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The Best Chess Tutors in Los Angeles, CA

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Andy Z. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andy Z.
$47/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Avid Chess Player with Tournament Experience

I am a chess player who started playing in high school and now competes as part of my university's team. I have experience competing in tournaments such as the Pan American tournament, tournaments around campus, as well as weekly practices. Whether you're looking to learn the basics of chess or...

4.8 (51)
$47/hour
244 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a chess player who started playing in high school and now competes as part of my university's team. I have experience competing in tournaments such as the Pan American tournament, tournaments around campus, as well as weekly practices. Whether you're looking to learn the basics of chess or...

Dan A. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dan A.
$250/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

International Master of Chess with 5+ Years of Teaching Experience

At age 11 I achieved the title of Master, and since then have become an International Master (with 1 Grandmaster norm), 5-time US National Champion, and am currently the #1 18-year-old on the west coast of the United States. In addition, I have taught over 200 students and some have gone on to become national champions...

5.0 (5)
$250/hour
8 hours tutoring

At age 11 I achieved the title of Master, and since then have become an International Master (with 1 Grandmaster norm), 5-time US National Champion, and am currently the #1 18-year-old on the west coast of the United States. In addition, I have taught over 200 students and some have gone on to become national champions...

Matthew K. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew K.
$100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

4+ years in competitive chess

I did an independent study project for a month with a physics professor in college after learning to play chess with my dad at a young age. Since, I played regularly in competitive arenas (ICC, chess.com) and have also joined a local LA chess club. I'm happy to teach students learning to play...

5.0 (332)
$100/hour
1,954 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response time is based on Matthew’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I did an independent study project for a month with a physics professor in college after learning to play chess with my dad at a young age. Since, I played regularly in competitive arenas (ICC, chess.com) and have also joined a local LA chess club. I'm happy to teach students learning to play...

Cau Duong L. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cau Duong L.
$120/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Advanced Math/Chess

I am a National Master of Chess with a 2215 USCF rating and have been playing in tournaments for 8 years now. My expertise is middle game and endgame. I also know the classic chess games of Capablanca and Fischer well. I have several unique training methods aimed at beginners, which I will share.

4.9 (293)
$120/hour
1,509 hours tutoring

I am a National Master of Chess with a 2215 USCF rating and have been playing in tournaments for 8 years now. My expertise is middle game and endgame. I also know the classic chess games of Capablanca and Fischer well. I have several unique training methods aimed at beginners, which I will share.

Matt S. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matt S.
$25/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Chess Background and Skill

I worked as a chess coach for children in an after-school program, where I taught students the fundamentals of the game, including piece movement, basic strategies, and critical thinking skills. I designed engaging lessons and went through puzzles that helped students develop problem-solving abilities, patience,...

5.0 (3)
$25/hour
41 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I worked as a chess coach for children in an after-school program, where I taught students the fundamentals of the game, including piece movement, basic strategies, and critical thinking skills. I designed engaging lessons and went through puzzles that helped students develop problem-solving abilities, patience,...

Joshua S. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joshua S.
$100/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

An award winning Public Speaking , ESL and Chess and Poker Coach

I have been playing chess for 35 years. I play generally three times a week and win regularly. I have taught the game to over 100 people in my life. I mentor a number of young people who strongly believe that my chess instruction and the applicable thought logic lessons I inculcate have escalated their job...

4.5 (4)
$100/hour
17 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for 35 years. I play generally three times a week and win regularly. I have taught the game to over 100 people in my life. I mentor a number of young people who strongly believe that my chess instruction and the applicable thought logic lessons I inculcate have escalated their job...

Karim E. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karim E.
$75/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

International Master & Coach with 1800+ Rating and 7+ years Experience

I am an International Master with a chess rating above 1800 and over 7 years of coaching experience for Alpha Zero. I have helped players of all levels improve their game through personalized training focused on strategy, tactics, and openings. My approach emphasizes practical skills and game analysis to boost...

5.0 (17)
$75/hour
60 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am an International Master with a chess rating above 1800 and over 7 years of coaching experience for Alpha Zero. I have helped players of all levels improve their game through personalized training focused on strategy, tactics, and openings. My approach emphasizes practical skills and game analysis to boost...

Atousa P. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Atousa P.
$95/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Woman Chess Grand Master

I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments.

4.9 (130)
$95/hour
513 hours tutoring

I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments.

David B. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David B.
$100/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

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 tutored chess for years.

5.0 (161)
$100/hour
1,095 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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 tutored chess for years.

Linus E. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linus E.
$40/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Class A Chess Player

I am 1872 USCF and 2000 on chess.com. This puts me in the top 5% of amateur chess players and in the top 1% of all chess players. I have tutored chess privately since 22. I have tutored chess in schools since 22.

5.0 (3)
$40/hour
14 hours tutoring

I am 1872 USCF and 2000 on chess.com. This puts me in the top 5% of amateur chess players and in the top 1% of all chess players. I have tutored chess privately since 22. I have tutored chess in schools since 22.

