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The Best Chess Tutors in Washington, DC

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Josh W. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Josh W.
350/hour

Washington, DC

Chess Afficianado, 2400 Rating Over 30,000 Online Games

Avid consumer of chess lessons through books and online resources, with a deep and nuanced understanding of the game exemplified by my over-30,000 online games and 2400 rating. I've taught group chess lessons to varied audiences (skills ranging from beginner to intermediate). While I enjoy explaining...

5.0 (108)
350/hour
246 hours tutoring

Avid consumer of chess lessons through books and online resources, with a deep and nuanced understanding of the game exemplified by my over-30,000 online games and 2400 rating. I've taught group chess lessons to varied audiences (skills ranging from beginner to intermediate). While I enjoy explaining...

Sean H. Near Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sean H.
70/hour

Near Washington, DC

US & World History Tutor, Religion Tutor, Elementary/MS Math Tutor

I have been playing Chess for all of my life. I won my High School Chess Tournament twice and have been playing ever since. Over a year ago I worked as a Chess Instructor for the Olympia Chess Academy and taught young children how to play Chess at two different elementary schools....

4.9 (132)
70/hour
703 hours tutoring

I have been playing Chess for all of my life. I won my High School Chess Tournament twice and have been playing ever since. Over a year ago I worked as a Chess Instructor for the Olympia Chess Academy and taught young children how to play Chess at two different elementary schools....

Mital G. Near Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mital G.
35/hour

Near Washington, DC

Chess tutor

I have taught chess in elementary schools for 2 years, both in after-school settings.

4.7 (49)
35/hour
205 hours tutoring

I have taught chess in elementary schools for 2 years, both in after-school settings.

John T. Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
John T.
58/hour

Washington, DC

Greek Teacher- I enjoy helping others learn the Greek language.

As a language instructor, I have worked in after-school programs and summer camps working with students (ages 3-17). I have used chess and other board games to help students learn a language. In addition, in elementary school and middle school, I participated in a Chess summer camp and the last two years...

5.0 (35)
58/hour
39 hours tutoring

As a language instructor, I have worked in after-school programs and summer camps working with students (ages 3-17). I have used chess and other board games to help students learn a language. In addition, in elementary school and middle school, I participated in a Chess summer camp and the last two years...

Luke W. Near Washington, DC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Luke W.
60/hour

Near Washington, DC

FIDE Master (FM)

I've been given the FM title by FIDE and NM title by USCF and NM by Singapore Chess Federation. The FM title is an international title for players who've gone over 2300 ELO.

5.0 (9)
60/hour
21 hours tutoring

I've been given the FM title by FIDE and NM title by USCF and NM by Singapore Chess Federation. The FM title is an international title for players who've gone over 2300 ELO.

Here are even more great Chess tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Chess tutors who offer online lessons.

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Tony S.
65/hour

Expert chess player and coach

Very experienced chess player with a high FIDE rating of 2170, British Schools Chess Championship winner, former England junior squad member, represented Oxford University at chess.

5.0 (60)
65/hour
346 hours tutoring

Very experienced chess player with a high FIDE rating of 2170, British Schools Chess Championship winner, former England junior squad member, represented Oxford University at chess.

Near Washington, DC Tutoring
Peter M.
60/hour

USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20+ Years Exp

I am a USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20 plus years teaching experience with students of all ages. I have experience teaching in both public and private schools in addition to giving personal instruction. My students include...

5.0 (156)
60/hour
266 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I am a USCF Expert and Correspondence Senior Master with 20 plus years teaching experience with students of all ages. I have experience teaching in both public and private schools in addition to giving personal instruction. My students include...

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Steve P.
59/hour

bilingual chess instructor (English-Spanish) with a PhD in linguistics

I was the top chess player on my high school team. I have informally coached in several chess clubs, especially with beginners and children. I have taught chess in both English and Spanish. I have a PhD in linguistics, with 40...

5.0 (338)
59/hour
1,024 hours tutoring
Response time: 44 minutesNote that average response time is based on Steve’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I was the top chess player on my high school team. I have informally coached in several chess clubs, especially with beginners and children. I have taught chess in both English and Spanish. I have a PhD in linguistics, with 40...

