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The Best Chess Tutors in California

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Caleb W. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caleb W.
65/hour

Los Angeles, CA

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 (161)
65/hour
637 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

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...

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5.0 (925)
100/hour
3,023 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

David B. Van Nuys, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David B.
100/hour

Van Nuys, CA

Class A Player

I have a peak chess rating of 1934, which puts me at a Class A rating, just beneath expert. I have won multiple chess tournaments in Southern California and Las Vegas. I have hundreds of chess books to create lessons and have...

5.0 (165)
100/hour
1,107 hours tutoring

I have a peak chess rating of 1934, which puts me at a Class A rating, just beneath expert. I have won multiple chess tournaments in Southern California and Las Vegas. I have hundreds of chess books to create lessons and have...

Suzanna S. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Suzanna S.
55/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

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 (82)
55/hour
299 hours tutoring

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

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 (152)
80/hour
517 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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

Harli B. Elk Grove, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Harli B.
45/hour

Elk Grove, CA

Experienced Chess Tutor for Beginner Players

I help beginners learn chess in a simple, step-by-step way that builds confidence and understanding. I focus on teaching the rules, piece movement, and basic strategies in a clear and engaging manner. My lessons include guided practice and...

5.0 (3)
45/hour
22 hours tutoring

I help beginners learn chess in a simple, step-by-step way that builds confidence and understanding. I focus on teaching the rules, piece movement, and basic strategies in a clear and engaging manner. My lessons include guided practice and...

Atousa P. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Atousa P.
95/hour

Los Angeles, CA

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 (131)
95/hour
517 hours tutoring

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

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
621 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...

Nelson T. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nelson T.
150/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Class D FIDE chess ranking

I am a mid-range chess player, not by any means a grandmaster. I am mostly self-taught using Chess.com and other apps, but took chess classes when I was younger which gave me some fundamental tips I can pass along. I am proficient as...

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5.0 (179)
150/hour
551 hours tutoring

I am a mid-range chess player, not by any means a grandmaster. I am mostly self-taught using Chess.com and other apps, but took chess classes when I was younger which gave me some fundamental tips I can pass along. I am proficient as...

Cau Duong L. Fountain Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cau Duong L.
120/hour

Fountain Valley, CA

Advanced Math/Chess

I am a National Master of Chess with a 2215 USCF rating and have been playing in tournaments for 8 years now. My expertise is middle game and endgame. I also know the classic chess games of Capablanca and Fischer well. I have...

4.9 (293)
120/hour
1,510 hours tutoring

I am a National Master of Chess with a 2215 USCF rating and have been playing in tournaments for 8 years now. My expertise is middle game and endgame. I also know the classic chess games of Capablanca and Fischer well. I have...

Dan A. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dan A.
250/hour

Santa Monica, CA

International Master of Chess with 5+ Years of Teaching Experience

At age 11 I achieved the title of Master, and since then have become an International Master (with 1 Grandmaster norm), 5-time US National Champion, and am currently the #1 18-year-old on the west coast of the United States. In addition, I have...

5.0 (5)
250/hour
9 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

At age 11 I achieved the title of Master, and since then have become an International Master (with 1 Grandmaster norm), 5-time US National Champion, and am currently the #1 18-year-old on the west coast of the United States. In addition, I have...

Kiernan M. Irvine, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kiernan M.
50/hour

Irvine, CA

Chess Teacher w/ 5+ yrs. of experience, Peak USCF Rating of 1754

-I have been a chess player for 22 years, playing starting at the age of 6. -I have competed in over 100+ tournaments nationally and have a peak rating of 1700 -I have taught for 5 years both in class at a Charter School as well as after...

5.0 (15)
50/hour
31 hours tutoring

-I have been a chess player for 22 years, playing starting at the age of 6. -I have competed in over 100+ tournaments nationally and have a peak rating of 1700 -I have taught for 5 years both in class at a Charter School as well as after...

Carlos G. Trabuco Canyon, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carlos G.
60/hour

Trabuco Canyon, CA

Instruction with a user-friendly, patient and methodical approach

I have been playing chess for over 10 years. I am able to teach at the beginning to intermediate levels.

4.9 (34)
60/hour
134 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for over 10 years. I am able to teach at the beginning to intermediate levels.

Brian S. Irvine, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian S.
40/hour

Irvine, CA

Experienced Chess Teacher

I have played chess competitively for ten years and have achieved a United States Chess Federation rating of 1964 and a chess.com rating peak of 2381 which is in the 99.9th percentile. I have taught chess at an elementary...

