No matter what your level, Grandmaster Erwin l’Ami is here to keep you at the top of your game. The Dutch GM is not only a super strong player in his own right, he’s also one of world’s leading chess theoreticians and trainers, teaching beginners and masters alike.
Interested in chess from a young age, he achieved his International Master title at 18, and achieved the rank of grandmaster just 2 years later. It was obvious that chess was a calling in his life, and his dedication soon attracted the attention of top players.
In 2010, GM l’Ami served as the second to Veselin Topalov in his challenge to Viswanathan Anand for the world championship. His continued success in the chess world since then, including an impressive victory in the prestigious Rejkjavik Open in 2015, has solidified his status as a cunning chess mind that can put theory into practice. GM l’Ami continues to be the go-to guy for championship contenders preparing for their matches. Most recently, he has served as a second for world championship candidate and chess superstar Anish Giri.
What makes him such an effective coach? For one, his penchant for scientific exploration of openings and endgames has made him a renowned theoretician. But more than that, GM l’Ami is an articulate teacher, who can easily break down even the most cutting-edge engine lines for human absorption. His humanistic approach has ensured top contenders for the world championship play in their prime, and his passion for the game and his students shines in all his lessons.
But don’t just take our word for it. GM l’Ami is one of the highest-rated coaches on Chessable. His Lifetime Repertoires: Caro-Kann is one of the most popular courses on the platform, and the reviews speak for themselves. Be sure to check out his highly acclaimed courses below.
Learn more about Erwin l’Ami here in
his interview with the Chessable Blog.
