Gordon R.
16 Chess lessons
I'm building my skills to enter my first USCF Chess tournament and Frank is the best. This last session we reviewed a grand master game and worked on end games. Future chess opponents beware. I'll be ready to crush you!
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Andrew K.
50/hourNear Edison, NJ
Chess Instructor
Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.
5.0 (10)
48 hours tutoring
Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.
Excellent tutor!
Andrew has been a great basketball teacher for my 8 year old son. He is patient, effective, and skilled. He is punctual and flexible with scheduling. Would highly recommend for anyone! - Akash, 8 lessons with Andrew
David B.
75/hourNear Edison, NJ
Chess champion with 20+ years of experience playing and teaching
I have participated in and won national chess championships. I was the captain of my high school team that captured the national chess trophy. I have played, studied and taught chess for more than 25 years. I still love some of the classic openings E4.
5.0 (430)
1,196 hours tutoring
I have participated in and won national chess championships. I was the captain of my high school team that captured the national chess trophy. I have played, studied and taught chess for more than 25 years. I still love some of the classic openings E4.
Knowledgeable
My husband enjoyed his 1st chess lesson with David. David gave him a lot of new & interesting concepts to research & study! He enjoyed playing & learning from David & look forward to another lesson soon! - Claire
Samantha A.
65/hourNear Edison, NJ
10-Year Chess Enthusiast
I have played Chess for the past 10 years, taking part in school-based and social clubs, informal competitions, and online play. I would love to share my skills with beginners and challenge those with experience!
5.0 (63)
123 hours tutoring
I have played Chess for the past 10 years, taking part in school-based and social clubs, informal competitions, and online play. I would love to share my skills with beginners and challenge those with experience!
Amazing tutor.
As a college student who has had the privilege to work with Samantha, I can attest first-hand to her commitment to the betterment of those around her. While at first I was hesitant to discuss my shortcomings for the fear of judg... - Davit
Simon N.
80/hourNear Edison, NJ
Patient, Effective Math Tutor for Algebra, Geometry, SAT and ACT, GREs
I started playing chess in high-school and was president of the chess club and class champion. I have continued to play for fun, relaxation and mental stimulation. I both enjoy and love the game.
4.7 (293)
1,079 hours tutoring
I started playing chess in high-school and was president of the chess club and class champion. I have continued to play for fun, relaxation and mental stimulation. I both enjoy and love the game.
Great tutor.
Simon was extremely patient and worked step by step with me on each problem. He taught me how to break problems down and approach them in much more systematic way. I saw a huge improvement after working with him. - Hiza, 3 lessons with Simon
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Ezekiel H.
45/hourChess 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)
1,962 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.
Really Excellent Chess Teacher!
My 11 y.o. son is on his 7th chess lesson with Coach Ezekiel. He was hoping to take his chess game to the next level. Ezekiel is definitely getting him there! He's extremely knowledgeable & makes the lessons very interactive & ... - Dominic, 24 lessons with Ezekiel
Zachary L.
110/hour1700 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)
910 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 minutesNote that average response time is based on Zachary’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.
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...
Josh L.
30/hour20-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)
971 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...
Great coach
My son has been learning Chess with Josh for a few weeks. Josh is very knowledgeable, kind and patient coach. My son is enjoying and has fun on his sessions and chess camp. - Ming, 4 lessons with Josh
Zachary A.
35/hourEnthusiastic 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)
827 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 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.
Patient and fun tutor
My daughter (11) loves her chess sessions with Zachary! He is a calm and patient presence which is what she needs, and is a great example of good sportsmanship during chess which is rubbing off on her at home (she can get competit... - Bethany, 5 lessons with Zachary
John S.
100/hourChess 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...
Today
5.0 (926)
3,046 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 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...
Expert level & very patient.
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. - Spencer, 3 lessons with John
Suzanna S.
55/hourProfessional 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)
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.
She was very thoughtful, had a good clear plan, and my daughter loved it.
Very engaging and prepared. She is an A+ quality tutor. Would highly recommend to anybody looking for a cheerful chess coach. Looking forward to our next lessons. - Janine, 14 lessons with Suzanna
Nathaniel W.
