About
My name is Lorin D’Costa and I am a full time chess teacher based in Edgware, North London. I coach at various schools with children of all ages and abilities, as well as individuals (many whom have gone on to win national titles and represent England), and at the World and European Youth Championships as a national coach with the best young English chess talent.
Personal Achievements
Hold the title of International Master
Currently Ranked in the top 30 in the country (Peak #17 in England, April 2009)
2016 British Rapidplay Champion Scoring an unbeaten 9/11 points
One Grandmaster Norm (European Championships, Budva, Montenegro, March 2009)
2004 Winner of the International Ireland Bunratty Masters Open
Played for teams in the British, Belgian, French and Dutch Chess Leagues
Represented England at junior level on 6 occasions at World and European Youth Championships
British Under 13 and Under 14 Champion, Torquay 1998
London Junior Champion for Under 12,14,16,18 and 21 Age Categories
Record 4 Time Winner of the UK Schools Chess Challenge, the largest tournament in the world
Find me on Lichess and chess.com as eagleide
Also streaming on Youtube and Twitch