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The Best Chess Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

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Thomas K. Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Thomas K.
60/hour

Philadelphia, PA

Chess Expert and Coach

I am a professional chess player and coach with 20 years of experience in the chess world. I have competed scholastically and earned various accolades, including: two National Chess Championships, two State Championships, one NYC junior high championship, and I was a Team USA representative at the...

5.0 (15)
60/hour
16 hours tutoring

I am a professional chess player and coach with 20 years of experience in the chess world. I have competed scholastically and earned various accolades, including: two National Chess Championships, two State Championships, one NYC junior high championship, and I was a Team USA representative at the...

Jeffrey K. Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeffrey K.
60/hour

Philadelphia, PA

Competitive Chess player and top 0.5% on chess.com and lichess

I have a USCF rating of 2050 and a FIDE rating of 1875 and have beaten numerous strong players, including masters, in casual or rated games online and OTB. I have coached a local elementary school chess team and led them to the playoffs of a scholastic chess league for the first time in school history and...

5.0 (14)
60/hour
18 hours tutoring

I have a USCF rating of 2050 and a FIDE rating of 1875 and have beaten numerous strong players, including masters, in casual or rated games online and OTB. I have coached a local elementary school chess team and led them to the playoffs of a scholastic chess league for the first time in school history and...

Kush A. Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kush A.
45/hour

Philadelphia, PA

Passionate chess player for over 10 years.

I have grown up playing chess and have a great passion for the game. Currently, I play chess online (almost everyday) and would love to teach it to others. I have an excellent understanding of various openings and defenses, along with piece classifications. Additionally, I am knowledgeable of in-game...

5.0 (95)
45/hour
127 hours tutoring

I have grown up playing chess and have a great passion for the game. Currently, I play chess online (almost everyday) and would love to teach it to others. I have an excellent understanding of various openings and defenses, along with piece classifications. Additionally, I am knowledgeable of in-game...

Vanita Y. Philadelphia, PA, available for in-person tutoring
Vanita Y.
50/hour

Philadelphia, PA

Current coach in school on chess scholarship.

Five years of experience coaching chess. USCF rating of 1750 and fide rating of 1830. Coached by Grandmaster Susan Polgar. Featured in Chess Life magazine August 2015.

5.0 (9)
50/hour
18 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Five years of experience coaching chess. USCF rating of 1750 and fide rating of 1830. Coached by Grandmaster Susan Polgar. Featured in Chess Life magazine August 2015.

William G. Near Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
William G.
55/hour

Near Philadelphia, PA

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 taught individual lessons to beginner and intermediate players and groups.

5.0 (24)
55/hour
59 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 taught individual lessons to beginner and intermediate players and groups.

Todd G. Near Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Todd G.
125/hour

Near Philadelphia, PA

Math and Science Tutor

I've worked for Shining Knights Chess for the past 2 years as a chess coach. The position involves teaching chess lessons to classes of elementary school students and then assisting matches they play against one another.

4.9 (197)
125/hour
461 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I've worked for Shining Knights Chess for the past 2 years as a chess coach. The position involves teaching chess lessons to classes of elementary school students and then assisting matches they play against one another.

Kathryn K. Near Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kathryn K.
70/hour

Near Philadelphia, PA

Perfect Chess Tutor for Beginners

I am a self-taught chess player who regularly ranks in the top 10% of their league. I combine excellent teaching skills with a sound knowledge of basic chess theory.

5.0 (121)
70/hour
315 hours tutoring

I am a self-taught chess player who regularly ranks in the top 10% of their league. I combine excellent teaching skills with a sound knowledge of basic chess theory.

Rabbi G. Near Philadelphia, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rabbi G.
60/hour

Near Philadelphia, PA

Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Prep Online

I am experienced introducing kids as well as adults to chess at which point they can enjoy the game with friends or family or accept my referral to a local chess club. That means that your youngster -- or you! -- can turn up to the first day of chess club feeling comfortable and confident and ready...

4.9 (52)
60/hour
153 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am experienced introducing kids as well as adults to chess at which point they can enjoy the game with friends or family or accept my referral to a local chess club. That means that your youngster -- or you! -- can turn up to the first day of chess club feeling comfortable and confident and ready...

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Near Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA 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
1,957 hours tutoring
Response time: 56 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ezekiel’s active hours, which are 10:00 am - 4:00 am UTC.

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.

Near Philadelphia, PA 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 (925)
100/hour
3,038 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 (16)
35/hour
69 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 Philadelphia, PA 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
74 hours tutoring

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

Near Philadelphia, PA 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 (167)
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 Philadelphia, PA 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
826 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 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 (94)
110/hour
901 hours tutoring

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 Philadelphia, PA 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: 13 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 (1)
35/hour
27 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 (343)
59/hour
1,040 hours tutoring
Response time: 38 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 Philadelphia, PA Tutoring
Tony S.
65/hour

Expert chess player and coach

Very experienced chess player with a high FIDE rating of 2170, British Schools Chess Championship winner, former England junior squad member, represented Oxford University at chess.

5.0 (65)
65/hour
355 hours tutoring
Response time: 49 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tony’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

Very experienced chess player with a high FIDE rating of 2170, British Schools Chess Championship winner, former England junior squad member, represented Oxford University at chess.

Near Philadelphia, PA 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
641 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...

Near Philadelphia, PA Tutoring
Byung M.
100/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 (40)
100/hour
319 hours tutoring

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 Philadelphia, PA 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
4,042 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 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

Near Philadelphia, PA Tutoring
Josh L.
20/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)
20/hour
966 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...

Near Philadelphia, PA Tutoring
Luke W.
60/hour

FIDE Master (FM)

I've been given the FM title by FIDE and NM title by USCF and NM by Singapore Chess Federation. The FM title is an international title for players who've gone over 2300 ELO.

5.0 (9)
60/hour
21 hours tutoring

I've been given the FM title by FIDE and NM title by USCF and NM by Singapore Chess Federation. The FM title is an international title for players who've gone over 2300 ELO.

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Chris L.

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Matthias is phenomenal with my 6 year old son. He makes lessons fun and is responsive to his needs as a little one. My son is an only child who is into chess but since I don't play it is very helpful to have Matthias bridge the gap in our family. Matthias is extremely responsive and a total pro in every way! We are so happy we found him. Not only is Matthias a great chess tutor but a good person.
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Jeremy was very thorough teaching my daughter how to play chess. He not only worked with her during the lessons, but he left materials with her to study afterward. I was impressed.
Carla J.

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Angela has been very flexible with meeting my brain injured 28 year old son to play Chess and other games. I'm very pleased with her, and my son seems to enjoy their time together.
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