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I've had the privilege of playing competitive chess at the highest levels where I earned the title of FIDE Master after winning the Asian Schools Chess Championship back in 2014, and representing Taiwan in many international tournaments, including the World Chess Olympiad also in 2014. My peak...
I've had the privilege of playing competitive chess at the highest levels where I earned the title of FIDE Master after winning the Asian Schools Chess Championship back in 2014, and representing Taiwan in many international tournaments, including the World Chess Olympiad also in 2014. My peak...

Near New York City, NY
I have played Chess for the past 10 years, taking part in school-based and social clubs, informal competitions, and online play. I would love to share my skills with beginners and challenge those with experience!
I have played Chess for the past 10 years, taking part in school-based and social clubs, informal competitions, and online play. I would love to share my skills with beginners and challenge those with experience!
As a college student who has had the privilege to work with Samantha, I can attest first-hand to her commitment to the betterment of those around her. While at first I was hesitant to discuss my shortcomings for the fear of judg... - Davit

New York City, NY
I founded and directed Colegio Menor Chess Club, reaching 60 members by the new year. Created and ran 2 hours per day classes with 30+ students for the American School of Guatemala. Broke into top 99th percentile of top players across the world and maintained ranking since 2023 (rapid rating of 2000).
I founded and directed Colegio Menor Chess Club, reaching 60 members by the new year. Created and ran 2 hours per day classes with 30+ students for the American School of Guatemala. Broke into top 99th percentile of top players across the world and maintained ranking since 2023 (rapid rating of 2000).

New York City, NY
I am actively licensed chess instructor a title awarded to me by FIDE in 2014 , world chess federation. I was National Youth chess coach for Zimbabwe. I have a Chess rating and another international title of chess arbiter.
I am actively licensed chess instructor a title awarded to me by FIDE in 2014 , world chess federation. I was National Youth chess coach for Zimbabwe. I have a Chess rating and another international title of chess arbiter.
Simply put Farirai is a great choice for beginners like myself to learn chess. He was able to clearly explain ideas and break things down even for someone who does not know much about chess. He is a gentleman and if you are lookin... - Dylan

Near New York City, NY
I have helped to run a chess team for two years. I am able to teach strategy and coordinate players.
I have helped to run a chess team for two years. I am able to teach strategy and coordinate players.

Near New York City, NY
I have been playing chess for over 13 years and have achieved a rating of over 1800. For over 5 years, I have mentored and assisted over two dozen kids with their chess, with one of my mentees winning second place at the state championship. Among these mentees have coached many with very different cognitive...
I have been playing chess for over 13 years and have achieved a rating of over 1800. For over 5 years, I have mentored and assisted over two dozen kids with their chess, with one of my mentees winning second place at the state championship. Among these mentees have coached many with very different cognitive...

Near New York City, NY
- 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 earlier in my adult career, including section events at the Marshall...
- 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 earlier in my adult career, including section events at the Marshall...
Kate has been coaching my son for over a year now, and it’s been a great experience. She goes through his games, figures out what he needs to work on, and then tailors each lesson to help him improve. She’s super patient and reall... - Subash, 113 lessons with Katsiaryna

New York City, NY
I've been an avid chess player since childhood and recently became a chess instructor for two middle schools wherein one instance my students took first place in overall wins in the 2013-2014 school year. I regularly play on a leading chess website where my rating ranks between 1500-1600 (Blitz...
I've been an avid chess player since childhood and recently became a chess instructor for two middle schools wherein one instance my students took first place in overall wins in the 2013-2014 school year. I regularly play on a leading chess website where my rating ranks between 1500-1600 (Blitz...
It is the first time my son (6 y o) played chess and I'm impressed with Rene's teaching skills. Rene explained chess to my son using real life examples to problem solve, plan and to foresee the next move. Rene is articulate, pati... - Ann

Near New York City, NY
I am a professional trainer with 16 years of experience. I worked in Greece for 8 years, and in Norway for 8 years. I have been a Norwegian youth national chess team trainer for 3 years.
I am a professional trainer with 16 years of experience. I worked in Greece for 8 years, and in Norway for 8 years. I have been a Norwegian youth national chess team trainer for 3 years.

Near New York City, NY
I have played chess for twenty years. In high school and college, I played in tournaments where I represented my state or school. I have experience in strategy in playing both white and black and understand how to use the chess pieces where I can produce a checkmate.
I have played chess for twenty years. In high school and college, I played in tournaments where I represented my state or school. I have experience in strategy in playing both white and black and understand how to use the chess pieces where I can produce a checkmate.

Near New York City, NY
I have taught roughly two hundred plus of kids, from elementary to high school, to play chess. I teach beginner to intermediate levels, including chess history, and make sure my students have a strong sense of the board and love of the game. I can also introduce students to Xiangxi and Shogi (Chinese and...
I have taught roughly two hundred plus of kids, from elementary to high school, to play chess. I teach beginner to intermediate levels, including chess history, and make sure my students have a strong sense of the board and love of the game. I can also introduce students to Xiangxi and Shogi (Chinese and...
Paul was uniquely attentive to my needs during my PhD application process. He saw innovative solutions to problems and wasn't afraid to offer truly out-of-the-box ideas, all while being completely accessible, personable, and colla... - Triston

New York City, NY
I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school.
I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school.

