| These recommendations are from my students who are currently taking Chess Lessons from me. There are many more that would be willing to write a recommendation.
When I first started lessons with Goran, I quickly realized just how little I knew about the great game of chess. He has taught me so many things such as: openings, main lines, strong squares, king side attack, ranks and files, pawn endings, queens gambit, tempo moves and the list goes on and on. He has taught me how to judge a position and to know if black or white can make the initiative.
Goran is strict in his approach and has high expectations of his students whilst maintaining a humorous and friendly manner.
In addition to teaching, Goran gives free lectures in Infinia (chess site). During these lectures he fully engages his audience and offers the incentives to free chess lessons if they answer his question correctly.
Lessons with Goran are interesting and thoroughly enjoyable and I highly recommend him as a first class teacher.
Tina Johnston
Shetland UK
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I have been a student of Goran's for some time, and he is simply amazing. A patient and kind teacher, he has a
quality about him that makes you want to please him. I remember several times during lessons when he would ask a question and I, knowing the answer would feel warm and happy. He always makes you try your best, and sometimes I would play games on ICC for the sole purpose of showing them to him. An International Master, lacking only one norm becoming a Grand Master, he understands the problems of club players more than GMs but is so talented chess wise that Goran is never at a loss for what to play. He is calm and focused even when it is the middle of the night where he is. He understands that his students need to go to school or work, and is very flexible about scheduling.
But the best thing about him is the lessons themselves. His flawless explanations of pawn structure and other positional factors rival the best chess authors, and his tactical awareness allows him to explain "why black can't just take the bishop" quickly and faultlessly, without having to consult a computer. When reading chess books at times, I am stumped by a tactic that the author thought too obvious to mention. But with Goran, he explains tactics and positions so easily I always feel excited and sometimes simply awed by both the position and Goran himself. After a lesson with Goran, chess seems crystal clear and I feel as though there are limitless possibilities.
One of the best things about him is he doesn't rehash old examples or teach obvious things such as basic checkmates. But he could if you wanted. He is happy to teach the basics, or more advanced concepts. During on of our lessons, I had requested he teach me something to play against the 'boring' c3 Sicilian. He showed me the Qa5 variation, and in one crucial endgame line he told me a very important piece of advice. "Always make plans based on pawn structure." This has stuck with me, more than any other piece of my chess education, and I have Goran to thank for that. In fact, I have goran to thank for everything.
To a kind and patient teacher, chess player, and friend - Thank you Goran Vojinovic.
Walker Griggs - United States
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Goran has always given quality lessons to me with full effort. Effort is something that has a lot of people takes for granted, especially myself. Without effort, nothing ever gets done and not as much learning takes place during a period of time. Goran has prepared material for every lesson that I have had since I started taking lessons. The lesson starts quicker as a result. Every time I play a chess game, I feel smarter and more powerful than before taking lessons from Goran.
Another very nice quality of Goran - is his ability to work with my coach back near my home. He communicates with him through e-mail very frequently and plans who is going to teach what.
This combination of great coaches could not be better for success.
John Hughes - United States
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"I gravitated to Goran as a teacher. I have the playing strength to appreciate the depth and quality of his teaching. He really opened my eyes to a mutual defense we played - I enjoyed every second of his analysis.
He works with ideas and principles which I truly appreciate as I thirst for knowing all the principle ideas, the basis for playing like a master (although he can also show you latest theory).
He cuts to the core of a position, and helps you to really understand what is winning and losing. I love his interactive style, the unique flavor he brings with his comments and vocabulary, and his strongly supportive nature. His recommendations for improvement have been right on the mark.
My game has dramatically improved. With Goran as my teacher, I no longer have any doubles about what I can "achieve in chess."
- Frederick (United States)
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"Goran Vojinovic. Very best teacher anyone could ask for.
I know, because when I met Goran, I thought I knew absolutely everything...and books were for people who couldn't figure out the game on their own but, once Goran started with his unique teaching techniques ...everything started to click,
Now I have him to thank for helping me lead my high school chess team to 4 states Championships and an individual state champ ship that helped me go to the Denker National Tournament for High School Champions.
Goran is not only a great chess teacher, but also a great friend. Goran knows his students extremely well and it shows in the pride he takes in his work. Openings, tactics, strategy, endings, positional sacrifices...etc, Goran will show you everything and will explain it in detail!
Do NOT be afraid to ask questions...in fact I recommend you question his every move ;)!!
I HIGHLY recommend Goran for your next lessons because he does NOT disappoint. Don’t forget to tell him who recommended you! : DDD" - Derick (United States) |
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"IM Goran Vojinovic: There are many things to say about him but #1, he is a very knowledgeable and incredible teacher. If you ever get a chance to sit in on his lectures, I strongly urge you to do so. One of his great qualities is that he is patient, understanding and will always provide you the reasoning of moves, ideas, tactics and theories. He is very dedicated to his students, understanding each different skill level one has and builds upon it, not at his pace but at the students. I was online during one of his lectures, and while I was a knowledgeable player, just one lecture and the way he broke moves and ideas down to an average player's understanding, I learned so much than I thought I knew. It was then I decided to take lessons from him and I very glad I did so. I have improved my understanding of the game from all sides and I know that I will continue to have Goran as my teacher.
Isabellahelen - USA
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