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The Best Chess Tutors for Highland Park, IL

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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
964 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...

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
Brandon S.
84/hour

Top 99% on Lichess and Chess.com, Competitive USCF player for 10 years

I have been tutoring in chess for 10 years along with competing in local, state, and national events. I have been ranked as 2nd for my age in the State of Florida several times and rank in the top 99% on Lichess and Chess.com rapid ratings....

5.0 (97)
84/hour
343 hours tutoring

I have been tutoring in chess for 10 years along with competing in local, state, and national events. I have been ranked as 2nd for my age in the State of Florida several times and rank in the top 99% on Lichess and Chess.com rapid ratings....

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (10)
55/hour
27 hours tutoring

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...

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
David B.
100/hour

Class 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 (164)
100/hour
1,103 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...

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (923)
100/hour
3,007 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 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...

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
Grant S.
25/hour

Class 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 (1)
25/hour
22 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...

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Zachary L.
90/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 (93)
90/hour
861 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...

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
Byung M.
55/hour

Chess.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 (34)
55/hour
268 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 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...

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
June Z.
1000/hour

Chess Rating of 2092 | Father is an International Chess Master

I have been a Chess Coach for over 9 years, since I started as a child chess prodigy. I founded Zap Chess School and coached students as young as 2 years old. I teach strategies, openings, and get my students to participate in...

5.0 (61)
1000/hour
234 hours tutoring

I have been a Chess Coach for over 9 years, since I started as a child chess prodigy. I founded Zap Chess School and coached students as young as 2 years old. I teach strategies, openings, and get my students to participate in...

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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 (338)
59/hour
1,024 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 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...

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
Sree K.
50/hour

Chess Teacher/Tutor specializing in Beginners and Intermediate Players

I've been playing Chess since I was 8 years old, and have reached an intermediate level (~1800). Throughout my time playing chess, I've taught many children in-person/online how to play as well as brought many students...

5.0 (1)
50/hour
3 hours tutoring

I've been playing Chess since I was 8 years old, and have reached an intermediate level (~1800). Throughout my time playing chess, I've taught many children in-person/online how to play as well as brought many students...

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (60)
65/hour
346 hours tutoring

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.

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
Peter M.
60/hour

USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20+ Years Exp

I am a USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20 plus years teaching experience with students of all ages. I have experience teaching in both public and private schools in addition to giving personal instruction. My students include...

5.0 (156)
60/hour
266 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20 plus years teaching experience with students of all ages. I have experience teaching in both public and private schools in addition to giving personal instruction. My students include...

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (80)
55/hour
299 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 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.

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
Sean H.
70/hour

Passionate chess coach since 2022 and President of Riverside Chess Clu

I'm ranked in the top 1% globally of chess players. I'm a US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director, and I'm the President of Riverside Chess Club. I also hold a Certificate of Teaching for a Positive Future...

5.0 (3)
70/hour
15 hours tutoring

I'm ranked in the top 1% globally of chess players. I'm a US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director, and I'm the President of Riverside Chess Club. I also hold a Certificate of Teaching for a Positive Future...

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (3188)
300/hour
10,402 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 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...

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
Lance G.
56/hour

Chess Expert and Coach with More Than a Decade of Experience

I have been teaching chess for over a decade 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...

5.0 (1400)
56/hour
4,355 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have been teaching chess for over a decade 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...

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (827)
45/hour
1,940 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.

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
Nathaniel W.
50/hour

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 (383)
50/hour
1,572 hours tutoring

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...

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (178)
48/hour
613 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...

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (677)
149/hour
3,882 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 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

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (168)
35/hour
819 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 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.

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (160)
65/hour
629 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 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...

Near Highland Park, IL 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 (201)
20/hour
931 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...

Near Highland Park, IL Tutoring
Itziar V.
30/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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4.6 (7)
30/hour
49 hours tutoring
Response time: 1 minuteNote 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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