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One-to-one coaching
Individual classes built around your goals, with emphasis on strategic concepts. Online, or in person in Aveiro.
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I’m João Guilherme Matos, a Portuguese chess player and Grade 1 certified coach from Aveiro, Portugal. You can find me streaming on Twitch and making videos for YouTube.
Most players don’t need another opening trick. They need a clear plan — and a coach who turns every lesson into progress.
I work with both children — and their parents — and adults who are looking to improve their game regardless of their current level.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, every chess class plan is built around your needs and tailored to the way you think.
01 — Coaching
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Groups & Clubs
Squad sessions and workshops for clubs, schools and teams — from first moves to tournament preparation.
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Team Coaching
Coaching for competitive teams: squad training, match preparation and on-site support at team events and championships.
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Commentary & Events
Live commentary, public events hosting and educational chess broadcasts — including work for RTP Arena.
My training philosophy
Blunder. Learn. Improve.
João Guilherme Matos — Aveiro · PortugalPlayer · Coach · Streamer
02 — Achievements
Highlights of my chess career.
— As a player
Winner of the Maia Streamers Blitz Cup
A structured introduction for beginners and young players: rules, tactics, basic endings and the habits that make improvement stick.
— Coach
Certified Grade 1 Chess Coach
Personalised training for club players: a workable opening repertoire, sharper calculation, tournament preparation and honest post-game analysis.
— Watch
Twitch Affiliate Streamer
More than 25.000 views on YouTube and 1.000+ followers on Twitch, streaming chess events and tournaments, as well as blitz and bullet games with commentary.
— Broadcast
eSports World Cup Chess Coverage
Comprehensive coverage of the eSports World Cup Chess tournament, including live streaming, post-game analysis, and exclusive interviews with top players.
Coach. Streamer. Storyteller. Player. All in one.
I’m a chess player from Aveiro, Portugal. I have a BA in Environmental Engineering and I'm a Grade 1 certified coach with the Portuguese Chess Federation.
Off the board, I'm a filmmaker and podcaster, which is why I feel quite comfortable bringing chess to life on stream and on camera.
5+
Years being a coach
15+
Years at the board
1880
Peak FIDE Rating
On the board withClubs, schools and broadcasters across Portugal
Associação de Xadrez de AveiroClube dos GalitosPortuguese Chess FederationRTP ArenaMaia Chess FestivalSport Clube Beira-Mar
04 — Testimonials
In their words.
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“João turned my scattered openings into a plan I actually understand. Six months later I’m playing the best chess of my life — and I know why.”
“Our son used to lose interest after a few moves. João made the game make sense — now he can’t wait for the next lesson.”
“The commentary was sharp, warm and always on time. Working with João made the broadcast feel effortless.”
“We met at a tournament and ended up talking about chess, streaming and everything in between. Matos is a really nice guy — and it was genuinely fun to meet him.”
“Matos brings a rare energy to every event — serious about the chess, never too serious about himself. People come for the games and stay for the company.”
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Common questions
Before you ask.
Lessons, formats and what to expect before your first session. If your question isn’t here, just ask.
01Do you coach online or in person?
Both. Online lessons run over video call with a shared board and live analysis; in-person sessions happen in Aveiro. The structure is the same either way.
02What levels and ages do you work with?
Beginners through to advanced club players — children, with their parents in the loop, and adults. Every plan is built around your current level and the way you think.
03What happens in a first lesson?
We talk about your goals and look at a few of your recent games. From there I set out what we should work on first — openings, calculation, endings or tournament preparation. You don’t need to prepare anything.
04How long is a lesson, and how often should we meet?
A standard lesson runs about an hour. Most players meet weekly or fortnightly, but the format and frequency are agreed after the first session, once I know what you need.
05What do I need for an online lesson?
A board helps, but an account on Lichess or Chess.com is enough. You’ll need a stable connection and a quiet space; screen sharing works both ways, so I can follow your thinking move by move.
06Do you coach teams or schools, and do you commentate events?
Yes. I coach club and school squads, prepare teams for competitions and host or commentate chess broadcasts — including work for RTP Arena. Tell me what you have in mind through the contact form.
Let’s talk aboutyour next move.
Whether you want to start having chess lessons or talk about another project — send me a message and I’ll reply as soon as possible.
Thanks — I’ll be in touch.
I reply to every message within one business day.