The Best Chess Tutors in Illinois

Rockford, IL

USCF Chess Expert 2000+, 10+ years of teaching Experience

I currently rank among the top 99% on both Lichess (2100+) and Chess.com rapid ratings. I have been teaching chess to elementary students as well as playing competitively in local, state, and national events since 2010. I learned how to... See Brandon's full profile

Chicago, IL

A Well-Rounded, Experienced, and Science-Oriented Tutor

I am a chess player and coach. I won numerous tournaments in middle and high school and also college. See Aladdin's full profile

Chicago, IL

Passionate Chess player with more than a decade of experience.

My passion for problem solving has drawn me to chess since I was a child. I have always been fascinated by chess, math, and computer programming. Chess has always been my favorite sport and recreation, and I am eager to help... See Jean Yves's full profile

Naperville, IL

Member of High School Varsity Chess Team

I was a member of my high school varsity chess which consistently placed top 10 in the state of Illinois. I have a peak USCF rating of 1400 and a peak chess.com rating of 1800. I have been playing for 5 years and have a strong understanding... See Rohan's full profile

Carol Stream, IL

Writer, Philosopher, Mathematician, Data Scientist, Polyglot

I have played chess for several years, both over-the-board and correspondence. Though not officially ranked with any national OTB affiliation such as the United States Chess Federation (USCF), I am officially rated 2187 (as of March... See Sean's full profile

Saint Charles, MO

Chessbase Tactics Training Grandmaster (informal rating)

...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

Iowa City, IA

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... See Michael's full profile

Bourbonnais, IL

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... See Austin's full profile

Riverside, IL

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... See Sean's full profile

Plainfield, IL

Chess professional with 40 years experience.

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... See Joshua's full profile

Chicago, IL

Chess specialist

Besides my students having knowledge in chess, they also receive many ideas about life, strategy applied in different subjects, behavior and education, so the students and parents can easily see the benefits of chess. I have a... See Honorius's full profile

Expert Chess Player and 10 Years of Coach Experience

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online... See Jeremy's full profile

Woman Chess Grand Master

I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments. See Atousa's full profile

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. See Suzanna's full profile

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... See Katsiaryna's full profile

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... See Caleb's full profile

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... See Rama's full profile

International Chess Grandmaster

The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world. See Nadezda's full profile

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... See Lance's full profile

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,... See AKSHAYA's full profile

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... See Peter's full profile

2100+ Chess Coach | Kids & Adults | Beginner–Advanced| Tournament Prep

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce... See Hyrum's full profile

National Chess Master with 2272 rating.

I am a National Chess Master with a rating of 2272. I have played over 500 rated tournament games and can play blindfold chess. I've tutored many people to become better players and can do the same for you! See Alisher's full profile

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... See Nicholas's full profile

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... See Neil's full profile