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The Best Chess Tutors in District of Columbia

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John T. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
John T.
58/hour

Washington, DC

Greek Teacher- I enjoy helping others learn the Greek language.

I have used chess and other board games to help students learn a language. In addition, in elementary school and middle school, I participated in a Chess summer camp and the last two years won first place. I have a lot of...

5.0 (35)
58/hour
39 hours tutoring

I have used chess and other board games to help students learn a language. In addition, in elementary school and middle school, I participated in a Chess summer camp and the last two years won first place. I have a lot of...

Josh W. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh W.
350/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 (109)
350/hour
247 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 (147)
70/hour
717 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...

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.

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

College Park, MD

Chess tutor

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

4.7 (49)
35/hour
209 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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.

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
3,042 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 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...

Fort Lauderdale, FL Tutoring
Arthur C.
149/hour

Chess Player with a National Master Title

I have played many tournaments and have learned many strategies from competing in these events. - I have won 5 trophies, first place in national tournaments - I hold the National Master Title

5.0 (681)
149/hour
4,071 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have played many tournaments and have learned many strategies from competing in these events. - I have won 5 trophies, first place in national tournaments - I hold the National Master Title

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 (181)
48/hour
628 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...

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 (832)
45/hour
1,957 hours tutoring
Response time: 56 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ezekiel’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.

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.

Austin, TX Tutoring
Scott E.
60/hour

Physics Tutor, Internationally Ranked Chess Player and Tutor

I was the 1979 Texas Junior Chess Champion. I have written three chess books. I am an internationally ranked tournament player currently ranked inside the top thousand among active players in the US.

5.0 (5)
60/hour
52 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I was the 1979 Texas Junior Chess Champion. I have written three chess books. I am an internationally ranked tournament player currently ranked inside the top thousand among active players in the US.

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
76 hours tutoring

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

Brooklyn, NY Tutoring
Zachary L.
110/hour

1700 player with plenty of tournament experience and experienced tutor

I am rated around 1700 USCF. I've been playing in scholastic events, club events in NYC, and online for more than 20 years. In addition, I've taught various subjects including all levels of mathematics and standardized tests since 2016. I am...

5.0 (95)
110/hour
909 hours tutoring

I am rated around 1700 USCF. I've been playing in scholastic events, club events in NYC, and online for more than 20 years. In addition, I've taught various subjects including all levels of mathematics and standardized tests since 2016. I am...

Glenside, PA Tutoring
William G.
55/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 (28)
55/hour
64 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 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...

Dalton, GA Tutoring
Itziar V.
35/hour

Chess fan with experience teaching beginners

I first learned to play chess when I joined the chess club in my elementary school in fifth grade. Since then, I have played on and off as my schedule permits. I began training seriously my freshman year of college and currently have...

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4.8 (16)
35/hour
70 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Itziar’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I first learned to play chess when I joined the chess club in my elementary school in fifth grade. Since then, I have played on and off as my schedule permits. I began training seriously my freshman year of college and currently have...

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 (65)
65/hour
355 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 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.

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.

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
10,488 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 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...

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: 40 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.

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
968 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...

Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
Caleb W.
65/hour

USCF National Master, 7 years of experience teaching chess

I am a USCF chess national master. I have 7 years of teaching chess to students of all ages. Some of my chess students have gained hundreds and close to thousands of ELO points since my goal is to teach not only the game but...

5.0 (161)
65/hour
644 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a USCF chess national master. I have 7 years of teaching chess to students of all ages. Some of my chess students have gained hundreds and close to thousands of ELO points since my goal is to teach not only the game but...

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 (344)
59/hour
1,045 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 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...

Philadelphia, PA Tutoring
Thomas K.
60/hour

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...

5.0 (15)
60/hour
16 hours tutoring

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...

Princeton, NJ Tutoring
Savetha C.
49/hour

USCF and FIDE rated chess player

Hi! My name is Savetha and I'm a professional chess player. Current USCF rating 2129 (USCF ID : 16699312). I've been playing chess since 1997. Notable achievements: In US Women top 100 list. (46th as per Sep 2019)...

4.9 (18)
49/hour
45 hours tutoring

Hi! My name is Savetha and I'm a professional chess player. Current USCF rating 2129 (USCF ID : 16699312). I've been playing chess since 1997. Notable achievements: In US Women top 100 list. (46th as per Sep 2019)...

Tucson, AZ Tutoring
Josh L.
20/hour

20-Year Chess Coach with 15 State Championships (Teams/Indiv)

Classroom and private chess coach for 20+ years. Former US Chess Expert with 2100 Chess.com Rapid Rating. 15 Arizona State Championship teams and individuals in grades Kindergarten thru 6th grade. Chess Teacher for over 1000...

4.9 (211)
20/hour
969 hours tutoring

Classroom and private chess coach for 20+ years. Former US Chess Expert with 2100 Chess.com Rapid Rating. 15 Arizona State Championship teams and individuals in grades Kindergarten thru 6th grade. Chess Teacher for over 1000...

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 (169)
35/hour
826 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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.

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Chess Tutors in District of Columbia

Yaa! On Wyzant, you can find experienced chess tutors in the District of Columbia who offer private, personalized lessons for all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner learning the rules or an advanced player working on strategy, Wyzant connects you with expert instructors such as Mital G., John T., or local coaches through the DC Chess Association.

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