The Chess Experience

Chess Coach, Streamer, & Psychologist: WFM Fruzsina Szente-Varga


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099 She’s been awarded “Chess Coach of the Month” by Chess.com. Plus, she has a master’s degree in psychology. Meet WFM Fruzsina Szente-Varga! Hailing from Hungary, Fruzsina has spent the past several years coaching adult club players and beginners.

Additionally, she regularly creates excellent chess content through her Twitch & YouTube channels.

In this interview, we discuss: 

  • How she uses her master’s degree in psychology to help her students.
  • Common mistakes she sees club players making in their improvement journey (and strategies to avoid them.)
  • How to set expectations for an OTB tournament so that you don’t get frustrated or disappointed if the event doesn’t go your way.
  • Why she dislikes when coaches scold their students for mistakes and how it’s harmful to their development as chess players. 

More From Fruzsina:

  • Twitch
  • Lichess Coaching Page
  • Chess.com Blog
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

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