50/hourChess 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)
1,585 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 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...
Really awesome chess instructor
Nathaniel was extremely patient with our 6 year old daughter. We can tell he has a lot of experience teaching chess and sharing his love of chess with his students. We will definitely be continuing as our daughter seem to really... - Ellen, 22 lessons with Nathaniel
Tony S.
65/hourExpert 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 (66)
356 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.
Knowledgeable and Patient Tutor.
Tony is very experienced and knowledgeable. He keeps his lesson effective, engaging and fun. At each lesson, he teaches me new chess tactics, and we try them out in actual games. - Yasmin, 8 lessons with Tony
Nadezda K.
125/hourInternational Chess Grandmaster
The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world.
5.0 (18)
78 hours tutoring
The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world.
Ephraim J.
300/hourChess 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)
10,493 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 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...
Exceptional math teacher!
Both my sons have been working with Ephraim for three years. In this period, he has taught them prealgebra, algebra I and algebra II and geometry, counting and probability, and number theory. He also prepared my eldest son for the... - Ruyi, 350 lessons with Ephraim
Grant S.
35/hourClass 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 (2)
29 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...
David B.
100/hourClass 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 (168)
1,114 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...
A Whole Lot of Knowledge
David showed me and my partner a great time. We wanted just a single lesson go get introduced to chess and it was so much fun! We now have a board game ourselves and plan to play in the future. Thanks David for being patient and m... - Melissa
Steve P.
59/hourbilingual 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)
1,046 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...
Great Tutor!
Steve is the absolute best! He isn't just teaching my son Spanish but fostering a love of the language. When he found out my son likes to play chess, he took the time to teach him the Spanish words for all of the pieces. I have wa... - Jennifer, 22 lessons with Steve
William G.
55/hourUSCF 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 (32)
68 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...
Griffin H.
49/hourChess 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 (478)
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...
Knowledgeable and patient chess coach
Great chess lesson! Children enjoyed it and want to continue learning! Thank you! Great chess lesson! Children enjoyed it and want to continue learning! Thank you! - Natalya, 19 lessons with Griffin
Byung M.
400/hourChess.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 (44)
333 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 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...
College Essay
He provided valuable feedback on how to trim my essay to meet the 650-word limit while preserving its core message. His insights and anecdotes about what has worked for others were particularly helpful. He’s an excellent tutor for... - Jenna
Nicholas K.
48/hourUSCF 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)
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...
Knowledgeable!
Nicolas tutored my son on Algebra 1 concepts as he needed a refresher. Nicolas provided chess tips as well. I highly recommend Nicolas and would hire him again. - Maria
Sriman G.
100/hourChess 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)
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.
Very precise and clear instructor. Love the drills he gives me to practice!
Love the practice puzzles we go over together to cause me to think multiple steps ahead in the game of chess. He has been able to break down tactics so that I can get a stronger start, midgame and finish as I am learning the game.... - Jacinda, 2 lessons with Sriman
Savetha C.
49/hourUSCF 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)
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)...
Knowledgeable and patient teacher
Savetha is very knowledgeable about chess and friendly with kids. She gave good chess puzzles to our son in the first class. She was open to adjusting her pace based on feedback we provided. - Haritha
Luke W.
60/hourFIDE 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)
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.
Extremely instructive and knowledgeable Chess coach
I did 6 lessons with Luke. Each of them were very well planned, explained, and benefical. For each session we did, he created a Lichess study with a bunch of chapters that we would go over. Then, he would give me homework from tha... - Sujan, 6 lessons with Luke
Itziar V.
35/hourChess 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...
4.8 (16)
71 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 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...
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Daphne S.
14 Chess lessons
8/9/2014 Our son won a game in his very first chess tournament today, and he won it with the 4-move checkmate taught to him by Rachel! We are very proud of him, and so grateful to Rachel for her tutelage. We have high hopes for our son's continued improvement. Under Rachel's guidance, he is learning the art of great chess. 10/8/14 Rachel has been tutoring my teenage daughter in chess.
Svetlana R.
2 Chess lessons
Hi Frederick, Thank you very much for coming and playing a chess game with my son. He enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to other class.
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