FM Joshua Adrián Ávila Rodríguez

I’m a 23-year-old FIDE Master from Mexico. I started playing chess at the age of 8 and have been competing for many years in national and international tournaments.

I really enjoy studying openings, analyzing games, and preparing for tournaments. Besides competing, I also enjoy helping other players improve and sharing the experience I’ve gained throughout my chess career.

• More than 13 years of competitive chess experience
• Peak FIDE rating: 2318
• Member of the Mexican National Team – Chess Olympiad 2026
• 1 IM norm
• U23 National Champion 2025
• National Rapid Champion 2023
• U20 National Champion 2022
• Multiple-time National University Champion and gold medalist
• Represented Mexico in the World Junior Championship 2022
• Participated in Continental, Pan-American, Ibero-American, and North American Championships

• Experience teaching players of different levels, from beginners to competitive tournament players
• Online individual coaching
• Training focused on openings, calculation, game analysis, and tournament preparation
• Lessons adapted to each student’s goals and level

• Opening preparation for competitive players
• Opponent-specific preparation for tournaments
• Experience working with different coaches and training methods throughout my chess career
• Active tournament player with continuous study of modern chess and opening trends

• Opening preparation and repertoire building
• Middlegame planning and positional understanding
• Tactical training and calculation
• Analysis of tournament games
• Practical decision-making during games
• Endgame fundamentals
• Time management
• Competitive mindset and psychology

I adapt each lesson to the student’s level, goals, and playing style. Usually we work with game analysis, opening preparation, tactical exercises, and practical tournament situations.

My goal is to help students become stronger, more confident, and more independent players over time.

Lessons available in English and Spanish.