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National Master and Chess Coach
Joaquin C.

31 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $30

About Joaquin


Bio

I’m a National Master (USCF 2220, FIDE 2000+) here to share my love for chess and help you reach your goals at any level. With years of coaching and competitive play, I bring both strong chess knowledge and a student-centered approach to every lesson.

In a typical 60-minute session, we’ll focus on strategy, tactics, decision-making, and game review—always tailored to your needs, whether you’re preparing for competition or simply looking to improve and enjoy the game. I’ve worked with...

I’m a National Master (USCF 2220, FIDE 2000+) here to share my love for chess and help you reach your goals at any level. With years of coaching and competitive play, I bring both strong chess knowledge and a student-centered approach to every lesson.

In a typical 60-minute session, we’ll focus on strategy, tactics, decision-making, and game review—always tailored to your needs, whether you’re preparing for competition or simply looking to improve and enjoy the game. I’ve worked with students of all ages and backgrounds, adapting my teaching to fit different goals and learning styles.

I believe chess is both a fun challenge and a powerful tool for growth, and I aim to make every lesson clear, engaging, and motivating.

Chess.com Ratings: 2300 blitz, 2300 bullet, 2400 rapid, 3400 puzzles (all top 0.1% worldwide)
Chess.com: JCarlson_13 | Lichess: JCarlson_17


Education

Rutgers University
Psychology
Rutgers University
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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.
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Great teacher, helpful and engaging

Joaquin helped me with the concepts I’d requested we cover, was super patient with my beginner/low level, explained concepts well and made the time fly by.

Elise, 4 lessons with Joaquin

Good puzzle setting

Joaquin set about 10 puzzles for the hour and helped me understand why certain moves were good and others were not. We also reviewed some of my games and he pointed out some good lines. As always I enjoyed the hour of learning chess.

Venks, 3 lessons with Joaquin

very knowledgeable

Joaquin is a great tutor and can see the board from a different view. It was my first lesson but he makes it easy to understand.

Leonel, 1 lesson with Joaquin
Hourly Rate: $30
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