Brian S. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian S.
$40/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Experienced Chess Teacher

I have played chess competitively for ten years and have achieved a United States Chess Federation rating of 1964 and a chess.com rating peak of 2381 which is in the 99.9th percentile. I have taught chess at an elementary school for two years and at a summer elementary chess class so I have...

5.0 (1)
$40/hour
5 hours tutoring

I have played chess competitively for ten years and have achieved a United States Chess Federation rating of 1964 and a chess.com rating peak of 2381 which is in the 99.9th percentile. I have taught chess at an elementary school for two years and at a summer elementary chess class so I have...

Dennis U. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dennis U.
$40/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Self Taught Chess Expert / Chess Coach giving Zoom and in Home Lessons

I am a USCF candidate master with over 25 years playing experience. I have taught chess in after school programs and done in home tutoring to children and adults including children on the autism spectrum. I once taught chess on a transatlantic cruise ship and have been a chess consultant to director...

4.5 (6)
$40/hour
12 hours tutoring

I am a USCF candidate master with over 25 years playing experience. I have taught chess in after school programs and done in home tutoring to children and adults including children on the autism spectrum. I once taught chess on a transatlantic cruise ship and have been a chess consultant to director...

Howard F. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard F.
$72/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

Effective Caring Tutor with PhD Math Econ English SAT SPSS SPSS/AMOS

I have been playing chess for more than forty years. I was a competitive chess player in high school as I was on the varsity chess team. I have been tutoring in chess for more than twenty years.

4.9 (192)
$72/hour
840 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for more than forty years. I was a competitive chess player in high school as I was on the varsity chess team. I have been tutoring in chess for more than twenty years.

Suzanna S. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Suzanna S.
$55/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

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 (78)
$55/hour
291 hours tutoring

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

Mike G. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mike G.
$40/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Chess tutor

I started to teach children to play chess in 1979. In 1984, I worked with some world's best chess coaches and players like David Bronshtein and P. Kondratev. I am a winner of multiple chess tournaments. My student recently became a national master

5.0 (141)
$40/hour
819 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I started to teach children to play chess in 1979. In 1984, I worked with some world's best chess coaches and players like David Bronshtein and P. Kondratev. I am a winner of multiple chess tournaments. My student recently became a national master

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
$100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

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 more than 15 years and I can help you learn many effective strategies and...

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5.0 (919)
$100/hour
2,935 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 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 more than 15 years and I can help you learn many effective strategies and...

Simon S. Near Los Angeles, CA, available for in-person tutoring
Simon S.
$75/hour

Near Los Angeles, CA

National Expert - USCF rating 2020

I have 25+ years experience playing and studying chess at the tournament level. I achieved the USCF expert title in 2015. I can help you learn the basic concepts, or help an advanced beginner tweak their tactical and strategic play. I am patient, and I want to spread appreciation for this beautiful game.

5.0 (5)
$75/hour
16 hours tutoring

I have 25+ years experience playing and studying chess at the tournament level. I achieved the USCF expert title in 2015. I can help you learn the basic concepts, or help an advanced beginner tweak their tactical and strategic play. I am patient, and I want to spread appreciation for this beautiful game.

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

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

Near Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
Hyrum F.
$90/hour

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...

5.0 (242)
$90/hour
311 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Hyrum’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

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...

Near Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
Owen P.
$60/hour

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As a youth, I was the top rated HS player in Ohio and Board 1 on the best team in the state in the early 1970s. Since my recent retirement, I have studied diligently to restore and improve my game, including two years of individual lessons with an...

5.0 (16)
$60/hour
161 hours tutoring

As a youth, I was the top rated HS player in Ohio and Board 1 on the best team in the state in the early 1970s. Since my recent retirement, I have studied diligently to restore and improve my game, including two years of individual lessons with an...

Near Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
Austin E.
$80/hour

Chess Tutoring for Tournament and Casual Players

I have been playing chess for almost 10 years now. I have been teaching chess to students in person, online, and in schools for about 8 years. I worked as a volunteer coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School...

5.0 (239)
$80/hour
1,229 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for almost 10 years now. I have been teaching chess to students in person, online, and in schools for about 8 years. I worked as a volunteer coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School...

Near Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
Michael T.
$60/hour

A USCF National Master with 13 years of playing experience

My teaching philosophy I believe that we work the best when we have a plan. Often, I find myself and other chess players aimlessly playing chess online with no real motivation (don't do it!). When we do that, we waste time and...

5.0 (61)
$60/hour
282 hours tutoring
Response time: 41 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My teaching philosophy I believe that we work the best when we have a plan. Often, I find myself and other chess players aimlessly playing chess online with no real motivation (don't do it!). When we do that, we waste time and...

Near Los Angeles, CA 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 (1497)
$275/hour
6,680 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Near Los Angeles, CA 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 (128)
$120/hour
470 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Near Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
Jeremy B.
$80/hour

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...

5.0 (322)
$80/hour
755 hours tutoring

...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...

Near Los Angeles, CA 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 (816)
$45/hour
1,882 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.

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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!
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.
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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