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1700+ rating on chess.com in rapid and blitz time formats which is the 97th percentile. See Dennis's full profile
1700+ rating on chess.com in rapid and blitz time formats which is the 97th percentile.See Dennis's full profile
Near Downers Grove, IL
I have been playing chess since I was eight years old. I joined the Curie High School chess team in 1978 and quickly rose to be the Captain and first board of the team. I also served as the President of the Chess Club. After graduation, I went to Robert Morris College which afforded me the time to... See Joshua's full profile
I have been playing chess since I was eight years old. I joined the Curie High School chess team in 1978 and quickly rose to be the Captain and first board of the team. I also served as the President of the Chess Club. After graduation, I went to Robert Morris College which afforded me the time to...See Joshua's full profile
Currently, I am rated in the United States Chess Federation with a ELO rating of 2050, placing me in the top 3% of all USA chess players. I have played chess professionally for over 10 years, winning Ohio state championships... See Kent's full profile
Currently, I am rated in the United States Chess Federation with a ELO rating of 2050, placing me in the top 3% of all USA chess players. I have played chess professionally for over 10 years, winning Ohio state championships...See Kent's full profile
Great teacher! So far, we have had great learning lessons, and he is very patient and explains in good detail. He has lots of expertise in many fields of chess knowledge, and my understanding of many different concepts, like tradi... read the full review - Yiru, 71 lessons with Kent
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... See Frank's full profile
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...See Frank's full profile
Frank was very patient with my son and was able to help him understand his reading and complete his writing assignment. It was nice to see a smile on my son's face at the end of the session. He felt much more confident about going... read the full review - Stephanie, 10 lessons with Frank
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... See Chris's full profile
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...See Chris's full profile
I have been teaching chess for six years now. My experience has included teaching for and directing after-school programs, instructing and managing summer-camps, and teaching one-on-one private lessons. Several teams I coached went on to... See Lance's full profile
I have been teaching chess for six years now. My experience has included teaching for and directing after-school programs, instructing and managing summer-camps, and teaching one-on-one private lessons. Several teams I coached went on to...See Lance's full profile
Lance has been vital in my understanding of Logic and has taken his time to make sure I understand fully what we go over during our tutoring sessions. He is very patient and kind and is not judgmental in the least when I ask him t... read the full review - Dulce, 3 lessons with Lance
I've played chess since I was a child and started playing competitively in high school 20 years ago. I've coached chess clubs at schools I've worked in and have participated in many USCF online tournaments and 1 in... See Robert's full profile
I've played chess since I was a child and started playing competitively in high school 20 years ago. I've coached chess clubs at schools I've worked in and have participated in many USCF online tournaments and 1 in...See Robert's full profile
Chess is a really fun game. But it's even more fun when you start winning all your games and see your rating score quickly go up! I'm D'mitri, your average joe player with a master rating. I picked up chess about 10... See Dmitri's full profile
Chess is a really fun game. But it's even more fun when you start winning all your games and see your rating score quickly go up! I'm D'mitri, your average joe player with a master rating. I picked up chess about 10...See Dmitri's full profile
I am a USCF tournament chess player, with OTB rating of 1550, chess.com blitz rating of 2030, lichess blitz rating of 2140. Haven't played in tournaments for a while so my otb rating is much lower than it should be, but chess.com is a... See Theodore's full profile
I am a USCF tournament chess player, with OTB rating of 1550, chess.com blitz rating of 2030, lichess blitz rating of 2140. Haven't played in tournaments for a while so my otb rating is much lower than it should be, but chess.com is a...See Theodore's full profile
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... See Benji's full profile
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...See Benji's full profile
I love chess, follow chess news, and am interested in its history. I learned to play chess when I was 5 years old. During my school years I participated in many junior international championships. As a kid, I was very... See Katsiaryna's full profile
I love chess, follow chess news, and am interested in its history. I learned to play chess when I was 5 years old. During my school years I participated in many junior international championships. As a kid, I was very...See Katsiaryna's full profile
Kate is a knowledgeable tutor & you can tell she has passion for teaching to all levels of practitioner. Her lessons are organized & students will take away skills & tactics that can be used immediately to improve your chess game.... read the full review - ETHAN, 6 lessons with Katsiaryna
...training for a standardized test than chess? You're sitting there for 2-3 hours, you're not allowed to talk, you have to solve a series of difficult problems on your own...that is a standardized test.' "Chess is an effective teaching tool because... See Tapi's full profile
...training for a standardized test than chess? You're sitting there for 2-3 hours, you're not allowed to talk, you have to solve a series of difficult problems on your own...that is a standardized test.' "Chess is an effective teaching tool because...See Tapi's full profile
Tapi is clearly passionate about teaching math. My daughter switched schools and started behind in algebra by seven weeks. He got her up to speed over a weekend. He was flexible, accommodating, patient, and persistent. We will con... read the full review - Elizabeth, 13 lessons with Tapi
