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The Best Chess Tutors in Riverdale, New York, NY

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John L. Astoria, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
John L.
36/hour

Astoria, NY

Chess Tutor

I tutored chess for 3 years for a volunteer group called the Metis project. I am 2400 rated player on lichess.org, capable of tutoring both speed chess and classical.

5.0 (60)
36/hour
441 hours tutoring

I tutored chess for 3 years for a volunteer group called the Metis project. I am 2400 rated player on lichess.org, capable of tutoring both speed chess and classical.

Farirai G. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Farirai G.
50/hour

New York, NY

Chess Instructor

I am actively licensed chess instructor a title awarded to me by FIDE in 2014 , world chess federation. I was National Youth chess coach for Zimbabwe. I have a Chess rating and another international title of...

5.0 (243)
50/hour
638 hours tutoring

I am actively licensed chess instructor a title awarded to me by FIDE in 2014 , world chess federation. I was National Youth chess coach for Zimbabwe. I have a Chess rating and another international title of...

Harrison K. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Harrison K.
19/hour

New York, NY

Children's Chess Tutor With 18 Years of Playing Experience

I have been playing chess for the vast majority of my life, playing in dozens of in-person tournaments. I have also previously founded a local children's chess group where I tutored small in-person groups. Additionally, I am...

5.0 (58)
19/hour
55 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for the vast majority of my life, playing in dozens of in-person tournaments. I have also previously founded a local children's chess group where I tutored small in-person groups. Additionally, I am...

Anisa M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anisa M.
60/hour

New York, NY

Brown Grad

I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school.

5.0 (5)
60/hour
9 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school.

Rene M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rene M.
65/hour

New York, NY

K-12 Chess

As a Chess coach, I am a member of the United States Chess Federation, and currently, tutor children and adults who have minimal or no experience. In 2013 my middle school chess team finished 1st place overall in the Non-Rated...

5.0 (279)
65/hour
715 hours tutoring
Response time: 34 minutes

As a Chess coach, I am a member of the United States Chess Federation, and currently, tutor children and adults who have minimal or no experience. In 2013 my middle school chess team finished 1st place overall in the Non-Rated...

Karl P. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karl P.
30/hour

New York, NY

Math and Computer Science Instructor

I played chess since I was a little kid. I even took a chess summer camp when I was eleven, and I beat many of the students there. I still play now.

4.8 (370)
30/hour
1,560 hours tutoring

I played chess since I was a little kid. I even took a chess summer camp when I was eleven, and I beat many of the students there. I still play now.

Eli R. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eli R.
65/hour

New York, NY

Experienced Chess Player and Instructor

I have played chess my whole life. My blitz rating on chess.com is over 2000. My USCF rating is 1739. I can teach anyone rated under 1600 on chess.com or under 1800 on lichess. I love teaching players of all levels from absolute beginner to...

5.0 (6)
65/hour
8 hours tutoring

I have played chess my whole life. My blitz rating on chess.com is over 2000. My USCF rating is 1739. I can teach anyone rated under 1600 on chess.com or under 1800 on lichess. I love teaching players of all levels from absolute beginner to...

Lawrence C. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lawrence C.
75/hour

New York, NY

FIDE Master chess coach

I have five years of experience coaching elementary and middle school kids in chess. However, I work with players of all ages and levels from beginner up through 2200. A few of my students have had large rating gains in short timespans. I...

5.0 (35)
75/hour
126 hours tutoring

I have five years of experience coaching elementary and middle school kids in chess. However, I work with players of all ages and levels from beginner up through 2200. A few of my students have had large rating gains in short timespans. I...

Christopher E. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher E.
50/hour

New York, NY

Storytelling Chess Teacher

I have four and a half years of experience teaching chess to hundreds of kids in classes at schools and in one on one tutoring sessions. My storytelling skills come from me being a trained actor, with education at Brooklyn College and HB...

5.0 (8)
50/hour
14 hours tutoring

I have four and a half years of experience teaching chess to hundreds of kids in classes at schools and in one on one tutoring sessions. My storytelling skills come from me being a trained actor, with education at Brooklyn College and HB...

Patrick B. Bronx, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Patrick B.
35/hour

Bronx, NY

1400+ Rapid rated chess player

I am a passionate chess player with a strong competitive and leadership background. My crowning achievement is placing 3rd in a tournament of over 900 competitors. I can solve puzzles in the 2400 range, a level comparable to titled players....

4.9 (167)
35/hour
334 hours tutoring

I am a passionate chess player with a strong competitive and leadership background. My crowning achievement is placing 3rd in a tournament of over 900 competitors. I can solve puzzles in the 2400 range, a level comparable to titled players....

Adam A. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Adam A.
50/hour

New York, NY

Professional Jazz Musician Teaching Chess

I have been playing Chess since the age of 4, teaching students from 8-18 for the past 2 years. I study professional games of the past, and have been involved with Chess clubs/tournaments.

5.0 (17)
50/hour
121 hours tutoring

I have been playing Chess since the age of 4, teaching students from 8-18 for the past 2 years. I study professional games of the past, and have been involved with Chess clubs/tournaments.

Maya M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maya M.
75/hour

New York, NY

I have taught chess to children 3 years and up since 2019

I have taught people as young as 3 to play chess and have found fun and engaging ways to teach everything from beginner to full on strategy.

75/hour
6 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutes

I have taught people as young as 3 to play chess and have found fun and engaging ways to teach everything from beginner to full on strategy.

