Michael Hirschhorn
Chess & Rubik's Cube Coach | Commerce / Arts at the University of Sydney
Key Highlights:
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Chess.com Rapid rating above 2000
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Over 4 years of chess playing experience
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Plays aggressive and creative openings, including the Staunton Gambit and Leningrad Dutch
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Part-time Rubik’s Cube coach
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Improved from not knowing how to solve a Rubik’s Cube to a 13-second solve in under 6 months
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Strong interest in creativity, strategy, and artistic expression through chess
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Passionate about helping students discover the beauty and imagination behind the game
Meet Michael Hirschhorn
This coach is a strong and creative chess player with a Chess.com Rapid rating above 2000. Currently studying Commerce and Arts at the University of Sydney, he brings both analytical thinking and creativity into his teaching. Although he has been playing chess for 4 years, his rapid progress and love for aggressive, offbeat openings show his strong passion for the game.
He believes chess is not only a competitive game, but also a form of artistic expression. His playing style often features creative and exciting openings such as the Staunton Gambit and Leningrad Dutch, encouraging students to think boldly and imaginatively. In addition to chess, he is also a part-time Rubik’s Cube coach, having improved from complete beginner to a 13-second solve in under six months, which reflects his strong learning ability, discipline, and problem-solving mindset.
Michael is a creative and energetic coach who helps students see chess not only as a game of strategy, but also as a beautiful form of self-expression.