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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 chess club. I'm happy to teach students learning to play...
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 chess club. I'm happy to teach students learning to play...
MY child is on the spectrum, has ADHD and although he graduated high School with an Academic award, he was struggling with College writing, which is his weakest subject. My child was getting really far behind on a paper that was ... - Sam, 127 lessons with Matthew
Near Santa Monica, CA
I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments.
I am a Woman International Grandmaster in chess. I have my certificate in coaching, and have won many international tournaments.
Atousa is excellent as a chess coach. After the first session with her, my 14 year old son decided to go with her. There are many chess coaches out there, but majority of them has a lower rating than my son and not as knowledg... - Diane
Near Santa Monica, CA
Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.
Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.
Very engaging and prepared. She is an A+ quality tutor. Would highly recommend to anybody looking for a cheerful chess coach. Looking forward to our next lessons. - Janine, 14 lessons with Suzanna
Santa Monica, CA
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 taught over 200 students and some have gone on to become national champions...
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 taught over 200 students and some have gone on to become national champions...
Near Santa Monica, CA
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.
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.
Very responsive to what my daughter needed. Saw where she excelled and where she needed more help, and customized her lesson to accommodate that. Good teaching skills and good rapport skills with the student. - Heather
Near Santa Monica, CA
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 transatlantic cruise ship and have been a chess consultant to director...
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 transatlantic cruise ship and have been a chess consultant to director...
Near Santa Monica, CA
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 and the applicable thought logic lessons I inculcate have escalated their job...
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 and the applicable thought logic lessons I inculcate have escalated their job...
Near Santa Monica, CA
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 tutored chess for years.
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 tutored chess for years.
David showed me and my partner a great time. We wanted just a single lesson go get introduced to chess and it was so much fun! We now have a board game ourselves and plan to play in the future. Thanks David for being patient and m... - Melissa
Near Santa Monica, CA
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 more than 15 years and I can help you learn many effective strategies and...
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 more than 15 years and I can help you learn many effective strategies and...
John is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. Our first lesson we talked about my goals and worked through crucial exercises. I would recommend John to a friend. - Spencer, 3 lessons with John
Near Santa Monica, CA
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 skills such as energy management and how to deal with hardships within the...
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 skills such as energy management and how to deal with hardships within the...
Good lesson! Caleb was patient and kind to my daughter. His knowledge of chess was apparent. Glad we did the lesson. My daughter was excited for chess after the lesson. - Katherine
Near Santa Monica, CA
I started to teach children to play chess in 1979. In 1984, I worked with some world's best chess coaches and players like David Bronshtein and P. Kondratev. I am a winner of multiple chess tournaments. My student recently became a national master
I started to teach children to play chess in 1979. In 1984, I worked with some world's best chess coaches and players like David Bronshtein and P. Kondratev. I am a winner of multiple chess tournaments. My student recently became a national master
Mike is a great chess tutor. He is teaching all our our sons and they are truly engaged. I see they are more interested in the game of chess and look forward to each session as it is scheduled. - Barbara, 3 lessons with Mike
Near Santa Monica, CA
I am a mid-range chess player, not by any means a grandmaster. I am mostly self-taught using Chess.com and other apps, but took chess classes when I was younger which gave me some fundamental tips I can pass along. I am proficient as a chess tutor for beginner and intermediate players.
I am a mid-range chess player, not by any means a grandmaster. I am mostly self-taught using Chess.com and other apps, but took chess classes when I was younger which gave me some fundamental tips I can pass along. I am proficient as a chess tutor for beginner and intermediate players.
He edits movies full time for his day job so his content and creativity helped me in my first two-hour lesson. I had a list of questions in Adobe Premier, and they were all answered. - Darryl, 2 lessons with Nelson
The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world.
The international chess Grandmaster and the winner of many chess competitions around the world.
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.
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.
I am so excited to have Aaron's help! He makes learning fun and easy. I felt discouraged before we met, but now I feel confident about taking the SAT. He was patient and explained problems in very clear details when I had trouble... - Andrea
- 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...
- 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...
Kate has been coaching my son for over a year now, and it’s been a great experience. She goes through his games, figures out what he needs to work on, and then tailors each lesson to help him improve. She’s super patient and reall... - Subash, 122 lessons with Katsiaryna
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...
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...
Pete is an exceptionally accomplished player and tutor, hands down! His angularity breeds depth and width to the game and the art of chess. I can write without reservation that his passion for chess thrusts forward in his teachi... - Michael
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...
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...
Owen is knowledgable and passionate about chess. He is a sharp tutor and expects excellence in both thought and execution. I can tell this from one lesson. Looking forward to more. - Jacob, 11 lessons with Owen
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...
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...
Great chess lesson! Children enjoyed it and want to continue learning! Thank you! Great chess lesson! Children enjoyed it and want to continue learning! Thank you! - Natalya, 19 lessons with Griffin
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...
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...
Hyrum Really takes the time to understand where you are at in chess, and really helps restructure the fundamentals in your game. He goes the extra mile making lesson plans/study guides, and gives you great input. If you’re looking... - Allen, 2 lessons with Hyrum
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,...
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,...
Akshaya started with an introduction to chess and the basics, such as the board setup, the movement of pieces, capturing pieces, and check and checkmate using the Queen and Rook. Akshaya was knowledgeable and explained the concept... - Raj
I have been teaching chess for over a decade now. My experience has included teaching for and directing after-school programs, instructing and managing summer-camps, and teaching one-on-one private lessons. Several teams I coached went on...
I have been teaching chess for over a decade now. My experience has included teaching for and directing after-school programs, instructing and managing summer-camps, and teaching one-on-one private lessons. Several teams I coached went on...
I decided, in this retired stage of my life, that I wanted to learn how to play chess. After teaching myself the basics I knew I needed a coach in order to progress further. I’m so glad I found Lance! Lance is organized, prepa... - Patricia, 132 lessons with Lance
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.
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.
My 11 y.o. son is on his 7th chess lesson with Coach Ezekiel. He was hoping to take his chess game to the next level. Ezekiel is definitely getting him there! He's extremely knowledgeable & makes the lessons very interactive & ... - Dominic, 24 lessons with Ezekiel
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...
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...
Austin is an extremely talented chess instructor (and player)! He is patient and logical. I highly recommend getting in touch with him! - Dave, 3 lessons with Austin
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...
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...
Nathaniel was extremely patient with our 6 year old daughter. We can tell he has a lot of experience teaching chess and sharing his love of chess with his students. We will definitely be continuing as our daughter seem to really... - Ellen, 22 lessons with Nathaniel
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...
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...
Nicolas tutored my son on Algebra 1 concepts as he needed a refresher. Nicolas provided chess tips as well. I highly recommend Nicolas and would hire him again. - Maria
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