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The Best Chess Tutors in Maryland

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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 (384)
50/hour
1,590 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response time is based on Nathaniel’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

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...

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 (9)
60/hour
21 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.

Theodore E. Baltimore, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Theodore E.
80/hour

Baltimore, MD

Chess Player with Tournament Experience, top 1.5% of chess.com players

I am a USCF tournament chess player, with OTB rating of 1550, chess.com blitz rating of 2030, lichess blitz rating of 2140. Haven't played in tournaments for a while so my otb rating is much lower than it should be, but chess.com is a...

5.0 (411)
80/hour
1,239 hours tutoring

I am a USCF tournament chess player, with OTB rating of 1550, chess.com blitz rating of 2030, lichess blitz rating of 2140. Haven't played in tournaments for a while so my otb rating is much lower than it should be, but chess.com is a...

Matthew S. Columbia, MD, available for online & 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 (160)
75/hour
646 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Samantha H. Baltimore, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha H.
100/hour

Baltimore, MD

Chess Player 1000 USCF Rating

I haven't played chess competitively since middle school. The one of the last tournament I played I scored top female in my state. I also have experience teaching students from my county chess, mostly online through Chess.com,...

5.0 (1)
100/hour
15 hours tutoring

I haven't played chess competitively since middle school. The one of the last tournament I played I scored top female in my state. I also have experience teaching students from my county chess, mostly online through Chess.com,...

Scott S. Frederick, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Scott S.
180/hour

Frederick, MD

I Don’t Care... High-Efficiency Math Tutor Since 2003

I love teaching chess to new players. By only introducing one piece at a time, newcomers to the game are never overwhelmed by the complexity of the game. Usually we start with a "pawn battle" and add an additional piece each game.

5.0 (391)
180/hour
1,135 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response time is based on Scott’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I love teaching chess to new players. By only introducing one piece at a time, newcomers to the game are never overwhelmed by the complexity of the game. Usually we start with a "pawn battle" and add an additional piece each game.

Mital G. College Park, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mital G.
35/hour

College Park, MD

Chess tutor

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

4.7 (49)
35/hour
209 hours tutoring

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

Paul W. Taneytown, MD, available for in-person tutoring
Paul W.
60/hour

Taneytown, MD

Patient, Creative Basic Education Tutor

I have been playing and teaching chess for over 40 years. Specifically, I ran a chess club for elementary students in an after-school program with Recreation & Parks.

4.9 (93)
60/hour
279 hours tutoring

I have been playing and teaching chess for over 40 years. Specifically, I ran a chess club for elementary students in an after-school program with Recreation & Parks.

Sean H. Woodbridge, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean H.
70/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...

4.9 (149)
70/hour
726 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...

Preston T. Kennett Square, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Preston T.
29/hour

Kennett Square, PA

Experienced Chess Player and Instructor 2400+ rating

I have over 1,000 hours of experience teaching Chess and have trained and studied for hundreds of hours with strong Grandmasters including a very strong Grandmaster who was formerly the 4th strongest player in the world and also with top...

4.9 (93)
29/hour
453 hours tutoring

I have over 1,000 hours of experience teaching Chess and have trained and studied for hundreds of hours with strong Grandmasters including a very strong Grandmaster who was formerly the 4th strongest player in the world and also with top...

Tony S. Warrenton, VA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tony S.
65/hour

Warrenton, VA

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 (69)
65/hour
365 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tony’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

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.

Josh W. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh W.
350/hour

Washington, DC

Chess Afficianado, 2400 Rating Over 30,000 Online Games

Avid consumer of chess lessons through books and online resources, with a deep and nuanced understanding of the game exemplified by my over-30,000 online games and 2400 rating. I've taught group chess lessons to varied audiences...

5.0 (109)
350/hour
247 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Avid consumer of chess lessons through books and online resources, with a deep and nuanced understanding of the game exemplified by my over-30,000 online games and 2400 rating. I've taught group chess lessons to varied audiences...

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 played in tournaments since I was 10 and currently participate in competitions online.

5.0 (26)
50/hour
35 hours tutoring

I have played in tournaments since I was 10 and currently participate in competitions online.

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...

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Nazareth, PA Tutoring
Sriman G.
80/hour

Chess Expert with a Decade of Experience

I ranked in the top 100 in the nation for my age division for almost a decade, and have coached dozens of beginners in an after-school chess program.

5.0 (8)
80/hour
10 hours tutoring

I ranked in the top 100 in the nation for my age division for almost a decade, and have coached dozens of beginners in an after-school chess program.

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 (18)
125/hour
95 hours tutoring

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

New York, NY Tutoring
Sarina M.
150/hour

Lead Chess Teacher at Rosalyn Yalow Charter School

I have taught chess at multiple schools for the past five years. I have also worked with many students individually both online and in person. Currently, one of my students is ranked the top girl her age under USCF rankings.

5.0 (6)
150/hour
14 hours tutoring

I have taught chess at multiple schools for the past five years. I have also worked with many students individually both online and in person. Currently, one of my students is ranked the top girl her age under USCF rankings.

Tucson, AZ Tutoring
Josh L.
30/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 (220)
30/hour
1,004 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...

Dalton, GA Tutoring
Itziar V.
35/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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4.9 (21)
35/hour
108 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Itziar’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 10:00 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...

Orlando, FL 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 (3190)
300/hour
10,562 hours tutoring

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...

Van Nuys, CA 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 (171)
100/hour
1,121 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 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...

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 (161)
65/hour
655 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 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...

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 (833)
45/hour
1,976 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ezekiel’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 5:00 am UTC.

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.

Asheville, NC 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 (157)
60/hour
270 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 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...

Los Angeles, CA 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 (941)
100/hour
3,074 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 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...

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