5.0 (1)
40/hour
5 hours tutoring

I have played chess competitively for ten years and have achieved a United States Chess Federation rating of 1964 and a chess.com rating peak of 2381 which is in the 99.9th percentile. I have taught chess at an elementary...

Mike G. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mike G.
40/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Chess tutor

I started to teach children to play chess in 1979. In 1984, I worked with some world's best chess coaches and players like David Bronshtein and P. Kondratev. I am a winner of multiple chess tournaments. My student...

5.0 (142)
40/hour
855 hours tutoring

I started to teach children to play chess in 1979. In 1984, I worked with some world's best chess coaches and players like David Bronshtein and P. Kondratev. I am a winner of multiple chess tournaments. My student...

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 (212)
55/hour
1,093 hours tutoring

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...

Dennis U. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dennis U.
40/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Self Taught Chess Expert / Chess Coach giving Zoom and in Home Lessons

I am a USCF candidate master with over 25 years playing experience. I have taught chess in after school programs and done in home tutoring to children and adults including children on the autism spectrum. I once taught chess on a...

4.5 (6)
40/hour
13 hours tutoring

I am a USCF candidate master with over 25 years playing experience. I have taught chess in after school programs and done in home tutoring to children and adults including children on the autism spectrum. I once taught chess on a...

Karim E. Placentia, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karim E.
75/hour

Placentia, CA

International Master & Coach with 1800+ Rating and 7+ years Experience

I am an International Master with a chess rating above 1800 and over 7 years of coaching experience for Alpha Zero. I have helped players of all levels improve their game through personalized training focused on strategy, tactics, and...

5.0 (17)
75/hour
67 hours tutoring

I am an International Master with a chess rating above 1800 and over 7 years of coaching experience for Alpha Zero. I have helped players of all levels improve their game through personalized training focused on strategy, tactics, and...

Alexandr Z. Apple Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexandr Z.
50/hour

Apple Valley, CA

CM (Candidate Master)

My FIDE rating is 2099. I also have a title of Candidate Master awarded by Ukrainian Chess Federation. I have been working as a private chess coach for two years.

4.9 (95)
50/hour
419 hours tutoring

My FIDE rating is 2099. I also have a title of Candidate Master awarded by Ukrainian Chess Federation. I have been working as a private chess coach for two years.

Linus E. Berkeley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linus E.
40/hour

Berkeley, CA

Class A Chess Player

I am 1872 USCF and 2000 on chess.com. This puts me in the top 5% of amateur chess players and in the top 1% of all chess players. I have tutored chess privately since 22. I have tutored chess in schools since 22.

5.0 (3)
40/hour
14 hours tutoring

I am 1872 USCF and 2000 on chess.com. This puts me in the top 5% of amateur chess players and in the top 1% of all chess players. I have tutored chess privately since 22. I have tutored chess in schools since 22.

Matt S. Glendora, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matt S.
30/hour

Glendora, CA

Chess Background and Skill

I worked as a chess coach for children in an after-school program, where I taught students the fundamentals of the game, including piece movement, basic strategies, and critical thinking skills. I designed engaging lessons and went through...

5.0 (3)
30/hour
68 hours tutoring

I worked as a chess coach for children in an after-school program, where I taught students the fundamentals of the game, including piece movement, basic strategies, and critical thinking skills. I designed engaging lessons and went through...

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...

Alex T. Rohnert Park, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alex T.
35/hour

Rohnert Park, CA

Patient and Knowledgeable Multiple Subject Tutor

I have been playing chess now for over 10 years either with real people or sometimes just against a computer online. While I know all the rules, I am only a decent player and would only be helpful to a beginner. I do not know any advanced...

4.5 (10)
35/hour
26 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess now for over 10 years either with real people or sometimes just against a computer online. While I know all the rules, I am only a decent player and would only be helpful to a beginner. I do not know any advanced...

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!

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...

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Alexandra S.

2 Chess lessons

George was giving to my child chess and history lesson. We all agree on his deep knowledge of both subjects. He is a very high rated chess player. George is enthusiastic about the subjects and loves sharing that knowledge with his students. He definitely ­encourages higher levels of thinking. We also find George to be a reliable, punctual and dependable. We would recommend this tutor for any students age 11 and up.
Sam L.

2 Chess lessons

Raoul taught my child opening moves in an easy to understand manner. Raoul is able to explain things clearly and keeps chess fun. I would definitely recommend him.
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8 Chess lessons

My 9 year old son enjoyed chess lesson thoroughly. He said he learned a lot in one lesson. Really looking forward to next session. Thank you.
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