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text-justify:inter-word;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ml-bio-long__copy p + p{ margin-top:12px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* In caso Divi\/tema inserisca wrapper di colonna, azzera limiti *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ml-bio-long .et_pb_column,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.ml-bio-long .et_pb_module{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  width:100% !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  max-width:none !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  float:none !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"ml-bio-long__in\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- \n\n<h2>About Me<\/h2>\n\n --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"ml-bio-long__copy\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        My name is Marco Lezzerini and I am an Italian Candidate Master (peak FIDE <strong>2172<\/strong>).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        I obtained National Master norms after years of study with International Masters and Grand Masters<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        and extensive tournament experience.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        Over the past decade I have intensified coaching: I follow students of all ages and levels in multiple countries \u2014<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        from Italy to New Zealand, from London to Japan \u2014 helping them set clear and attainable goals.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        I offer both <strong>private lessons<\/strong> and <strong>group classes<\/strong>, working on<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <strong>game analysis<\/strong>, <strong>repertoire building<\/strong>,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <strong>targeted exercises<\/strong> (tactics, strategy, finals) and <strong>ongoing feedback<\/strong> between<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        lessons.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        I believe in true personalization: no prepackaged packages. Each meeting is based on your characteristics<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        (strengths, gaps, available time) and becomes a path with measurable milestones, dedicated material and a method<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        that remains yours outside of class.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;90%&#8221; scroll_fade_enable=&#8221;on&#8221; scroll_fade=&#8221;0|50|50|100|10%|100|100&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"brand\">Marco Lezzerini<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Chess coach. Individual lessons, group courses and continuous support.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-desc\">Book your first meeting or explore all my courses!<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/marcolezzerini\/60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book a lesson<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h4>Contact<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:marco.lezzerini@hotmail.com\">marco.lezzerini@hotmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ml-social\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marcolezzerini\" aria-label=\"Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M16 11.37A4 4 0 1 1 12.63 8 4 4 0 0 1 16 11.37z\"\/><line x1=\"17.5\" y1=\"6.5\" x2=\"17.5\" y2=\"6.5\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@marcolezzerini\" aria-label=\"YouTube\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M23.5 6.2a3 3 0 0 0-2.1-2.1C19.3 3.5 12 3.5 12 3.5s-7.3 0-9.4.6a3 3 0 0 0-2.1 2.1A31 31 0 0 0 0 12a31 31 0 0 0 .5 5.8 3 3 0 0 0 2.1 2.1c2.1.6 9.4.6 9.4.6s7.3 0 9.4-.6a3 3 0 0 0 2.1-2.1A31 31 0 0 0 24 12a31 31 0 0 0-.5-5.8zM9.5 15.5v-7l6 3.5-6 3.5z\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h4>Useful links<\/h4>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/home\/\">Home<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/about-me\/\">About me<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/lessons\/\">Lessons<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/faqs\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ml-footbar\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ml-footbar__in\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div>\u00a9 <span id=\"ml-year\"><\/span> Marco Lezzerini. 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