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The Best Chess Tutors in Fairfax County, VA

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Roberto P. Ashburn, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Roberto P.
50/hour

Ashburn, VA

Master's Certified Teacher with Experience to Tutor Different Subjects

I have been teaching since 1996, after I discovered my vocation when I worked as a Human Resources Manager for a retail company. I used to train all new personnel and I enjoyed every minute of it, from preparing the training session to delivering...

5.0 (26)
50/hour
35 hours tutoring

I have been teaching since 1996, after I discovered my vocation when I worked as a Human Resources Manager for a retail company. I used to train all new personnel and I enjoyed every minute of it, from preparing the training session to delivering...

Nathaniel W. Boyds, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nathaniel W.
50/hour

Boyds, MD

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 (378)
50/hour
1,478 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutes

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...

Sean H. Woodbridge, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean H.
75/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...

4.8 (102)
75/hour
592 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...

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...

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 (6)
60/hour
18 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.
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
200 hours tutoring

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

Matthew S. Columbia, MD, available for in-person tutoring
Matthew S.
75/hour

Columbia, MD

Flexible and Friendly Tutor in Baltimore

I have been playing chess for most of my life and have been able to teach people on the fly. I am an active participant on gameknot.com which I have been playing for over 5 years. I just tutored my first student in chess and it...

4.7 (156)
75/hour
625 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for most of my life and have been able to teach people on the fly. I am an active participant on gameknot.com which I have been playing for over 5 years. I just tutored my first student in chess and it...

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

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

Asheville, NC Tutoring
Peter M.
60/hour

Peter M. Experienced and Effective Chess Tutor

I enjoy teaching kids and adults, pushing them to focus and improve on a consistent basis. My background playing is mostly correspondence chess which leads me to focus on small details and slowing down the pace of the game. I think kids...

5.0 (152)
60/hour
249 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes

I enjoy teaching kids and adults, pushing them to focus and improve on a consistent basis. My background playing is mostly correspondence chess which leads me to focus on small details and slowing down the pace of the game. I think kids...

Philadelphia, PA Tutoring
Nicholas K.
48/hour

USCF National Chess Master with a background in Mathematics

I have been playing chess since 2004, and I am currently a National Master with a rating of 2265. Not only have I tutored chess to a variety of students at different levels, I have also taken chess lessons myself, so I am familiar...

5.0 (135)
48/hour
456 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess since 2004, and I am currently a National Master with a rating of 2265. Not only have I tutored chess to a variety of students at different levels, I have also taken chess lessons myself, so I am familiar...

Tallahassee, FL Tutoring
Russ B.
32/hour

Chess Tutor with 20+ Years of Experience

I have over 20 years of experience playing chess, and I enjoy sharing my love of chess with others! After studying and playing thousands of games, I have learned the winning strategies such as strong openings, good defense, and...

5.0 (214)
32/hour
869 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutes

I have over 20 years of experience playing chess, and I enjoy sharing my love of chess with others! After studying and playing thousands of games, I have learned the winning strategies such as strong openings, good defense, and...

Bethesda, MD Tutoring
Kapish P.
50/hour

National Chess Master

I am USCF National Chess Master with a peak rating over 2200. I have been playing chess at the state and national level for the past 15 years, and I've competed in over 250 tournaments to date.

5.0 (20)
50/hour
33 hours tutoring

I am USCF National Chess Master with a peak rating over 2200. I have been playing chess at the state and national level for the past 15 years, and I've competed in over 250 tournaments to date.

Fremont, CA Tutoring
Chris T.
100/hour

Correspondence Chess Master, United States Chess Federation

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...

4.9 (173)
100/hour
595 hours tutoring

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...

Iowa City, IA Tutoring
Michael T.
60/hour

Striving to give you skills that will last a lifetime!

My name is Michael Takahashi and I am a USCF National Master, professional chess player, and chess coach from Iowa City, Iowa in the United States! I've been teaching chess players from all ages since 2022 and I would...

5.0 (61)
60/hour
269 hours tutoring

My name is Michael Takahashi and I am a USCF National Master, professional chess player, and chess coach from Iowa City, Iowa in the United States! I've been teaching chess players from all ages since 2022 and I would...

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 (127)
120/hour
458 hours tutoring

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...

Dallas, TX Tutoring
James D.
34/hour

English Professor and Experienced Chess Player teaching Chess

I'm an English professor, who just happens to play chess as a hobby. I'm not just a chess player trying to teach chess, I'm a teacher who teaches chess. Therefore, I can help you to learn chess...

5.0 (1210)
34/hour
3,703 hours tutoring

I'm an English professor, who just happens to play chess as a hobby. I'm not just a chess player trying to teach chess, I'm a teacher who teaches chess. Therefore, I can help you to learn chess...

Seattle, WA Tutoring
AKSHAYA A.
25/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 (78)
25/hour
171 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,...

Bourbonnais, IL Tutoring
Austin E.
80/hour

Chess Tutoring for Casual and Tournament Players

...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...

5.0 (238)
80/hour
1,209 hours tutoring

...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...

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 (203)
60/hour
576 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...

Canton, OH Tutoring
Sean G.
90/hour

Experienced Academic Tutor and Intermediate-Level Chess Player

I don't have much experience teaching/coaching chess, but I am an experienced academic teacher and tutor in subjects including chemistry, physics, and math. Additionally, I am an intermediate-level chess player. I have...

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5.0 (1129)
90/hour
4,400 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutes

I don't have much experience teaching/coaching chess, but I am an experienced academic teacher and tutor in subjects including chemistry, physics, and math. Additionally, I am an intermediate-level chess player. I have...

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 (68)
55/hour
261 hours tutoring

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

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 (10)
125/hour
26 hours tutoring

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

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 (1397)
275/hour
6,406 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

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...

Tustin, CA Tutoring
Rama G.
25/hour

Highly Effective Teacher!

Hello Friend, I have been tutoring since 2016 - even before I started helping people on Wyzant. I am a very effective chess tutor/chess coach for anyone from an absolute beginner to an intermediate tournament player. I...

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5.0 (143)
25/hour
1,249 hours tutoring

Hello Friend, I have been tutoring since 2016 - even before I started helping people on Wyzant. I am a very effective chess tutor/chess coach for anyone from an absolute beginner to an intermediate tournament player. I...

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 (801)
45/hour
1,798 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutes

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.

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 (128)
65/hour
528 hours tutoring

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...

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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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