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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 (45)
400/hour
342 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 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...

Near Palatine, IL 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 (41)
55/hour
81 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 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...

Near Palatine, IL Tutoring
Nathaniel W.
50/hour

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...

5.0 (383)
50/hour
1,586 hours tutoring
Response time: 27 minutesNote that average response time is based on Nathaniel’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 12:00 am UTC.

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...

Near Palatine, IL 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....

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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 (346)
59/hour
1,053 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 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...

Near Palatine, IL 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: 44 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.

Near Palatine, IL Tutoring
Darren S.
30/hour

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....

5.0 (3)
30/hour
8 hours tutoring

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....

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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 (694)
149/hour
4,116 hours tutoring

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

Near Palatine, IL 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...

5.0 (478)
49/hour
968 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...

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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 (214)
30/hour
987 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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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
961 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 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...

Near Palatine, IL 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
32 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...

Near Palatine, IL 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...

Near Palatine, IL 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 (929)
100/hour
3,058 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Near Palatine, IL 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...

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4.8 (20)
35/hour
82 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 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...

Near Palatine, IL Tutoring
Ephraim J.
300/hour

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...

5.0 (3189)
300/hour
10,519 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Near Palatine, 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
20 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...

Near Palatine, IL 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: 36 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.

Near Palatine, IL 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 (182)
48/hour
637 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...

Near Palatine, IL 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 (156)
60/hour
269 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 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...

Near Palatine, IL Tutoring
Nadezda K.
125/hour

International Chess Grandmaster

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

5.0 (18)
125/hour
86 hours tutoring

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

Near Palatine, IL Tutoring
Sriman G.
100/hour

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.

5.0 (8)
100/hour
10 hours tutoring

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.

Near Palatine, IL Tutoring
Lance G.
44/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 (1419)
44/hour
4,436 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 10:00 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...

Near Palatine, IL 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
1,964 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.

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Christine F.

6 Chess lessons

John is a wonderful tutor that yielded the results needed and surpassed my expectations. He was patient and explained things in a clear and concise manner that my son understood. My teenagers state math test score went from a 3 to a 4. I have recommended John to several friends and will also be hiring him again. He and my son used Chess to break the ice and in between long lessons.
Jonathan S.

1 Chess lesson

Brian taught me about en passant, mating the opponent's king with just a queen and a king. He also taught me about king-side and queen-side castling We also reviewed beginning game moves and talked about strategy. He was also kind enough to write down for me resources where I could learn more about chess and practice my game. During my meeting with Brian, I felt like he did all he could to help me improve.
Kelly W.

8 lessons

Judy came in and went right to work with my son. She if very thorough and knows what she is doing. Her method seem to help my son. Great Work Judy!!
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