Jeigoth Pastor Carvajal
Chess Coach · Candidate Master (CM)
Coaching players in Costa Rica since 2020: from their first moves in the classroom to high-performance competition.
About me
Chess as a tool for growth
Since 2020 I have devoted my career to teaching and developing chess players in schools, colleges, sports organizations and inclusion programs across Costa Rica. My goal is for every student to develop not only a stronger level of play, but also skills such as strategic thinking, discipline, focus and confidence. Chess is a tool capable of transforming lives — from those moving a piece for the first time to those who dream of representing their country.
- CM FIDE Candidate Master
- NM National Master
- 2200 National ELO
- 2125 International ELO (FIDE)
- FIDE Certified Arbiter
- 2024 National Olympic Team
Work experience
Career as a coach and teacher
From the classroom to the tournament board: teaching at schools, inclusive programs and training athletes across Costa Rica.
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Chess teacher
British School of Costa Rica
2020 – present -
Chess teacher
Escuela Villa Creativa
2020 – present -
Chess teacher
Costa Rica Christian School
2024 – 2025 -
Chess coach
San José Cantonal Sports and Recreation Committee
2024 – 2026 -
Chess program in the prison system
First coach to develop one in Costa Rica
2025 -
Coach
Campeones Colegiales Project
2025 -
Chess coach for people with visual impairment
Inclusive program
2025 – present -
Chess teacher
Colegio Yurusti
2026 – present -
Chess teacher
Tree of Life International School
2026 – present -
Chess teacher
Fray Felipe Bilingual School
2026 – present
Other experience
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Official commentator
Student Sports Games
2020, 2021 and 2022 -
Chief arbiter
Two National Finals · Student Sports Games
Achievements
Results on and off the board
My own titles and my athletes' results: a competitive career at the highest level, as a player and as a coach.
As a player
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National Olympic Team Member 2024
Costa Rica's representative at the Chess Olympiad
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Candidate Master (CM) title
Awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE)
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Central American Absolute Champion 2023
Team event
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Central American University Absolute Champion 2023
Team event
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Costa Rica National Champion
U17, U18 and U20 categories
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Gold Medalist
National Sports Games
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Multiple-time National Student Champion
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2200 National ELO · 2125 FIDE ELO
Playing strength rating
As a coach
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Qualified for the Continental School Team Championship 2026
With the British School of Costa Rica team
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Coach of national champions
Athletes who became national chess champions
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National team athletes
In youth categories
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Gold medalists at the National Sports Games
Athletes he trained
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High-performance development
Players in national and international competitions
Key skills
What I bring to every lesson
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Analytical thinking
Ability to solve problems analytically, on and off the board.
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Communication
Communication skills to explain complex ideas clearly to any age and level.
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Dynamic play and endgames
Specialist in dynamic play and endgame technique.
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Game mastery
Deep knowledge of chess: openings, strategy, tactics and competitive preparation.
Education
Academic and sports training
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University of Costa Rica
Industrial Engineering (in progress)
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Costa Rican Chess Federation (FCA)
Chess Coach and FIDE Arbiter
Services
Chess lessons in Costa Rica
Programs for every level in San José and across Costa Rica: from your first contact with the board to tournament preparation.
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Private lessons
One-on-one personalized lessons, in person or online, adapted to your level and your goals.
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School programs
Educational chess programs for schools: chess as a tool for focus, logic and discipline.
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High-performance training
Comprehensive preparation for competitive athletes: openings, calculation, endgames and tournament planning.
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Tournament arbitration
Tournament organization and arbitration as a certified FIDE Arbiter with national finals experience.
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Contact
Ready for your first move?
Write to me and we can set up a trial lesson, a program for your institution or your training plan.
- +506 6316 4756
- Jeigothcarvajal@gmail.com
- San José, Costa Rica