Can Kabadayi is a Candidate Master and coach based in Sweden.
Starting at the “relatively old age of 17”, as he puts it, CM Kabadayi quickly developed a passion for the game. Turning to classic books and World Champion game collections for his studies, he earned an impressive 2153 Elo rating by the time he was 21.
Though he had to put the pursuit of the FIDE Master title on hold while studying for his Ph.D in cognitive science, he made quite a triumphant return thereafter. Shortly after completing his degree, he achieved the title of Candidate Master in 2018, with a peak rating of 2219.
But the coronavirus pandemic had other plans, and CM Kabadayi’s tournament trek to the FM title found itself slowing again. So in the meantime, he decided to combine his chess talent with another passion: teaching.
Combining methods from the field of cognitive science with tried-and-true chess coaching techniques, he has become as solid of a coach as he is a player, specializing in adult improvement.
His work with his students and study of the classics have led him to create a very practical Chessable course, which users have been hailing as a “hidden gem.” Be sure to check out that work, The Art of Exchanging Pieces, and stay tuned for more from this rising star author:
