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Tom W.

14 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $35
Response time: 3 hours

About Tom


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I am comfortable working with students from beginner up to class A. I am semi-retired and actively teach chess at the Tacoma Chess Club. I originated our lecture program which is a summer program.

I live in Fircrest and am willing to meet up within a 5 - 10 mile radius. I am happy to come to your location. I am an officer of the Tacoma Chess Club, and I am the Tacoma City Champion for 2015. I no longer compete nationally, but did achieve a master rating of 2200+. I have placed in the top 3...

I am comfortable working with students from beginner up to class A. I am semi-retired and actively teach chess at the Tacoma Chess Club. I originated our lecture program which is a summer program.

I live in Fircrest and am willing to meet up within a 5 - 10 mile radius. I am happy to come to your location. I am an officer of the Tacoma Chess Club, and I am the Tacoma City Champion for 2015. I no longer compete nationally, but did achieve a master rating of 2200+. I have placed in the top 3 for the club championship, Pierce County championship and Tacoma City championship every year since moving here in 2012. In the past year, I have an even record competing in events against expert and master rated opponents. My schedule is very flexible.


Education

Broward Community College
Journamlism
1978
Other
Fishback School of Photography
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Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $35
  • Rate details: Group rates are available. $8 per student additional, max rate $60.
  • Lesson cancellation: 4 hours notice required
  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Chess

Chess

I am currently the lead chess instructor for the Tacoma chess club. I am also the Pierce County chess champion and the Tacoma City champion. My highest rating achieved was Master and I have been playing and teaching chess for many years.
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GREAT instructor!

Tom is an AMAZING chess instructor for my 8-year old daughter! She learned SO much just out of a single lesson and is already showing improvements in her matches at her school chess club. She even beat her older brother TWICE the other night, which never happens, by applying the lesson instructions that Tom guided her on. HIGHLY recommend Tom as a chess coach!

Cliff, 4 lessons with Tom

Chess Fundamentals

Tom delivered excellent insight and information. The lesson was invaluable for a novice/beginning player. I would highly recommend contacting Tom for any chess help.

Keith, 4 lessons with Tom

Great teacher

Tom is very enthusiastic about chess and has a clear knowledge of the deeper intricacies of the game. Our lesson was very educational and eye opening. I could not be happier with the experience and definitely recommend for anyone who is seeking to improve their chess.

Nickolas, 1 lesson with Tom
Hourly Rate: $35
Response time: 3 hours
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