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David B.
100/hour

Class A Player

I have a peak chess rating of 1934, which puts me at a Class A rating, just beneath expert. I have won multiple chess tournaments in Southern California and Las Vegas. I have hundreds of chess books to create lessons and have...

5.0 (164)
100/hour
1,103 hours tutoring

I have a peak chess rating of 1934, which puts me at a Class A rating, just beneath expert. I have won multiple chess tournaments in Southern California and Las Vegas. I have hundreds of chess books to create lessons and have...

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Sean H.
70/hour

Passionate chess coach since 2022 and President of Riverside Chess Clu

I'm ranked in the top 1% globally of chess players. I'm a US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director, and I'm the President of Riverside Chess Club. I also hold a Certificate of Teaching for a Positive Future...

5.0 (3)
70/hour
15 hours tutoring

I'm ranked in the top 1% globally of chess players. I'm a US Chess Certified Club Tournament Director, and I'm the President of Riverside Chess Club. I also hold a Certificate of Teaching for a Positive Future...

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Suzanna S.
55/hour

Professional chess player-with Fide rating and a certified chess coach

Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.

5.0 (80)
55/hour
299 hours tutoring
Response time: 59 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Accredited With Teaching License in 2018. Professional chess player of 12 years. National rating - 2050. Fide chess rating- 1537.

Near Washington, DC Tutoring
William G.
55/hour

USCF 1958 Rated (over the board) Chess Player

I played chess through high school and college playing in tournaments such as States, Nationals, and US Amateur Team East with high placements. I have a uscf over the board rating of 1958 and rapid rating of over 2200 on Lichess. I have...

5.0 (10)
55/hour
27 hours tutoring

I played chess through high school and college playing in tournaments such as States, Nationals, and US Amateur Team East with high placements. I have a uscf over the board rating of 1958 and rapid rating of over 2200 on Lichess. I have...

Near Washington, DC Tutoring
Grant S.
25/hour

Class A Self-Taught Chess Player

I am a Class A chess player with peak ratings of 1825 USCF and 2552 on chess.com. I have participated in and won multiple chess tournaments with the West Lafayette Chess Club and Purdue Chess Club. I have gained...

5.0 (1)
25/hour
22 hours tutoring

I am a Class A chess player with peak ratings of 1825 USCF and 2552 on chess.com. I have participated in and won multiple chess tournaments with the West Lafayette Chess Club and Purdue Chess Club. I have gained...

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John S.
100/hour

Chess Tutor

I have participated in professional chess competitions such as Acropolis International Chess Tournament, French Chess Championship and European Parliamentary Friendship Online Chess Tournament! I play chess for...

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5.0 (923)
100/hour
3,007 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have participated in professional chess competitions such as Acropolis International Chess Tournament, French Chess Championship and European Parliamentary Friendship Online Chess Tournament! I play chess for...

Near Washington, DC Tutoring
June Z.
1000/hour

Chess Rating of 2092 | Father is an International Chess Master

I have been a Chess Coach for over 9 years, since I started as a child chess prodigy. I founded Zap Chess School and coached students as young as 2 years old. I teach strategies, openings, and get my students to participate in...

5.0 (61)
1000/hour
234 hours tutoring

I have been a Chess Coach for over 9 years, since I started as a child chess prodigy. I founded Zap Chess School and coached students as young as 2 years old. I teach strategies, openings, and get my students to participate in...

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Griffin H.
49/hour

Chess Coach

I'm an experienced chess coach, both online and in person. I have 2 semesters of experience as an after school chess instructor in Washington, at Inland Chess Academy. I am a top 12 ranked chess player in the...

5.0 (477)
49/hour
964 hours tutoring

I'm an experienced chess coach, both online and in person. I have 2 semesters of experience as an after school chess instructor in Washington, at Inland Chess Academy. I am a top 12 ranked chess player in the...

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Sree K.
50/hour

Chess Teacher/Tutor specializing in Beginners and Intermediate Players

I've been playing Chess since I was 8 years old, and have reached an intermediate level (~1800). Throughout my time playing chess, I've taught many children in-person/online how to play as well as brought many students...

