Meet the TCA Masters

The Chess Academy boasts the highest-ranking FIDE chess coaches in Hong Kong, with over 100 years of combined coaching experience

Manuel P.

  • Grand Master (GM)
  • FIDE Trainer (FT)
  • Runner Up of 2013 H.K Int’l
  • Champion at the Open Vila de Gjon 2014

Andres G.

  • Grand Master (GM)
  • Colobia National Champion 2015-2007 U16, U18, U20 Chess Open
  • Champion of the Barcelona Open Spain 2018
  • National Arbitar (NA)

Carlo V.

  • International Master (IM)
  • Colobia National Champion 2015-2007 U16, U18, U20 Chess Open
  • Champion of the Barcelona Open Spain 2018
  • National Arbitar (NA)

Felipe E.

  • FIDE Master (FM)
  • National Chess Champion 2022
  • Champion University National 2018

Melissa C

  • Women International Master (WIM)
  • #1 Woman Player in Hong Kong
  • Central American Champion 2021

Lina O.

  • Women International Master (WIM)
  • Colombian National Women Champion 2019
  • Colombian National Rapid Women Champion 2016, 2017

Diego L .

  • National Arbiter (NA)
  • Experienced Chess Trainer
  • FIDE Chess Event Press Director
  • National Instructor

Jenny C.

  • Women International Master (WIM)
  • Gold Medal Team in the third category in 2024 Olympiad Team
  • Member of Colombian Olympiad Team (2004, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2022, 2024)

Sigappi K.

  • Women FIDE Master (WFM)
  • Winner of the 42nd World Chess Olympiad, Women 2016
  • FIDE Arbiter (FA)

Edgar A.

  • USCF Expert
  • Experienced Chess Coach
  • National Arbiter (NA)