Katsiaryna Z. Whitestone, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katsiaryna Z.
60/hour

Whitestone, NY

Candidate Master | Coach for Kids & Adults | International Tournaments

- Candidate Master with over 20 years of experience in chess, starting at age 5 - Played in major tournaments including the World Open, US Open, and various national and international events - Earned top places in several U.S. tournaments...

5.0 (204)
60/hour
580 hours tutoring

- Candidate Master with over 20 years of experience in chess, starting at age 5 - Played in major tournaments including the World Open, US Open, and various national and international events - Earned top places in several U.S. tournaments...

Natasha D. Rutherford, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Natasha D.
69/hour

Rutherford, NJ

Chess Champion in high school and college

I have played chess for twenty years. In high school and college, I played in tournaments where I represented my state or school. I have experience in strategy in playing both white and black and understand how to use the chess...

5.0 (289)
69/hour
1,103 hours tutoring

I have played chess for twenty years. In high school and college, I played in tournaments where I represented my state or school. I have experience in strategy in playing both white and black and understand how to use the chess...

Rooney S. Bronx, NY, available for in-person tutoring
Rooney S.
75/hour

Bronx, NY

New York City Knight

Having been a United States Chess Federation expert for years, a member of various chess clubs, including the Marshall Chess Club, the Polgar Chess club, and the Queens Chess Club, I have experience in...

4.9 (7)
75/hour
25 hours tutoring

Having been a United States Chess Federation expert for years, a member of various chess clubs, including the Marshall Chess Club, the Polgar Chess club, and the Queens Chess Club, I have experience in...

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Fremont, CA Tutoring
Chris T.
100/hour

Correspondence Chess Master, United States Chess Federation

Chris was able to instruct several individual National Chess Champions as well as coach for the Mission San Jose Elementary School chess team, which in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 took first place at the USCF National Elementary...

4.9 (173)
100/hour
597 hours tutoring

Chris was able to instruct several individual National Chess Champions as well as coach for the Mission San Jose Elementary School chess team, which in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 took first place at the USCF National Elementary...

Bourbonnais, IL Tutoring
Austin E.
80/hour

Chess Tutoring for Casual and Tournament Players

...ability. After this, studying chess tactics becomes crucial for the player looking to improve quickly. A mastery of chess tactics supplemented with a firm grasp of the endgame is the most effective road to chess success. Once students have a strong...

5.0 (238)
80/hour
1,211 hours tutoring

...ability. After this, studying chess tactics becomes crucial for the player looking to improve quickly. A mastery of chess tactics supplemented with a firm grasp of the endgame is the most effective road to chess success. Once students have a strong...

Cambridge, MA Tutoring
Jeremy B.
80/hour

Expert Chess Player and 10 Years of Coach Experience

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online...

5.0 (317)
80/hour
745 hours tutoring

...York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess players, and I have proficiency with modern chess software such as Chess.com, Lichess.org, Chessbase, Fritz, to teach students in-person and online...

Los Angeles, CA Tutoring
Atousa P.
95/hour

Woman Chess Grand Master

I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments.

4.9 (130)
95/hour
503 hours tutoring

I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments.

Brooklyn, NY Tutoring
Neil P.
120/hour

Learn through understanding, not memorizing

I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...

5.0 (127)
120/hour
459 hours tutoring

I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...

Columbia, SC Tutoring
Frank S.
275/hour

Chessaholic on Chess.com

If you are wanting to learn the game of chess, I am your person. I currently play on chess.com and at one point reached a rating of over 1700. I can teach you gambits, traps, tricks, openings, middle, and end games to help your game...

5.0 (1398)
275/hour
6,426 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 minutes

If you are wanting to learn the game of chess, I am your person. I currently play on chess.com and at one point reached a rating of over 1700. I can teach you gambits, traps, tricks, openings, middle, and end games to help your game...

Boyds, MD 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 (378)
50/hour
1,479 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutes

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...

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 (804)
45/hour
1,805 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.

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 (68)
55/hour
261 hours tutoring

Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.

Seattle, WA Tutoring
AKSHAYA A.
25/hour

Experienced chess player with 9 years, dedicated to teaching

Some of my notable accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 (U-16 Girls) in Beijing, China, and securing the Gold Medal in the U-17 Girls National Chess Championship 2010 in Jammu,...

5.0 (80)
25/hour
172 hours tutoring

Some of my notable accomplishments include winning the Silver Medal in the Asian Youth Chess Championship 2010 (U-16 Girls) in Beijing, China, and securing the Gold Medal in the U-17 Girls National Chess Championship 2010 in Jammu,...

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Diane K.

1 Chess lesson

We have been having lessons for 6 months now. She is kind and very patient. She is very knowledgeable in various openings, middle and end games, and tactics. Whenever my son has a question, she always has the answer for him. They analyze the game/tournament my son had and discuss how to improve his chess skills. I would definitely recommend her as a chess coach.
Brian G.

1 Chess lesson

Carla is a wonderful chess coach. She is of course brilliant at chess, being a woman grandmaster and Olympian. However, she is also a kind, patient, enthusiastic, supportive, and articulate teacher. The fact I'm lousy at chess didn't bother her, but the fact that I love it made her excited to help me get better. I would heartily recommend Carla to anyone wishing to learn more about chess!
Debra A B.

4 Chess lessons

I did not know that James taught chess. The first thing we did was to play a game of chess to review my strength and weakness. He attempted to teach me how to count the pieces on the board and what pieces were under attack. Where there other pieces protecting those pieces. Look for open files and diagonal for the rooks, bishops, Queen. Look for good moves and find a the best movie. Look for hanging pieces. Suggested playing live chess a move a day.
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