Alexandra S.
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Los Angeles, CA
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...
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...
My (9 year old) grandson has had several chess tutoring sessions with Caleb. I observed all the lessons either live or from his video recordings, and I also learned a lot. He is patient, supportive, highly knowledgeable, and an ex... - Dennis, 3 lessons with Caleb

Los Angeles, CA
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...
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...
John is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Our first lesson we talked about my goals and worked through crucial exercises. I would recommend John to a friend. - Spencer, 3 lessons with John

Van Nuys, CA
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...
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...
David showed me and my partner a great time. We wanted just a single lesson go get introduced to chess and it was so much fun! We now have a board game ourselves and plan to play in the future. Thanks David for being patient and m... - Melissa

Sherman Oaks, CA
Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.
Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.
Very engaging and prepared. She is an A+ quality tutor. Would highly recommend to anybody looking for a cheerful chess coach. Looking forward to our next lessons. - Janine, 14 lessons with Suzanna

San Jose, CA
I am a certified chess coach by the United States Chess Federation
I am a certified chess coach by the United States Chess Federation
Antonio is fantastic with my young son. He is very patient and positive and is able to keep him engaged. He has a very calm demeanor and teaches at a developmentally appropriate and fun level but never talks down to my son or make... - Kym, 4 lessons with Antonio

Elk Grove, CA
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...
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...

Los Angeles, CA
I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments.
I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments.
Atousa is excellent as a chess coach. After the first session with her, my 14 year old son decided to go with her. There are many chess coaches out there, but majority of them has a lower rating than my son and not as knowledg... - Diane

Fremont, CA
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...
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...
Chris was super cool and very patient. Hes very knowledgeable about the game and different players from the past. We played a game of Chess and he walked me through my moves, whether good or bad. He let me know about different opt... - Jorge, 12 lessons with Chris

Los Angeles, CA
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...
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...
He edits movies full time for his day job so his content and creativity helped me in my first two-hour lesson. I had a list of questions in Adobe Premier, and they were all answered. - Darryl, 2 lessons with Nelson

Fountain Valley, CA
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...
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...
My two teen-aged grandsons were a bit dubious about being tutored in chess. They quickly changed their minds during their first session with Cau. He was punctual, polite, and expertly prepared to impart his vast knowledge of the g... - J., 4 lessons with Cau Duong

Santa Monica, CA
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...
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...

Irvine, CA
-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...
-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...

Trabuco Canyon, CA
I have been playing chess for over 10 years. I am able to teach at the beginning to intermediate levels.
I have been playing chess for over 10 years. I am able to teach at the beginning to intermediate levels.
Carlos was available on short notice to help my daughter prepare for her statistics final. She said the test was much easier than she anticipated thanks to his help. We will definitely hire him throughout the spring semester so sh... - Amy

Irvine, CA
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...
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...

Los Angeles, CA
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...
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...
Mike is a great chess tutor. He is teaching all our our sons and they are truly engaged. I see they are more interested in the game of chess and look forward to each session as it is scheduled. - Barbara, 3 lessons with Mike

San Francisco, CA
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...
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...
Stephen is a "10!" We feel so fortunate to have found him to work with our freshman student across the board in many of his subjects. Stephen is patient and skilled. - Abra, 117 lessons with Stephen

Los Angeles, CA
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...
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...

Placentia, CA
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...
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...
Truly an amazing tutor! I was struggling to understand the concepts, but he broke everything down in a way that made it easy to grasp. I felt so much more confident after each session. He also goes above and beyond to support his ... - Drishti, 5 lessons with Karim

Apple Valley, CA
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.
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.
Alexandr has helped my son with chess over the past number of months. He is very patient, flexible, very nice/friendly and he is very knowledgeable of chess and a good teacher. We highly recommend Alexandr to help you or your k... - Robert, 16 lessons with Alexandr

Berkeley, CA
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.
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.

Glendora, CA
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...
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...

San Francisco, CA
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...
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...
I had an awesome time learning from Glenn. I told him at the beginning it's a game that I have always wanted to get better at but I have a basic understanding of the rules. Glenn knew exactly where to start and we covered quite a ... - Joe

Rohnert Park, CA
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...
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...
Alex helped me reshape my data base and showed me how to manage and manipulate my data for storage and sharing particular parts of it with my web master as he needed it. He helped me with the creation of tables and showed me new w... - Jim

Mill Valley, CA
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!
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!

Santa Rosa, CA
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...
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...
This is a comment from a grateful parent, I will have my children follow up with their own insights. We have triplets, Will is willing and able to tackle any subject the kids need at a moment's notice. He is brilliant, he can tuto... - Stephanie, 64 lessons with William
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