I accepted because I needed it for an IM norm and the FM title at the time.
If the stakes weren't so high, of course I'd play on!
But what should White do?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
(My EICC2024 - Round 11 - Part 3)
My GM opponent offered me a draw here and I accepted because I needed it for an IM norm and the FM title at the time.
If the stakes weren't so high, of course I'd play on!
But what should White do?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
WHAT DID MY GM OPPONENT MISS?
(My EICC2024 - Round 11 - Part 2)
My opponent played this logical move, blocking up my passed pawn.
But this is what I was hoping for!
What incredible resource did he overlook?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
(My EICC2024 - Round 11 - Part 2)
My opponent played this logical move, blocking up my passed pawn.
But this is what I was hoping for!
What incredible resource did he overlook?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
September 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
WHAT DID MY GM OPPONENT MISS?
(My EICC2024 - Round 11 - Part 2)
My opponent played this logical move, blocking up my passed pawn.
But this is what I was hoping for!
What incredible resource did he overlook?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥
(My EICC2024 - Round 11 - Part 2)
My opponent played this logical move, blocking up my passed pawn.
But this is what I was hoping for!
What incredible resource did he overlook?
#chess #chesspunks 🦁🔥