Near Parker, CO

Chess club Sponsor

I learned how to play chess in seventh grade. It’s a game that I have loved all of my life mainly for the challenge. I have an extensive library of chess books which I used to improve the chess playing abilities of my club members. I play chess on a regular basis, and I am familiar with... read more

Parker, CO

Chess Amateur

Amateur is from the Latin world Amare - which means to love. I first started playing chess when I was six years old, and it has been with me all of my life. I have over 50 chess books and a collection of chess boards from around the world. I not only have a passion for playing and learning what I can... read more

Near Parker, CO

High Altitude, High Achievement

I teach chess to middle school students as an elective as there are substantial benefits to students from a behavioral and mathematical perspective. My teaching is rigorous and includes Algebraic Chess Notation, all allowable moves (en passant, castling, etc.), strategy, tactics, pattern recognition, etc.... read more

Near Parker, CO

Sporadic Chess Player Since Childhood Partaking in Chess Clubs

I had played chess since I was around 8 years old. My mother introduced me to a chess program with a tutorial developed by an international master when I was around that age. I also joined various chess clubs in my city as well as at my college during my undergraduate studies. read more

Math and Chess Tutor

Perhaps the most important thing is that I find math endlessly fascinating and always strive to bring a certain amount of energy and lightheartedness to my teaching. Chess is probably my greatest passion, and I've devoted long hours... read more

Expert Level Chess Player, Current USCF Rating 2053

I am two times National Girls Tournament of Champion winner, and currently the highest ranked female chess player in the state of Oklahoma as well as 2018 Oklahoma State champion. I represented Oklahoma State at the national tournaments for... read more

Lecturer and Published Author with 12+ years experience, Engaging

I played chess competitively in High School and in college. I played in numerous USCF (United States Chess Federation) tournaments with a rating of 1750. The average is 1200. I even created an opening chess strategy similar... read more