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Igor Khmelnitsky earned the title of International Chess Master in 1990. He is a winner of many tournaments in Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Germany, Yugoslavia, and the United States. During his career, he has defeated many of the game’s best players.

 

Khmelnitsky is also a very experienced coach. His students come from all over the world and include players of all levels, ranging from novices to masters. 

Khmelnitsky’s first book – Chess Exam and Training Guide (ã 2004, IamCoach Press) was extremely well received by readers and reviewers alike. The book won the prestigious Cramer award for Best Chess Book from the Cramer Committee and the Chess Journalists of America. It is now in its fourth printing; it has been translated into French, Italian and Russian.

In 2007, Khmelnitsky’s second book in the Chess Exam series – Chess Exam and Training Guide: Tactics (IamCoach Press) came out, and also became a best-seller.