Wyzant
Apply To Tutor
Get Started for Free ›
tutortutor
tutortutor
tutortutor
tutortutor
tutortutor
tutortutor
Trust the nation's largest network for Chess tutors

More than 4 million 5-star reviews

65,000 expert tutors in 300+ subjects

Find a great match with our Good Fit Guarantee

More than 4 million 5-star reviews

65,000 expert tutors in 300+ subjects

Find a great match with our Good Fit Guarantee

Featured by the nation’s most respected news sources

New York TimesCNNChicago TribuneCNBCForbesCBS NewsFox News

Tutors from top universities

JulliardMITRISDColumbiaCarnegie MellonBerkeleyHarvard

Get 1:1 Help Fast

The Best Chess Tutors in Orange County, CA

See all 228 matching tutors

Find the best local Chess lesson in Orange County

Cau Duong L. Fountain Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cau Duong L.
$120/hour

Fountain Valley, CA

Advanced Math/Chess

I am a National Master of Chess with a 2215 USCF rating and have been playing in tournaments for 8 years now. My expertise is middle game and endgame. I also know the classic chess games of Capablanca and Fischer well. I have...

4.9 (293)
$120/hour
1,509 hours tutoring

I am a National Master of Chess with a 2215 USCF rating and have been playing in tournaments for 8 years now. My expertise is middle game and endgame. I also know the classic chess games of Capablanca and Fischer well. I have...

Andy Z. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andy Z.
$47/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Avid Chess Player with Tournament Experience

I am a chess player who started playing in high school and now competes as part of my university's team. I have experience competing in tournaments such as the Pan American tournament, tournaments around campus, as well as weekly...

4.8 (51)
$47/hour
242 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 chess player who started playing in high school and now competes as part of my university's team. I have experience competing in tournaments such as the Pan American tournament, tournaments around campus, as well as weekly...

Joshua S. Torrance, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joshua S.
$100/hour

Torrance, CA

An award winning Public Speaking , ESL and Chess and Poker Coach

I have been playing chess for 35 years. I play generally three times a week and win regularly. I have taught the game to over 100 people in my life. I mentor a number of young people who strongly believe that my chess instruction...

4.5 (4)
$100/hour
17 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for 35 years. I play generally three times a week and win regularly. I have taught the game to over 100 people in my life. I mentor a number of young people who strongly believe that my chess instruction...

Matthew K. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew K.
$100/hour

Los Angeles, CA

4+ years in competitive chess

I did an independent study project for a month with a physics professor in college after learning to play chess with my dad at a young age. Since, I played regularly in competitive arenas (ICC, chess.com) and have also joined a local LA...

5.0 (331)
$100/hour
1,937 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on Matthew’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I did an independent study project for a month with a physics professor in college after learning to play chess with my dad at a young age. Since, I played regularly in competitive arenas (ICC, chess.com) and have also joined a local LA...

Linus E. South Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linus E.
$40/hour

South Pasadena, CA

Class A Chess Player

I am 1872 USCF and 2000 on chess.com. This puts me in the top 5% of amateur chess players and in the top 1% of all chess players. I have tutored chess privately since 22. I have tutored chess in schools since 22.

5.0 (3)
$40/hour
14 hours tutoring

I am 1872 USCF and 2000 on chess.com. This puts me in the top 5% of amateur chess players and in the top 1% of all chess players. I have tutored chess privately since 22. I have tutored chess in schools since 22.

Karim E. Placentia, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karim E.
$75/hour

Placentia, CA

International Master & Coach with 1800+ Rating and 7+ years Experience

I am an International Master with a chess rating above 1800 and over 7 years of coaching experience for Alpha Zero. I have helped players of all levels improve their game through personalized training focused on strategy, tactics, and...

5.0 (17)
$75/hour
60 hours tutoring
Response time: 42 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am an International Master with a chess rating above 1800 and over 7 years of coaching experience for Alpha Zero. I have helped players of all levels improve their game through personalized training focused on strategy, tactics, and...

