I am NM and AGM Ethan Norris from the United Kingdom.
I really enjoy playing chess variants.
About me
Playing experience
I am a member and the top player at my chess club being on board 1 for the league matches, I have also played in many tournaments in the North West with my best results being:
-1st in the Leyland Rapidplay tournament Major section
- Joint 1st in the 45th Blackpool Congress Classical tournament Intermediate section
- Joint 1st in the Middlebrook Rapidplay tournament Open section
- Joint 2nd in the 49th Blackpool Congress Classical tournament Open section
I achieved my National Master title in 2025 for maintaining an over the board rating of 2200+, additionally, I have also achieved the Arena Grandmaster title for playing in the FIDE Online Arena and maintaining a rating of 2000+.
-1st in the Leyland Rapidplay tournament Major section
- Joint 1st in the 45th Blackpool Congress Classical tournament Intermediate section
- Joint 1st in the Middlebrook Rapidplay tournament Open section
- Joint 2nd in the 49th Blackpool Congress Classical tournament Open section
I achieved my National Master title in 2025 for maintaining an over the board rating of 2200+, additionally, I have also achieved the Arena Grandmaster title for playing in the FIDE Online Arena and maintaining a rating of 2000+.
Teaching experience
I started 1 to 1 coaching sessions in March 2025 and I provide coaching at my chess club to help the new members improve and become familiar with basic chess strategies and principles.
Other experiences
I play a lot of online chess I have had the chance to play some very strong GMs and the toughest I have played being GM Wesley So and GM David Howell.
England