Tom Chen

Chess & Head Go Coach | 5× National Representative

Key Highlights:

5× Australian National Representative in Go

Former Australian National Go Champion

Chess.com rapid rating 1900+ in 8 months

FIDE rating 1650+

Coached 100+ students, including top JCL performers

Meet Tom Chen
Tom Chen is a passionate strategy coach with competitive experience in both Chess and Go. He has represented Australia five times in international Go tournaments and is a former Australian national Go champion. In chess, Tom reached a 1900+ Chess.com rapid rating in just eight months and holds a FIDE rating of 1650+. With a proven system for improvement, he has coached over 100 students, including several who ranked in the top 20 of their age group in Junior Chess League (JCL) events.

Drawing on his unique background, Tom combines structured chess training with deep strategic insight from Go. His coaching style is engaging and effective—blending tactical discipline with humor, psychology, and a strong focus on building confidence. Whether coaching chess or Go, Tom equips students with the mindset and tools to think ahead, adapt under pressure, and grow as thinkers.

Tom believes chess is more than a game—it's a lifelong tool for growth, focus, and clarity.