Wyzant
Apply To Tutor
Get Started for Free ›
tutortutor
tutortutor
tutortutor
tutortutor
tutortutor
tutortutor
Trust the nation's largest network for Chess tutors

More than 4 million 5-star reviews

65,000 expert tutors in 300+ subjects

Find a great match with our Good Fit Guarantee

More than 4 million 5-star reviews

65,000 expert tutors in 300+ subjects

Find a great match with our Good Fit Guarantee

Featured by the nation’s most respected news sources

New York TimesCNNChicago TribuneCNBCForbesCBS NewsFox News

Tutors from top universities

JulliardMITRISDColumbiaCarnegie MellonBerkeleyHarvard

Get 1:1 Help Fast

The Best Chess Tutors in Harlem, New York, NY

See all 323 matching tutors

Find the best local Chess lesson in Harlem

Katsiaryna Z. Whitestone, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katsiaryna Z.
55/hour

Whitestone, NY

Candidate Master | Chess Since Age 5 | Int’l Tournaments & Coaching

With over 6 years of coaching experience, I work with kids and adults through tailored private and group lessons, both online and in person. I began playing chess at age 5 and went on to compete in numerous national and international junior...

5.0 (184)
55/hour
531 hours tutoring

With over 6 years of coaching experience, I work with kids and adults through tailored private and group lessons, both online and in person. I began playing chess at age 5 and went on to compete in numerous national and international junior...

Maya M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maya M.
75/hour

New York, NY

I have taught chess to children 3 years and up since 2019

I have taught people as young as 3 to play chess and have found fun and engaging ways to teach everything from beginner to full on strategy.

75/hour
6 hours tutoring

I have taught people as young as 3 to play chess and have found fun and engaging ways to teach everything from beginner to full on strategy.

Natasha D. Rutherford, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Natasha D.
69/hour

Rutherford, NJ

Chess Champion in high school and college

I have played chess for twenty years. In high school and college, I played in tournaments where I represented my state or school. I have experience in strategy in playing both white and black and understand how to use the chess...

5.0 (289)
69/hour
1,048 hours tutoring

I have played chess for twenty years. In high school and college, I played in tournaments where I represented my state or school. I have experience in strategy in playing both white and black and understand how to use the chess...

Farirai G. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Farirai G.
50/hour

New York, NY

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
638 hours tutoring

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...

Benji W. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Benji W.
75/hour

New York, NY

USCF 1868 Rated Chess Player with 4 years of teaching experience

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...

5.0 (13)
75/hour
81 hours tutoring

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...

Jaime D. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jaime D.
76/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Chess Teacher

I have helped to run a chess team for two years. I am able to teach strategy and coordinate players.

4.9 (43)
76/hour
238 hours tutoring

I have helped to run a chess team for two years. I am able to teach strategy and coordinate players.

Harrison K. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Harrison K.
19/hour

New York, NY

Children's Chess Tutor With 18 Years of Playing Experience

I have been playing chess for the vast majority of my life, playing in dozens of in-person tournaments. I have also previously founded a local children's chess group where I tutored small in-person groups. Additionally, I am...

5.0 (12)
19/hour
18 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for the vast majority of my life, playing in dozens of in-person tournaments. I have also previously founded a local children's chess group where I tutored small in-person groups. Additionally, I am...

Dan M. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dan M.
50/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Science/math teacher

I teach math at Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, NY. I also manage a mathematical games programs in high school that includes mathematical board games like chess, GO etc. I am a registered payer with American Go Association.

4.7 (27)
50/hour
98 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutes

I teach math at Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, NY. I also manage a mathematical games programs in high school that includes mathematical board games like chess, GO etc. I am a registered payer with American Go Association.

Christopher E. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher E.
50/hour

New York, NY

Storytelling Chess Teacher

I have four and a half years of experience teaching chess to hundreds of kids in classes at schools and in one on one tutoring sessions. My storytelling skills come from me being a trained actor, with education at Brooklyn College and HB...

