Sascha Edelkraut

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Introduction

I am a long-time Warhammer 40k player with over 20 years of experience playing across nearly every edition of the game. I have been consistently active in the competitive tournament scene since the age of 16 and have remained highly competitive throughout the years despite not playing constantly. Over the years, I have won multiple GW Opens, Best Overall awards, Best Painted awards, Single Miniature awards, and many other major tournament accolades. I frequently perform at X-1 records at Super Majors and have built a reputation as both a strong competitive player and a dedicated hobbyist. For me, Warhammer is more than just a game — it is a passion. I have read an enormous amount of 40k lore, including most of the Horus Heresy series and many additional novels. I also place a massive emphasis on the hobby side of Warhammer, especially painting, conversions, and personalizing armies to make them truly unique. Outside of Warhammer, I am also a real estate developer. So if you ever want to talk real estate, business, or strategy outside the tabletop, I’m always happy to help.

Achievements

I pride myself on being a very fair and honest Warhammer player. Most people in the community who know me know that I always try to give my opponents the best game possible. I do not enjoy winning because an opponent forgot a rule or lacked game knowledge. I enjoy winning through positioning, tactical decisions, pressure, and strong gameplay fundamentals. Despite not playing constantly, I have managed to remain extremely competitive over many years, and I believe that balance is important. My goal is to help others improve, compete, and enjoy Warhammer at a high level without the game needing to consume their entire life. I want to share my passion for Warhammer, strategy, painting, and competition with others while helping them become stronger, more confident players both on and off the tabletop.   ITC Best in Faction Black Templars 2025

Coaching Experience

Coaching Methods: Army list analysis Deployment and movement coaching Turn-by-turn practical breakdowns Positional analysis and board control Guidance for nearly every faction in the game Competitive mindset development Tactical mistake analysis Hobby coaching for painting and army customization Lore and faction identity integration Coaching available in English, German, and Spanish

Game Style and Specialty

To me, Warhammer 40k is an ultra-competitive game that rewards preparation, discipline, positioning, and understanding the flow of battle. I believe strong fundamentals matter far more than chasing constant meta changes or grinding endless games every week. A player who understands positioning, pressure, movement, and resource management can remain competitive across editions and factions. At the same time, I deeply value the hobby aspect of Warhammer. I believe armies should feel personal. I enjoy spending long periods of time with a faction, investing into painting, conversions, lore, and creating armies with identity and character. Warhammer is at its best when competition, creativity, strategy, and passion all come together.

Teaching Philosophy

My coaching focuses on helping players stay competitive, relevant, and fundamentally strong at Warhammer without allowing the hobby to consume their entire life. I do not play multiple games every week — in fact, I often only play once every two or three weeks — yet I have managed to remain highly competitive through strong fundamentals, preparation, game understanding, and positional awareness. I focus heavily on: Understanding how every faction functions Board positioning and movement Reading the flow and tempo of battle Knowing when to play aggressively versus defensively Punishing positional and tactical mistakes I am someone who likes to listen carefully and give constructive feedback. I also have a strong memory and visual understanding of the game, allowing me to quickly analyze screenshots, board states, army lists, and positioning decisions in detail.

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