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The Best Chess Tutors in Bay Area, CA

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Sabine P. Sacramento, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sabine P.
40/hour

Sacramento, CA

Competitions and student of Master player

I have played serious chess all my adult life. I played tournaments and was taught by a Master Chess player at one time. I understand many of the strategies underlying the game.

5.0 (2)
40/hour
12 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 minutes

I have played serious chess all my adult life. I played tournaments and was taught by a Master Chess player at one time. I understand many of the strategies underlying the game.

Alexander P. Santa Cruz, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexander P.
75/hour

Santa Cruz, CA

Avid chess player with years experience teaching students chess.

I am an experienced chess player with a rating around 1900 and a deep understanding of both strategy and tactics. I have taught students of different ages and skill levels, helping them improve their openings, middlegame planning, and...

5.0 (3)
75/hour
10 hours tutoring

I am an experienced chess player with a rating around 1900 and a deep understanding of both strategy and tactics. I have taught students of different ages and skill levels, helping them improve their openings, middlegame planning, and...

Madeline A. Emeryville, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Madeline A.
100/hour

Emeryville, CA

Knowledgeable, Meticulous, and Passionate Harvard Tutor/Teacher

I am currently a chess instructor with the company Chess Scholars. I teach students K-6 at all levels. I teach a curriculum based on a belt system (similar to karate) and am solely responsible for the curriculum and instruction for...

5.0 (23)
100/hour
25 hours tutoring

I am currently a chess instructor with the company Chess Scholars. I teach students K-6 at all levels. I teach a curriculum based on a belt system (similar to karate) and am solely responsible for the curriculum and instruction for...

Jonah Y. Cupertino, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonah Y.
115/hour

Cupertino, CA

Pre-Med Graduate With Years of Recreational Chess Experience

Ever since I was a kid, I have loved to play chess, whether with family, friends, or anyone I come across. I have a peak rating of 1719 on chess.com, and know several different openings, as well as theory through the middle and end game to...

5.0 (60)
115/hour
88 hours tutoring

Ever since I was a kid, I have loved to play chess, whether with family, friends, or anyone I come across. I have a peak rating of 1719 on chess.com, and know several different openings, as well as theory through the middle and end game to...

GLENN T. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
GLENN T.
100/hour

San Francisco, CA

Creative, comprehensive financial consultant for English, math

I have played chess for more than 30 years and have won several tournaments. I love the game and have taught chess to many students over the years. It is an easy game to learn but a difficult game to master. It is a fine test for the...

4.7 (254)
100/hour
829 hours tutoring

I have played chess for more than 30 years and have won several tournaments. I love the game and have taught chess to many students over the years. It is an easy game to learn but a difficult game to master. It is a fine test for the...

Chris T. Fremont, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chris T.
100/hour

Fremont, CA

Correspondence Chess Master, United States Chess Federation

Chris was able to instruct several individual National Chess Champions as well as coach for the Mission San Jose Elementary School chess team, which in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 took first place at the USCF National Elementary...

4.9 (173)
100/hour
596 hours tutoring

Chris was able to instruct several individual National Chess Champions as well as coach for the Mission San Jose Elementary School chess team, which in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 took first place at the USCF National Elementary...

Carla H. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carla H.
55/hour

Berkeley, CA

Woman Grandmaster with 0+ Years of Teaching Experience

Woman Grandmaster, this is the highest female title in chess. Olympic team player. I have played 5 Olympiads. World Cup Qualifier. In 2012 I qualified to the world cup, only 64 people of around the world had the honor to play the world cup.

4.8 (14)
55/hour
57 hours tutoring

Woman Grandmaster, this is the highest female title in chess. Olympic team player. I have played 5 Olympiads. World Cup Qualifier. In 2012 I qualified to the world cup, only 64 people of around the world had the honor to play the world cup.

Antonio R. San Jose, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Antonio R.
80/hour

San Jose, CA

Experienced Chess Coach

I am a certified chess coach by the United States Chess Federation

4.8 (149)
80/hour
512 hours tutoring

I am a certified chess coach by the United States Chess Federation

William B. Santa Rosa, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
William B.
150/hour

Santa Rosa, CA

Textbook Author, Former Scientist and Teacher, who Loves Teaching!