5.0 (6)
50/hour
9 hours tutoring

I have four and a half years of experience teaching chess to hundreds of kids in classes at schools and in one on one tutoring sessions. My storytelling skills come from me being a trained actor, with education at Brooklyn College and HB...

Anisa M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anisa M.
60/hour

New York, NY

Brown Grad

I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school.

5.0 (5)
60/hour
9 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutes

I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school.

Shelli D. Springfield Gardens, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shelli D.
60/hour

Springfield Gardens, NY

Chess Teacher

Experienced Chess Teacher of over 10 +years. Focus during learning placed on: Rules and Basics; Opening Strategies; Middle Game Tactics; Endgame Techniques; Positional Understanding and other game strategies. Come and sharpen your skills...

5.0 (9)
60/hour
14 hours tutoring

Experienced Chess Teacher of over 10 +years. Focus during learning placed on: Rules and Basics; Opening Strategies; Middle Game Tactics; Endgame Techniques; Positional Understanding and other game strategies. Come and sharpen your skills...

Patrick B. Bronx, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Patrick B.
35/hour

Bronx, NY

1400+ Rapid rated chess player

I am a passionate chess player with a strong competitive and leadership background. My crowning achievement is placing 3rd in a tournament of over 900 competitors. I can solve puzzles in the 2400 range, a level comparable to titled players....

4.9 (149)
35/hour
302 hours tutoring

I am a passionate chess player with a strong competitive and leadership background. My crowning achievement is placing 3rd in a tournament of over 900 competitors. I can solve puzzles in the 2400 range, a level comparable to titled players....

Eli R. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eli R.
65/hour

New York, NY

Experienced Chess Player and Instructor

I have played chess my whole life. My blitz rating on chess.com is over 2000. My USCF rating is 1739. I can teach anyone rated under 1600 on chess.com or under 1800 on lichess. I love teaching players of all levels from absolute beginner to...

5.0 (6)
65/hour
8 hours tutoring

I have played chess my whole life. My blitz rating on chess.com is over 2000. My USCF rating is 1739. I can teach anyone rated under 1600 on chess.com or under 1800 on lichess. I love teaching players of all levels from absolute beginner to...

Karl P. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karl P.
30/hour

New York, NY

Math and Computer Science Instructor

I played chess since I was a little kid. I even took a chess summer camp when I was eleven, and I beat many of the students there. I still play now.

4.8 (370)
30/hour
1,560 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutes

I played chess since I was a little kid. I even took a chess summer camp when I was eleven, and I beat many of the students there. I still play now.

Adam A. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam A.
50/hour

New York, NY

Professional Jazz Musician Teaching Chess

I have been playing Chess since the age of 4, teaching students from 8-18 for the past 2 years. I study professional games of the past, and have been involved with Chess clubs/tournaments.

5.0 (17)
50/hour
121 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes

I have been playing Chess since the age of 4, teaching students from 8-18 for the past 2 years. I study professional games of the past, and have been involved with Chess clubs/tournaments.

Lawrence C. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lawrence C.
75/hour

New York, NY

FIDE Master chess coach

I have five years of experience coaching elementary and middle school kids in chess. However, I work with players of all ages and levels from beginner up through 2200. A few of my students have had large rating gains in short timespans. I...

5.0 (35)
75/hour
117 hours tutoring

I have five years of experience coaching elementary and middle school kids in chess. However, I work with players of all ages and levels from beginner up through 2200. A few of my students have had large rating gains in short timespans. I...

John L. Astoria, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
John L.
36/hour

Astoria, NY

Chess Tutor

I tutored chess for 3 years for a volunteer group called the Metis project. I am 2400 rated player on lichess.org, capable of tutoring both speed chess and classical.

5.0 (36)
36/hour
184 hours tutoring

I tutored chess for 3 years for a volunteer group called the Metis project. I am 2400 rated player on lichess.org, capable of tutoring both speed chess and classical.

Ernesto T. Woodhaven, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ernesto T.
40/hour

Woodhaven, NY

NYC Chess Instructor

With a passion to teach I been inspired to show others on the 6 fundamentals of chess. Currently I have been teaching for over 10 years in different non profit organizations and schools throughout New York City. I have been apart of the...

