Tryfon Gavriel

Tryfon Gavriel, also known as "Kingscrusher" on the Internet. I am a FIDE Candidate Master (CM), British Regional Chess Master, and run a popular Youtube channel for many years with over 100k+ Subs as of 2020 and a Silver Button Award.

I also do shows on commercial chess servers. I am also the Webmaster of the correspondence style chess server Chessworld.

Playing experience

Over 35 years of playing activity both online and offline. Peak ICC blitz rating of 2625 (18-Jun-1999). Peak ICC 5 min autopairing of 2383 (29-Jun 2012). ECF Grading peak classical: 212 (A) ECF. Peak Rapid rating: 217 (C). Lichess marathon top 10 finisher in 3 marathons so far. In the other two, top 50 finisher. Won quite a few tournaments at lichess

One of my earliest Over-the-board achievements in Chess was winning the Lloyds Under 18 national UK tournament in 1989. My trophy was awarded to me by Grandmaster and PHD Mathematician Dr John Nunn.

Teaching experience

Currently doing shows on 3 commercial servers on a weekly basis and have several Lichess students on a regular basis.

Other experiences

Played twice in main British Chess championship. Many of my Youtube viewers claim big rating increases after watching my videos.

Best skills

I will try and give you greater enthusiasm for the game and in particular the dynamic aggressive aspects of playing chess. My favourite heros are Fischer, Kasparov and Tal. if you want to be a dynamic aggressive player, I may be able to encourage you and find you relevant resources on that path.