Nicolai V. Pedersen is an International Master from Denmark who has played for his country at two Chess Olympiads. He also has many years’ experience as a chess teacher; Peter Lalic was the youngest chess player to become an ECF accredited coach, as well as a regular contributor to Chess Monthly magazine. He has also represented England on board three of the U-18 Glorney Cup, where four wins and two draws earned him the best player award. Professionally he teaches in schools and private, following in the footsteps of his parents, Grandmaster Bogdan Lalic and Women's Grandmaster Susan Lalic