5.0 (1)
50/hour
3 hours tutoring

I've been playing Chess since I was 8 years old, and have reached an intermediate level (~1800). Throughout my time playing chess, I've taught many children in-person/online how to play as well as brought many students...

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Byung M.
55/hour

Chess.com Blitz Rating 2015, USCF 1712 with 4+ Years Tutor Experience

I have played over-the-board competitive chess for five years, having earned 10th place in the state of Florida among all high school chess players. I have also finished in the top 25 national chess players for my grade...

5.0 (34)
55/hour
268 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have played over-the-board competitive chess for five years, having earned 10th place in the state of Florida among all high school chess players. I have also finished in the top 25 national chess players for my grade...

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Zachary L.
90/hour

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 (93)
90/hour
861 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...

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Ephraim J.
300/hour

Chess Player & Instructor.

I have been playing and teaching chess for 25 years. My best online rating is 2100+ on ICC. I can teach various openings, middle game strategy, including tactics and combinations, as well as elements of the end game. We play and analyze...

5.0 (3188)
300/hour
10,403 hours tutoring
Response time: 52 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have been playing and teaching chess for 25 years. My best online rating is 2100+ on ICC. I can teach various openings, middle game strategy, including tactics and combinations, as well as elements of the end game. We play and analyze...

Near Washington, DC Tutoring
Lance G.
52/hour

Chess Expert and Coach with More Than a Decade of Experience

I have been teaching chess for over a decade now. My experience has included teaching for and directing after-school programs, instructing and managing summer-camps, and teaching one-on-one private lessons. Several teams I coached went on...

5.0 (1400)
52/hour
4,355 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have been teaching chess for over a decade now. My experience has included teaching for and directing after-school programs, instructing and managing summer-camps, and teaching one-on-one private lessons. Several teams I coached went on...

Near Washington, DC Tutoring
Ezekiel H.
45/hour

Chess Coach with 10+ Years of Experience

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.

5.0 (827)
45/hour
1,940 hours tutoring

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.

Near Washington, DC Tutoring
Nathaniel W.
50/hour

Chess coach that served as captain of UMBC chess team

I currently teach groups of elementary school and middle school students (seven to twelve students total) for 60 minute chess clubs before and after school as part of Silver Knights Enrichment. I previously served as captain of one of...

5.0 (383)
50/hour
1,572 hours tutoring

I currently teach groups of elementary school and middle school students (seven to twelve students total) for 60 minute chess clubs before and after school as part of Silver Knights Enrichment. I previously served as captain of one of...

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Nicholas K.
48/hour

USCF National Master

I won the Northern California Scholastic High School Championship Tournament in 2011 and attained the level of National Master in 2012. In addition, I ran the chess club at UC Berkeley and won the Sacramento Blitz Championship Tournament...

5.0 (178)
48/hour
613 hours tutoring

I won the Northern California Scholastic High School Championship Tournament in 2011 and attained the level of National Master in 2012. In addition, I ran the chess club at UC Berkeley and won the Sacramento Blitz Championship Tournament...

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Arthur C.
149/hour

Chess Player with a National Master Title

I have played many tournaments and have learned many strategies from competing in these events. - I have won 5 trophies, first place in national tournaments - I hold the National Master Title

5.0 (677)
149/hour
3,882 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have played many tournaments and have learned many strategies from competing in these events. - I have won 5 trophies, first place in national tournaments - I hold the National Master Title

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Daphne S.

14 Chess lessons

She is not only knowledgeable in all matters of chess, but she is patient and funny and makes chess a fun and pleasurable game, which is what it should be for a child. We are looking forward to more lessons with Rachel and to her helping us have our son tournament-ready by this fall! 8/9/2014 Our son won a game in his very first chess tournament today, and he won it with the 4-move checkmate taught to him by Rachel!
Alexandra S.

2 Chess lessons

George was giving to my child chess and history lesson. We all agree on his deep knowledge of both subjects. He is a very high rated chess player. George is enthusiastic about the subjects and loves sharing that knowledge with his students. He definitely ­encourages higher levels of thinking. We also find George to be a reliable, punctual and dependable. We would recommend this tutor for any students age 11 and up.
Marsha M.

2 Chess lessons

It's exciting to regain a working understanding of the game of chess, since I haven't played in over 40 years!
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