Dragan - Chess instructor - Sydney
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Dragan - Chess instructor - Sydney

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Dragan will be happy to arrange your first Chess lesson.

Dragan

One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Dragan will be happy to arrange your first Chess lesson.

  • Rate TSh 75,610
  • Response 1h
  • Students

    Number of students Dragan has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

    17

    Number of students Dragan has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

Dragan - Chess instructor - Sydney
  • 5 (32 reviews)

TSh 75,610/hr

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Multiple National Champion and FIDE CM with 3 years of coaching experience and 50+ satisfied students worldwide. Whether you’re just starting or already competing, I’ll help you reach full potential!

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Dragan will be happy to arrange your first Chess lesson.

About Dragan

With over 18 years of experience in competitive chess and a FIDE Candidate Master title, I’ve built my career around both playing and teaching the game I love.
At 23 years old, I’m currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering while coaching players from all around the world. Over the past three years, I’ve worked with more than 100 students, helping them improve their skills, strategic thinking, and overall understanding of chess.
On Chess.com, my ratings place me among the top players worldwide:

Bullet: 2800
Blitz: 2600+
Rapid: 2500+
These rankings place me in the top 0.001% of all players globally. Chess.com profile: (concealed information)

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  • All Levels
  • English

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Before starting regular lessons, I always begin with an introductory session to assess each student’s current playing level and identify which areas of the game—openings, middlegames, or endgames—need the most focus.
My teaching approach is based on proven learning methods and tools that I’ve personally used to improve my own game, including high-quality chess books, ChessBase, and other modern resources.

Each lesson is fully tailored to the student’s individual goals and needs. I also assign homework and provide study materials to ensure steady progress between sessions. Over the years, many of my students have made significant improvements and achieved strong results in official tournaments.

To help you get a feel for my teaching style, I offer a free trial lesson—feel free to book your first class.
The listed price applies to one-on-one, one-hour lessons, but I’m happy to adjust the lesson length or offer group packages based on your preferences.

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Rate

  • TSh 75,610

Pack prices

  • 5h: TSh 378,048
  • 10h: TSh 756,097

free lessons

The first free lesson with Dragan will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 30mins

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  • TSh75,610/h

Find out more about Dragan

Find out more about Dragan

  • When did you start practising? How did this passion find you?

    I first learned how to play chess when I was 4 years old. My parents taught me how the pieces moved, and shortly afterwards I started playing regularly with my three older brothers. They were my first opponents and, in a way, my first chess teachers as well. Playing with them gave me a lot of practical experience and helped me develop my skills during my early childhood, even before I started primary school.
    I was fascinated by chess from the very beginning. I loved competing, winning, and especially finding ways to outthink my opponents. Over time, chess became much more than a game for me. I came to see it as a sport that develops both the mind and character while combining strategy, creativity, concentration, and problem-solving.
  • Which artists or works inspire you the most?

    I’ve never really had one specific chess player whom I considered a role model. I’ve always been more interested in the person behind the chess player and the values they represent than in their achievements on the board.
    For me, qualities such as respect, humility, discipline, and sportsmanship are just as important, if not more important, than chess ability itself. These are also values I try to teach my students. I want them to become respectful, well-mannered people who enjoy learning and improving, rather than focusing only on becoming stronger players. In my opinion, being a good person should always come before being a good chess player, and the results will follow naturally.
  • What are the specific qualities or skills required to succeed in this area?

    I think success in chess requires a combination of several different qualities. The most important one is probably a genuine love for the game. Without that passion, it is difficult to stay motivated through the inevitable losses and difficult periods.
    At the same time, hard work, patience, and consistency are essential because becoming a strong chess player is a long-term process. You also need discipline and the ability to stay focused, especially during long games or demanding training sessions. Another important quality is knowing how to deal with losing. Instead of being frustrated by a mistake, a strong player should be able to understand what went wrong and use it as an opportunity to improve. And of course, respect for your opponent and good sportsmanship should always be part of the game.
  • What is the most valuable advice you can give to help someone stay focused on creative projects?

    I believe the best way to stay focused and creative is to enjoy the process itself rather than constantly thinking about the end result. When you genuinely enjoy what you are doing, it becomes much easier to stay focused and motivated.
    In chess, I encourage my students to be curious about every position they encounter. Instead of simply trying to remember a certain move, they should ask themselves what ideas are available, look for unusual possibilities, and try to find their own solutions.

    Consistency is another key factor. You don’t necessarily need to spend many hours every day studying. Even solving a few puzzles, reviewing one game, or learning something new each day can keep your mind engaged. And finally, I think it is very important not to be afraid of mistakes. Mistakes are a natural part of learning and can often lead to some of the most valuable discoveries.
  • How would you describe your passion? How does it make you feel?

    Chess has always been much more than a game to me. It has been a lifelong passion and something that has continued to challenge me and keep me curious throughout my life. There is a special feeling when you discover a new idea, find a creative solution, or understand something about the game that you didn’t understand before.
    Chess has also taught me a lot about patience and controlling my emotions. One small mistake can completely change the course of a game, so you have to learn how to stay calm and keep fighting even when things don’t go your way.

    That combination of difficulty and reward is what makes chess so fascinating to me. And as a coach, I get an additional source of motivation from sharing that passion with my students and watching them develop and improve.
  • What creative achievements are you particularly proud of?

    I would probably separate my achievements into two different areas.
    The one I am most proud of is the progress and success of my students. Seeing a student improve, reach a goal they have been working towards, or simply develop a real love for chess is extremely rewarding for me. I consider that to be one of the most meaningful achievements a chess coach can have.

    Of course, I am also proud of my own competitive career. I have had multiple victories against European and World Champions, as well as several Grandmasters. I have won national champion titles and have also had the opportunity to represent my country at both European and World Championships.
  • Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?

    My students have surprised me many times over the years. Sometimes it has been because of their natural ability, but even more often because of how quickly they can improve when they become genuinely motivated and interested in the game.
    I’ve had students who improved their chess.com rating by more than 1000 points in just one year, which is something I find incredibly impressive. I’ve also worked with very young children, including students as young as 4 or 5 years old, as well as adults over the age of 65.

    What I find most inspiring is that age really doesn’t seem to matter when someone has a genuine desire to learn. Seeing that same curiosity and enthusiasm in students of completely different ages is one of the things I enjoy most about teaching.
  • Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?

    I think the answer is actually quite simple: I genuinely love what I do. Chess has been a major part of my life for most of my life, and becoming a coach has allowed me to share that passion with other people.
    I enjoy seeing my students improve, helping them overcome difficulties, and watching them discover new aspects of the game for themselves. For me, teaching is not simply about helping someone become a stronger chess player — it is also about helping them appreciate the beauty of the game and enjoy the journey.

    I’m very grateful to Superprof for giving me the opportunity to meet and work with students from all over the world and to be able to do something I truly enjoy every day.
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