Sam Collins is an International Master from Ireland with an impressive tournament record in his country.
Twice winner of the Irish Chess Championship (and even once winner of the Japanese Chess Championship!), IM Collins held the number 1 spot in his country for a number of years. His performance made him a welcome addition to Ireland’s team at the chess Olympiads, where he represented the country from 2000 to 2014 - playing board 1 in two of them and scoring a gold medal in 2002.
And he’s not just a winner in the tournament scene, but the classroom as well. An expert at cracking even the most solid defenses, IM Collins has created courses on how to fight both the Caro-Kann and the French Defense. His straight-forward teaching style is excellent for club players looking for simple yet strong solutions to their opening nemeses. Be sure to check out his courses below and stay tuned for more from this winning chess author:
