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Hello! I'm Jakob Leon Pajeken, an International Master and dedicated chess coach, currently rated FIDE with two GM norms.
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Chess has been a part of my life since I was five years old – and over the years, it has grown from a childhood passion into both my profession and my way of life.
I discovered chess through my father, FM Wolfgang Pajeken, who introduced me to the game at an early age and played an important role in shaping my development as a chess player.
Since then, I have built my own path in chess, with more than 30 tournament victories and countless experiences both at the board and as a coach. While I am proud of what I have achieved so far, my own chess journey is far from over. I continue to work every day on improving my game and taking the next steps in my development.
As a passionate tournament player and chess trainer, I enjoy looking at the game from both perspectives: the challenge of competing at the board and the process of understanding, explaining and improving chess. On this website, I share my chess journey, experiences and thoughts about the game, while also offering individual chess lessons and training games in both English and German.
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Whether you're interested in chess coaching, have a media, tournament, or event inquiry, or just want to say hello — send a message and I'll get back to you.