I am ranked as a chess expert by the United States Chess Federation. I have played in many USCF sanctioned chess tournaments. I teach at chess camps in the summer and have also run chess clubs and have directed... See Michael's full profile
I am ranked as a chess expert by the United States Chess Federation. I have played in many USCF sanctioned chess tournaments. I teach at chess camps in the summer and have also run chess clubs and have directed...See Michael's full profile
My daughter Samantha gave Michael a "thumbs up" and a smile... and she's not easy to please. The initial lesson went very well and Michael is a patient, learned, well-informed teacher! We are very pleased!!... read the full review - Denise, 13 lessons with Michael
I have played the game of chess for over 20 years. The last 5 years I have been working with beginners to learn the game and advanced players to improve their game. I am a member of the U.S Chess Federation, and a member of the... See Walt's full profile
I have played the game of chess for over 20 years. The last 5 years I have been working with beginners to learn the game and advanced players to improve their game. I am a member of the U.S Chess Federation, and a member of the...See Walt's full profile
I started playing Chess less than 2 years ago. In that time I went from 900-2100 with a peak of 2200. I've been through it all and I know what it takes to take your Chess to the next level. See Alec's full profile
I started playing Chess less than 2 years ago. In that time I went from 900-2100 with a peak of 2200. I've been through it all and I know what it takes to take your Chess to the next level.See Alec's full profile
My rating has gone up 200 points in just a couple months after working with Alec. He's super smart and knows how to guide you in chess so that you improve quickly. Tactics, tactics, tactics! Translation: puzzles--at least for ... read the full review - Ann, 12 lessons with Alec
...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... See Austin's full profile
...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...See Austin's full profile
have been A competitive chess player for 14 years and have been teaching chess for ten years. I have a peak USCF Rating of over 2006 which is considered an EXPERT level chess player. I also have a peak Blitz rating of 2024 on... See Jonathan's full profile
have been A competitive chess player for 14 years and have been teaching chess for ten years. I have a peak USCF Rating of over 2006 which is considered an EXPERT level chess player. I also have a peak Blitz rating of 2024 on...See Jonathan's full profile
Jonathan is a great Chess teacher and makes complicated chess ideas easy to understand. His patience and love for the game makes working with him very enjoyable. Chess is more fun if it’s played correctly. I recommend you work wit... read the full review - John, 2 lessons with Jonathan
I have been playing chess for 25+ years and attained the title of National Master. My peak rating (2250) put me in the 99th percentile of all players in the United States. I am active on chess.com and my peak blitz rating there (2416) put... See Justin's full profile
I have been playing chess for 25+ years and attained the title of National Master. My peak rating (2250) put me in the 99th percentile of all players in the United States. I am active on chess.com and my peak blitz rating there (2416) put...See Justin's full profile
I learned chess at age 11, and have been playing for 40 years. Active club and tournament player, current USCF rating 1447. Have mentored high school chess club in Denmark and China. See Mike's full profile
I learned chess at age 11, and have been playing for 40 years. Active club and tournament player, current USCF rating 1447. Have mentored high school chess club in Denmark and China.See Mike's full profile
My Fide rating is 2105 and I'm working to break the 2200 barrier; My Lichess rating is 2500+; I am an active chess player with over 15 years of playing experience. I start by carefully analyzing my student's games, after that, I... See Nizar's full profile
My Fide rating is 2105 and I'm working to break the 2200 barrier; My Lichess rating is 2500+; I am an active chess player with over 15 years of playing experience. I start by carefully analyzing my student's games, after that, I...See Nizar's full profile
Nizar is very kind, knowledgeable and patient chess tutor. The lesson was both enjoyable and informative. I recommend him to others looking to improve their chess.... read the full review - Reid, 3 lessons with Nizar
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... See Mike's full profile
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...See Mike's full profile
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. ... read the full review - Barbara, 3 lessons with Mike
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... See Farirai's full profile
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...See Farirai's full profile
I would recommend Farirai for anyone looking for a chess tutor. No matter your age or skill level, Fari is going to be able to help you take your game to the next level. By our second lesson, he was already identifying personal we... read the full review - Sam, 17 lessons with Farirai
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... See John's full profile
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...See John's full profile
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. ... read the full review - Spencer, 3 lessons with John
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... See David's full profile
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...See David's full profile
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!!... read the full review - Carla
I have more than 15 years of experience participating in United States Chess Federation (USCF) tournaments. Improving steadily over the years, I became the champion of my local chess club in 2019, and the following year, right before... See Patrick's full profile
I have more than 15 years of experience participating in United States Chess Federation (USCF) tournaments. Improving steadily over the years, I became the champion of my local chess club in 2019, and the following year, right before...See Patrick's full profile
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