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

Torrance, 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...

Dan A. Near Torrance, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dan A.
250/hour

Near Torrance, 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...

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

Near Torrance, 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...

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

Near Torrance, 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.

Here are even more great Chess tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Chess tutors who offer online lessons.

Near Torrance, CA 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
10,520 hours tutoring
Response time: 43 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 Torrance, 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...

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4.8 (20)
35/hour
85 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Itziar’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 9:00 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 Torrance, CA 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
968 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...

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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 (182)
48/hour
637 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...

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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
827 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 Torrance, 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...

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Sean H.
70/hour

Passionate chess coach since 2022 and President of Riverside Chess Clu

I'm ranked in the top 1% globally of chess players. I'm a US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director, and I'm the President of Riverside Chess Club. I also hold a Certificate of Teaching for a Positive Future...

5.0 (3)
70/hour
20 hours tutoring
Response time: 24 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I'm ranked in the top 1% globally of chess players. I'm a US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director, and I'm the President of Riverside Chess Club. I also hold a Certificate of Teaching for a Positive Future...

Near Torrance, CA Tutoring
William G.
55/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 (41)
55/hour
82 hours tutoring
Response time: 28 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 Torrance, 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 (161)
65/hour
648 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...

Near Torrance, CA 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 (934)
100/hour
3,058 hours tutoring
Response time: 9 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 Torrance, CA 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
32 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 Torrance, CA 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
86 hours tutoring

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

Near Torrance, 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 Torrance, 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 (346)
59/hour
1,053 hours tutoring
Response time: 51 minutesNote that average response time is based on Steve’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 3:00 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 Torrance, 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 (37)
65/hour
177 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 Torrance, 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: 58 minutesNote that average response time is based on Zachary’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 2:00 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 Torrance, CA 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 (168)
100/hour
1,116 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...

Near Torrance, CA 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
1,964 hours tutoring

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 Torrance, 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
346 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 Torrance, CA 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: 40 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 Torrance, 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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Telisha F.

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My 15 year old son had no experience with chess. He has had 2 lessons with Darren who has been very patient with him. Darren teaches to the beginner level so well, my son was able to tell me what he learned.
Rumpa C.

1 Chess lesson

He helped my son with chess and was very patient and very knowledgeable.He gave extra time because we lost about half an hour setting up the system.At the end of the session he also sent study materials!I would highly recommend him as a tutor and avail his services again
Mrs. J.

11 Chess lessons

Harold missed his calling, he should have been a school teacher. My little one is ecstatic about his first lesson and enjoyed meeting with him. I am recommending anyone who is ineffective with Math or Chess to reach out to Harold. I recommend him highly!
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