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The Best Chess Tutors in Santa Monica, CA

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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 taught over 200 students and some have gone on to become national champions...

5.0 (5)
250/hour
9 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 taught over 200 students and some have gone on to become national champions...

Mike G. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mike G.
40/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Chess tutor

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

5.0 (142)
40/hour
863 hours tutoring

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

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

Near Santa Monica, 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 and the applicable thought logic lessons I inculcate have escalated their job...

4.5 (4)
100/hour
17 hours tutoring

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...

Howard F. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard F.
72/hour

Near Santa Monica, 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)
72/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.

Caleb W. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Caleb W.
65/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

USCF National Master, 7 years of experience teaching chess

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...

5.0 (161)
65/hour
652 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

David B. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David B.
100/hour

Near Santa Monica, 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 tutored chess for years.

5.0 (170)
100/hour
1,117 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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.

Suzanna S. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Suzanna S.
55/hour

Near Santa Monica, 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 (82)
55/hour
300 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 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.

Atousa P. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Atousa P.
95/hour

Near Santa Monica, 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 (131)
95/hour
517 hours tutoring

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

John S. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
100/hour

Near Santa Monica, 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 more than 15 years and I can help you learn many effective strategies and...

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5.0 (936)
100/hour
3,065 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 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 more than 15 years and I can help you learn many effective strategies and...

Nelson T. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nelson T.
150/hour

Near Santa Monica, CA

Class D FIDE chess ranking

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.

5.0 (179)
150/hour
554 hours tutoring

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.

Dennis U. Near Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dennis U.
40/hour

Near Santa Monica, 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 transatlantic cruise ship and have been a chess consultant to director...

4.5 (6)
40/hour
13 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 transatlantic cruise ship and have been a chess consultant to director...

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Near Santa Monica, CA 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 (183)
48/hour
643 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...

Near Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Itziar V.
35/hour

Chess fan with experience teaching beginners

I first learned to play chess when I joined the chess club in my elementary school in fifth grade. Since then, I have played on and off as my schedule permits. I began training seriously my freshman year of college and currently have...

4.9 (21)
35/hour
96 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Itziar’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 10:00 am UTC.

I first learned to play chess when I joined the chess club in my elementary school in fifth grade. Since then, I have played on and off as my schedule permits. I began training seriously my freshman year of college and currently have...

Near Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Josh L.
30/hour

20-Year Chess Coach with 15 State Championships (Teams/Indiv)

Classroom and private chess coach for 20+ years. Former US Chess Expert with 2100 Chess.com Rapid Rating. 15 Arizona State Championship teams and individuals in grades Kindergarten thru 6th grade. Chess Teacher for over 1000...

4.9 (216)
30/hour
993 hours tutoring

Classroom and private chess coach for 20+ years. Former US Chess Expert with 2100 Chess.com Rapid Rating. 15 Arizona State Championship teams and individuals in grades Kindergarten thru 6th grade. Chess Teacher for over 1000...

Near Santa Monica, CA 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
269 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 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 Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Zachary L.
110/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 (95)
110/hour
961 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response time is based on Zachary’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

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 Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Byung M.
400/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 (45)
400/hour
350 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 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 Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Zachary A.
35/hour

Enthusiastic Chess Teacher with 15 Years Experience

I have played Chess for 15 years and absolutely love the game. I have won numerous tournaments and awards and still play very frequently. I primarily focus on teaching beginner and intermediate chess players.

5.0 (169)
35/hour
830 hours tutoring
Response time: 36 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have played Chess for 15 years and absolutely love the game. I have won numerous tournaments and awards and still play very frequently. I primarily focus on teaching beginner and intermediate chess players.

Near Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
William G.
70/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 (44)
70/hour
93 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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 Santa Monica, CA 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 (38)
65/hour
178 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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 Santa Monica, CA 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 (348)
59/hour
1,057 hours tutoring
Response time: 46 minutesNote that average response time is based on Steve’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 4:00 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 Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Paul D.
42/hour

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...

5.0 (327)
42/hour
1,461 hours tutoring

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...

Near Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Carlos G.
60/hour

Instruction with a user-friendly, patient and methodical approach

I have been playing chess for over 10 years. I am able to teach at the beginning to intermediate levels.

4.9 (34)
60/hour
134 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for over 10 years. I am able to teach at the beginning to intermediate levels.

Near Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Brandon S.
80/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)
80/hour
347 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 Santa Monica, CA Tutoring
Antonio R.
80/hour

Experienced Chess Coach

I am a certified chess coach by the United States Chess Federation

4.8 (152)
80/hour
517 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a certified chess coach by the United States Chess Federation

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