International Master & Chess Coach

Jadranko Plenča

Croatian International Master and FIDE Instructor (peak FIDE 2497). Online coaching for ambitious juniors, club and tournament players, and adult improvers - in English and Croatian.

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About

Jadranko Plenča

International Master · FIDE Instructor · Chess Coach

Jadranko Plenča concentrating at the board during a tournament game

Tournament profile

Title
International Master (IM) FIDE Master · FIDE Instructor
Standard
2430 peak 2497
Rapid
2401
Blitz
2414
Federation
Croatia (CRO)
FIDE ID
14527146
Club
ŠK Mornar Split

I am an active International Master with a peak FIDE rating of 2497 and a FIDE Instructor, dedicated to chess coaching while completing my degree in Economics. Chess has shaped my life through both competition and teaching, and it continues to drive me toward constant improvement.

Born in 1999 and playing for ŠK Mornar Split, Jadranko became the youngest FIDE Master in Croatian history at the age of 14 in 2014, and was awarded the International Master title in 2017. His competitive highlights include European Vice-Champion (Standard) at Mamaia 2017, the European U18 Rapid title in Novi Sad in 2016, and a Mitropa Cup gold medal with the Croatian national team in 2017.

For several years he has worked as a coach, with students from Croatia and internationally. His teaching is structured, practical and individualized - game analysis, opening preparation, strategic training, calculation exercises and endgame study - identifying recurring mistakes, building better habits, and connecting each lesson to real tournament performance.

He coaches online in English and Croatian, working with ambitious juniors, tournament and club players, and adult improvers. Above all he values discipline, clarity and honest feedback.

Career timeline

  1. 2014

    Became the youngest FIDE Master in Croatian history, at age 14.

  2. 2016

    European U18 Rapid Champion - Novi Sad.

  3. 2017

    Awarded the IM title; European Vice-Champion (Mamaia); Mitropa Cup gold with Croatia.

Interactive

Find the best move

Three of Jadranko Plenča’s own games, frozen at a critical moment. Find the move he played - drag a piece - then step through how the game unfolded.

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Interactive

Mate like Jadranko

Every puzzle is a real position from one of Jadranko Plenča’s own games against strong opponents. Find the forced checkmate he found - drag a piece to move; the board only accepts the winning line.

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Your move - find the mate.

Training

Chess coaching

Structured, practical and individualized coaching at €30 per hour - game analysis, opening preparation, strategic training, calculation and endgame study, all connected to your tournament results.

How I work

  1. Find the real mistakes

    Honest analysis of your own games to expose the recurring errors holding you back.

  2. Understanding, not memory

    Openings and plans you genuinely understand - not lines you just memorize.

  3. Sharpen calculation

    Targeted tactics and calculation drills so you see more and blunder less.

  4. Master the endgame

    Positional and endgame technique that converts equal and worse positions into points.

  5. Train with a plan

    A structured, individual plan with honest feedback, tied to your tournament results.

The curriculum

  1. 01.
    1-on-1 online Private video lessons tailored entirely to you, with a shared interactive board.
    Ambitious juniors Young players ready to compete - fundamentals, openings and a confident start.
  2. 02.
    Group sessions Small groups of two to four players of a similar strength, working through themes together.
    Tournament & club players Middlegame plans, calculation, endgame technique and a sound repertoire.
  3. 03.
    Game analysis Deep review of your own games to find recurring mistakes and turn them into progress.
    Adult improvers Structured training that fits your schedule and builds lasting, better habits.

Lesson formats

Three ways to train - pick the format that fits your goals.

Lesson formats
Single lesson Standard rate Monthly plan Group session
Rate €30 / hour €110 / month €20 / player
Session 60 min4 × 60 min / month90 min
Setup 1-on-1 online1-on-1 online2–4 players
Included
  • 60 minutes 1-on-1
  • Tailored to your goals
  • Game analysis & homework
  • 4 × 60-minute sessions
  • Personal training plan
  • Homework & game review
  • Support between lessons
  • 90-minute group lesson
  • 2–4 players, similar level
  • Shared analysis & exercises
Book a session

Sessions are held online over video in English or Croatian, with an interactive board and game analysis.

Book a session

Request a training session

Tell me a little about your chess and what you would like to work on. I read every inquiry personally and reply within a couple of days to arrange a session that fits you.

Praise

What students say

Chess is the struggle against the error.
- Johannes Zukertort
Structured, practical lessons that connect directly to my own games - every session leaves me with a clear thing to work on.
Club player
Patient and honest feedback. The game analysis pinpoints exactly where my plans go wrong and how to think better.
Junior student
A disciplined, individualized approach to training that genuinely improved my tournament results.
Tournament player

Watch

See Jadranko in action - one of his wins, broken down move by move with grandmaster commentary.

Jadranko Plenča’s win vs Samo Štajner (Pirc Defence), with commentary by GM Alojzije Janković (in Croatian).