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The Best Chess Tutors in Buffalo Grove, IL

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Joshua F. Near Buffalo Grove, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joshua F.
60/hour

Near Buffalo Grove, IL

Chess professional with 40 years experience.

I have been playing chess since I was eight years old. I joined the Curie High School chess team in 1978 and quickly rose to be the Captain and first board of the team. I also served as the President of the Chess Club. After graduation, I went to Robert Morris College which afforded me the time to... See Joshua's full profile

60/hour
34 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutes
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I have been playing chess since I was eight years old. I joined the Curie High School chess team in 1978 and quickly rose to be the Captain and first board of the team. I also served as the President of the Chess Club. After graduation, I went to Robert Morris College which afforded me the time to...See Joshua's full profile

Philip H. Near Buffalo Grove, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Philip H.
70/hour

Near Buffalo Grove, IL

Yale Competitive Chess Player and Experienced Tutor

I am a competitive chess player who has competed in state and city-wide competitions. I also started the Latin high school team that placed 2nd in the city of Chicago. I have worked with students of all ages on the openings, theory, and strategy needed to improve their game. See Philip's full profile

5.0 (30)
70/hour
67 hours tutoring
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I am a competitive chess player who has competed in state and city-wide competitions. I also started the Latin high school team that placed 2nd in the city of Chicago. I have worked with students of all ages on the openings, theory, and strategy needed to improve their game.See Philip's full profile

Patrick P. Near Buffalo Grove, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Patrick P.
50/hour

Near Buffalo Grove, IL

Chess camp counselor; USCF 1650

I am a 1650 USCF rated player. I have played in numerous tournaments. I also was a chess camp counselor. See Patrick's full profile

5.0 (4)
50/hour
45 hours tutoring
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I am a 1650 USCF rated player. I have played in numerous tournaments. I also was a chess camp counselor.See Patrick's full profile

Honorius C. Near Buffalo Grove, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Honorius C.
50/hour

Near Buffalo Grove, IL

Chess specialist

Besides my students having knowledge in chess, they also receive many ideas about life, strategy applied in different subjects, behavior and education, so the students and parents can easily see the benefits of chess. I have a lot of patience and I like to make my chess classes enjoyable. I have... See Honorius's full profile

5.0 (9)
50/hour
33 hours tutoring
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Besides my students having knowledge in chess, they also receive many ideas about life, strategy applied in different subjects, behavior and education, so the students and parents can easily see the benefits of chess. I have a lot of patience and I like to make my chess classes enjoyable. I have...See Honorius's full profile

Adam H. Near Buffalo Grove, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam H.
39/hour

Near Buffalo Grove, IL

Chess Enthusiast and Trainer from Beginner to Advanced

, beginner to more advanced. I have countless chess books, puzzles, and ideas to share. I can help you learn how the pieces move and/or I can help you learn advanced endgame technique, how to improve your tactical ability, and how to create an opening repertoire. If you have fundamental knowledge of... See Adam's full profile

5.0 (75)
39/hour
89 hours tutoring
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, beginner to more advanced. I have countless chess books, puzzles, and ideas to share. I can help you learn how the pieces move and/or I can help you learn advanced endgame technique, how to improve your tactical ability, and how to create an opening repertoire. If you have fundamental knowledge of...See Adam's full profile

Aladdin A. Near Buffalo Grove, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Aladdin A.
50/hour

Near Buffalo Grove, IL

A Well-Rounded, Experienced, and Science-Oriented Tutor

I am a chess player and coach. I won numerous tournaments in middle and high school and also college. See Aladdin's full profile

4.9 (774)
50/hour
3,117 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes
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I am a chess player and coach. I won numerous tournaments in middle and high school and also college. See Aladdin's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Vis S.
25/hour

Formerly ranked chess player with chess teaching experience

In prior years, I used to be a ranked chess player and played in a number of USCF-rated scholastic tournaments in the Illinois area. In those tournaments, I faced players of varying skill levels. I have also tutored young chess... See Vis's full profile

5.0 (21)
25/hour
41 hours tutoring
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In prior years, I used to be a ranked chess player and played in a number of USCF-rated scholastic tournaments in the Illinois area. In those tournaments, I faced players of varying skill levels. I have also tutored young chess...See Vis's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
James D.
35/hour