Near New York City, NY
I have played chess extensively over the last few years. I am well-versed in theory, AlphaZero mindset when it comes to applying human-like approaches for strategizing in chess. I am also in the top 2 percent when it comes to bullet and blitz on the major chess website online, chess.com.
I have played chess extensively over the last few years. I am well-versed in theory, AlphaZero mindset when it comes to applying human-like approaches for strategizing in chess. I am also in the top 2 percent when it comes to bullet and blitz on the major chess website online, chess.com.

Near New York City, NY
I taught chess for several years in different schools between New York and New Jersey, where some of my students played at the Nationals and they achieved great results! some of the programs that I coached for are Alphaminds Academy and Chess Wizards Chess programs.
I taught chess for several years in different schools between New York and New Jersey, where some of my students played at the Nationals and they achieved great results! some of the programs that I coached for are Alphaminds Academy and Chess Wizards Chess programs.

Near New York City, NY
I have played chess for more than 20 years. I can teach beginners how to play the game and some strategies.
I have played chess for more than 20 years. I can teach beginners how to play the game and some strategies.
Knows how to impart knowledge and information to students in a manner that is simple and easy to understand. He is also a patient tutor and doesn't rush you when you don't understand something right away. - MIRIAM, 5 lessons with Frank

New York City, NY
I have four and a half years of experience teaching chess to hundreds of kids in classes at schools and in one on one tutoring sessions. My storytelling skills come from me being a trained actor, with education at Brooklyn College and HB Studio in New York City. I gained experience working with kids by...
I have four and a half years of experience teaching chess to hundreds of kids in classes at schools and in one on one tutoring sessions. My storytelling skills come from me being a trained actor, with education at Brooklyn College and HB Studio in New York City. I gained experience working with kids by...
My 7yo daughter said she enjoyed her lesson (a full hour remotely over a laptop screen) and would do it again. She liked his stories and said he was really good at chess : ) We are likely going to try an in person one next as wel... - Tahl, 6 lessons with Christopher

New York City, NY
I have played chess my whole life. My blitz rating on chess.com is over 2000. My USCF rating is 1739. I can teach anyone rated under 1600 on chess.com or under 1800 on lichess. I love teaching players of all levels from absolute beginner to strong intermediates. I currently teach both private chess lessons...
I have played chess my whole life. My blitz rating on chess.com is over 2000. My USCF rating is 1739. I can teach anyone rated under 1600 on chess.com or under 1800 on lichess. I love teaching players of all levels from absolute beginner to strong intermediates. I currently teach both private chess lessons...

New York City, NY
I earned the FIDE Master title in 1997. My FIDE rating is 2305 and a USCF peak rating of 2415.
I earned the FIDE Master title in 1997. My FIDE rating is 2305 and a USCF peak rating of 2415.
Did a great job coaching my son for several months, helping him with chess skills and strategy. Thank you for the coaching! - David , 9 lessons with Lawrence

Near New York City, NY
Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.
Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.
Andrew has been a great basketball teacher for my 8 year old son. He is patient, effective, and skilled. He is punctual and flexible with scheduling. Would highly recommend for anyone! - Akash, 8 lessons with Andrew

Near New York City, NY
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 ideally suited as a coach for players rated up to 1300.
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 ideally suited as a coach for players rated up to 1300.

Near New York City, NY
After learning the rich history, practicing the nuanced strategies, and competing in various tournaments of Chess--I've taught children ages 4-14 Beginner and Intermediate levels of Chess at Hindu Learning Center and privately for the past 7 years. Courses span tactics such as forks, pins, discover attacks,...
After learning the rich history, practicing the nuanced strategies, and competing in various tournaments of Chess--I've taught children ages 4-14 Beginner and Intermediate levels of Chess at Hindu Learning Center and privately for the past 7 years. Courses span tactics such as forks, pins, discover attacks,...
Vindhyaa has been teaching our daughter for the past 3 years, and we just discovered Wynzant. She has been a HUGE rescue keeping my daughter motivated and ahead of her classes (especially during COVID remote times). She is patient... - Hoori

Near New York City, NY
Currently I have been a part of the United States Chess Federation for the past 14 years. My USCF rating is +1600 which has allowed me to teach for over 5 years at different non profit organizations. Through these non profit organizations I have been given the opportunity to teach from different skill levels...
Currently I have been a part of the United States Chess Federation for the past 14 years. My USCF rating is +1600 which has allowed me to teach for over 5 years at different non profit organizations. Through these non profit organizations I have been given the opportunity to teach from different skill levels...
He is very knowledgeable, he comes to the lessons prepared and is very helpful with the learning process. As someone who has never played chess before i found him to be very informative and i think everyone who wants to pursue thi... - Bim

Near New York City, NY
I tutored chess for 3 years for a volunteer group called the Metis project. I am 2400 rated player on lichess.org, capable of tutoring both speed chess and classical.
I tutored chess for 3 years for a volunteer group called the Metis project. I am 2400 rated player on lichess.org, capable of tutoring both speed chess and classical.

Near New York City, NY
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 rating from 1600 to 1800 in a 3 month span. I've beaten a few international...
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 rating from 1600 to 1800 in a 3 month span. I've beaten a few international...
My son had a chess lesson with Neil and he was amazed how the move of each piece really works! That there is a reason behind every movement and he should really think ahead. - Bita

New York City, NY
I played chess since I was a little kid. I even took a chess summer camp when I was eleven, and I beat many of the students there. I still play now.
I played chess since I was a little kid. I even took a chess summer camp when I was eleven, and I beat many of the students there. I still play now.
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