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The Best Chess Tutors in District of Columbia

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Luke W. Derwood, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Luke W.
$60/hour

Derwood, MD

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.

Adam C. Silver Spring, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam C.
$50/hour

Silver Spring, MD

Experienced High School English teacher specializing in Test Prep

I am an avid chess fan and play often. I assist with two Chess classes through the after-school enrichment program at Georgetown Day School. The first class consists of around 20 beginner chess players grades 1-3; the second...

4.9 (7)
$50/hour
27 hours tutoring

I am an avid chess fan and play often. I assist with two Chess classes through the after-school enrichment program at Georgetown Day School. The first class consists of around 20 beginner chess players grades 1-3; the second...

Josh W. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh W.
$400/hour

Washington, DC

Chess Afficianado, 2400 Rating Over 30,000 Online Games

Avid consumer of chess lessons through books and online resources, with a deep and nuanced understanding of the game exemplified by my over-30,000 online games and 2400 rating. I've taught group chess lessons to varied audiences...

5.0 (108)
$400/hour
245 hours tutoring

Avid consumer of chess lessons through books and online resources, with a deep and nuanced understanding of the game exemplified by my over-30,000 online games and 2400 rating. I've taught group chess lessons to varied audiences...

Sean H. Woodbridge, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean H.
$70/hour

Woodbridge, VA

US & World History Tutor, Religion Tutor, Elementary/MS Math Tutor

I have been playing Chess for all of my life. I won my High School Chess Tournament twice and have been playing ever since. Over a year ago I worked as a Chess Instructor for the Olympia Chess Academy and taught young...

4.9 (126)
$70/hour
686 hours tutoring

I have been playing Chess for all of my life. I won my High School Chess Tournament twice and have been playing ever since. Over a year ago I worked as a Chess Instructor for the Olympia Chess Academy and taught young...

Mital G. College Park, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mital G.
$30/hour

College Park, MD

Chess tutor

I have taught chess in elementary schools for 2 years, both in after-school settings.

4.7 (48)
$30/hour
203 hours tutoring

I have taught chess in elementary schools for 2 years, both in after-school settings.

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

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

Seattle, WA Tutoring
AKSHAYA A.
$30/hour

Experienced chess player with 9 years, dedicated to teaching

Some of my notable accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 (U-16 Girls) in Beijing, China, and securing the Gold Medal in the U-17 Girls National Chess Championship 2010 in Jammu,...

5.0 (104)
$30/hour
202 hours tutoring

Some of my notable accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 (U-16 Girls) in Beijing, China, and securing the Gold Medal in the U-17 Girls National Chess Championship 2010 in Jammu,...

Idaho Falls, ID Tutoring
Hyrum F.
$90/hour

2100+ Chess Coach | Kids & Adults | Beginner–Advanced| Tournament Prep

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce...

5.0 (241)
$90/hour
311 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Hyrum’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce...

Cambridge, MA Tutoring
Jeremy B.
$80/hour

Expert Chess Player and 10 Years of Coach Experience

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online...

5.0 (322)
$80/hour
755 hours tutoring

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online...

New York, NY Tutoring
Farirai G.
$50/hour

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...

5.0 (243)
$50/hour
639 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Richmond, VA Tutoring
Zachary A.
$35/hour

Enthusiastic Chess Teacher with 15 Years Experience

I have played Chess for 15 years and absolutely love the game. I have won numerous tournaments and awards and still play very frequently. I primarily focus on teaching beginner and intermediate chess players.

5.0 (155)
$35/hour
795 hours tutoring

I have played Chess for 15 years and absolutely love the game. I have won numerous tournaments and awards and still play very frequently. I primarily focus on teaching beginner and intermediate chess players.

Austin, TX Tutoring
Aaron S.
$85/hour

Chess Expert

I have taught workshops on Chess. I have played chess for 33 years. I have won several tournaments and participated in Chess Club in High School.

5.0 (395)
$85/hour
1,357 hours tutoring

I have taught workshops on Chess. I have played chess for 33 years. I have won several tournaments and participated in Chess Club in High School.

Whitestone, NY Tutoring
Katsiaryna Z.
$60/hour

Candidate Master | Coach for Kids & Adults | International Tournaments

- Candidate Master with over 20 years of experience in chess, starting at age 5 - Played in major tournaments including the World Open, US Open, and various national and international events - Earned top places in several U.S. tournaments...

5.0 (224)
$60/hour
643 hours tutoring

- Candidate Master with over 20 years of experience in chess, starting at age 5 - Played in major tournaments including the World Open, US Open, and various national and international events - Earned top places in several U.S. tournaments...

Brooklyn, NY Tutoring
Neil P.
$120/hour

Learn through understanding, not memorizing

I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...

5.0 (128)
$120/hour
470 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...

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 (163)
$48/hour
566 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...

Bourbonnais, IL Tutoring
Austin E.
$80/hour

Chess Tutoring for Tournament and Casual Players

I have been playing chess for almost 10 years now. I have been teaching chess to students in person, online, and in schools for about 8 years. I worked as a volunteer coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School...

5.0 (239)
$80/hour
1,229 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for almost 10 years now. I have been teaching chess to students in person, online, and in schools for about 8 years. I worked as a volunteer coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School...

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 (816)
$45/hour
1,877 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.

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...

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5.0 (468)
$49/hour
940 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...

Iowa City, IA Tutoring
Michael T.
$60/hour

A USCF National Master with 13 years of playing experience

My teaching philosophy I believe that we work the best when we have a plan. Often, I find myself and other chess players aimlessly playing chess online with no real motivation (don't do it!). When we do that, we waste time and...

5.0 (61)
$60/hour
281 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My teaching philosophy I believe that we work the best when we have a plan. Often, I find myself and other chess players aimlessly playing chess online with no real motivation (don't do it!). When we do that, we waste time and...

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 (154)
$60/hour
256 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 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...

Frederick, MD Tutoring
Scott S.
$180/hour

I Don’t Care... High-Efficiency Math Tutor Since 2003

I love teaching chess to new players. By only introducing one piece at a time, newcomers to the game are never overwhelmed by the complexity of the game. Usually we start with a "pawn battle" and add an additional piece each game.

5.0 (391)
$180/hour
1,131 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 minutesNote that average response time is based on Scott’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 2:00 am UTC.

I love teaching chess to new players. By only introducing one piece at a time, newcomers to the game are never overwhelmed by the complexity of the game. Usually we start with a "pawn battle" and add an additional piece each game.

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 (381)
$50/hour
1,542 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 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...

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 (15)
$125/hour
34 hours tutoring

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

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 (78)
$55/hour
291 hours tutoring

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

Columbia, SC Tutoring
Frank S.
$275/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 (1497)
$275/hour
6,678 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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 (308)
$59/hour
945 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 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...

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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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Chess Tutors in District of Columbia

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