Adi (Coach Matt’s chess student in group classes and individual lessons) said: Coach Matt started teaching me about two years ago, and in those two years, my growth has skyrocketed, to say the least. I still remember that after our first lesson I played a bunch of chess games online and at one point went on a 15 game win streak. I owe my new growth to Coach Matt who due to his coaching gave me the push that I needed to win the CT 8th Grade State Chess Championship. Thank you, Coach Matt
Coach Matt’s current USCF Rating is 1709.
Coach Matt graduated with honors from Ridgefield High School (CT) in 2016. While in high school, he was a summer camp counselor for Ridgefield Parks and Recreation. In 2020, he graduated from the University of Connecticut, with a double major in Mathematics and English.
Coach Matt has been coaching with DIG since early 2019, helping players enjoy the game and advance from beginner to tournament level. He was selected as the 2020 DIG Coach of the Year for his great work with many students.
Coach Matt is not only a chess coach, but he is also a competitive chess player. At the 48th Continental Open (2018) in Sturbridge, MA, Coach Matt placed 5th out of 38 players in the U1700 division. He won 4 matches, drew 2, and lost 1.
At the 24th Bradley Open (2019) in Hartford, CT, Coach Matt placed 3rd out of 37 players in the U1800 division. He went undefeated, winning 3 games, drawing 2.
In response to Covid-19, Coach Matt helped DIG develop online classes, tournaments and other events.
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