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The Best Chess Tutors in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA

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Atousa P. Encino, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Atousa P.
120/hour

Encino, CA

Woman Chess Grand Master

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

120/hour
5.0 (72)
288 hours tutoring Chess out of 288 hours
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I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments. read more

David B. Van Nuys, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David B.
80/hour

Van Nuys, CA

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... read more

80/hour
5.0 (52)
190 hours tutoring
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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... read more

Dan A. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dan A.
120/hour

Santa Monica, CA

International Master of Chess with 5+ Years of Teaching Experience

At age 11 I achieved the title of Master, and since then have become an International Master (with 1 Grandmaster norm), 5-time US National Champion, and am currently the #1 18-year-old on the west coast of the United States. In addition, I have... read more

120/hour
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At age 11 I achieved the title of Master, and since then have become an International Master (with 1 Grandmaster norm), 5-time US National Champion, and am currently the #1 18-year-old on the west coast of the United States. In addition, I have... read more

Kevin K. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kevin K.
50/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Chess Teacher

I have been playing chess for 20 years. I used to compete as a child but now I play as a hobby. I can teach at a beginner level or play recreationally with veteran players. My students range between the ages of 6 and 72, and I'm happy... read more

50/hour
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I have been playing chess for 20 years. I used to compete as a child but now I play as a hobby. I can teach at a beginner level or play recreationally with veteran players. My students range between the ages of 6 and 72, and I'm happy... read more

Mike G. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mike G.
35/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Chess tutor

I am an experienced chess coach /instructor with deep understanding of chess at high levels. I've been teaching students of all ages since 1980. I provide in classroom lessons as well as private in-house sessions. I have... read more

35/hour
5.0 (111)
203 hours tutoring Chess out of 261 hours
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I am an experienced chess coach /instructor with deep understanding of chess at high levels. I've been teaching students of all ages since 1980. I provide in classroom lessons as well as private in-house sessions. I have... read more

Caleb W. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caleb W.
40/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Chess National Master, Experienced Chess Coach

However, in Summer 2019, I finally achieved the National Master title with a National Rating of 2207. Throughout my playing career, I have always loved tutoring chess. The beginnings of my teaching career started with starting a... read more

40/hour
5.0 (7)
11 hours tutoring Chess out of 11 hours
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However, in Summer 2019, I finally achieved the National Master title with a National Rating of 2207. Throughout my playing career, I have always loved tutoring chess. The beginnings of my teaching career started with starting a... read more

Justin K. Studio City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Justin K.
30/hour

Studio City, CA

Intermediate Chess Coaching (emphasis on openings and positional eval)

I have been playing chess for over 30 years and have a rating of 1300+ on Chess.com. I watch and follow chess streamers to gain insight and improve, as well as constantly playing and analyzing my games for improvement. If you are... read more

30/hour
5.0 (2)
3 hours tutoring
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I have been playing chess for over 30 years and have a rating of 1300+ on Chess.com. I watch and follow chess streamers to gain insight and improve, as well as constantly playing and analyzing my games for improvement. If you are... read more

Dennis U. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dennis U.
40/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Chess Young Children. UCLA grad. 30 yrs play exp. Expert chess rating

I have 30 years of playing experience. I have an Expert chess rating. For several years, I tutored chess. I have played in USCF rated tournaments for decades. I have taught chess in after school programs. Have done in-home... read more

40/hour
4.3 (3)
5 hours tutoring Chess out of 5 hours
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I have 30 years of playing experience. I have an Expert chess rating. For several years, I tutored chess. I have played in USCF rated tournaments for decades. I have taught chess in after school programs. Have done in-home... read more

Joshua S. Torrance, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joshua S.
60/hour

Torrance, CA

An award winning Public Speaker and Business ESL Trainer

I have been playing chess for 35 years. I play generally three times a week and win regularly. I have taught the game to over 100 people in my life. I mentor a number of young people who strongly believe that my chess instruction... read more

60/hour
4.5 (4)
16 hours tutoring
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I have been playing chess for 35 years. I play generally three times a week and win regularly. I have taught the game to over 100 people in my life. I mentor a number of young people who strongly believe that my chess instruction... read more

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
60/hour

Los Angeles, CA

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... read more

60/hour
5.0 (44)
106 hours tutoring
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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... read more

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Jason F.

56 Chess lessons

Tony has been the perfect chess and strategy teacher and inspiration for Eddie, and has inspired and gently guided Eddie with great intelligence and proper method to a whole new level of play and planning and analysis. Tony's teaching extends far beyond the one hour lesson - he assigns chess problems and historical games to work in between lessons, and has recommended a very carefully selected small library through which he has been guiding Eddie to explore.
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.
Mary M.

1 Chess lesson

Dr. Eugene taught me: How to set up the chess board. Chess notation.
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