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The Best Chess Tutors in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA

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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
Response time: 4 minutes

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.

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 (139)
100/hour
954 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...

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
95/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 (901)
95/hour
2,667 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

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...

Andrew D. North Hollywood, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew D.
60/hour

North Hollywood, CA

UCLA Masters Candidate Economics

I have been playing chess for 4 years. I am rated 1800 on Chess.com and founded the chess club at Washington State University. I also got this club sponsored by Chess.com to engage in tournaments. As the president/founder of the...

5.0 (5)
60/hour
37 hours tutoring

I have been playing chess for 4 years. I am rated 1800 on Chess.com and founded the chess club at Washington State University. I also got this club sponsored by Chess.com to engage in tournaments. As the president/founder of the...

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...

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 (140)
40/hour
760 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes

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...

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 (66)
55/hour
247 hours tutoring

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

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...

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
494 hours tutoring

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

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Bethesda, MD Tutoring
Kapish P.
50/hour

National Chess Master

I am USCF National Chess Master with a peak rating over 2200. I have been playing chess at the state and national level for the past 15 years, and I've competed in over 250 tournaments to date.

5.0 (17)
50/hour
29 hours tutoring

I am USCF National Chess Master with a peak rating over 2200. I have been playing chess at the state and national level for the past 15 years, and I've competed in over 250 tournaments to date.

Iowa City, IA Tutoring
Michael T.
60/hour

Striving to give you skills that will last a lifetime!

My name is Michael Takahashi and I am a USCF National Master, professional chess player, and chess coach from Iowa City, Iowa in the United States! I've been teaching chess players from all ages since 2022 and I would...

5.0 (61)
60/hour
267 hours tutoring

My name is Michael Takahashi and I am a USCF National Master, professional chess player, and chess coach from Iowa City, Iowa in the United States! I've been teaching chess players from all ages since 2022 and I would...

Fremont, CA Tutoring
Chris T.
100/hour

Correspondence Chess Master, United States Chess Federation

Chris was able to instruct several individual National Chess Champions as well as coach for the Mission San Jose Elementary School chess team, which in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 took first place at the USCF National Elementary...

4.9 (173)
100/hour
591 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

Chris was able to instruct several individual National Chess Champions as well as coach for the Mission San Jose Elementary School chess team, which in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 took first place at the USCF National Elementary...

Tustin, CA Tutoring
Rama G.
30/hour

Highly Effective Teacher!

Hello Friend, I have been tutoring since 2016 - even before I started helping people on Wyzant. I am a very effective chess tutor/chess coach for anyone from an absolute beginner to an intermediate tournament player. I...

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5.0 (142)
30/hour
1,197 hours tutoring

Hello Friend, I have been tutoring since 2016 - even before I started helping people on Wyzant. I am a very effective chess tutor/chess coach for anyone from an absolute beginner to an intermediate tournament player. I...

Idaho Falls, ID Tutoring
Hyrum F.
95/hour

Chess Tutor with 5+ Years of Coaching Experience

I am a 2100+ rated chess player, considered a very strong level of play, won multiple chess tournaments at BYU-Idaho College in Blitz and Rapid, and defeated titled masters over the board and online. I have over 5 years of...

5.0 (232)
95/hour
304 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

I am a 2100+ rated chess player, considered a very strong level of play, won multiple chess tournaments at BYU-Idaho College in Blitz and Rapid, and defeated titled masters over the board and online. I have over 5 years of...

Austin, TX Tutoring
Aaron S.
80/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 (351)
80/hour
1,031 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.

Los Angeles, CA 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 (119)
65/hour
517 hours tutoring

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...

Asheville, NC Tutoring
Peter M.
60/hour

Peter M. Experienced and Effective Chess Tutor

I enjoy teaching kids and adults, pushing them to focus and improve on a consistent basis. My background playing is mostly correspondence chess which leads me to focus on small details and slowing down the pace of the game. I think kids...

5.0 (152)
60/hour
249 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes

I enjoy teaching kids and adults, pushing them to focus and improve on a consistent basis. My background playing is mostly correspondence chess which leads me to focus on small details and slowing down the pace of the game. I think kids...

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 (786)
45/hour
1,755 hours tutoring
Response time: 26 minutes

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 Casual and Tournament Players

...ability. After this, studying chess tactics becomes crucial for the player looking to improve quickly. A mastery of chess tactics supplemented with a firm grasp of the endgame is the most effective road to chess success. Once students have a strong...

5.0 (238)
80/hour
1,204 hours tutoring

...ability. After this, studying chess tactics becomes crucial for the player looking to improve quickly. A mastery of chess tactics supplemented with a firm grasp of the endgame is the most effective road to chess success. Once students have a strong...

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 (10)
125/hour
23 hours tutoring

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

Boyds, MD Tutoring
Nathaniel W.
50/hour

Chess coach that served as captain of UMBC chess team

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...

5.0 (377)
50/hour
1,450 hours tutoring
Response time: 45 minutes

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...

Brooklyn, NY Tutoring
Neil P.
120/hour

Learn through understanding, not memorizing

I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...

5.0 (127)
120/hour
457 hours tutoring

I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...

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 (127)
48/hour
419 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.
90/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 (315)
90/hour
743 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...

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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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