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Bob D. Mill Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Bob D.
$70/hour

Mill Valley, CA

Retired Adjunct Teacher. Specialty of SAT and ACT Math

I currently teach 3 chess classes a week in my area. I have played in many tournaments. I understand many, many of the concepts of this game!

4.8 (5)
$70/hour
8 hours tutoring

I currently teach 3 chess classes a week in my area. I have played in many tournaments. I understand many, many of the concepts of this game!

Christopher M. Danville, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher M.
$40/hour

Danville, CA

Avid Chess player, enjoys a challenge and teaching new players

I've been playing chess since I was a boy. Chess club in high school, played almost every day in college and now with roommmates at least once a week. I love the game, and can instill that passion into others while teaching them...

4.8 (14)
$40/hour
70 hours tutoring

I've been playing chess since I was a boy. Chess club in high school, played almost every day in college and now with roommmates at least once a week. I love the game, and can instill that passion into others while teaching them...

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
Response time: 1 minuteNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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
1,978 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...

Sarina M. El Cerrito, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sarina M.
$150/hour

El Cerrito, CA

Lead Chess Teacher at Rosalyn Yalow Charter School

I have taught chess at multiple schools for the past five years. I have also worked with many students individually both online and in person. Currently, one of my students is ranked the top girl her age under USCF rankings.

5.0 (2)
$150/hour
10 hours tutoring

I have taught chess at multiple schools for the past five years. I have also worked with many students individually both online and in person. Currently, one of my students is ranked the top girl her age under USCF rankings.

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 (190)
$55/hour
1,038 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on Stephen’s active hours, which are 3:00 am - 10:00 am UTC.

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...

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...

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
58 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 (150)
$80/hour
513 hours tutoring

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

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
611 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...

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

Sherman Oaks, CA Tutoring
Suzanna S.
$55/hour

Professional chess player-with Fide rating and a certified chess coach

Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.

5.0 (78)
$55/hour
291 hours tutoring

Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.

Canton, OH Tutoring
Sean G.
$90/hour

Experienced Academic Tutor and Intermediate-Level Chess Player

I don't have much experience teaching/coaching chess, but I am an experienced academic teacher and tutor in subjects including chemistry, physics, and math. Additionally, I am an intermediate-level chess player. I have...

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Tomorrow
5.0 (1190)
$90/hour
4,623 hours tutoring

I don't have much experience teaching/coaching chess, but I am an experienced academic teacher and tutor in subjects including chemistry, physics, and math. Additionally, I am an intermediate-level chess player. I have...

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 (15)
$125/hour
35 hours tutoring

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

Austin, TX Tutoring
Aaron S.
$85/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 (396)
$85/hour
1,362 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.

Asheville, NC Tutoring
Peter M.
$60/hour

USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20+ Years Exp

I am a USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20 plus years teaching experience with students of all ages. I have experience teaching in both public and private schools in addition to giving personal instruction. My students include...

5.0 (154)
$60/hour
256 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20 plus years teaching experience with students of all ages. I have experience teaching in both public and private schools in addition to giving personal instruction. My students include...

Iron River, MI Tutoring
Lance G.
$36/hour

Chess Expert and Coach with More Than a Decade of Experience

I have been teaching chess for over a decade now. My experience has included teaching for and directing after-school programs, instructing and managing summer-camps, and teaching one-on-one private lessons. Several teams I coached went on...

5.0 (1368)
$36/hour
4,210 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have been teaching chess for over a decade now. My experience has included teaching for and directing after-school programs, instructing and managing summer-camps, and teaching one-on-one private lessons. Several teams I coached went on...

Atlanta, GA Tutoring
Nicholas K.
$48/hour

USCF National Master

I won the Northern California Scholastic High School Championship Tournament in 2011 and attained the level of National Master in 2012. In addition, I ran the chess club at UC Berkeley and won the Sacramento Blitz Championship Tournament...

5.0 (164)
$48/hour
569 hours tutoring

I won the Northern California Scholastic High School Championship Tournament in 2011 and attained the level of National Master in 2012. In addition, I ran the chess club at UC Berkeley and won the Sacramento Blitz Championship Tournament...

Whitestone, NY Tutoring
Katsiaryna Z.
$60/hour

Candidate Master | Coach for Kids & Adults | International Tournaments

- Candidate Master with over 20 years of experience in chess, starting at age 5 - Played in major tournaments including the World Open, US Open, and various national and international events - Earned top places in several U.S. tournaments...

5.0 (224)
$60/hour
645 hours tutoring

- Candidate Master with over 20 years of experience in chess, starting at age 5 - Played in major tournaments including the World Open, US Open, and various national and international events - Earned top places in several U.S. tournaments...

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 (149)
$65/hour
581 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...

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 (128)
$120/hour
470 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Ezekiel H.
$45/hour

Chess Coach with 10+ Years of Experience

Currently employed chess instructor for 3&Up Game Lounge. In 2013 I was vice president of the Michigan State chess club while in 2014 I was the president.

5.0 (816)
$45/hour
1,882 hours tutoring

Currently employed chess instructor for 3&Up Game Lounge. In 2013 I was vice president of the Michigan State chess club while in 2014 I was the president.

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 (1497)
$275/hour
6,680 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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 (322)
$80/hour
755 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...

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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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