About Us
Coach, International FIDE Trainer & PhD Researcher
Based in the United States, Kelvin Sánchez is a FIDE Master and International FIDE Trainer. He is a Mechanical Engineer and a current PhD candidate in Materials Science & Engineering at Clemson University. Fully bilingual (Spanish/English), he blends scientific rigor with modern chess pedagogy and has mentored students in 10+ countries with outstanding results.
National Highlights — Venezuela
- Two-time National Champion of Experts & Masters (2017) — back-to-back editions.
- Runner-up — National Experts & Masters (2016).
- National Amateur U2300 Champion (2017).
- Runner-up — National Championship, Máxima Categoría (2018).
- National Champion of Venezuela (2022).
Olympic Cycle
- 4th place — Máxima Categoría (2017).
- Olympic Team Check — 2022.
International Competition
- Continental Championship of the Americas — Colombia (2017).
- Participant — 53rd Annual World Open (USA).
- Madrid Team League — División de Honor, Spain (2022–2023).
- South Carolina Champion (USA) — 2024 & 2025.
Training Philosophy
Kelvin builds tailored improvement plans combining opening preparation, middlegame structure, practical endgames, modern study tools, and tournament psychology. He privileges understanding over memorization, with clear metrics and sustainable habits for ambitious players who balance chess with work or study.
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