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The Best Chess Tutors in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Ernesto T. Woodhaven, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ernesto T.
40/hour

Woodhaven, NY

NYC Chess Instructor

Currently I have been a part of the United States Chess Federation for the past 14 years. My USCF rating is +1600 which has allowed me to teach for over 5 years at different non profit organizations. Through these non profit...

5.0 (10)
40/hour
41 hours tutoring

Currently I have been a part of the United States Chess Federation for the past 14 years. My USCF rating is +1600 which has allowed me to teach for over 5 years at different non profit organizations. Through these non profit...

Ilia K. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ilia K.
120/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Professional Chess Trainer

I am a professional trainer with 16 years of experience. I worked in Greece for 8 years, and in Norway for 8 years. I have been a Norwegian youth national chess team trainer for 3 years.

5.0 (2)
120/hour
5 hours tutoring

I am a professional trainer with 16 years of experience. I worked in Greece for 8 years, and in Norway for 8 years. I have been a Norwegian youth national chess team trainer for 3 years.

Christopher E. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christopher E.
55/hour

New York, NY

Storytelling Chess Teacher

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...

5.0 (9)
55/hour
38 hours tutoring

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...

John L. Astoria, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
John L.
36/hour

Astoria, NY

Chess Tutor

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.

5.0 (88)
36/hour
745 hours tutoring

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.

Neil P. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Neil P.
120/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Learn through understanding, not memorizing

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...

5.0 (128)
120/hour
473 hours tutoring

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...

Jaime D. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jaime D.
76/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Chess Teacher

I have helped to run a chess team for two years. I am able to teach strategy and coordinate players.

4.9 (43)
76/hour
238 hours tutoring

I have helped to run a chess team for two years. I am able to teach strategy and coordinate players.

Rene M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rene M.
65/hour

New York, NY

Chess Coach - Child or Adult with 1674 USCF Rating

I've been an avid chess player since childhood and recently became a chess instructor for two middle schools wherein one instance my students took first place in overall wins in the 2013-2014 school year. I regularly play on a...

5.0 (279)
65/hour
715 hours tutoring

I've been an avid chess player since childhood and recently became a chess instructor for two middle schools wherein one instance my students took first place in overall wins in the 2013-2014 school year. I regularly play on a...

Arko C. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Arko C.
25/hour

New York, NY

World Open Champion | USCF/FIDE Tournament Player | Gift of Chess

I've also defeated National Masters in classical tournament play and have extensive online experience, reaching peak ratings above 2400 in bullet and rapid. As a member of the Gift of Chess Junior Advisory Board, I'm passionate...

5.0 (6)
25/hour
12 hours tutoring

I've also defeated National Masters in classical tournament play and have extensive online experience, reaching peak ratings above 2400 in bullet and rapid. As a member of the Gift of Chess Junior Advisory Board, I'm passionate...

Eric Wai Chee C. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eric Wai Chee C.
30/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Chess Tutor

I have a rating of 2000 blitz and 2300 rapid on chess.com. I have also taught young children from the ages of 4 to 11 chess during the summer twice in the past.

5.0 (2)
30/hour
6 hours tutoring

I have a rating of 2000 blitz and 2300 rapid on chess.com. I have also taught young children from the ages of 4 to 11 chess during the summer twice in the past.

Lawrence C. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lawrence C.
75/hour

New York, NY

FIDE Master, USCF Life Master

I earned the FIDE Master title in 1997. My FIDE rating is 2305 and a USCF peak rating of 2415.

5.0 (35)
75/hour
126 hours tutoring
Response time: 57 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I earned the FIDE Master title in 1997. My FIDE rating is 2305 and a USCF peak rating of 2415.

Carla H. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carla H.
60/hour

New York, NY

Woman Grandmaster with 0+ Years of Teaching Experience

Woman Grandmaster, this is the highest female title in chess. Olympic team player. I have played 5 Olympiads. World Cup Qualifier. In 2012 I qualified to the world cup, only 64 people of around the world had the honor to play the world cup.

