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The Best Chess Tutors in Menlo Park, CA

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Chris T. Near Menlo Park, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chris T.
100/hour

Near Menlo Park, CA

Correspondence Chess Master, United States Chess Federation

Chris was able to instruct several individual National Chess Champions as well as coach for the Mission San Jose Elementary School chess team, which in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 took first place at the USCF National Elementary Chess Championship.

4.9 (173)
100/hour
621 hours tutoring

Chris was able to instruct several individual National Chess Champions as well as coach for the Mission San Jose Elementary School chess team, which in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 took first place at the USCF National Elementary Chess Championship.

Antonio R. Near Menlo Park, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Antonio R.
80/hour

Near Menlo Park, CA

Experienced Chess Coach

I am a certified chess coach by the United States Chess Federation

4.8 (152)
80/hour
517 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a certified chess coach by the United States Chess Federation

Jonah Y. Near Menlo Park, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonah Y.
115/hour

Near Menlo Park, CA

Pre-Med Graduate With Years of Recreational Chess Experience

Ever since I was a kid, I have loved to play chess, whether with family, friends, or anyone I come across. I have a peak rating of 1719 on chess.com, and know several different openings, as well as theory through the middle and end game to help players improve their positional and tactical play.

5.0 (60)
115/hour
88 hours tutoring

Ever since I was a kid, I have loved to play chess, whether with family, friends, or anyone I come across. I have a peak rating of 1719 on chess.com, and know several different openings, as well as theory through the middle and end game to help players improve their positional and tactical play.

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

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

Near Menlo Park, 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 (925)
100/hour
3,013 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 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 Menlo Park, CA 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 (82)
55/hour
299 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 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 Menlo Park, 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 (165)
100/hour
1,107 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...

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Brandon S.
80/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)
80/hour
344 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....

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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
965 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...

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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
267 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 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...

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Sriman G.
100/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)
100/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.

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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
16 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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Harli B.
45/hour

Experienced Chess Tutor for Beginner Players

I help beginners learn chess in a simple, step-by-step way that builds confidence and understanding. I focus on teaching the rules, piece movement, and basic strategies in a clear and engaging manner. My lessons include guided practice and...

5.0 (3)
45/hour
21 hours tutoring

I help beginners learn chess in a simple, step-by-step way that builds confidence and understanding. I focus on teaching the rules, piece movement, and basic strategies in a clear and engaging manner. My lessons include guided practice and...

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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 (339)
59/hour
1,029 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 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 Menlo Park, CA Tutoring
Grant S.
35/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)
35/hour
24 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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William G.
50/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 (13)
50/hour
38 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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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
867 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 Menlo Park, CA Tutoring
Byung M.
75/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 (35)
75/hour
290 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 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 Menlo Park, 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 (828)
45/hour
1,947 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 Menlo Park, CA 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
1,576 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 Menlo Park, CA 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
616 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 Menlo Park, CA 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
3,930 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 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 Menlo Park, CA 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 (169)
35/hour
821 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 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 Menlo Park, 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
634 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...

Near Menlo Park, CA Tutoring
Todd G.
99/hour

Math and Science Tutor

I've worked for Shining Knights Chess for the past 2 years as a chess coach. The position involves teaching chess lessons to classes of elementary school students and then assisting matches they play against one another.

4.9 (197)
99/hour
451 hours tutoring

I've worked for Shining Knights Chess for the past 2 years as a chess coach. The position involves teaching chess lessons to classes of elementary school students and then assisting matches they play against one another.

Near Menlo Park, CA 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 (205)
20/hour
944 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...

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Chase V.

1 Chess lesson

Cliff came highly recommended for improvement in chess. He was able to (very patiently and encouragingly I might add) help me pinpoint my weaknesses and offer further resources to strengthen them.
Preetham C.

21 Chess lessons

Started my daughter with the basics and engaged my 6 yr old very well. He started her off with some fun chess games. I will continue to take his help for my daughter.
Daphne S.

14 Chess lessons

We are looking forward to more lessons with Rachel and to her helping us have our son tournament-ready by this fall! 8/9/2014 Our son won a game in his very first chess tournament today, and he won it with the 4-move checkmate taught to him by Rachel! We are very proud of him, and so grateful to Rachel for her tutelage. We have high hopes for our son's continued improvement. Under Rachel's guidance, he is learning the art of great chess.
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