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The Best Chess Tutors in New York City, NY

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Jei H. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jei H.
$40/hour

New York City, NY

FIDE Master Chess Coach for Beginner and Intermediate Players

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...

5.0 (7)
$40/hour
15 hours tutoring

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...

Samantha A. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha A.
$65/hour

Near New York City, NY

10-Year Chess Enthusiast

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!

5.0 (50)
$65/hour
95 hours tutoring

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!

Julian H. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julian H.
$35/hour

New York City, NY

Chess Tutor

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).

5.0 (8)
$35/hour
19 hours tutoring

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).

Farirai G. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Farirai G.
$50/hour

New York City, NY

Chess Instructor

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.

5.0 (243)
$50/hour
639 hours tutoring

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.

Jaime D. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jaime D.
$76/hour

Near New York City, NY

Chess Teacher

I have helped to run a chess team for two years. I am able to teach strategy and coordinate players.

4.9 (43)
$76/hour
238 hours tutoring

I have helped to run a chess team for two years. I am able to teach strategy and coordinate players.

Ahan S. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ahan S.
$36/hour

Near New York City, NY

Advanced Chess Player and Coach

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...

5.0 (5)
$36/hour
12 hours tutoring

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...

Katsiaryna Z. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katsiaryna Z.
$60/hour

Near New York City, NY

Candidate Master | Coach for Kids & Adults | International Tournaments

- 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...

5.0 (224)
$60/hour
640 hours tutoring

- 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...

Rene M. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rene M.
$65/hour

New York City, NY

Chess Coach - Child or Adult with 1674 USCF Rating

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...

5.0 (279)
$65/hour
715 hours tutoring

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...

Ilia K. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ilia K.
$120/hour

Near New York City, NY

Professional Chess Trainer

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.

5.0 (2)
$120/hour
5 hours tutoring

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.

Natasha D. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Natasha D.
$69/hour

Near New York City, NY

Chess Champion in high school and college

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.

5.0 (289)
$69/hour
1,162 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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.

Paul C. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul C.
$125/hour

Near New York City, NY

Experienced Beginner/Intermediate Chess Tutor

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...

5.0 (296)
$125/hour
762 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Anisa M. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anisa M.
$60/hour

New York City, NY

Brown Grad

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.

5.0 (5)
$60/hour
9 hours tutoring

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.

Dong L. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dong L.
$80/hour

Near New York City, NY

Chess Tutor

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.

5.0 (57)
$80/hour
121 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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.

Mina S. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mina S.
$35/hour

Near New York City, NY

- Experienced Chess player and Coach for more than 13 years.

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.

5.0 (14)
$35/hour
35 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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.

Frank Y. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Frank Y.
$120/hour

Near New York City, NY

Science, Math and Computer Programming Tutor

I have played chess for more than 20 years. I can teach beginners how to play the game and some strategies.

4.8 (102)
$120/hour
593 hours tutoring

I have played chess for more than 20 years. I can teach beginners how to play the game and some strategies.

Christopher E. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher E.
$50/hour

New York City, NY

Storytelling Chess Teacher

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...

5.0 (9)
$50/hour
38 hours tutoring

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...

Eli R. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eli R.
$65/hour

New York City, NY

Experienced Chess Player and Instructor

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...

5.0 (6)
$65/hour
8 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Lawrence C. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lawrence C.
$75/hour

New York City, NY

FIDE Master, USCF Life Master

I earned the FIDE Master title in 1997. My FIDE rating is 2305 and a USCF peak rating of 2415.

5.0 (35)
$75/hour
126 hours tutoring

I earned the FIDE Master title in 1997. My FIDE rating is 2305 and a USCF peak rating of 2415.

Andrew K. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew K.
$50/hour

Near New York City, NY

Chess Instructor

Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.

5.0 (10)
$50/hour
48 hours tutoring

Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.

Zachary L. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zachary L.
$90/hour

Near New York City, NY

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 ideally suited as a coach for players rated up to 1300.

5.0 (89)
$90/hour
723 hours tutoring
Response time: 10 minutesNote that average response time is based on Zachary’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.

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.

Vindhyaa P. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vindhyaa P.
$135/hour

Near New York City, NY

Experienced Chess Player & Private Tutor

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,...

5.0 (183)
$135/hour
636 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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,...

Ernesto T. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ernesto T.
$40/hour

Near New York City, NY

NYC Chess Instructor

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...

5.0 (10)
$40/hour
41 hours tutoring

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...

John L. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
John L.
$36/hour

Near New York City, NY

Chess Tutor

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.

5.0 (79)
$36/hour
627 hours tutoring

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.

Neil P. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Neil P.
$120/hour

Near New York City, NY

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 rating from 1600 to 1800 in a 3 month span. I've beaten a few international...

5.0 (128)
$120/hour
470 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 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 rating from 1600 to 1800 in a 3 month span. I've beaten a few international...

Karl P. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karl P.
$30/hour

New York City, NY

Math and Computer Science Instructor

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.

4.8 (370)
$30/hour
1,560 hours tutoring

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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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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