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The Best Chess Tutors in Sarasota, FL

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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 (185)
48/hour
647 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 Sarasota, FL 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...

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4.9 (21)
35/hour
111 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 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 Sarasota, FL 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
967 hours tutoring

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 Sarasota, FL Tutoring
William G.
100/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 (50)
100/hour
114 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 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...

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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 (220)
30/hour
1,004 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...

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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 (157)
60/hour
270 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 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...

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John S.
100/hour

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...

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5.0 (941)
100/hour
3,074 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 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...

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Arthur C.
149/hour

Chess Player with a National Master Title

I have played many tournaments and have learned many strategies from competing in these events. - I have won 5 trophies, first place in national tournaments - I hold the National Master Title

5.0 (695)
149/hour
4,295 hours tutoring

I have played many tournaments and have learned many strategies from competing in these events. - I have won 5 trophies, first place in national tournaments - I hold the National Master Title

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Lance G.
80/hour

Chess Expert and Coach with More Than a Decade of Experience

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...

5.0 (1436)
80/hour
4,505 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

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...

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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 (352)
59/hour
1,065 hours tutoring
Response time: 37 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...

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Michel C.
60/hour

Fide Master with more than 10 Years of Experience teaching Chess

I am Chess Fide Master with a FIDE Rating of 2353 . I have played official international tournaments in several countries, like Cuba, USA, Mexico and Venezuela. Also, I have 2 IM Norms and I have been rated over 2400 (peak 2404)

5.0 (11)
60/hour
21 hours tutoring

I am Chess Fide Master with a FIDE Rating of 2353 . I have played official international tournaments in several countries, like Cuba, USA, Mexico and Venezuela. Also, I have 2 IM Norms and I have been rated over 2400 (peak 2404)

Near Sarasota, FL Tutoring
Sriman G.
80/hour

Chess Expert with a Decade of Experience

I ranked in the top 100 in the nation for my age division for almost a decade, and have coached dozens of beginners in an after-school chess program.

5.0 (8)
80/hour
10 hours tutoring

I ranked in the top 100 in the nation for my age division for almost a decade, and have coached dozens of beginners in an after-school chess program.

Near Sarasota, FL Tutoring
Nadezda K.
125/hour

International Chess Grandmaster

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

5.0 (19)
125/hour
96 hours tutoring

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

Near Sarasota, FL 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
833 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 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 Sarasota, FL Tutoring
Caleb W.
65/hour

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...

5.0 (161)
65/hour
656 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 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...

Near Sarasota, FL Tutoring
Ephraim J.
300/hour

Chess Player & Instructor.

I have been playing and teaching chess for 25 years. My best online rating is 2100+ on ICC. I can teach various openings, middle game strategy, including tactics and combinations, as well as elements of the end game. We play and analyze...

5.0 (3190)
300/hour
10,565 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have been playing and teaching chess for 25 years. My best online rating is 2100+ on ICC. I can teach various openings, middle game strategy, including tactics and combinations, as well as elements of the end game. We play and analyze...

Near Sarasota, FL 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 (833)
45/hour
1,978 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ezekiel’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 5:00 am UTC.

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.

Near Sarasota, FL Tutoring
Tony S.
65/hour

Expert chess player and coach

Very experienced chess player with a high FIDE rating of 2170, British Schools Chess Championship winner, former England junior squad member, represented Oxford University at chess.

5.0 (69)
65/hour
365 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response time is based on Tony’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

Very experienced chess player with a high FIDE rating of 2170, British Schools Chess Championship winner, former England junior squad member, represented Oxford University at chess.

Near Sarasota, FL Tutoring
David M.
60/hour

Algebra 1 through AP Calculus BC Online

I've been playing chess my whole life. On the leading chess website, I play 15/10 rated games and my rating will typically float between 1400 and 1500 under those rules. I've seen a variety of tactics and tricks, and...

5.0 (3151)
60/hour
9,284 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I've been playing chess my whole life. On the leading chess website, I play 15/10 rated games and my rating will typically float between 1400 and 1500 under those rules. I've seen a variety of tactics and tricks, and...

Near Sarasota, FL Tutoring
David B.
100/hour

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 (171)
100/hour
1,121 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 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...

Near Sarasota, FL 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 (82)
55/hour
300 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 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.

Near Sarasota, FL 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 (48)
400/hour
358 hours tutoring
Response time: 55 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 Sarasota, FL Tutoring
Griffin H.
49/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 (478)
49/hour
969 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...

Near Sarasota, FL 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....

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Victoria M.

1 Chess lesson

Michael was on time and conscientious. He was good at relating to my son and he taught him some very good strategies specifically: Attacking the king, opening moves, Chess patterns. Thank you.
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6 Chess lessons

WE HAD AN EXCELLENT FIRST LESSON AND LOOK FORWARD TO OUR NEXT LESSON ON FRIDAY. SHE IS OBVIOUSLY KNOWLEDGEABLE, ARTICULATE AND PATIENT. SHE IS VERY CAPABLE AT EXPLAINING THE CONCEPTS AND SOME OF HISTORY OF CHESS.
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Leo is very patient, and knowledgeable about chess. Our boy is 7 years old with no training at all before learning from Leo. After a few classes, we see very good progress and the kid has lots of interest playing it
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