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The Best Chess Tutors in Clifton, NJ

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Harrison K. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Harrison K.
19/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Children's Chess Tutor With 18 Years of Playing Experience

I have been playing chess for the vast majority of my life, playing in dozens of in-person tournaments. I have also previously founded a local children's chess group where I tutored small in-person groups. Additionally, I am ranked at the 99th percentile on chess.com.

5.0 (2)
19/hour
7 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutes

I have been playing chess for the vast majority of my life, playing in dozens of in-person tournaments. I have also previously founded a local children's chess group where I tutored small in-person groups. Additionally, I am ranked at the 99th percentile on chess.com.

Natasha D. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Natasha D.
69/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Chess Champion in high school and college

I have played chess for twenty years. In high school and college, I played in tournaments where I represented my state or school. I have experience in strategy in playing both white and black and understand how to use the chess pieces where I can produce a checkmate.

5.0 (289)
69/hour
1,043 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

I have played chess for twenty years. In high school and college, I played in tournaments where I represented my state or school. I have experience in strategy in playing both white and black and understand how to use the chess pieces where I can produce a checkmate.

Adam A. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam A.
50/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Professional Jazz Musician Teaching Chess

I have been playing Chess since the age of 4, teaching students from 8-18 for the past 2 years. I study professional games of the past, and have been involved with Chess clubs/tournaments.

5.0 (16)
50/hour
120 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutes

I have been playing Chess since the age of 4, teaching students from 8-18 for the past 2 years. I study professional games of the past, and have been involved with Chess clubs/tournaments.

Maya M. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maya M.
75/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

I have taught chess to children 3 years and up since 2019

I have taught people as young as 3 to play chess and have found fun and engaging ways to teach everything from beginner to full on strategy.

75/hour
6 hours tutoring

I have taught people as young as 3 to play chess and have found fun and engaging ways to teach everything from beginner to full on strategy.

Anisa M. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anisa M.
60/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Brown Grad

I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school.

5.0 (5)
60/hour
9 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes

I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school.

Benji W. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Benji W.
75/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

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 school chess team, and captain my college chess team. I play...

5.0 (13)
75/hour
81 hours tutoring

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 school chess team, and captain my college chess team. I play...

Nathan W. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nathan W.
80/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Beginner and Intermediate Level Chess Coach

I have coached beginner and intermediate chess for elementary-aged students in the New York area for the past year. I have an online rating of ~2030 (lichess rapid).

5.0 (1)
80/hour
10 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutes

I have coached beginner and intermediate chess for elementary-aged students in the New York area for the past year. I have an online rating of ~2030 (lichess rapid).

Christopher E. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher E.
50/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Storytelling Chess Teacher

I have four and a half years of experience teaching chess to hundreds of kids in classes at schools and in one on one tutoring sessions. My storytelling skills come from me being a trained actor, with education at Brooklyn College and HB Studio in New York City. I gained experience working with kids by...

5.0 (6)
50/hour
9 hours tutoring

I have four and a half years of experience teaching chess to hundreds of kids in classes at schools and in one on one tutoring sessions. My storytelling skills come from me being a trained actor, with education at Brooklyn College and HB Studio in New York City. I gained experience working with kids by...

Vindhyaa P. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vindhyaa P.
135/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Experienced Chess Player & Private Tutor

After learning the rich history, practicing the nuanced strategies, and competing in various tournaments of Chess--I've taught children ages 4-14 Beginner and Intermediate levels of Chess at Hindu Learning Center and privately for the past 7 years. Courses span tactics such as forks, pins, discover attacks,...

5.0 (183)
135/hour
623 hours tutoring

After learning the rich history, practicing the nuanced strategies, and competing in various tournaments of Chess--I've taught children ages 4-14 Beginner and Intermediate levels of Chess at Hindu Learning Center and privately for the past 7 years. Courses span tactics such as forks, pins, discover attacks,...

Farirai G. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Farirai G.
50/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

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 chess arbiter.

5.0 (243)
50/hour
636 hours tutoring

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 chess arbiter.

Mina S. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mina S.
35/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

- Experienced Chess player and Coach for more than 13 years.

I taught chess for several years in different schools between New York and New Jersey, where some of my students played at the Nationals and they achieved great results! some of the programs that I coached for are Alphaminds Academy and Chess Wizards Chess programs.

5.0 (14)
35/hour
35 hours tutoring

I taught chess for several years in different schools between New York and New Jersey, where some of my students played at the Nationals and they achieved great results! some of the programs that I coached for are Alphaminds Academy and Chess Wizards Chess programs.

Thomas K. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Thomas K.
60/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Chess Expert and Coach

I am a professional chess player and coach with 20 years of experience in the chess world. I have competed scholastically and earned various accolades, including: two National Chess Championships, two State Championships, one NYC junior high championship, and I was a Team USA representative at the...

5.0 (2)
60/hour
7 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutes

I am a professional chess player and coach with 20 years of experience in the chess world. I have competed scholastically and earned various accolades, including: two National Chess Championships, two State Championships, one NYC junior high championship, and I was a Team USA representative at the...

