- Full-time chess tutor, with experience teaching students age 5-85.
- Ranked in the top 12 chess players in the State of Idaho, ranked 5th in the Blitz category.
- Won tournaments in 4 different states. My USCF in-person rating is 1858 for the Standard Category.
- On Lichess, my rating is over 2075 elo.
I'm obsessed with chess! I have extensive experience teaching in-person at a local chess academy, and regularly attend local chess clubs, study chess with friends, compete in chess...
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Great chess tutor!
My son is preparing for a big chess tournament and we weren't sure where to start with getting help outside of his regular chest class. Griffin was great with doing an assessment and then getting our son set up with filling in holes in his strategy and skill set. Very patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Jessi, 2 lessons with Griffin
Loving chess with Griffin!
My 7th grader is enjoying chess lessons with Griffin. I can tell that he's learning a lot especially after winning a trophy at a chess tournament this weekend. Thanks Griffin for the quality time you are spending with my son.
Abra, 4 lessons with Griffin
Very Friendly and Instructive
Griffin does a great job of explaining general concepts as well as specific openings. It was especially helpful to be told why a position is good or bad. These kinds of things are less obvious than being down a piece. I look forward to continuing lessons and focusing on my areas of improvement.
Aris, 17 lessons with Griffin
Very Friendly and Instructive
Griffin does a great job of explaining general concepts as well as specific openings. It was especially helpful to be told why a position is good or bad. These kinds of things are less obvious than being down a piece. I look forward to continuing lessons and focusing on my areas of improvement.
Aris, 17 lessons with Griffin
Great Teacher!
Griffin gave me lots to go off of for our first lesson and gave me ideas on how to get better study habits for the game. Highly recommend!
Jordan, 1 lesson with Griffin
Patient and friendly tutor
Griffin is very patient and has done a great job explaining the basic strategies and moves to my 8 years old son. I have seen improvement in my child's strategic thinking capabiltiies only after a few classes.
Jing, 9 lessons with Griffin
Comfortable and supportive
I had been studying chess on my own for a few months. Within the first few minutes, he taught me three useful things I had not found through other sources. He is able to explain things in a way that is easy to understand and he is enjoyable to interact with.
Tracy, 5 lessons with Griffin
Very Friendly and Instructive
Griffin does a great job of explaining general concepts as well as specific openings. It was especially helpful to be told why a position is good or bad. These kinds of things are less obvious than being down a piece. I look forward to continuing lessons and focusing on my areas of improvement.
Aris, 17 lessons with Griffin
Very Friendly and Instructive
Griffin does a great job of explaining general concepts as well as specific openings. It was especially helpful to be told why a position is good or bad. These kinds of things are less obvious than being down a piece. I look forward to continuing lessons and focusing on my areas of improvement.
Aris, 17 lessons with Griffin
Great teacher
Gives you good advice and resources on how to improve your game. Good mix of playing games against you versus going over fundamentals. Recommended for students trying to seriously improve.
Walter, 14 lessons with Griffin
