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Ridgewood, NY
I have taught roughly two hundred plus of kids, from elementary to high school, to play chess. I teach beginner to intermediate levels, including chess history, and make sure my students have a strong sense of the board and love of...
I have taught roughly two hundred plus of kids, from elementary to high school, to play chess. I teach beginner to intermediate levels, including chess history, and make sure my students have a strong sense of the board and love of...
Paul is arguably the best writing tutor on wyzant! Whenever he edits my papers, I’m always shocked by how he’s able to take what I’ve written and mold it into something that I’m more than satisfied with. Paul edited all 4 of my gr... - Kaylin, 8 lessons with Paul

New York, NY
I have played chess my whole life. My blitz rating on chess.com is over 2000. My USCF rating is 1739. I can teach anyone rated under 1600 on chess.com or under 1800 on lichess. I love teaching players of all levels from absolute beginner to...
I have played chess my whole life. My blitz rating on chess.com is over 2000. My USCF rating is 1739. I can teach anyone rated under 1600 on chess.com or under 1800 on lichess. I love teaching players of all levels from absolute beginner to...

Astoria, NY
I tutored chess for 3 years for a volunteer group called the Metis project. I am 2400 rated player on lichess.org, capable of tutoring both speed chess and classical.
I tutored chess for 3 years for a volunteer group called the Metis project. I am 2400 rated player on lichess.org, capable of tutoring both speed chess and classical.

New York, NY
I have four and a half years of experience teaching chess to hundreds of kids in classes at schools and in one on one tutoring sessions. My storytelling skills come from me being a trained actor, with education at Brooklyn College and HB...
I have four and a half years of experience teaching chess to hundreds of kids in classes at schools and in one on one tutoring sessions. My storytelling skills come from me being a trained actor, with education at Brooklyn College and HB...

Newark, NJ
Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.
Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.
Andrew has been a great basketball teacher for my 8 year old son. He is patient, effective, and skilled. He is punctual and flexible with scheduling. Would highly recommend for anyone! - Akash, 8 lessons with Andrew

New York, NY
I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school.
I have been playing chess for 6+ years now. I took a chess course in high school and I was also President of the chess club at my high school.

New York, NY
I am actively licensed chess instructor a title awarded to me by FIDE in 2014 , world chess federation. I was National Youth chess coach for Zimbabwe. I have a Chess rating and another international title of...
I am actively licensed chess instructor a title awarded to me by FIDE in 2014 , world chess federation. I was National Youth chess coach for Zimbabwe. I have a Chess rating and another international title of...
Coach Farirai is always very patient and positive when teaching my 8 year old son who is sometimes unfocused and always has a lot of energy. He always has a clear lesson plan for class and gives a very detailed report of what wen... - Kim, 24 lessons with Farirai

Bronx, NY
I am a passionate chess player with a strong competitive and leadership background. My crowning achievement is placing 3rd in a tournament of over 900 competitors. I can solve puzzles in the 2400 range, a level comparable to titled players....
I am a passionate chess player with a strong competitive and leadership background. My crowning achievement is placing 3rd in a tournament of over 900 competitors. I can solve puzzles in the 2400 range, a level comparable to titled players....
Patrick is a great teacher. He’s really dedicated, accommodating, patient, and engaging with his students. Patrick has been working with my son for a while and my son is really learning how to play the saxophone. I can’t thank Pa... - Tiarra, 34 lessons with Patrick

New York, NY
I have been playing chess for the vast majority of my life, playing in dozens of in-person tournaments. I have also previously founded a local children's chess group where I tutored small in-person groups. Additionally, I am...
I have been playing chess for the vast majority of my life, playing in dozens of in-person tournaments. I have also previously founded a local children's chess group where I tutored small in-person groups. Additionally, I am...
We had a 45-minute introductory session with Harrison for my 7-year-old son, and it was a great experience. Harrison was warm, patient, and engaging. He made my son feel completely at ease and encouraged him to express his thought... - Gil

New York, NY
I've been playing the game for my whole life, but started taking it very seriously in the last 2 years. I am an amateur, but I am more than qualified to teach beginners and lower mid-level players (up to around 1300 on chess.com). I am rated 1850...
I've been playing the game for my whole life, but started taking it very seriously in the last 2 years. I am an amateur, but I am more than qualified to teach beginners and lower mid-level players (up to around 1300 on chess.com). I am rated 1850...

Whitestone, NY
Alongside teaching, I stay connected to high-level chess every day since my husband is an active Grandmaster, and this environment helps me grow and bring fresh insight to my lessons. Overall, my goal is to make chess both...
Alongside teaching, I stay connected to high-level chess every day since my husband is an active Grandmaster, and this environment helps me grow and bring fresh insight to my lessons. Overall, my goal is to make chess both...
Kate is a great teacher, kind and knowledgeable. She is patient and able to teach beginners to more advanced players. I appreciate that she is very organized with a clear plan for the lessons. - Stacey, 49 lessons with Katsiaryna

New York, NY
I have been playing Chess since the age of 4, teaching students from 8-18 for the past 2 years. I study professional games of the past, and have been involved with Chess clubs/tournaments.
I have been playing Chess since the age of 4, teaching students from 8-18 for the past 2 years. I study professional games of the past, and have been involved with Chess clubs/tournaments.

