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01One-to-onePrivate lessons shaped around your games.02Groups & clubsSquad sessions, workshops and school programmes.03Coaching TeamsSquad training, match preparation and team events.04Commentary & eventsLive broadcasts, hosting and tournament coverage.

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I’m a Portuguese chess player, Grade 1 certified coach and content creator from Aveiro, Portugal. I stream on Twitch, make chess videos for YouTube, and have commentated live broadcasts for RTP Arena.

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Why train with me

Most players don’t need another opening. They need a clear plan — and a coach who turns every lesson into progress.

I work with both children and adults who are looking to improve their game, or to step from casual games to competitive chess.

Every plan is built around your games and the way you think.

01 — Coaching

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João Guilherme Matos analysing a position with a player during a lesson
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One-to-one coaching

Private lessons built around your games, your openings and your goals. Online, or in person in Aveiro.

João Guilherme Matos explaining a position on a demonstration board during a club session
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Groups & clubs

Squad sessions and workshops for clubs, schools and teams — from first moves to tournament preparation.

João Guilherme Matos with a team of players holding a trophy at a Portuguese Chess Federation event
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Coaching Teams

Coaching for competitive teams: squad training, match preparation and on-site support at team events and championships.

Camera monitor showing João Guilherme Matos commentating on a live chess broadcast
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Commentary & events

Live commentary, tournament hosting and chess broadcasts — including work for RTP Arena and Maia Chess Festival.

How to improve

Study. Play. Repeat.

João Guilherme Matos — Aveiro · PortugalPlayer · Coach · Streamer
02 — Training

Structured training for the player you want to become.

João Guilherme Matos working through a position with a player at the board
01 — Foundations

Learn the game properly, from first move to first tournament.

A structured introduction for beginners and young players: rules, tactics, basic endings and the habits that make improvement stick.

João Guilherme Matos concentrating during a competitive tournament game
02 — Compete

Turn regular play into real competitive progress.

Personalised training for club players: a workable opening repertoire, sharper calculation, tournament preparation and honest post-game analysis.

João Guilherme Matos filming a chess event with a camera on a tripod
03 — Watch

Watch me streaming chess on Twitch and YouTube.

You can watch me play, commentate and coach on Twitch and YouTube. I stream chess content every week, and I also make videos for YouTube.

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

1836

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 Guilherme Matos concentrating over the board during a tournament
“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.”
Miguel R.Club player, AveiroOne-to-one · Openings
João Guilherme Matos preparing for a tournament at the board
“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.”
Ana & PedroParents of a junior playerJunior coaching · Confidence
João Guilherme Matos presenting a live chess broadcast
“The commentary was sharp, warm and always on time. Working with João made the broadcast feel effortless.”
Production teamRTP ArenaCommentary · Live broadcast
João Guilherme Matos with Anna-Maja, chess player and streamer, at the board during a tournament
“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.”
Anna-MajaFIDE Master & streamerTournament · Streaming
João Guilherme Matos and António Fróis playing table football at a club event
“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.”
António FróisInternational Master & FIDE CoachEvents · Coaching
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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.