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The Best Chess Tutors in Somerville, MA

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Jeremy B. Near Somerville, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jeremy B.
90/hour

Near Somerville, MA

Expert Chess Player and 10 Years of Coach Experience

I have coached elementary, middle school, and high school-aged students, including being the coach of the Ponce de Leon Magnet Middle School school in Miami, FL, and a private coach for select juniors at the New York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess...

5.0 (323)
90/hour
768 hours tutoring

I have coached elementary, middle school, and high school-aged students, including being the coach of the Ponce de Leon Magnet Middle School school in Miami, FL, and a private coach for select juniors at the New York State Scholastic Championships. I have extensive experience developing both young and adult chess...

Valeri K. Near Somerville, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Valeri K.
90/hour

Near Somerville, MA

Expert Chess Player and Coach

I have been an avid chess player as long as I can remember myself. In my youth, I represented Ukrainian National Chess Team. At that time, I attained the rank of Candidate Master---two designations below the Grand Master. Since then, I have taught the art of the game to countless number of children and...

4.9 (15)
90/hour
56 hours tutoring

I have been an avid chess player as long as I can remember myself. In my youth, I represented Ukrainian National Chess Team. At that time, I attained the rank of Candidate Master---two designations below the Grand Master. Since then, I have taught the art of the game to countless number of children and...

Joaquin C. Near Somerville, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Joaquin C.
30/hour

Near Somerville, MA

Chess Expert and Coach

I am a chess expert with 7 years of playing experience and a year of teaching experience. I have coached players of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced tournament players.

4.8 (21)
30/hour
31 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response time is based on Joaquin’s active hours, which are 5:00 am - 5:00 am UTC.

I am a chess expert with 7 years of playing experience and a year of teaching experience. I have coached players of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced tournament players.

Sree K. Near Somerville, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sree K.
50/hour

Near Somerville, MA

Chess Teacher/Tutor specializing in Beginners and Intermediate Players

I've been playing Chess since I was 8 years old, and have reached an intermediate level (~1800). Throughout my time playing chess, I've taught many children in-person/online how to play as well as brought many students to an intermediate level. I've directed several tournaments and...

5.0 (4)
50/hour
8 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I've been playing Chess since I was 8 years old, and have reached an intermediate level (~1800). Throughout my time playing chess, I've taught many children in-person/online how to play as well as brought many students to an intermediate level. I've directed several tournaments and...

June Z. Near Somerville, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
June Z.
137/hour

Near Somerville, MA

Chess Rating of 2092 | Father is an International Chess Master

I have been a Chess Coach for over 9 years, since I started as a child chess prodigy. I founded Zap Chess School and coached students as young as 2 years old. I teach strategies, openings, and get my students to participate in tournaments. I want to build super strong players. But even more...

5.0 (61)
137/hour
241 hours tutoring

I have been a Chess Coach for over 9 years, since I started as a child chess prodigy. I founded Zap Chess School and coached students as young as 2 years old. I teach strategies, openings, and get my students to participate in tournaments. I want to build super strong players. But even more...

Julian H. Near Somerville, MA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julian H.
35/hour

Near Somerville, MA

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 world and maintained ranking since 2023 (rapid rating of 2000).

5.0 (11)
35/hour
26 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 world and maintained ranking since 2023 (rapid rating of 2000).

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William G.
80/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 (48)
80/hour
104 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 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 Somerville, MA 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 (352)
59/hour
1,060 hours tutoring
Response time: 40 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 Somerville, MA 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
106 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 Somerville, MA 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 Somerville, MA 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 (3189)
300/hour
10,550 hours tutoring

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 Somerville, MA 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 (184)
48/hour
645 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 Somerville, MA 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
832 hours tutoring

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 Somerville, MA 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 (170)
100/hour
1,118 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 Somerville, MA Tutoring
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
3,071 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...

Near Somerville, MA 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 (68)
65/hour
364 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 Somerville, MA 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
1,975 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 Somerville, MA Tutoring
Grant S.
35/hour

Class A Self-Taught Chess Player

I am a Class A chess player with peak ratings of 1825 USCF and 2552 on chess.com. I have participated in and won multiple chess tournaments with the West Lafayette Chess Club and Purdue Chess Club. I have gained...

5.0 (2)
35/hour
35 hours tutoring

I am a Class A chess player with peak ratings of 1825 USCF and 2552 on chess.com. I have participated in and won multiple chess tournaments with the West Lafayette Chess Club and Purdue Chess Club. I have gained...

Near Somerville, MA Tutoring
Sarina M.
150/hour

Lead Chess Teacher at Rosalyn Yalow Charter School

I have taught chess at multiple schools for the past five years. I have also worked with many students individually both online and in person. Currently, one of my students is ranked the top girl her age under USCF rankings.

5.0 (6)
150/hour
14 hours tutoring

I have taught chess at multiple schools for the past five years. I have also worked with many students individually both online and in person. Currently, one of my students is ranked the top girl her age under USCF rankings.

Near Somerville, MA 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
356 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 Somerville, MA Tutoring
Darren S.
35/hour

Peak Rating Top 0.5 % Chess.com, Engaging Tutor, Fun and Enthusiastic!

I've been playing chess for seven years and currently rank in the top 0.5% of players worldwide on Chess.com. I've organized chess tournaments, helped run a local chess club, and taught beginners and younger players....

5.0 (9)
35/hour
21 hours tutoring

I've been playing chess for seven years and currently rank in the top 0.5% of players worldwide on Chess.com. I've organized chess tournaments, helped run a local chess club, and taught beginners and younger players....

Near Somerville, 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 (18)
125/hour
90 hours tutoring

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

Near Somerville, MA 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 (220)
30/hour
1,001 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 Somerville, MA Tutoring
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
4,239 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

Near Somerville, MA 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.

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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.
Jennifer B.

6 lessons

She didn't leave until she I got my phone, searched for the police number and dialed them, it rang several times and she finally left, when she heard them pick up. Very strange behavior, I maybe she just has personal stuff going on that is causing this behavior, but I was definitely not comfortable with her in my home at a certain point. She had a very disturbing and frightening look on her face. And I wouldn't recommend her to anyone at this point.
Donna M.

5 lessons

Michael is a very patient and knowledgeable tutor. We have been working in Excel and I have not used this tool in years. He is prepared with appropriate lessons for my skill level and I feel very comfortable with him. I have been in the corporate world for many years, so having to learn excel again is somewhat intimidating. Michael allows me to work at my own pace but encourages me to practice on my own. I would highly recommend using him for Excel.
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