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The Best Chess Tutors in Connecticut

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Nishaan P. Orange, CT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nishaan P.
40/hour

Orange, CT

1800 ELO

Peak 1800 ELO on former chess.com account. Currently around 1200-1600 ELO range, so I can comfortably teach anyone up to 1000 ELO. I specialize in mainline openings and mid-game tactics. My puzzles rating on chess.com has been as high as 3400.

5.0 (4)
40/hour
8 hours tutoring

Peak 1800 ELO on former chess.com account. Currently around 1200-1600 ELO range, so I can comfortably teach anyone up to 1000 ELO. I specialize in mainline openings and mid-game tactics. My puzzles rating on chess.com has been as high as 3400.

Gregory L. Stamford, CT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gregory L.
150/hour

Stamford, CT

Social Studies Teacher with

I help run and organize my school's afterschool chess club. I teach and instruct students in the game of chess, where I give them the basics for understanding the game and some of the tricks that I have learned over the years.

4.9 (49)
150/hour
115 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I help run and organize my school's afterschool chess club. I teach and instruct students in the game of chess, where I give them the basics for understanding the game and some of the tricks that I have learned over the years.

Adam T. Glastonbury, CT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam T.
72/hour

Glastonbury, CT

Passionate Teacher of SAT Prep, Math, English, and Much More!

I have played chess since I was 3 or 4 years old. My dad, a past chess master, taught me as much as he could. When I was nine, I won 1st place in the state chess championship in the lower division. I love the game and am happy...

4.9 (546)
72/hour
2,997 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have played chess since I was 3 or 4 years old. My dad, a past chess master, taught me as much as he could. When I was nine, I won 1st place in the state chess championship in the lower division. I love the game and am happy...

Maanav W. Syosset, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maanav W.
45/hour

Syosset, NY

Chess Enthusiast with 10+ years of experience

I competed in Chess tournaments starting at a very young age and was apart of the chess club in my high school. I look forward to continuing my passion for chess and joining the team at Carnegie Mellon University. I have...

5.0 (1)
45/hour
14 hours tutoring

I competed in Chess tournaments starting at a very young age and was apart of the chess club in my high school. I look forward to continuing my passion for chess and joining the team at Carnegie Mellon University. I have...

Matthew H. Mount Kisco, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew H.
29/hour

Mount Kisco, NY

Experienced Chess Player with 10+ years of playing experience.

I have over 10-years of Chess playing experience both over the board and online. I am familiar with chess concepts, lines, strategies, chess theory, openings, mid-game, end-game, etc. My online rating ranges between 1500-1600....

5.0 (78)
29/hour
409 hours tutoring

I have over 10-years of Chess playing experience both over the board and online. I am familiar with chess concepts, lines, strategies, chess theory, openings, mid-game, end-game, etc. My online rating ranges between 1500-1600....

Xilin C. Stony Brook, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Xilin C.
55/hour

Stony Brook, NY

Chess Expert and Coach

Hello! If you are looking for some guides to improve chess, I am here to help! My current USCF rating is 2131 and I have more than 4 years of teaching experience. Class topics include opening ideas, middlegame planning, endgame details,...

5.0 (20)
55/hour
26 hours tutoring

Hello! If you are looking for some guides to improve chess, I am here to help! My current USCF rating is 2131 and I have more than 4 years of teaching experience. Class topics include opening ideas, middlegame planning, endgame details,...

Rooney S. Bronx, NY, available for in-person tutoring
Rooney S.
75/hour

Bronx, NY

New York City Knight

Having been a United States Chess Federation expert for years, a member of various chess clubs, including the Marshall Chess Club, the Polgar Chess club, and the Queens Chess Club, I have experience in...

4.9 (7)
75/hour
25 hours tutoring

Having been a United States Chess Federation expert for years, a member of various chess clubs, including the Marshall Chess Club, the Polgar Chess club, and the Queens Chess Club, I have experience in...

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

Sherman Oaks, CA Tutoring
Suzanna S.
55/hour

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
300 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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

Glenside, PA Tutoring
William G.
50/hour

USCF 1958 Rated (over the board) Chess Player

I played chess through high school and college playing in tournaments such as States, Nationals, and US Amateur Team East with high placements. I have a uscf over the board rating of 1958 and rapid rating of over 2200 on Lichess. I have...

5.0 (18)
50/hour
44 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I played chess through high school and college playing in tournaments such as States, Nationals, and US Amateur Team East with high placements. I have a uscf over the board rating of 1958 and rapid rating of over 2200 on Lichess. I have...

Derwood, MD Tutoring
Luke W.
60/hour

FIDE Master (FM)

I've been given the FM title by FIDE and NM title by USCF and NM by Singapore Chess Federation. The FM title is an international title for players who've gone over 2300 ELO.

5.0 (9)
60/hour
21 hours tutoring

I've been given the FM title by FIDE and NM title by USCF and NM by Singapore Chess Federation. The FM title is an international title for players who've gone over 2300 ELO.

Nazareth, PA Tutoring
Sriman G.
100/hour

Chess Expert with a Decade of Experience

I ranked in the top 100 in the nation for my age division for almost a decade, and have coached dozens of beginners in an after-school chess program.

5.0 (8)
100/hour
10 hours tutoring

I ranked in the top 100 in the nation for my age division for almost a decade, and have coached dozens of beginners in an after-school chess program.

Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
John S.
100/hour

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
3,028 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...

Dallas, TX Tutoring
Steve P.
59/hour

bilingual chess instructor (English-Spanish) with a PhD in linguistics

I was the top chess player on my high school team. I have informally coached in several chess clubs, especially with beginners and children. I have taught chess in both English and Spanish. I have a PhD in linguistics, with 40...