5.0 (10)
40/hour
41 hours tutoring

With a passion to teach I been inspired to show others on the 6 fundamentals of chess. Currently I have been teaching for over 10 years in different non profit organizations and schools throughout New York City. I have been apart of the...

Rene M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rene M.
65/hour

New York, NY

K-12 Chess

As a Chess coach, I am a member of the United States Chess Federation, and currently, tutor children and adults who have minimal or no experience. In 2013 my middle school chess team finished 1st place overall in the Non-Rated...

5.0 (279)
65/hour
715 hours tutoring

As a Chess coach, I am a member of the United States Chess Federation, and currently, tutor children and adults who have minimal or no experience. In 2013 my middle school chess team finished 1st place overall in the Non-Rated...

Paul C. Ridgewood, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul C.
199/hour

Ridgewood, NY

Experienced Beginner/Intermediate Chess Tutor

I have taught roughly two hundred plus of kids, from elementary to high school, to play chess. I teach beginner to intermediate levels, including chess history, and make sure my students have a strong sense of the board and love of...

5.0 (288)
199/hour
710 hours tutoring

I have taught roughly two hundred plus of kids, from elementary to high school, to play chess. I teach beginner to intermediate levels, including chess history, and make sure my students have a strong sense of the board and love of...

Vindhyaa P. Astoria, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vindhyaa P.
135/hour

Astoria, NY

Experienced Chess Player & Private Tutor

After learning the rich history, practicing the nuanced strategies, and competing in various tournaments of Chess--I've taught children ages 4-14 Beginner and Intermediate levels of Chess at Hindu Learning Center and privately for the...

5.0 (183)
135/hour
625 hours tutoring

After learning the rich history, practicing the nuanced strategies, and competing in various tournaments of Chess--I've taught children ages 4-14 Beginner and Intermediate levels of Chess at Hindu Learning Center and privately for the...

Rooney S. Bronx, NY, available for in-person tutoring
Rooney S.
75/hour

Bronx, NY

New York City Knight

Having been a United States Chess Federation expert for years, a member of various chess clubs, including the Marshall Chess Club, the Polgar Chess club, and the Queens Chess Club, I have experience in...

4.9 (7)
75/hour
25 hours tutoring

Having been a United States Chess Federation expert for years, a member of various chess clubs, including the Marshall Chess Club, the Polgar Chess club, and the Queens Chess Club, I have experience in...

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

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

Houston, TX Tutoring
Olabode A.
75/hour

Experienced Chess player

I have played chess actively for over 20 years, ever since my teenage years. I play actively in the Houston area and have mastered the English opening as White and Pirc defense as black.

4.9 (95)
75/hour
278 hours tutoring

I have played chess actively for over 20 years, ever since my teenage years. I play actively in the Houston area and have mastered the English opening as White and Pirc defense as black.

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 (63)
25/hour
148 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutes

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,...

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
248 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 hour

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...

Trusted with over 6 million hours of lessons since 2005

Trusted experience

Success stories

Real stories from real people

Since 2005, Wyzant has provided a way for people to learn any subject in a way that works for them.

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.
How much for private Chess tutoring lessons

Harlem Chess Tutors Cost $35 - 60 per hour on average

What’s a fair price for a private Harlem Chess tutor? Harlem Chess tutors using Wyzant are professional subject experts who set their own price based on their demand and skill.

$20$85
$35
$60
Choose Your Tutor

Compare tutor costs. With a range of price options, there’s a tutor for every budget.

No Upfront Fees

Sign up, search, and message with expert tutors free of charge.

No Costly Packages

Only pay for the time you need. Whether it’s one lesson or seven, you decide what to spend.

Love Your Lesson Or It’s Free

Your first hour with a new tutor is protected by Wyzant’s Good Fit Guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with your lesson, you don’t pay. No questions asked.

Reported on by leading news outlets

tech crunch
the new york times
CNBC

A nationwide network

Find online Chess lessons

Get Chess help anytime! We only accept the best online Chess tutors into our community. Get the help you need, right when you need it with the convenience of online lessons.