English Professor and Experienced Chess Player teaching Chess

I'm an English professor, who just happens to play chess as a hobby. I'm not just a chess player trying to teach chess, I'm a teacher who teaches chess. Therefore, I can help you to learn chess... See James's full profile

5.0 (1018)
35/hour
2,979 hours tutoring
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I'm an English professor, who just happens to play chess as a hobby. I'm not just a chess player trying to teach chess, I'm a teacher who teaches chess. Therefore, I can help you to learn chess...See James's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
John S.
85/hour

Chess Tutor

I have participated in professional chess competitions such as Acropolis International Chess Tournament, French Chess Championship and European Parliamentary Friendship Online Chess Tournament! I play chess for... See John's full profile

5.0 (420)
85/hour
1,360 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutes
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I have participated in professional chess competitions such as Acropolis International Chess Tournament, French Chess Championship and European Parliamentary Friendship Online Chess Tournament! I play chess for...See John's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Benji W.
60/hour

USCF 1868 Rated Chess Player with 4 years of teaching experience

I am currently rated 2200 on chess.com (99.9 percentile) and 1868 in the United States Chess Federation. I have competed in over 150 in-person chess tournaments. I have taught at the NYCHESS Kids chess camp, coached my high... See Benji's full profile

5.0 (9)
60/hour
43 hours tutoring
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I am currently rated 2200 on chess.com (99.9 percentile) and 1868 in the United States Chess Federation. I have competed in over 150 in-person chess tournaments. I have taught at the NYCHESS Kids chess camp, coached my high...See Benji's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Jonathan R.
60/hour

Chess Instructor - Peak USCF rating of 2006 (EXPERT)

have been A competitive chess player for 14 years and have been teaching chess for ten years. I have a peak USCF Rating of over 2006 which is considered an EXPERT level chess player. I also have a peak Blitz rating of 2024 on... See Jonathan's full profile

5.0 (92)
60/hour
347 hours tutoring
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have been A competitive chess player for 14 years and have been teaching chess for ten years. I have a peak USCF Rating of over 2006 which is considered an EXPERT level chess player. I also have a peak Blitz rating of 2024 on...See Jonathan's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Chris T.
60/hour

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... See Chris's full profile

4.9 (111)
60/hour
343 hours tutoring
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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...See Chris's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Alisher P.
30/hour

National Chess Master with 2272 rating.

I am a National Chess Master with a rating of 2272. I have played over 500 rated tournament games and can play blindfold chess. I've tutored many people to become better players and can do the same for you! See Alisher's full profile

5.0 (44)
30/hour
99 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes
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I am a National Chess Master with a rating of 2272. I have played over 500 rated tournament games and can play blindfold chess. I've tutored many people to become better players and can do the same for you!See Alisher's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Kent L.
50/hour

Nationally Ranked Top 3% United States Chess Federation Rated Player

Currently, I am rated in the United States Chess Federation with a ELO rating of 2050, placing me in the top 3% of all USA chess players. I have played chess professionally for over 10 years, winning Ohio state championships... See Kent's full profile

5.0 (45)
50/hour
224 hours tutoring
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Currently, I am rated in the United States Chess Federation with a ELO rating of 2050, placing me in the top 3% of all USA chess players. I have played chess professionally for over 10 years, winning Ohio state championships...See Kent's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Justin D.
60/hour

99th percentile chess player; USCF national master

I have been playing chess for 25+ years and attained the title of National Master. My peak rating (2250) put me in the 99th percentile of all players in the United States. I am active on chess.com and my peak blitz rating there (2416) put... See Justin's full profile

5.0 (53)
60/hour
135 hours tutoring
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I have been playing chess for 25+ years and attained the title of National Master. My peak rating (2250) put me in the 99th percentile of all players in the United States. I am active on chess.com and my peak blitz rating there (2416) put...See Justin's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Michael P.
30/hour

United States Chess Federation Expert

I am ranked as a chess expert by the United States Chess Federation. I have played in many USCF sanctioned chess tournaments. I teach at chess camps in the summer and have also run chess clubs and have directed... See Michael's full profile

4.9 (442)
30/hour
1,978 hours tutoring
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I am ranked as a chess expert by the United States Chess Federation. I have played in many USCF sanctioned chess tournaments. I teach at chess camps in the summer and have also run chess clubs and have directed...See Michael's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Theodore E.
60/hour