New York, NY
I am currently rated 2200 on chess.com (99.9 percentile) and 1868 in the United States Chess Federation. I have competed in over 150 in-person chess tournaments. I have taught at the NYCHESS Kids chess camp, coached my high...
I am currently rated 2200 on chess.com (99.9 percentile) and 1868 in the United States Chess Federation. I have competed in over 150 in-person chess tournaments. I have taught at the NYCHESS Kids chess camp, coached my high...
A fabulous lesson - far surpassed my expectations. Benji is a star teacher; he was able to make concepts that were previously quite challenging to me- way more accessible. The lesson left me feeling motivated and excited re my che... - Mary

Astoria, NY
After learning the rich history, practicing the nuanced strategies, and competing in various tournaments of Chess--I've taught children ages 4-14 Beginner and Intermediate levels of Chess at Hindu Learning Center and privately for the...
After learning the rich history, practicing the nuanced strategies, and competing in various tournaments of Chess--I've taught children ages 4-14 Beginner and Intermediate levels of Chess at Hindu Learning Center and privately for the...
Vindhyaa has been teaching our daughter for the past 3 years, and we just discovered Wynzant. She has been a HUGE rescue keeping my daughter motivated and ahead of her classes (especially during COVID remote times). She is patient... - Hoori

Brooklyn, NY
I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...
I've been playing for over 25 years and log in daily to ICC to watch grandmasters play. I've played in tournaments before and studied numerous openings in chess books and have trained other players. One person improved their...
Neil is a fantastic tutor - his command of Excel is astounding. I was not feeling at all confident about the subject/material, but after our first hour, I feel 1000% better. He is able to simplify otherwise complex problems into e... - Susie

Rutherford, NJ
I have played chess for twenty years. In high school and college, I played in tournaments where I represented my state or school. I have experience in strategy in playing both white and black and understand how to use the chess...
I have played chess for twenty years. In high school and college, I played in tournaments where I represented my state or school. I have experience in strategy in playing both white and black and understand how to use the chess...

New York, NY
I played chess since I was a little kid. I even took a chess summer camp when I was eleven, and I beat many of the students there. I still play now.
I played chess since I was a little kid. I even took a chess summer camp when I was eleven, and I beat many of the students there. I still play now.

New York, NY
I have five years of experience coaching elementary and middle school kids in chess. However, I work with players of all ages and levels from beginner up through 2200. A few of my students have had large rating gains in short timespans. I...
I have five years of experience coaching elementary and middle school kids in chess. However, I work with players of all ages and levels from beginner up through 2200. A few of my students have had large rating gains in short timespans. I...

New York, NY
As a Chess coach, I am a member of the United States Chess Federation, and currently, tutor children and adults who have minimal or no experience. In 2013 my middle school chess team finished 1st place overall in the Non-Rated...
As a Chess coach, I am a member of the United States Chess Federation, and currently, tutor children and adults who have minimal or no experience. In 2013 my middle school chess team finished 1st place overall in the Non-Rated...

Brooklyn, NY
My specialty is breaking down questions that may seem complex at first glance and making them accessible to everyone. I aim to impart understanding more than anything; I take a patient approach with my students and go through any given problem...
My specialty is breaking down questions that may seem complex at first glance and making them accessible to everyone. I aim to impart understanding more than anything; I take a patient approach with my students and go through any given problem...

New York, NY
I founded and directed Colegio Menor Chess Club, reaching 60 members by the new year. Created and ran 2 hours per day classes with 30+ students for the American School of Guatemala. Broke into top 99th percentile of top players across the...
I founded and directed Colegio Menor Chess Club, reaching 60 members by the new year. Created and ran 2 hours per day classes with 30+ students for the American School of Guatemala. Broke into top 99th percentile of top players across the...

New York, NY
I have taught people as young as 3 to play chess and have found fun and engaging ways to teach everything from beginner to full on strategy.
I have taught people as young as 3 to play chess and have found fun and engaging ways to teach everything from beginner to full on strategy.

Bronx, NY
Having been a United States Chess Federation expert for years, a member of various chess clubs, including the Marshall Chess Club, the Polgar Chess club, and the Queens Chess Club, I have experience in...
Having been a United States Chess Federation expert for years, a member of various chess clubs, including the Marshall Chess Club, the Polgar Chess club, and the Queens Chess Club, I have experience in...

Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.
Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.
Very engaging and prepared. She is an A+ quality tutor. Would highly recommend to anybody looking for a cheerful chess coach. Looking forward to our next lessons. - Janine, 14 lessons with Suzanna

My name is Michael Takahashi and I am a USCF National Master, professional chess player, and chess coach from Iowa City, Iowa in the United States! I've been teaching chess players from all ages since 2022 and I would...
My name is Michael Takahashi and I am a USCF National Master, professional chess player, and chess coach from Iowa City, Iowa in the United States! I've been teaching chess players from all ages since 2022 and I would...
Michael is more than a chess tutor to our daughter. He shows real interest in our child's learning and through each lesson he encourages her to see different possibilities in her games and think things through and analyze each mo... - Ellen, 28 lessons with Michael
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