WFM Kinga Polak

- FIDE Instructor
- Woman FIDE Master
- Certified Instructor of the Polish Chess Federation
- Multiple Polish Chess Championship medalist
- Engineer Architect
- Chess Content Creator
- Experienced Chess Coach with 8 Years of Experience in Poland and in Shanghai
- Conducted classes for over 1,000 students
- Enhanced skills in working with children
- Completed postgraduate studies in pedagogical preparation
- Experienced in conducting both group and individual online classes in Polish and English

Contact:
- E-mail: wfm.kingapolak@gmail.com

I began my chess journey at the age of five. Throughout my chess career, I consistently participated in prestigious competitions at the national, European, and world levels, achieving remarkable results.

Notable achievements:

- 4th place in the European Junior Chess Championship for Girls under 14, Croatia, Sibenik (2007).
- 23 medals in the Polish Junior Chess Championships, including 10 gold, 7 silver, and 6 bronze medals.
- Participant in the Individual World Youth Chess Championship under 18, Porto Carras, Greece (2010).
- 3rd place in the Team Academic Chess Championships of Poland in the overall ranking (2014).
- 5 medals in the Team Academic Chess Championships of Poland (2014, 2015, 2016).

I have been a chess coach based in Poland since 2015, and I've also worked internationally in Shanghai, China, since 2018. My career in chess education spans a wide range of age groups, including both children and adults.

In particular, my skills in working with children were enhanced during my five-year stay in Shanghai, where I had the pleasure of conducting classes for over 1,000 students. I primarily focused on training children and youth between the ages of 4 and 15. My lessons were conducted in English at some of the top international schools in Shanghai, with class sizes of up to 14 participants.

I also create chess instructional videos and participate in live streams for Chesskid.

1. Deep Chess Knowledge
2. Effective Communication
3. Patience
4. Adaptability
5. Analytical Thinking
6. Motivation and Inspiration
7. Empathy
8. Organization
9. Continuous Learning
10. Strategic Planning

My teaching method is based on consistency and diligence when working with chess. I ensure that every student is fully engaged and focused during the lessons.
I tailor the level of difficulty and requirements to each student, set clear objectives, and can help instill chess habits.
I prioritize a friendly atmosphere during lessons, as it fosters rapid learning.
Furthermore, I am a creative individual who uses pedagogical knowledge to craft engaging lessons for students.
I believe that anyone can learn to play chess well, which undoubtedly brings many benefits in life.