I have been playing chess on and off for about 10 years. Although I do not have a formal FIDE rating I play on Chess.com with other competitive players. I am familiar with basic openings and defenses and how the game unfolds into the...

4.9 (465)
150/hour
1,977 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess on and off for about 10 years. Although I do not have a formal FIDE rating I play on Chess.com with other competitive players. I am familiar with basic openings and defenses and how the game unfolds into the...

Stephen B. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephen B.
55/hour

San Francisco, CA

Chess Teacher/Tutor

As an educator, I have formally taught chess in my high school and middle school classes as both a teacher and an administrator. I have tutored students extensively in after-school programs in chess as the tutoring programs teacher...

5.0 (158)
55/hour
969 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutes

As an educator, I have formally taught chess in my high school and middle school classes as both a teacher and an administrator. I have tutored students extensively in after-school programs in chess as the tutoring programs teacher...

Shivangi G. Fremont, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shivangi G.
45/hour

Fremont, CA

Competitive Chess Player with 5+ Years of Coaching Experience

I started playing chess at the nationally-ranked, after-school chess program at my elementary school at the age of 5. Until high school, I played competitively in over a 100 rated tournaments, reached a rating of 1500 in UCSF,...

5.0 (18)
45/hour
65 hours tutoring

I started playing chess at the nationally-ranked, after-school chess program at my elementary school at the age of 5. Until high school, I played competitively in over a 100 rated tournaments, reached a rating of 1500 in UCSF,...

Here are even more great Chess tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Chess tutors who offer online lessons.

Asheville, NC Tutoring
Peter M.
60/hour

Peter M. Experienced and Effective Chess Tutor

I enjoy teaching kids and adults, pushing them to focus and improve on a consistent basis. My background playing is mostly correspondence chess which leads me to focus on small details and slowing down the pace of the game. I think kids...

5.0 (152)
60/hour
249 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

I enjoy teaching kids and adults, pushing them to focus and improve on a consistent basis. My background playing is mostly correspondence chess which leads me to focus on small details and slowing down the pace of the game. I think kids...

Idaho Falls, ID Tutoring
Hyrum F.
80/hour

2100+ Chess Coach | Kids & Adults | Beginner–Advanced| Tournament Prep

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce...

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5.0 (235)
80/hour
305 hours tutoring

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce...

Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
Caleb W.
65/hour

USCF National Master, 7 years of experience teaching chess

I am a USCF chess national master. I have 7 years of teaching chess to students of all ages. Some of my chess students have gained hundreds and close to thousands of ELO points since my goal is to teach not only the game but...

5.0 (129)
65/hour
531 hours tutoring

I am a USCF chess national master. I have 7 years of teaching chess to students of all ages. Some of my chess students have gained hundreds and close to thousands of ELO points since my goal is to teach not only the game but...

Columbia, SC Tutoring
Frank S.
275/hour

Chessaholic on Chess.com

If you are wanting to learn the game of chess, I am your person. I currently play on chess.com and at one point reached a rating of over 1700. I can teach you gambits, traps, tricks, openings, middle, and end games to help your game...

5.0 (1398)
275/hour
6,423 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

If you are wanting to learn the game of chess, I am your person. I currently play on chess.com and at one point reached a rating of over 1700. I can teach you gambits, traps, tricks, openings, middle, and end games to help your game...

Bourbonnais, IL Tutoring
Austin E.
80/hour

Chess Tutoring for Casual and Tournament Players

...ability. After this, studying chess tactics becomes crucial for the player looking to improve quickly. A mastery of chess tactics supplemented with a firm grasp of the endgame is the most effective road to chess success. Once students have a strong...

5.0 (238)
80/hour
1,211 hours tutoring

...ability. After this, studying chess tactics becomes crucial for the player looking to improve quickly. A mastery of chess tactics supplemented with a firm grasp of the endgame is the most effective road to chess success. Once students have a strong...

Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
Atousa P.
95/hour

Woman Chess Grand Master

I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments.

4.9 (130)
95/hour
503 hours tutoring

I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments.

Cambridge, MA Tutoring
Jeremy B.
80/hour

Expert Chess Player and 10 Years of Coach Experience

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online...

5.0 (317)
80/hour
745 hours tutoring

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online...

Concord, MA Tutoring
Nadezda K.
125/hour

International Chess Grandmaster

The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world.

5.0 (10)
125/hour
26 hours tutoring

The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world.

Tallahassee, FL Tutoring
Russ B.
32/hour

Chess Tutor with 20+ Years of Experience

I have over 20 years of experience playing chess, and I enjoy sharing my love of chess with others! After studying and playing thousands of games, I have learned the winning strategies such as strong openings, good defense, and...

5.0 (214)
32/hour
877 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

I have over 20 years of experience playing chess, and I enjoy sharing my love of chess with others! After studying and playing thousands of games, I have learned the winning strategies such as strong openings, good defense, and...

Brooklyn, NY Tutoring
Neil P.
120/hour

Learn through understanding, not memorizing

I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...

5.0 (127)
120/hour
459 hours tutoring

I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...

Atlanta, GA Tutoring
Nicholas K.
48/hour

USCF National Chess Master with a background in Mathematics

I have been playing chess since 2004, and I am currently a National Master with a rating of 2265. Not only have I tutored chess to a variety of students at different levels, I have also taken chess lessons myself, so I am familiar...

5.0 (136)
48/hour
462 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess since 2004, and I am currently a National Master with a rating of 2265. Not only have I tutored chess to a variety of students at different levels, I have also taken chess lessons myself, so I am familiar...

Austin, TX Tutoring
Aaron S.
90/hour

Chess Expert

I have taught workshops on Chess. I have played chess for 33 years. I have won several tournaments and participated in Chess Club in High School.

5.0 (375)
90/hour
1,174 hours tutoring

I have taught workshops on Chess. I have played chess for 33 years. I have won several tournaments and participated in Chess Club in High School.

Bethesda, MD Tutoring
Kapish P.
50/hour

National Chess Master

I am USCF National Chess Master with a peak rating over 2200. I have been playing chess at the state and national level for the past 15 years, and I've competed in over 250 tournaments to date.

5.0 (21)
50/hour
34 hours tutoring

I am USCF National Chess Master with a peak rating over 2200. I have been playing chess at the state and national level for the past 15 years, and I've competed in over 250 tournaments to date.

Seattle, WA Tutoring
AKSHAYA A.
25/hour

Experienced chess player with 9 years, dedicated to teaching

Some of my notable accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 (U-16 Girls) in Beijing, China, and securing the Gold Medal in the U-17 Girls National Chess Championship 2010 in Jammu,...

5.0 (80)
25/hour
172 hours tutoring

Some of my notable accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 (U-16 Girls) in Beijing, China, and securing the Gold Medal in the U-17 Girls National Chess Championship 2010 in Jammu,...

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Diane K.

1 Chess lesson

We have been having lessons for 6 months now. She is kind and very patient. She is very knowledgeable in various openings, middle and end games, and tactics. Whenever my son has a question, she always has the answer for him. They analyze the game/tournament my son had and discuss how to improve his chess skills. I would definitely recommend her as a chess coach.
Brian G.

1 Chess lesson

Carla is a wonderful chess coach. She is of course brilliant at chess, being a woman grandmaster and Olympian. However, she is also a kind, patient, enthusiastic, supportive, and articulate teacher. The fact I'm lousy at chess didn't bother her, but the fact that I love it made her excited to help me get better. I would heartily recommend Carla to anyone wishing to learn more about chess!
Debra A B.

4 Chess lessons

I did not know that James taught chess. The first thing we did was to play a game of chess to review my strength and weakness. He attempted to teach me how to count the pieces on the board and what pieces were under attack. Where there other pieces protecting those pieces. Look for open files and diagonal for the rooks, bishops, Queen. Look for good moves and find a the best movie. Look for hanging pieces. Suggested playing live chess a move a day.
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