4.8 (15)
60/hour
61 hours tutoring

Woman Grandmaster, this is the highest female title in chess. Olympic team player. I have played 5 Olympiads. World Cup Qualifier. In 2012 I qualified to the world cup, only 64 people of around the world had the honor to play the world cup.

Eli R. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eli R.
65/hour

New York, NY

Experienced Chess Player and Instructor

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...

5.0 (6)
65/hour
8 hours tutoring

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...

Anisa M. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anisa M.
60/hour

New York, NY

Brown Grad

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.

5.0 (5)
60/hour
9 hours tutoring

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.

Dan M. Jersey City, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dan M.
50/hour

Jersey City, NJ

Science/math teacher

I teach math at Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, NY. I also manage a mathematical games programs in high school that includes mathematical board games like chess, GO etc. I am a registered payer with American Go Association.

4.7 (27)
50/hour
98 hours tutoring

I teach math at Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs, NY. I also manage a mathematical games programs in high school that includes mathematical board games like chess, GO etc. I am a registered payer with American Go Association.

Karl P. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karl P.
30/hour

New York, NY

Math and Computer Science Instructor

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.

4.8 (370)
30/hour
1,560 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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.

Julian H. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julian H.
35/hour

New York, NY

Chess Tutor

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...

5.0 (11)
35/hour
24 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Natasha D. Rutherford, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Natasha D.
35/hour

Rutherford, NJ

Chess Champion in high school and college

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...

5.0 (294)
35/hour
1,173 hours tutoring
Response time: 47 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

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...

Zachary L. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zachary L.
90/hour

Brooklyn, NY

1700 player with plenty of tournament experience and experienced tutor

I am rated around 1700 USCF. I've been playing in scholastic events, club events in NYC, and online for more than 20 years. In addition, I've taught various subjects including all levels of mathematics and standardized tests since 2016. I am...

5.0 (92)
90/hour
829 hours tutoring

I am rated around 1700 USCF. I've been playing in scholastic events, club events in NYC, and online for more than 20 years. In addition, I've taught various subjects including all levels of mathematics and standardized tests since 2016. I am...

Farirai G. New York, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Farirai G.
50/hour

New York, NY

Chess Instructor

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...

5.0 (243)
50/hour
639 hours tutoring

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...

Andrew K. Newark, NJ, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andrew K.
50/hour

Newark, NJ

Chess Instructor

Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.

5.0 (10)
50/hour
48 hours tutoring

Currently, I teach elementary students how to play chess (2020 - Present) at a charter school in New Jersey.

Eshwar T. Long Island City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Eshwar T.
30/hour

Long Island City, NY

ICN Chess Acadamy Coach |Tutor For Kids And Adults

I have been teaching chess to kids/adults in person in NYC and online for 5 + years and I currently coach at one of the most competetive chess schools in the country for kids, ICN academy in New York City. My students have...

5.0 (13)
30/hour
22 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have been teaching chess to kids/adults in person in NYC and online for 5 + years and I currently coach at one of the most competetive chess schools in the country for kids, ICN academy in New York City. My students have...

Katsiaryna Z. Whitestone, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Katsiaryna Z.
60/hour

Whitestone, NY

Candidate Master | Coach for Kids & Adults | International Tournaments

- Candidate Master with over 20 years of experience in chess, starting at age 5 - Played in major tournaments including the World Open, US Open, and various national and international events - Earned top places in several U.S. tournaments...

5.0 (229)
60/hour
674 hours tutoring

- Candidate Master with over 20 years of experience in chess, starting at age 5 - Played in major tournaments including the World Open, US Open, and various national and international events - Earned top places in several U.S. tournaments...

Vindhyaa P. Astoria, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vindhyaa P.
175/hour

Astoria, NY

Experienced Chess Player & Private Tutor

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...

5.0 (183)
175/hour
640 hours tutoring

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...

Paul C. Brooklyn, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Paul C.
149/hour

Brooklyn, NY

Experienced Beginner/Intermediate Chess Tutor

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...

5.0 (296)
149/hour
762 hours tutoring

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...

Rooney S. Bronx, NY, available for in-person tutoring
Rooney S.
75/hour

Bronx, NY

New York City Knight

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...

4.9 (7)
75/hour
25 hours tutoring

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...

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