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Expert guidance is the difference between playing chess and mastering strategy. Meet the world-class mentors shaping the Grandmasters of tomorrow.

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The Architects of Mastery

Our coaches prioritize habits that ensure long term development, providing a solid technical foundation for them to excel both on and off the board.

We bridge the gap between high-level analytical training and child-friendly pedagogy. Through structured lesson delivery and personalized mentoring, we guide students from their first move to UAE-level podium finishes.

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Internationally Trained

Master Moves Coaching Team

"Empowering students through structured analytical training and professional competitive pathways."

Meet Our Masters

Certified Instructors • Expert Mentors

Mahri Geldiyeva (WGM)

30+ Years of Experience

Women Grandmaster (WGM)

Mahri Geldiyeva (WGM)

Specialises in long-term chess development across age groups.

Bay Avenue / JLT Branch
  • Woman Grandmaster (WGM)
  • 15-time National Champion
  • Olympiad Gold Medalist
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20+ Years of Experience

Senior Coach & Mentor

Brylle Arellano

Specialises in long-term chess development across age groups.

JLT Branch
  • Specialist Strategy Mentor
  • FIDE Instructor Certified
  • Expert Tournament Prep
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30+ Years of Experience

Coach

John Mendoza

Specialises in long-term chess development across age groups.

Bay Avenue Branch
  • FIDE Certified Instructor
  • Elite Youth Development
  • Master-Level Analyst
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20+ Years of Experience

Tournament Prep Specialist

Reggie Santiago

Specialises in long-term chess development across age groups.

Bay Avenue Branch
  • Logic & Tactics Specialist
  • Tournament Prep Expert
  • Advanced Opening Coach
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15+ Years of Experience

Lead-Young Star Program

James Estrada

Specialized in early brain development and pattern recognitions, enabling them to build strong fundamentals to help them in the future.

Bay Avenue Branch
  • FIDE Rating Target Coach
  • Intl. Tournament Mentor
  • High-Performance Training
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20+ Years of Experience

Lead-Young Star Program

Brett Portuguese

Specialized in early brain development and pattern recognitions, enabling them to build strong fundamentals to help them in the future.

JLT Branch
  • Early Mastery Specialist
  • Intermediate Logic Coach
  • Competitive Readiness
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Master Moves Excellence

Awards & Recognition

Coaches Competing

Coaches Competing

Competing Internationally

Competing Internationally

UAE Cup 2026

UAE Cup 2026

Best Academy Award

Best Academy Award

Coaches Competing

Coaches Competing

Competing Internationally

Competing Internationally

UAE Cup 2026

UAE Cup 2026

Best Academy Award

Best Academy Award

Coaches In Action

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Analysis
Tournament Prep

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