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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

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

Los Angeles, CA
On chess.com, my peak rating is 2190 in blitz and currently my USCF rating is 1724
On chess.com, my peak rating is 2190 in blitz and currently my USCF rating is 1724

Los Angeles, CA
My famous chess coach, Pavel Kondratiev and legendary player and brilliant writer David Bronshtein used to, teach me to play and understand chess. I provide in classroom lessons as well as private in-house sessions. I have been playing...
My famous chess coach, Pavel Kondratiev and legendary player and brilliant writer David Bronshtein used to, teach me to play and understand chess. I provide in classroom lessons as well as private in-house sessions. I have been playing...
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

Sacramento, CA
I have played serious chess all my adult life. I played tournaments and was taught by a Master Chess player at one time. I understand many of the strategies underlying the game.
I have played serious chess all my adult life. I played tournaments and was taught by a Master Chess player at one time. I understand many of the strategies underlying the game.

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...

Fountain Valley, CA
I have a Masters Degree in Math from UCLA, BS in Math from UCI with minor in Computer Science, GPA: 3.928 Magna Cum Laude, and an Honors in Mathematics. I am a National Master of Chess with USCF Rating 2230. My peak blitz rating on...
I have a Masters Degree in Math from UCLA, BS in Math from UCI with minor in Computer Science, GPA: 3.928 Magna Cum Laude, and an Honors in Mathematics. I am a National Master of Chess with USCF Rating 2230. My peak blitz rating on...

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...
I had a session before my final chemistry exam. I just took the exam and I feel extremely confident! I definitely knew all of the answers. David is extremely patient and his approach is amazing. Thank you, David!! - Carla

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

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

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...

Cupertino, CA
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...
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...
We can see the progress and improvement. Thank you so much. Looking forward to the next lesson. We will practice by ourselves in the meantime. - Christian, 8 lessons with Jonah

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.
Our 13 year old is a learning and motivated chess player. Atousa quickly found his level of play and has tabored her lesson content accordingly. She is encouraging, patient, and communicates well. Her excellence as a grand mast... - Dennis, 4 lessons with Atousa

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...

North Hollywood, CA
I have been playing chess for 4 years. I am rated 1800 on Chess.com and founded the chess club at Washington State University. I also got this club sponsored by Chess.com to engage in tournaments. As the president/founder of the...
I have been playing chess for 4 years. I am rated 1800 on Chess.com and founded the chess club at Washington State University. I also got this club sponsored by Chess.com to engage in tournaments. As the president/founder of the...

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, 56 lessons with Stephen

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

Tustin, CA
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...
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...
What an amazing chess teacher! He was so patient and was able to breakdown each topic he was presenting to me. I am excited to start continuous lessons with him. - Dennis, 3 lessons with Rama

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.

Santa Ana, CA
I was the winner of inaugural Santa Ana College chess competition in 2018. I'm also in the 98% percentile ranking on chess.com for blitz and bullet chess. My rating is a 2100 on average for the two time formats I actively play.
I was the winner of inaugural Santa Ana College chess competition in 2018. I'm also in the 98% percentile ranking on chess.com for blitz and bullet chess. My rating is a 2100 on average for the two time formats I actively play.

Fremont, CA
I started playing chess at the nationally-ranked, after-school chess program at my elementary school at the age of 5. Until high school, I played competitively in over a 100 rated tournaments, reached a rating of 1500 in UCSF,...
I started playing chess at the nationally-ranked, after-school chess program at my elementary school at the age of 5. Until high school, I played competitively in over a 100 rated tournaments, reached a rating of 1500 in UCSF,...

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

Valley Village, CA
I have been playing chess for more than forty years. I was a competitive chess player in high school as I was on the varsity chess team. I have been tutoring in chess for more than twenty years.
I have been playing chess for more than forty years. I was a competitive chess player in high school as I was on the varsity chess team. I have been tutoring in chess for more than twenty years.
Very responsive to what my daughter needed. Saw where she excelled and where she needed more help, and customized her lesson to accommodate that. Good teaching skills and good rapport skills with the student. - Heather

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...
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