I am a very experienced chess player, who has concentrated more on chess coaching than playing in the last 15 years.

I have been coaching since the early 1980s, including with private students, small groups and schools. I have also given lectures and coached by correspondence.

I have won nearly every major title in Victoria (including the championship) and have represented Australia 3 times overseas. In the 1992 Australian championship I tied 5th with GM Tony Miles. In 1995 I came =5th in the Australian quickplay.

I was winner of the 1997 Australian correspondence championship. and achieved a correspondence ELO rating of 2455. Australia has had a good record in correspondence (postal) chess, having had several players finish in the top 5 (including first) in the World championships over the years.

I have authored numerous chess tutorial programs and 2 courses by correspondence.

I have put a lot of study into what factors determine chess skill and how players can improve their game.

I am familiar with lateral thinking techniques and psychology.