IM Vladislav Larkin

I was born on February 5, 2004, in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. My father and grandfather introduced me to chess at age 5, sparking a lifelong passion. By age 7, I was attending chess classes after school, and at just 10 years old, I became a National Candidate Master of Ukraine, achieving 3rd place at the Ukrainian Championship (U10 boys) and representing my country at the World Youth Chess Championship 2014 in South Africa.

Throughout my youth career, I was a multiple medalist in Ukrainian championships across U12, U14, U16, and U18 sections, primarily in rapid and blitz chess. I won the national Ukrainian championship (U14 boys) in 2017, placed 5th at the European Chess Championship (U12 boys) in Prague in 2016, and became a National Master of Sports in Ukraine in 2019.

In 2020, I officially received the International Master title from FIDE. I scored 2 GM norms in 2022 in Sweden and have been a winner and medalist at many international chess events across Europe. Currently, I hold a FIDE rating of 2478 in standard chess, 2502 in rapid, and 2417 in blitz.

I believe in a special approach tailored to each student, providing useful advice and developing professional experience and skills. Through Chessodoro's platform, we'll create a personalized training plan that addresses your specific strengths and weaknesses.

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, I'll work with you to build a structured learning path. I specialize in game analysis, training plans, youth development, and opening preparation. My goal is to help you improve systematically while maintaining motivation and enjoyment of the game.

Together, we'll analyze your games, identify areas for improvement, and develop a clear roadmap to reach your chess goals. With my international coaching experience and proven track record, I'm confident I can help you take your game to the next level.