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International Master Yuriy Krykun is a chess player, coach, and author. This rising star of the chess world has shined so bright that he’s gotten attention from beginners and grandmasters alike.
IM Krykun is a native of Ukraine, a chess scene which he dominated in his youth by scoring wins in numerous tournaments - namely the Ukrainian Championship U-20. But when it came time for college, the young star moved to the chess capital of America, St. Louis, where he joined the number 1 chess club in the country at Webster University.
When he’s not studying for his graduate classes, he’s bringing his slick brand of attacking chess to the toughest American tournaments. In 2019, he scored an impressive 5.5/9 at the SPICE Cup, one of the most competitive tournaments hosted in the US.
But perhaps IM Krykun shines brightest in the classroom. No, not the university classroom - although he certainly excels there as well (he’s fluent in four languages) - Yuriy is a natural chess coach. He gets extremely positive reviews from his students, and his talent and coaching style has even attracted the attention of some grandmasters, who employ him as their second.
His thorough and easily understood teaching style is right at home on Chessable. He’s authored interesting and informative courses on some of the trendiest openings of top level chess. Be sure to check out his courses below and see for yourself:
