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The Best Chess Tutors in Phoenix, AZ

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Paul D. Phoenix, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul D.
42/hour

Phoenix, AZ

Strategic Chess Player with Lifelong Experience Helping Beginners

I have been playing chess since the age of 8 and have developed over 30 years of experience in strategic play and game analysis. I regularly practice and compete in my local community chess club, focusing on strategy, planning, and improving decision-making skills. I enjoy helping students understand the...

5.0 (327)
42/hour
1,456 hours tutoring
Response time: 23 minutesNote that average response time is based on Paul’s active hours, which are 5:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I have been playing chess since the age of 8 and have developed over 30 years of experience in strategic play and game analysis. I regularly practice and compete in my local community chess club, focusing on strategy, planning, and improving decision-making skills. I enjoy helping students understand the...

Gunner M. Near Phoenix, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gunner M.
50/hour

Near Phoenix, AZ

1900 USCF rated, with 15+ years of experience teaching children

I've been playing chess since I was in kindergarten, over 24 years ago! I've been teaching chess for over 15 years, in both a private setting, and group settings, like clubs and camps for young children. Learning chess is the ultimate way to learn planning, creative problem-solving, pattern...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
34 hours tutoring

I've been playing chess since I was in kindergarten, over 24 years ago! I've been teaching chess for over 15 years, in both a private setting, and group settings, like clubs and camps for young children. Learning chess is the ultimate way to learn planning, creative problem-solving, pattern...

Owen P. Near Phoenix, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Owen P.
60/hour

Near Phoenix, AZ

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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 International Master emigrated from Russia. Much of my teaching is...

5.0 (16)
60/hour
168 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 International Master emigrated from Russia. Much of my teaching is...

Joseph S. Near Phoenix, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joseph S.
65/hour

Near Phoenix, AZ

K-8 Chess Coach with Teaching Experience

I am the chess coach at the Academy of Math and Science — Desert Sky in Phoenix, AZ. I train 30+ students each year to compete in chess tournaments throughout the valley. I play regularly in online tournaments and have my own YouTube channel for chess instruction.

5.0 (201)
65/hour
1,201 hours tutoring
Response time: 45 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am the chess coach at the Academy of Math and Science — Desert Sky in Phoenix, AZ. I train 30+ students each year to compete in chess tournaments throughout the valley. I play regularly in online tournaments and have my own YouTube channel for chess instruction.

Amber Z. Near Phoenix, AZ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Amber Z.
50/hour

Near Phoenix, AZ

Professional Tournament Experienced Chess Player

For example, if you don't know that Magnus Carlson has been the World Chess Champion several times and declined to defend his title ... then please look up the world about Chess. Ding Liren is the current champion for 2023. Chess is timed at most tournaments. Chess players should know that there...

5.0 (1)
50/hour
5 hours tutoring

For example, if you don't know that Magnus Carlson has been the World Chess Champion several times and declined to defend his title ... then please look up the world about Chess. Ding Liren is the current champion for 2023. Chess is timed at most tournaments. Chess players should know that there...

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

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

Near Phoenix, AZ 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 (11)
55/hour
28 hours tutoring

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 Phoenix, AZ Tutoring
Harli B.
45/hour

Experienced Chess Tutor for Beginner Players

I help beginners learn chess in a simple, step-by-step way that builds confidence and understanding. I focus on teaching the rules, piece movement, and basic strategies in a clear and engaging manner. My lessons include guided practice and...

5.0 (3)
45/hour
20 hours tutoring

I help beginners learn chess in a simple, step-by-step way that builds confidence and understanding. I focus on teaching the rules, piece movement, and basic strategies in a clear and engaging manner. My lessons include guided practice and...

Near Phoenix, AZ 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 (80)
55/hour
299 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 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 Phoenix, AZ Tutoring
Sree K.
50/hour

Chess Teacher/Tutor specializing in Beginners and Intermediate Players

I've been playing Chess since I was 8 years old, and have reached an intermediate level (~1800). Throughout my time playing chess, I've taught many children in-person/online how to play as well as brought many students...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
4 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I've been playing Chess since I was 8 years old, and have reached an intermediate level (~1800). Throughout my time playing chess, I've taught many children in-person/online how to play as well as brought many students...

Near Phoenix, AZ 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 (164)
100/hour
1,103 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 Phoenix, AZ Tutoring
June Z.
1000/hour

Chess Rating of 2092 | Father is an International Chess Master

I have been a Chess Coach for over 9 years, since I started as a child chess prodigy. I founded Zap Chess School and coached students as young as 2 years old. I teach strategies, openings, and get my students to participate in...

5.0 (61)
1000/hour
234 hours tutoring

I have been a Chess Coach for over 9 years, since I started as a child chess prodigy. I founded Zap Chess School and coached students as young as 2 years old. I teach strategies, openings, and get my students to participate in...

Near Phoenix, AZ 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
266 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 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 Phoenix, AZ Tutoring
Grant S.
25/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)
25/hour
22 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 Phoenix, AZ Tutoring
John W.
65/hour

Member of Purdue chess club

I have been an avid chess player since childhood. I was co-president and played "first board" for my high school. I am a member of the Purdue chess club. In my best online time control, I'm rated 2150.

5.0 (36)
65/hour
176 hours tutoring

I have been an avid chess player since childhood. I was co-president and played "first board" for my high school. I am a member of the Purdue chess club. In my best online time control, I'm rated 2150.

Near Phoenix, AZ 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 (923)
100/hour
3,007 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 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 Phoenix, AZ 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 (477)
49/hour
964 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...

Near Phoenix, AZ Tutoring
Zachary L.
90/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 (93)
90/hour
861 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 Phoenix, AZ Tutoring
Byung M.
55/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 (34)
55/hour
271 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 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 Phoenix, AZ Tutoring
Brandon S.
84/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)
84/hour
344 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....

Near Phoenix, AZ 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 (338)
59/hour
1,027 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 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 Phoenix, AZ 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
15 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 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 Phoenix, AZ 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
10,410 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 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 Phoenix, AZ 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 (828)
45/hour
1,940 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.

Near Phoenix, AZ 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
1,575 hours tutoring

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 Phoenix, AZ 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 (178)
48/hour
613 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...

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