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Chess Coach with 10+ Years of Experience
Ezekiel H.

1,920 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $45
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About Ezekiel


Bio

With over a decade of coaching experience and more than 1,500 hours of one-on-one instruction, I help chess players of all ages and skill levels improve through personalized, engaging lessons. Whether you're a complete beginner learning the rules or an experienced tournament player looking to gain rating points, every lesson is tailored to your goals, strengths, and areas for improvement.

My teaching focuses on building real understanding rather than memorization. I combine practical...

With over a decade of coaching experience and more than 1,500 hours of one-on-one instruction, I help chess players of all ages and skill levels improve through personalized, engaging lessons. Whether you're a complete beginner learning the rules or an experienced tournament player looking to gain rating points, every lesson is tailored to your goals, strengths, and areas for improvement.

My teaching focuses on building real understanding rather than memorization. I combine practical games, tactical training, strategic concepts, opening guidance, and endgame instruction to help students develop confidence and make lasting progress. I also provide homework, game analysis, and resources so students continue improving between lessons.

What sets me apart is my patient, encouraging approach and proven track record of helping hundreds of students reach their goals. I genuinely enjoy teaching and strive to make every lesson both productive and enjoyable. Whether you're playing for fun, preparing for tournaments, or aiming for a specific rating milestone, I'm committed to helping you become a stronger, more confident chess player.


Education

Michigan State University
Kinesiology

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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.
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Patient, fun and highly recommend

My 7 years old son started weekly lessons with Mr Ezekiel H three weeks ago and the progress has exceeded our expectations. Each lesson is a mix of demonstration, interactive exercises, and game analysis, and after every session, always gave easy-to-follow summary outlining what we covered, specific mistakes to fix, suggested exercises, and clear goals for the next lesson. Those post-lesson reports have been invaluable for focused practice and tracking progress. Communicative, patient, and professional — we highly recommend Ezekiel H to any family serious about improving their child’s chess.

Doris, 44 lessons with Ezekiel
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much, Doris, for your kind words! It has been such a joy working with your son these past few weeks. He brings great energy and curiosity to every lesson, which makes teaching him a real pleasure. I’m glad to hear that the lesson notes and practice suggestions have been helpful at home. I’m excited to keep building on his progress and look forward to seeing his confidence and skills continue to grow!

Greet instructor

Ezekiel is a very knowledgeable instructor. He always has a plan for the lesson and provides useful information to help improve your game.

John, 2 lessons with Ezekiel

Super bright, helpful, patient tutor!

Coach Zeke is so good at tailoring his lessons to areas where I need to improve or areas where I have questions. He is clearly an AMAZING chess player but he’s totally comfortable working with a beginner like me. He makes lessons fun through puzzles, us playing one another, and discussions around tactics and strategy. Also he sends me puzzles and exercises that I can do between lessons - which I think is fun and will help me get better. I highly recommend Coach Zeke. He’s an awesome tutor and he’s such a great dude and funny and he makes learning chess fun!

Jan , 3 lessons with Ezekiel
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much, Jan! I really enjoy working with you and seeing your chess skills grow. It’s always fun to tailor lessons to your questions and interests, and I’m glad you enjoy the puzzles and exercises between our sessions. I’m excited to keep working together and seeing even more progress in the lessons ahead!

Super bright, helpful, patient tutor!

Ezekiel is so good at tailoring his lessons to areas where I need to improve or areas where I have questions. He is clearly an AMAZING chess player but he’s totally comfortable working with a beginner like me. He makes lessons fun through puzzles, us playing one another, and discussions around tactics and strategy. Also he sends me puzzles and exercises that I can do between lessons - which I think is fun and will help me get better. I highly recommend Ezekiel. He’s an awesome tutor and he’s such a great dude and funny and he makes learning chess fun!

Jan , 3 lessons with Ezekiel

Strategy

He is finally teching AJ to recognize strategy and adjust accordingly, he is helping AJ break the gamevdown more which was lack9ngbwith prior tutors. We believe AJ will see stronger results in tournaments.

Ken, 38 lessons with Ezekiel

Strategy

He is finally teching AJ to recognize strategy and adjust accordingly, he is helping AJ break the gamevdown more which was lack9ngbwith prior tutors. We believe AJ will see stronger results in tournaments.

Ken, 38 lessons with Ezekiel

A Fantastic Chess Coach for Kids!

Ezekiel has been an incredible chess teacher for my 10-year-old son. From the very first lesson, he struck the perfect balance between professionalism and approachability. He’s extremely knowledgeable, patient, and has a wonderful way of explaining complex concepts in a way that’s fun and easy to understand. Ezekiel is friendly, encouraging, and brings just the right touch of humor to keep lessons engaging and enjoyable. My son looks forward to every session. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch chess coach!

Jana, 14 lessons with Ezekiel
Tutor responded:

Thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback! It means a lot to hear that your son is enjoying the lessons and looking forward to them each week. He’s a bright and focused student, and it’s been a real pleasure watching his understanding and confidence grow. I’m excited to keep exploring the game with him and helping him reach new milestones!

Really Excellent Chess Teacher!

My 11 y.o. son is on his 7th chess lesson with Coach Ezekiel. He was hoping to take his chess game to the next level. Ezekiel is definitely getting him there! He's extremely knowledgeable & makes the lessons very interactive & fun. Our son definitely looks forward to his weekly lessons. If you're considering chess lessons, Coach Ezekiel would be a great choice!

Dominic, 24 lessons with Ezekiel

Wonderful experience

Ezekiel is an exceptional good teacher who understands student’s weak area and takes action accordingly. My son is very happy with the style of teaching. Although my son has spent only 4-5 sessions, I can see my son is more vocal to explain pain areas. I would highly suggest Ezekiel as teacher for every student

Hemanta, 35 lessons with Ezekiel

Chess class

Taught very well. I learned a lot of different strategies and tactics to focus on. Also gave me tips to practice outside of class.

Pranav , 2 lessons with Ezekiel
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