Recent graduate from Yale University with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. Former Member of the Yale Chess Team. 2021 Chicago Open Champion of the U1700 section. I am passionate about learning, and really enjoy helping students become more confident in their own problem-solving skills on and off the board.
Through self study and grandmaster coaching, I've elevated my chess game quite a bit over the last decade, and helped students to do the same. I work together with my students to...
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Great lesson
Theo did great with my 9 yo son during their first chess lesson. I am looking forward to seeing his growth as time goes on & as he continues to work with Theo.
Natalie, 1 lesson with Theodore
Good chess tutor
Worked on a new opening and improving middle game play. Theodore communicates well, has good ideas about how to improve, and checks to make sure we are working on skills that I want to improve.
Rob, 1 lesson with Theodore
Great chess coach!
My 12 year old really enjoyed his lesson with Theodore and he cannot wait to work with him again. He was fun, engaging and my son learned several new tricks right off the bat!
Pamela, 1 lesson with Theodore
A+ Fantastic Chess Tutor
Theo is the man. Awesome, awesome chess tutor. Breaks complex strategies down into digestible learning nuggets. Very patient, great teacher. Already seeing improvement in my game. Highly recommend Theo.
Justin, 4 lessons with Theodore
Extremely kind, knowledgeable and helpful
He has taught me strategies and openings which is exactly what I was looking for! Ive also learned to predict moves ahead of both mine and my opponents. It has been so much fun and I’ve learned so much!
Bonnie, 9 lessons with Theodore
He is a great teacher!!
Theo kindly spent his time monitored how my 7 year old son was playing on Lichess in advance so he knew what my son needs to learn which is very nice. The class content is very diverse, so my son is able to focus throughout the class without getting bored. Thanks to his great character, the class has very uplifting and positive atmosphere. We took classes two days in a row and my son can’t wait for the next one!
Noriko, 20 lessons with Theodore
Great first lesson
Theodore came into the lesson with a plan based on what I had mentioned I struggled with. Super helpful and left me plenty to practice before we meet again next
Matthew, 2 lessons with Theodore
Friendly and Informational
He did a great job of teaching me how to get better, giving me more platforms to improve on, and tips to help in games. He had a lot of resources at the ready for almost every situation. On top of that, he was very sincere and friendly. I had a great time taking the lessons.
Stefan, 3 lessons with Theodore
Personable and skilled
Theodore gave a chess lesson to my son (as a Christmas gift from me). My son was looking for a tutor to help him develop some higher skills and Theodore was personable and enjoyable as well as giving him some good skills to try out. I'm sure we'll be using him again.
Jille, 2 lessons with Theodore
Engaging teacher who makes chess fun!!
Theodore did a first chess lesson with my 5 year old today. The guy is an absolute rockstar. Patient, engaging, clear. My daughter didn't want to leave at the end! Strongly recommend!!
Asa, 50 lessons with Theodore
