The Best Chess Tutors in Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

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. See Ezekiel's full profile

Iron River, MI

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

Ann Arbor, MI

Played chess for over a decade.

I have played chess for over a decade, reaching a maximum rating of 1937 on Chess.com Rapid (username: J2602). I beat Candidate Master Jakub Borawski (username: konzip22) on chess.com with the Sicilian Dragon, playing 18 moves of theory and... See Joshua's full profile

Traverse City, MI

Tutoring Students with Grace, Compassion, Care and Experience

To potential students: I learned how to play chess in 6th grade. Since then I have taught children as young as age 5 how to play. It's a great way to relax! See Eric's full profile

Kalamazoo, MI

Highly Qualified Teacher with M.A. and K-8 Teaching Certification

Chess is a game I have always played with my son since he was very little. It is a challenging yet very interesting game. I enjoy it very much and would love playing it at every opportunity I get. See Bina'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

Chicago, IL

Master Honorius

I have a very high rating of 2400 in my online chess game which I use to practice my skills. I also have good performances in chess tournaments and my do too. I can solve puzzles very fast, and I have a good knowledge in opening... See Honorius'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

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

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

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. See Zachary's full profile

Peak Rating Top 0.5 % Chess.com, Engaging Tutor, Fun and Enthusiastic!

I've been playing chess for seven years and currently rank in the top 0.5% of players worldwide on Chess.com. I've organized chess tournaments, helped run a local chess club, and taught beginners and younger players.... See Darren's full profile

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... See Peter's full profile

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... See Josh's full profile

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... See Steve's full profile

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... See Grant'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

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. See Sriman's full profile

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... See Ephraim's full profile

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... See Nathaniel's full profile

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.... See Brandon'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

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... See William's full profile

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... See Nicholas's full profile