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The Best Chess Tutors in Oregon

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Philip M. Powers, OR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Philip M.
30/hour

Powers, OR

Math, science, and music tutor with 5 years of experience

I have played chess for many years, but started taking it seriously about 8-9 years ago. Since then, I have enjoyed playing chess both online and at local tournaments organized by a school chess club that regularly produces...

5.0 (75)
30/hour
415 hours tutoring

I have played chess for many years, but started taking it seriously about 8-9 years ago. Since then, I have enjoyed playing chess both online and at local tournaments organized by a school chess club that regularly produces...

Timothy R. Hood River, OR, available for in-person tutoring
Timothy R.
100/hour

Hood River, OR

English or Spanish Tutor/ESL

I was taught chess at a very young age (6 or 7). I learned tactics by studying openings and strategies that are archived online. I played chess during high school and was a member of the chess club and participant of formal,...

5.0 (3)
100/hour
7 hours tutoring

I was taught chess at a very young age (6 or 7). I learned tactics by studying openings and strategies that are archived online. I played chess during high school and was a member of the chess club and participant of formal,...

Gregory M. Vancouver, WA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gregory M.
40/hour

Vancouver, WA

Your help in Science Math and Computers

I frequently play chess with my friends. I have entered local chess tournaments, and have read numerous books on the topic.

5.0 (5)
40/hour
8 hours tutoring

I frequently play chess with my friends. I have entered local chess tournaments, and have read numerous books on the topic.

Cliff W. Boise, ID, available for online & in-person tutoring
Cliff W.
70/hour

Boise, ID

Experienced educator/tutor in English,Humanities, ACT, Math, Science

I have loved the game of chess for a number of years. I have played in a number of tournaments (USCF and non-USCF tournaments) and teach beginning to intermediate chess. I teach the basics of chess play, opening King pawn and...

4.9 (934)
70/hour
2,539 hours tutoring

I have loved the game of chess for a number of years. I have played in a number of tournaments (USCF and non-USCF tournaments) and teach beginning to intermediate chess. I teach the basics of chess play, opening King pawn and...

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

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

Dalton, GA Tutoring
Itziar V.
35/hour

Chess fan with experience teaching beginners

I first learned to play chess when I joined the chess club in my elementary school in fifth grade. Since then, I have played on and off as my schedule permits. I began training seriously my freshman year of college and currently have...

4.8 (16)
35/hour
71 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Itziar’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 9:00 am UTC.

I first learned to play chess when I joined the chess club in my elementary school in fifth grade. Since then, I have played on and off as my schedule permits. I began training seriously my freshman year of college and currently have...

Colorado Springs, CO Tutoring
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
346 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....

West Lafayette, IN 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 (2)
35/hour
29 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...

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 (181)
48/hour
628 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...

Corpus Christi, TX Tutoring
David M.
70/hour

Algebra 1 through AP Calculus BC Online

I've been playing chess my whole life. On the leading chess website, I play 15/10 rated games and my rating will typically float between 1400 and 1500 under those rules. I've seen a variety of tactics and tricks, and...

5.0 (3121)
70/hour
9,107 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I've been playing chess my whole life. On the leading chess website, I play 15/10 rated games and my rating will typically float between 1400 and 1500 under those rules. I've seen a variety of tactics and tricks, and...

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 (832)
45/hour
1,962 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.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 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 (681)
149/hour
4,071 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 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

Brooklyn, NY Tutoring
Zachary L.
110/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 (95)
110/hour
910 hours tutoring
Response time: 50 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...

Los Angeles, 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
644 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...

Van Nuys, 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 (168)
100/hour
1,114 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...

Riverside, IL Tutoring
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
19 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 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...

Glenside, PA Tutoring
William G.
55/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 (32)
55/hour
68 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 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...

New York, NY Tutoring
Byung M.
400/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 (44)
400/hour
333 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 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...

Boise, ID Tutoring
Greg V.
60/hour

ESL-Certified + Master's

I play at a 1700 ELO strength or higher (the rating system used for chess players), which is considered to be a Class B amateur player or otherwise referred to within the industry as a "strong tournament player". I managed a...

4.6 (33)
60/hour
73 hours tutoring

I play at a 1700 ELO strength or higher (the rating system used for chess players), which is considered to be a Class B amateur player or otherwise referred to within the industry as a "strong tournament player". I managed a...

Richmond, VA 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
827 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 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.

Sherman Oaks, 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
300 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 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.

Los Angeles, 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 (926)
100/hour
3,045 hours tutoring

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...

Dallas, TX Tutoring
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 (344)
59/hour
1,046 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 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...

San Jose, CA Tutoring
Antonio R.
80/hour

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

Seattle, WA Tutoring
Keith H.
48/hour

Advanced Chess Teacher/Tutor with Lifelong Experience

I tied for First Place in my high school district's chess tournament at the Senior level, played in several local chess clubs in three different cities, tutored troubled elementary school students to learn, improve, and win...

5.0 (30)
48/hour
55 hours tutoring

I tied for First Place in my high school district's chess tournament at the Senior level, played in several local chess clubs in three different cities, tutored troubled elementary school students to learn, improve, and win...

Tucson, AZ Tutoring
Josh L.
30/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 (211)
30/hour
971 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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