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FM Curt Collyer
is a FIDE Master currently rated over 2300 and is one of Washington's top active players. In 2007, he tied for first place with Grandmaster Serper in the Washington Open, took fourth place in the WA State Championship, and won clear first in the Seattle City Championship.
Educational Background:
- BA., Business (Accounting), University of Washington
- BA., Communication, University of Washington
Chess Coaching Background:
- Private one-on-one lessons since 2000
- Classroom group instruction since 2006
Curt divides his time between coaching others in chess and further developing his own skills. His other activities include music, theology, and taxation.