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South Pasadena, 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.

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

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

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!

El Cerrito, CA
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.
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.

Henderson, NV
I have a knack for bringing students up to my level or beyond, and I have the experience in chess instruction to make a program for those who are seriously inclined to pursue chess as a sport. Watching Bobby Fisher in the...
I have a knack for bringing students up to my level or beyond, and I have the experience in chess instruction to make a program for those who are seriously inclined to pursue chess as a sport. Watching Bobby Fisher in the...
Knowledgeable, warm, patient, methodical, pleasant, prompt, accommodating, flexible, awesome, down to earth, organized, comforting, confident,funny and determined. Ben is an amazing tutor! I initially contacted WyzAnt for a tuto... - Robin, 2 lessons with Benjamin

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

Torrance, CA
I have been playing chess for 35 years. I play generally three times a week and win regularly. I have taught the game to over 100 people in my life. I mentor a number of young people who strongly believe that my chess instruction...
I have been playing chess for 35 years. I play generally three times a week and win regularly. I have taught the game to over 100 people in my life. I mentor a number of young people who strongly believe that my chess instruction...

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...

Laguna Niguel, CA
I have been playing chess for several decades, sometimes in USCF rated events. I am rated over 1700 in the USCF system. I worked for the Berkeley Chess School teaching chess to grades 1-12 for a semester at various schools in...
I have been playing chess for several decades, sometimes in USCF rated events. I am rated over 1700 in the USCF system. I worked for the Berkeley Chess School teaching chess to grades 1-12 for a semester at various schools in...
Caius helped me to prep for my calculus final, and was very helpful with explanations, managing our time, and working at my speed. I don't think I would have done nearly as well on the final without Caius' help. - Claire

Berkeley, CA
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.
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.
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 did... - Brian

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

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

South Pasadena, 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...

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

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

Encinitas, CA
I teach chess to kids in after school programs, make my own chess sets from old toys and hand-paint board. I have been playing for 25+ years.
I teach chess to kids in after school programs, make my own chess sets from old toys and hand-paint board. I have been playing for 25+ years.
Our marketing group enjoyed learning from Mikey. Chess 101 overview was just right for us. Mikey reviewed all the chess pieces, how they move, and some beginner strategies - all of that was quite helpful. Thank you. - Irina

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

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

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

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...

Los Angeles, CA
I did an independent study project for a month with a physics professor in college after learning to play chess with my dad at a young age. Since, I played regularly in competitive arenas (ICC, chess.com) and have also joined a local LA...
I did an independent study project for a month with a physics professor in college after learning to play chess with my dad at a young age. Since, I played regularly in competitive arenas (ICC, chess.com) and have also joined a local LA...
MY child is on the spectrum, has ADHD and although he graduated high School with an Academic award, he was struggling with College writing, which is his weakest subject. My child was getting really far behind on a paper that was ... - Sam, 127 lessons with Matthew

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, 94 lessons with Stephen

Emeryville, CA
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...
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...
Madeline had taught me about speaking in English. I had worried about that maybe she can frustrate about my language skill. But she had kindly waited until the end of my talk. I had felt very thankful about her kindness. And sh... - Jinho, 23 lessons with Madeline

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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