Coach
Panashe is a dedicated chess coach with a FIDE rating of 1740 and a Chess SA rating of 1814. A former Zimbabwe Junior Chess Champion, he has represented Zimbabwe internationally and competed against world-renowned grandmasters, including Wesley So, Hikaru Nakamura, and Nigel Short.
With over seven years of coaching experience, Panashe is passionate about developing players of all ages and abilities. As a National Instructor and Tournament Supervisor, he believes in prioritising long-term player development, helping students build confidence, strong fundamentals, and a lifelong love for chess.