Meet Your Mentor
IM* Avi Watwani
Biography
Avi Watwani is a professional chess player and coach with over 12 years of experience in the game. Holding a 2000+ rating on major online chess platforms, he ranks among the top 10% of players worldwide.
Over the years, Avi has participated in and won multiple online tournaments, developing a deep understanding of the strategic and psychological aspects of chess.
For the past four years, he has been mentoring young players aged 5 to 15 years, helping them strengthen their foundations in openings, tactics, endgames, and overall chess understanding.
Passionate about teaching, Avi focuses on making chess both fun and intellectually stimulating for his students — guiding them from beginner concepts to advanced competitive preparation.
He firmly believes that "in chess, with every game played — win or lose — you are one move closer to greatness."
Specialties
- Positional Play
- Endgame Technique
- Opening Preparation
- Strategic Planning
- Tournament Preparation