Brian S. South Pasadena, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Brian S.
$40/hour

South Pasadena, CA

Experienced Chess Teacher

I have played chess competitively for ten years and have achieved a United States Chess Federation rating of 1964 and a chess.com rating peak of 2381 which is in the 99.9th percentile. I have taught chess at an elementary...

5.0 (1)
$40/hour
5 hours tutoring

I have played chess competitively for ten years and have achieved a United States Chess Federation rating of 1964 and a chess.com rating peak of 2381 which is in the 99.9th percentile. I have taught chess at an elementary...

Caius L. Laguna Niguel, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caius L.
$65/hour

Laguna Niguel, CA

Experienced tournament chess player with teaching experience

I have been playing chess for several decades, sometimes in USCF rated events. I am rated over 1700 in the USCF system. I worked for the Berkeley Chess School teaching chess to grades 1-12 for a semester at various schools in...

4.9 (12)
$65/hour
30 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for several decades, sometimes in USCF rated events. I am rated over 1700 in the USCF system. I worked for the Berkeley Chess School teaching chess to grades 1-12 for a semester at various schools in...

Carlos G. Trabuco Canyon, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carlos G.
$60/hour

Trabuco Canyon, CA

Instruction with a user-friendly, patient and methodical approach

I have been playing chess for over 10 years. I am able to teach at the beginning to intermediate levels.

4.9 (32)
$60/hour
133 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for over 10 years. I am able to teach at the beginning to intermediate levels.

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

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

Austin, TX Tutoring
Aaron S.
$85/hour

Chess Expert

I have taught workshops on Chess. I have played chess for 33 years. I have won several tournaments and participated in Chess Club in High School.

5.0 (395)
$85/hour
1,353 hours tutoring

I have taught workshops on Chess. I have played chess for 33 years. I have won several tournaments and participated in Chess Club in High School.

Coeur D Alene, ID Tutoring
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...

InstantBook
Tomorrow
5.0 (468)
$49/hour
940 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...

Cambridge, MA Tutoring
Jeremy B.
$80/hour

Expert Chess Player and 10 Years of Coach Experience

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online...

5.0 (322)
$80/hour
755 hours tutoring

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online...

Iron River, MI Tutoring
Lance G.
$48/hour

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...

5.0 (1360)
$48/hour
4,194 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

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...

Columbia, SC Tutoring
Frank S.
$275/hour

Chessaholic on Chess.com

If you are wanting to learn the game of chess, I am your person. I currently play on chess.com and at one point reached a rating of over 1700. I can teach you gambits, traps, tricks, openings, middle, and end games to help your game...

5.0 (1497)
$275/hour
6,675 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

If you are wanting to learn the game of chess, I am your person. I currently play on chess.com and at one point reached a rating of over 1700. I can teach you gambits, traps, tricks, openings, middle, and end games to help your game...

Atlanta, GA 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 (162)
$48/hour
562 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...

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 (15)
$125/hour
34 hours tutoring

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

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 (154)
$60/hour
256 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 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...

Iowa City, IA Tutoring
Michael T.
$60/hour

A USCF National Master with 13 years of playing experience

My teaching philosophy I believe that we work the best when we have a plan. Often, I find myself and other chess players aimlessly playing chess online with no real motivation (don't do it!). When we do that, we waste time and...

5.0 (61)
$60/hour
281 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

My teaching philosophy I believe that we work the best when we have a plan. Often, I find myself and other chess players aimlessly playing chess online with no real motivation (don't do it!). When we do that, we waste time and...

Scottsdale, AZ Tutoring
Owen P.
$60/hour

NA

As a youth, I was the top rated HS player in Ohio and Board 1 on the best team in the state in the early 1970s. Since my recent retirement, I have studied diligently to restore and improve my game, including two years of individual lessons with an...

5.0 (16)
$60/hour
159 hours tutoring

As a youth, I was the top rated HS player in Ohio and Board 1 on the best team in the state in the early 1970s. Since my recent retirement, I have studied diligently to restore and improve my game, including two years of individual lessons with an...

