20 Years Experience
Grandmaster
Peak FIDE 2517
About me
Nikola Nestorović - Chess Grandmaster & FIDE Coach
I’m Nikola Nestorović, a Chess Grandmaster and FIDE Coach from Belgrade, with over 20 years of experience in competitive chess and coaching. I provide personalized lessons via Zoom, Lichess, and Chess.com, supporting students at every level of their chess journey.
About me
Nikola Nestorović - Chess Grandmaster & FIDE Coach
I’m Nikola Nestorović, a Chess Grandmaster and FIDE Coach from Belgrade, with over 20 years of experience in competitive chess and coaching. I provide personalized lessons via Zoom, Lichess, and Chess.com, supporting students at every level of their chess journey.
20 Years Experience
Grandmaster
Peak FIDE 2517
Playing Career
I played for the Augsburg chess team in the Chess Bundesliga, where I faced many 2700+ players and gained valuable high-level experience. At the end of 2015, I became a Grandmaster, and in 2018, I earned the official FIDE Trainer title. These experiences shaped the way I coach students of all levels today, from beginners to professional players.
Playing for Augsburg in the Chess Bundesliga.
From Competition
to Coaching
As I was growing up, I realized how much I enjoyed teaching and sharing my knowledge. That passion led me to pursue coaching professionally - and it remains my greatest motivation today.
Coaching Experience
Every student is different, so I never use the same approach for everyone. Whether I’m working with a beginner or a Grandmaster, I build the training around the student’s level, goals, and individual needs.
A proud coaching moment with GM Aleksandar Indjic at the 2023 Serbian Championship, where he became Serbian Champion.
A special moment with IM Josiah Stearman, one of my earliest and most talented students, rated 2461.
From my first Chessable course, To Trade or Not to Trade, where I explain how to trade a bad piece for a stronger one.
Career Highlights
- Grandmaster title achieved in 2015
- Official FIDE Trainer since 2018
- Peak FIDE rating: 2517
- 2770 performance rating in Sarajevo, securing the second GM norm after six rounds
- Second place at the 2019 Serbian Championship in Belgrade.
Second place at the 2019 Serbian Championship in Belgrade.