Rene M. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rene M.
65/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

K-12 Chess

As a Chess coach, I am a member of the United States Chess Federation, and currently, tutor children and adults who have minimal or no experience. In 2013 my middle school chess team finished 1st place overall in the Non-Rated division (a group mostly encompassed by children with little or no...

5.0 (279)
65/hour
715 hours tutoring

As a Chess coach, I am a member of the United States Chess Federation, and currently, tutor children and adults who have minimal or no experience. In 2013 my middle school chess team finished 1st place overall in the Non-Rated division (a group mostly encompassed by children with little or no...

Karl P. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karl P.
30/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Math and Computer Science Instructor

I played chess since I was a little kid. I even took a chess summer camp when I was eleven, and I beat many of the students there. I still play now.

4.8 (370)
30/hour
1,552 hours tutoring

I played chess since I was a little kid. I even took a chess summer camp when I was eleven, and I beat many of the students there. I still play now.

Zachary L. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zachary L.
75/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Experienced tutor of high school/college math and test prep

My specialty is breaking down questions that may seem complex at first glance and making them accessible to everyone. I aim to impart understanding more than anything; I take a patient approach with my students and go through any given problem methodically. Whether you are already interested in math and want to level up,...

5.0 (51)
75/hour
387 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutes

My specialty is breaking down questions that may seem complex at first glance and making them accessible to everyone. I aim to impart understanding more than anything; I take a patient approach with my students and go through any given problem methodically. Whether you are already interested in math and want to level up,...

Lawrence C. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lawrence C.
75/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

FIDE Master chess coach

I have five years of experience coaching elementary and middle school kids in chess. However, I work with players of all ages and levels from beginner up through 2200. A few of my students have had large rating gains in short timespans. I specialize in opening line development and preparation, endgames, and...

5.0 (35)
75/hour
117 hours tutoring

I have five years of experience coaching elementary and middle school kids in chess. However, I work with players of all ages and levels from beginner up through 2200. A few of my students have had large rating gains in short timespans. I specialize in opening line development and preparation, endgames, and...

Andrew K. Near Clifton, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew K.
50/hour

Near Clifton, NJ

Chess Instructor

Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.

5.0 (10)
50/hour
48 hours tutoring

Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.

Here are even more great Chess tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Chess tutors who offer online lessons.

Near Clifton, NJ Tutoring
Rama G.
30/hour

Highly Effective Teacher!

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...

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5.0 (140)
30/hour
1,126 hours tutoring

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...

Near Clifton, NJ Tutoring
Peter M.
60/hour

Peter M. Experienced and Effective Chess Tutor

I enjoy teaching kids and adults, pushing them to focus and improve on a consistent basis. My background playing is mostly correspondence chess which leads me to focus on small details and slowing down the pace of the game. I think kids...

5.0 (152)
60/hour
248 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 minutes

I enjoy teaching kids and adults, pushing them to focus and improve on a consistent basis. My background playing is mostly correspondence chess which leads me to focus on small details and slowing down the pace of the game. I think kids...

Near Clifton, NJ Tutoring
Nadezda K.
125/hour

International Chess Grandmaster

The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world.

5.0 (10)
125/hour
23 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutes

The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world.

Near Clifton, NJ Tutoring
Alisher P.
50/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!

5.0 (67)
50/hour
262 hours tutoring

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!

Near Clifton, NJ 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...

5.0 (238)
80/hour
1,192 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

...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...

Near Clifton, NJ Tutoring
Frank S.
235/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...

5.0 (1349)
235/hour
6,122 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutes

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...

Near Clifton, NJ Tutoring
Chris T.
100/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...

4.9 (173)
100/hour
579 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...

Near Clifton, NJ Tutoring
Hyrum F.
70/hour

Chess Tutor with 5+ Years of Coaching Experience

I am a 2100+ rated chess player, considered a very strong level of play, won multiple chess tournaments at BYU-Idaho College in Blitz and Rapid, and defeated titled masters over the board and online. I have over 5 years of...

5.0 (125)
70/hour
197 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

I am a 2100+ rated chess player, considered a very strong level of play, won multiple chess tournaments at BYU-Idaho College in Blitz and Rapid, and defeated titled masters over the board and online. I have over 5 years of...

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Diane K.

1 Chess lesson

We have been having lessons for 6 months now. She is kind and very patient. She is very knowledgeable in various openings, middle and end games, and tactics. Whenever my son has a question, she always has the answer for him. They analyze the game/tournament my son had and discuss how to improve his chess skills. I would definitely recommend her as a chess coach.
Brian G.

1 Chess lesson

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 didn't bother her, but the fact that I love it made her excited to help me get better. I would heartily recommend Carla to anyone wishing to learn more about chess!
Debra A B.

4 Chess lessons

I did not know that James taught chess. The first thing we did was to play a game of chess to review my strength and weakness. He attempted to teach me how to count the pieces on the board and what pieces were under attack. Where there other pieces protecting those pieces. Look for open files and diagonal for the rooks, bishops, Queen. Look for good moves and find a the best movie. Look for hanging pieces. Suggested playing live chess a move a day.
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