Idaho Falls, ID Tutoring
Hyrum F.
$90/hour

2100+ Chess Coach | Kids & Adults | Beginner–Advanced| Tournament Prep

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce...

5.0 (241)
$90/hour
311 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Hyrum’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce...

Bourbonnais, IL Tutoring
Austin E.
$80/hour

Chess Tutoring for Tournament and Casual Players

I have been playing chess for almost 10 years now. I have been teaching chess to students in person, online, and in schools for about 8 years. I worked as a volunteer coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School...

5.0 (239)
$80/hour
1,228 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for almost 10 years now. I have been teaching chess to students in person, online, and in schools for about 8 years. I worked as a volunteer coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School...

Seattle, WA Tutoring
AKSHAYA A.
$30/hour

Experienced chess player with 9 years, dedicated to teaching

Some of my notable accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 (U-16 Girls) in Beijing, China, and securing the Gold Medal in the U-17 Girls National Chess Championship 2010 in Jammu,...

5.0 (104)
$30/hour
201 hours tutoring

Some of my notable accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 (U-16 Girls) in Beijing, China, and securing the Gold Medal in the U-17 Girls National Chess Championship 2010 in Jammu,...

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 (815)
$45/hour
1,872 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.

Canton, OH Tutoring
Sean G.
$90/hour

Experienced Academic Tutor and Intermediate-Level Chess Player

I don't have much experience teaching/coaching chess, but I am an experienced academic teacher and tutor in subjects including chemistry, physics, and math. Additionally, I am an intermediate-level chess player. I have...

5.0 (1187)
$90/hour
4,620 hours tutoring

I don't have much experience teaching/coaching chess, but I am an experienced academic teacher and tutor in subjects including chemistry, physics, and math. Additionally, I am an intermediate-level chess player. I have...

Brooklyn, NY Tutoring
Neil P.
$120/hour

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...

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...

Trusted with over 6 million hours of lessons since 2005

Trusted experience

Success stories

Real stories from real people

Since 2005, Wyzant has provided a way for people to learn any subject in a way that works for them.

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.
How much for private Chess tutoring lessons

Orange County Chess Tutors Cost $35 - 60 per hour on average

What’s a fair price for a private Orange County Chess tutor? Orange County Chess tutors using Wyzant are professional subject experts who set their own price based on their demand and skill.

$20$85
$35
$60
Choose Your Tutor

Compare tutor costs. With a range of price options, there’s a tutor for every budget.

No Upfront Fees

Sign up, search, and message with expert tutors free of charge.

No Costly Packages

Only pay for the time you need. Whether it’s one lesson or seven, you decide what to spend.

Love Your Lesson Or It’s Free

Your first hour with a new tutor is protected by Wyzant’s Good Fit Guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with your lesson, you don’t pay. No questions asked.

Reported on by leading news outlets

tech crunch
the new york times
CNBC

Chess Tutors in Orange County, CA

On Wyzant, you can find chess tutors in Orange County, CA, offering personalized coaching for all skill levels. From beginner lessons to advanced game strategy, students can access expert instruction both online and in person.

Learning chess involves understanding opening principles, middle-game tactics, endgame techniques, and strategic thinking to improve gameplay in practice and tournaments. Tutors can help students develop skills at any level, guiding them through game analysis, puzzles, and tournament preparation.

Wyzant helps learners succeed by connecting them with experienced instructors who customize lessons to match each student’s experience and goals. Whether starting from scratch or aiming to sharpen skills, students can build confidence and enjoy the game while advancing.

Find Tutors in Subjects Related to Chess

If you are looking to learn a subject similar to Chess, tap into the nation’s largest community of online tutors. Find your ideal tutor by reading ratings and reviews:

Table Tennis Lessons | Tennis Lessons | AMC (Competition Math) Tutors | Executive Functioning Tutors

Find Tutors in a County Near You for Chess

Tap into our extensive network of private tutors in nearby counties:

Utah County Tutors | Marin County Tutors

Find online Chess lessons

Get Chess help anytime! We only accept the best online Chess tutors into our community. Get the help you need, right when you need it with the convenience of online lessons.