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

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

Los Angeles, CA

Chess tutor

My famous chess coach, Pavel Kondratiev and legendary player and brilliant writer David Bronshtein used to, teach me to play and understand chess. I provide in classroom lessons as well as private in-house sessions. I have been playing...

5.0 (141)
40/hour
809 hours tutoring

My famous chess coach, Pavel Kondratiev and legendary player and brilliant writer David Bronshtein used to, teach me to play and understand chess. I provide in classroom lessons as well as private in-house sessions. I have been playing...

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

Los Angeles, CA

Self Taught Chess Expert / Chess Coach giving Zoom and in Home Lessons

I am a USCF candidate master with over 25 years playing experience. I have taught chess in after school programs and done in home tutoring to children and adults including children on the autism spectrum. I once taught chess on a...

4.5 (6)
40/hour
12 hours tutoring

I am a USCF candidate master with over 25 years playing experience. I have taught chess in after school programs and done in home tutoring to children and adults including children on the autism spectrum. I once taught chess on a...

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

Los Angeles, CA

4+ years in competitive chess

I did an independent study project for a month with a physics professor in college after learning to play chess with my dad at a young age. Since, I played regularly in competitive arenas (ICC, chess.com) and have also joined a local LA...

5.0 (331)
100/hour
1,913 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Matthew’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I did an independent study project for a month with a physics professor in college after learning to play chess with my dad at a young age. Since, I played regularly in competitive arenas (ICC, chess.com) and have also joined a local LA...

Atousa P. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Atousa P.
95/hour

Los Angeles, 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.

4.9 (130)
95/hour
510 hours tutoring

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

Hwan C. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hwan C.
80/hour

Los Angeles, CA

2000+ Rated Chess Player

On chess.com, my peak rating is 2190 in blitz and currently my USCF rating is 1724

4.8 (5)
80/hour
11 hours tutoring

On chess.com, my peak rating is 2190 in blitz and currently my USCF rating is 1724

David B. Van Nuys, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David B.
100/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...

5.0 (160)
100/hour
1,087 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...

Julian H. Beverly Hills, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julian H.
25/hour

Beverly Hills, CA

Chess Tutor

I founded and directed Colegio Menor Chess Club, reaching 60 members by the new year. Created and ran 2 hours per day classes with 30+ students for the American School of Guatemala. Broke into top 99th percentile of top players across the...

5.0 (4)
25/hour
14 hours tutoring

I founded and directed Colegio Menor Chess Club, reaching 60 members by the new year. Created and ran 2 hours per day classes with 30+ students for the American School of Guatemala. Broke into top 99th percentile of top players across the...

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
100/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...

5.0 (915)
100/hour
2,898 hours tutoring

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...

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

Torrance, CA

An award winning Public Speaking , ESL and Chess and Poker Coach

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...

4.5 (4)
100/hour
17 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Suzanna S. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Suzanna S.
55/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

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 (78)
55/hour
288 hours tutoring

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

Howard F. Valley Village, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard F.
90/hour

Valley Village, CA

Effective Caring Tutor with PhD Math Econ English SAT SPSS SPSS/AMOS

I have been playing chess for more than forty years. I was a competitive chess player in high school as I was on the varsity chess team. I have been tutoring in chess for more than twenty years.

4.9 (192)
90/hour
840 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for more than forty years. I was a competitive chess player in high school as I was on the varsity chess team. I have been tutoring in chess for more than twenty years.

Dan A. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dan A.
250/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...

5.0 (5)
250/hour
8 hours tutoring

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...

Andy Z. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andy Z.
47/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Avid Chess Player with Tournament Experience

I am a chess player who started playing in high school and now competes as part of my university's team. I have experience competing in tournaments such as the Pan American tournament, tournaments around campus, as well as weekly...

4.8 (51)
47/hour
236 hours tutoring
Response time: 15 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a chess player who started playing in high school and now competes as part of my university's team. I have experience competing in tournaments such as the Pan American tournament, tournaments around campus, as well as weekly...

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Concord, MA Tutoring
Nadezda K.
125/hour

International Chess Grandmaster

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

5.0 (15)
125/hour
33 hours tutoring

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

Idaho Falls, ID Tutoring
Hyrum F.
70/hour

2100+ Chess Coach | Kids & Adults | Beginner–Advanced| Tournament Prep

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce...

5.0 (239)
70/hour
308 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Hyrum’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I tutor chess for kids, teens, and adults at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. I help students who are new to chess learn the rules and fundamentals, as well as players who want to improve their rating, reduce...

Austin, TX Tutoring
Aaron S.
85/hour

Chess Expert

I have taught workshops on Chess. I have played chess for 33 years. I have won several tournaments and participated in Chess Club in High School.

5.0 (393)
85/hour
1,348 hours tutoring

I have taught workshops on Chess. I have played chess for 33 years. I have won several tournaments and participated in Chess Club in High School.

Coeur D Alene, ID Tutoring
Griffin H.
50/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 (467)
50/hour
936 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...

Seattle, WA Tutoring
AKSHAYA A.
30/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 (99)
30/hour
196 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,...

Atlanta, GA Tutoring
Nicholas K.
48/hour

USCF National Chess Master with a background in Mathematics

I have been playing chess since 2004, and I am currently a National Master with a rating of 2265. Not only have I tutored chess to a variety of students at different levels, I have also taken chess lessons myself, so I am familiar...

5.0 (159)
48/hour
553 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess since 2004, and I am currently a National Master with a rating of 2265. Not only have I tutored chess to a variety of students at different levels, I have also taken chess lessons myself, so I am familiar...

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 (320)
80/hour
752 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...

Scottsdale, AZ Tutoring
Owen P.
60/hour

Personal instruction to improve your chess

I want to share what I've learned with players who want to raise their level of play, whether online, with friends, or in clubs, leagues, or serious tournaments. But I've never forgotten that chess is fun. I'm here not to...

5.0 (16)
60/hour
157 hours tutoring

I want to share what I've learned with players who want to raise their level of play, whether online, with friends, or in clubs, leagues, or serious tournaments. But I've never forgotten that chess is fun. I'm here not to...

Whitestone, NY Tutoring
Katsiaryna Z.
60/hour

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 (222)
60/hour
628 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...

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 (814)
45/hour
1,861 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.

Bourbonnais, IL Tutoring
Austin E.
80/hour

Chess Tutoring for Tournament and Casual Players

I have been playing chess for almost 10 years now. I have been teaching chess to students in person, online, and in schools for about 8 years. I worked as a volunteer coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School...

5.0 (238)
80/hour
1,226 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response time is based on Austin’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I have been playing chess for almost 10 years now. I have been teaching chess to students in person, online, and in schools for about 8 years. I worked as a volunteer coach for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School...

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 (1477)
275/hour
6,630 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

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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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Chess Tutors in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, CA

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