Adrien DemuthAdrien DemuthWhat my students say
"Excellent teacher, great pedagogy. I highly recommend. Thank you!"
"An excellent first lesson - my 12-year-old son already feels he has improved in just one hour!"
"The first lesson went excellently, which strongly encourages me to continue!"
"Adrien is a great teacher who takes the time to understand my problems and suggest precise, personalised improvement plans."
"Adrien is patient and takes the time to understand the strategy suited to my level. I highly recommend him as a coach."
"Pedagogical, structured, precise and meticulous - a truly effective coaching formula!"
A Grandmaster since 2015, I have spent the past decade coaching at the highest level: coach of the French Youth National Team (2016-2026), trainer of the French Adult National Team (2016-2024), and individual coach to 100+ students across France, Switzerland and internationally. My method combines analytical rigour with personalised coaching - from beginners to 2300+ rated players.
Every student is unique. Here is how a typical coaching engagement unfolds.
Send me a message or an email. We agree together on a date and time to get started.
I study your games to identify your strengths, weaknesses and key areas for improvement.
Openings, tactics, endgames, competitive mindset - a programme built for you.
Via Microsoft Teams and Lichess, from anywhere. In-person sessions in Switzerland available by appointment.
All session content stays in your private Lichess Study, accessible any time. Opening files are annotated and organised so you can revisit them whenever you need.
In-person sessions in Switzerland available on request - to be arranged depending on location.
All prices in CHF. Payment by bank transfer (IBAN CH) or PayPal.
💡 Questions about pricing or want a personalised quote?
Books and online courses to improve at your own pace, anywhere in the world.
Editorial Director at Thinkers Publishing, a Belgian publisher specialising in chess books.
📚 Books
A complete 1.Nf3 repertoire - ideal for 1,500+ ELO players seeking a flexible weapon.
An ambitious, dynamic defence against 1.d4 - for Black players who play to win.
Master the Sicilian Kan - a solid and fearsome defence against 1.e4.
🎓 Chessable Courses
A solid Queen's Gambit Declined repertoire - ideal for playing Black against 1.d4.
A complete White repertoire with 1.d4 - Part 1: the foundations and main variations.
The continuation of the 1.d4 repertoire - advanced variations and strategic deepening.
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Online (Teams + Lichess) · In-person Switzerland on request
Français · English
Alongside coaching, I compete at the highest level in team chess across Switzerland, France and Germany.
Simultaneous displays for up to 100 players, blindfold chess, lectures — a FIDE Grandmaster for your festival, company, club or community.
I play up to 25 opponents at once - and up to 100 for large events. All levels welcome. A friendly, accessible spectacle - perfect for festivals, club celebrations or corporate events.
I play without seeing the board, calling out moves from memory, and up to two games at once. A spectacular demonstration that fascinates young and old - the highlight of any event.
A Grandmaster's journey, decision-making under pressure, chess and focus… Tailored talks for companies, schools and festivals, with or without a hands-on introduction.
Back to my roots: on the island where I learned chess at age 7, I faced over 100 players of all ages - the youngest were 5 - in a giant simultaneous exhibition covered by Polynesian television.
Read the TNTV article →Associate your brand with an active Grandmaster: visibility at my international tournaments, across my online content and publications, and your logo at the events I host. Every partnership is tailor-made - equipment, financial, or in exchange for services.
What happens when the pressure rises, and how to keep talking through it.
Longer engagements and work with several people quoted on request.
Each of us perceives the world through a filter of our own. Knowing which one tells you how to talk to that person.
A first conversation with no commitment, in person or by video call.
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes, if you want to improve seriously - regardless of your level. I coach complete beginners as well as 2400+ rated players. The key is a genuine desire to learn and a willingness to work between sessions.
We meet on Microsoft Teams (video + screen sharing) and work together on Lichess using the Studies tool. I prepare the content in advance based on your level and goals: game analysis, opening work, tactical exercises or positional training. The preferred duration is 1h30.
Lichess is completely free, with no subscription and no ads. Its interface is cleaner and simpler, and most importantly it offers the Studies tool - an interactive whiteboard perfect for lessons: you can annotate moves, prepare variations and share the link instantly. It's the tool I use in every session. A free Lichess account is all you need - no Chess.com required.
A computer (PC or Mac) with a good internet connection, a microphone (built-in is fine) and ideally a webcam. Download Microsoft Teams (free) and create an account on lichess.org (free). That's all - no physical chess board needed.
Online coaching is my main format, available worldwide. In-person lessons may be arranged in Switzerland or in the Grasse area (South of France) by appointment - contact me to discuss.
Payment is by bank transfer or PayPal, after confirming your appointment. If you're just starting out, a single session at CHF 100 is ideal for trying it out. For regular coaching, the 10-session pack gives the best value (CHF 90/h).
It depends on your starting level, consistency and how much time you invest between sessions. Generally, students notice meaningful improvement after 5 to 10 sessions - especially in opening understanding and strategic thinking. ELO gains follow naturally from there.
Yes, I coach children from age 8-9, provided they already know the basics (how the pieces move). I adapt to each child's pace and attention span. A parent is welcome to join the first session if they wish.
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