5.0 (340)
59/hour
1,034 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response time is based on Steve’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I was the top chess player on my high school team. I have informally coached in several chess clubs, especially with beginners and children. I have taught chess in both English and Spanish. I have a PhD in linguistics, with 40...

West Lafayette, IN Tutoring
Grant S.
35/hour

Class A Self-Taught Chess Player

I am a Class A chess player with peak ratings of 1825 USCF and 2552 on chess.com. I have participated in and won multiple chess tournaments with the West Lafayette Chess Club and Purdue Chess Club. I have gained...

5.0 (1)
35/hour
25 hours tutoring

I am a Class A chess player with peak ratings of 1825 USCF and 2552 on chess.com. I have participated in and won multiple chess tournaments with the West Lafayette Chess Club and Purdue Chess Club. I have gained...

Asheville, NC Tutoring
Peter M.
60/hour

USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20+ Years Exp

I am a USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20 plus years teaching experience with students of all ages. I have experience teaching in both public and private schools in addition to giving personal instruction. My students include...

5.0 (156)
60/hour
268 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20 plus years teaching experience with students of all ages. I have experience teaching in both public and private schools in addition to giving personal instruction. My students include...

Warrenton, VA Tutoring
Tony S.
65/hour

Expert chess player and coach

Very experienced chess player with a high FIDE rating of 2170, British Schools Chess Championship winner, former England junior squad member, represented Oxford University at chess.

5.0 (64)
65/hour
350 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tony’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

Very experienced chess player with a high FIDE rating of 2170, British Schools Chess Championship winner, former England junior squad member, represented Oxford University at chess.

Van Nuys, CA Tutoring
David B.
100/hour

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...

Concord, MA Tutoring
Nadezda K.
125/hour

International Chess Grandmaster

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

5.0 (18)
125/hour
66 hours tutoring

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

Riverside, IL Tutoring
Sean H.
70/hour

Passionate chess coach since 2022 and President of Riverside Chess Clu

I'm ranked in the top 1% globally of chess players. I'm a US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director, and I'm the President of Riverside Chess Club. I also hold a Certificate of Teaching for a Positive Future...

5.0 (3)
70/hour
17 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I'm ranked in the top 1% globally of chess players. I'm a US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director, and I'm the President of Riverside Chess Club. I also hold a Certificate of Teaching for a Positive Future...

Coeur D Alene, ID Tutoring
Griffin H.
49/hour

Chess Coach

I'm an experienced chess coach, both online and in person. I have 2 semesters of experience as an after school chess instructor in Washington, at Inland Chess Academy. I am a top 12 ranked chess player in the...

5.0 (477)
49/hour
966 hours tutoring

I'm an experienced chess coach, both online and in person. I have 2 semesters of experience as an after school chess instructor in Washington, at Inland Chess Academy. I am a top 12 ranked chess player in the...

New York, NY Tutoring
Byung M.
75/hour

Chess.com Blitz Rating 2015, USCF 1712 with 4+ Years Tutor Experience

I have played over-the-board competitive chess for five years, having earned 10th place in the state of Florida among all high school chess players. I have also finished in the top 25 national chess players for my grade...

5.0 (37)
75/hour
299 hours tutoring
Response time: 58 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have played over-the-board competitive chess for five years, having earned 10th place in the state of Florida among all high school chess players. I have also finished in the top 25 national chess players for my grade...

Orlando, FL Tutoring
Ephraim J.
300/hour

Chess Player & Instructor.

I have been playing and teaching chess for 25 years. My best online rating is 2100+ on ICC. I can teach various openings, middle game strategy, including tactics and combinations, as well as elements of the end game. We play and analyze...

5.0 (3189)
300/hour
10,453 hours tutoring
Response time: 56 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have been playing and teaching chess for 25 years. My best online rating is 2100+ on ICC. I can teach various openings, middle game strategy, including tactics and combinations, as well as elements of the end game. We play and analyze...

Grand Rapids, MI Tutoring
Ezekiel H.
45/hour

Chess Coach with 10+ Years of Experience

Currently employed chess instructor for 3&Up Game Lounge. In 2013 I was vice president of the Michigan State chess club while in 2014 I was the president.

5.0 (828)
45/hour
1,947 hours tutoring

Currently employed chess instructor for 3&Up Game Lounge. In 2013 I was vice president of the Michigan State chess club while in 2014 I was the president.

Boyds, MD Tutoring
Nathaniel W.
50/hour

Chess coach that served as captain of UMBC chess team

I currently teach groups of elementary school and middle school students (seven to twelve students total) for 60 minute chess clubs before and after school as part of Silver Knights Enrichment. I previously served as captain of one of...

5.0 (383)
50/hour
1,576 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response time is based on Nathaniel’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

I currently teach groups of elementary school and middle school students (seven to twelve students total) for 60 minute chess clubs before and after school as part of Silver Knights Enrichment. I previously served as captain of one of...

Atlanta, GA Tutoring
Nicholas K.
48/hour

USCF National Master

I won the Northern California Scholastic High School Championship Tournament in 2011 and attained the level of National Master in 2012. In addition, I ran the chess club at UC Berkeley and won the Sacramento Blitz Championship Tournament...

5.0 (179)
48/hour
621 hours tutoring

I won the Northern California Scholastic High School Championship Tournament in 2011 and attained the level of National Master in 2012. In addition, I ran the chess club at UC Berkeley and won the Sacramento Blitz Championship Tournament...

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