An experienced coach specialising in junior development and tournament preparation, with over 20 years of competitive experience and 7 years of coaching experience, and a proven track record of developing champions, with students winning titles at Queensland, Australian National, and Oceania levels.
GM Marian Petrov
Senior Coach
FIDE Grandmaster (GM)
FIDE Trainer (FT)
Peak FIDE Rating: 2549
Two-time Bulgarian National Champion (2002, 2017)
Winner of multiple international open tournaments
Professional chess coach with over 12 years of experience, specialising in training players of all levels, and recognised as one of Europe’s leading chess trainers with formal higher education in chess coaching
Bachelor’s Degree in Chess Pedagogy, National Sports Academy, Sofia
Coach of national teams at the Chess Olympiads in Baku 2016, Batumi 2018, and Chennai 2022
Course creator and author for TheChessWorld
Opening specialist, developing personalized repertoires for students, with expertise in Sicilian Defense, Benoni, Pirc, French Defense, Caro-Kann, and other systems
Experienced in coaching junior talents who became national champions and international masters, using a comprehensive approach based on game analysis, chess psychology, physical preparation, and overall player assessment
IM Sravan Renjith
Senior Coach
FIDE International Master (IM)
Represented New Zealand in the Chess Olympiad
Oceania Youth Chess Champion
Australian Junior Chess Champion
Queensland U18 Chess Champion
Queensland Blitz Champion
Board 1 player for Churchie Premier Chess Team
Ranked #1 on the Queensland Junior Rating List
Highly accomplished junior player with extensive experience competing in national and international tournaments across Australia, New Zealand, India, and Thailand
Strong analytical skills with deep understanding of chess theory and practical play
Experienced in leadership roles, including captaining school chess teams in interschool competitions
Actively involved in mentoring and supporting junior players
CM Ryan Liaw
Chess Coach
FIDE Candidate Master (CM)
National Arbiter (Australia)
Churchie Premier Chess Team
QLD U18 Chess Champion
Australian Schools Teams Chess Championships
Experienced in coaching junior players, with a strong focus on youth development and tournament preparation
Responsible and dedicated coach, popular among young students
Passionate about helping students build strong fundamentals and improve their competitive performance
CM (Provisional) Oscar Tan
Chess Coach
Provisional FIDE Candidate Master (CM)
National Arbiter (Australia)
2x QLD Team Champion
BGS Premier Chess Team
BGS Chess Champion
Experienced in teaching and coaching junior players, with a strong focus on beginner development and foundational chess skills
Familiar with tournament preparation and supporting students in competitive environments
Passionate about guiding young players to improve their understanding of chess and build confidence in competitions