Chess Player with Tournament Experience, top 1.5% of chess.com players

I am a USCF tournament chess player, with OTB rating of 1550, chess.com blitz rating of 2030, lichess blitz rating of 2140. Haven't played in tournaments for a while so my otb rating is much lower than it should be, but chess.com is a... See Theodore's full profile

5.0 (371)
60/hour
783 hours tutoring
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I am a USCF tournament chess player, with OTB rating of 1550, chess.com blitz rating of 2030, lichess blitz rating of 2140. Haven't played in tournaments for a while so my otb rating is much lower than it should be, but chess.com is a...See Theodore's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Alec T.
30/hour

2100 on Chess.com in less than 2 years.

I started playing Chess less than 2 years ago. In that time I went from 900-2100 with a peak of 2200. I've been through it all and I know what it takes to take your Chess to the next level. See Alec's full profile

5.0 (107)
30/hour
352 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes
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I started playing Chess less than 2 years ago. In that time I went from 900-2100 with a peak of 2200. I've been through it all and I know what it takes to take your Chess to the next level.See Alec's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, 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... See Austin's full profile

5.0 (233)
80/hour
970 hours tutoring
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...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...See Austin's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Nizar D.
25/hour

Chess coach with over 5 years of experience.

My Fide rating is 2105 and I'm working to break the 2200 barrier; My Lichess rating is 2500+; I am an active chess player with over 15 years of playing experience. I start by carefully analyzing my student's games, after that, I... See Nizar's full profile

5.0 (58)
25/hour
104 hours tutoring
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My Fide rating is 2105 and I'm working to break the 2200 barrier; My Lichess rating is 2500+; I am an active chess player with over 15 years of playing experience. I start by carefully analyzing my student's games, after that, I...See Nizar's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Frank S.
95/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... See Frank's full profile

5.0 (731)
95/hour
2,940 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutes
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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...See Frank's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Rama G.
27/hour

Experienced and Effective Chess Tutor

Hello friend, I have been tutoring since 2016 - even before I started helping people on Wyzant. I am a very effective chess tutor/chess coach for anyone from an absolute beginner to an intermediate tournament player. I... See Rama's full profile

5.0 (111)
27/hour
443 hours tutoring
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Hello friend, I have been tutoring since 2016 - even before I started helping people on Wyzant. I am a very effective chess tutor/chess coach for anyone from an absolute beginner to an intermediate tournament player. I...See Rama's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Walt L.
50/hour

Level One Certified Chess Coach

I have played the game of chess for over 20 years. The last 5 years I have been working with beginners to learn the game and advanced players to improve their game. I am a member of the U.S Chess Federation, and a member of the... See Walt's full profile

5.0 (501)
50/hour
1,514 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes
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I have played the game of chess for over 20 years. The last 5 years I have been working with beginners to learn the game and advanced players to improve their game. I am a member of the U.S Chess Federation, and a member of the...See Walt's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Nicholas M.
45/hour

Experienced Chess Coach and Tutor, Class A Player, USC Undergrad

I have a USCF Rating 1944, US Chess Federation-certified Class A Player. a 2-time winner at Lina Grumette Memorial Day Chess Classic. Competed in over 117 USCF tournaments to date, including 5 American Opens. Many years of experience... See Nicholas's full profile

5.0 (87)
45/hour
399 hours tutoring
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I have a USCF Rating 1944, US Chess Federation-certified Class A Player. a 2-time winner at Lina Grumette Memorial Day Chess Classic. Competed in over 117 USCF tournaments to date, including 5 American Opens. Many years of experience...See Nicholas's full profile

Near Buffalo Grove, IL Tutoring
Farirai G.
50/hour

Chess Instructor

I am actively licensed chess instructor a title awarded to me by FIDE in 2014 , world chess federation. I was National Youth chess coach for Zimbabwe. I have a Chess rating and another international title of... See Farirai's full profile

5.0 (187)
50/hour
474 hours tutoring
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I am actively licensed chess instructor a title awarded to me by FIDE in 2014 , world chess federation. I was National Youth chess coach for Zimbabwe. I have a Chess rating and another international title of...See Farirai's full profile

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