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Austin E. Bourbonnais, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Austin E.
80/hour

Chess Tutoring for Casual and Tournament Players

...ability. After this, studying chess tactics becomes crucial for the player looking to improve quickly. A mastery of chess tactics supplemented with a firm grasp of the endgame is the most effective road to chess success. Once students have a strong... See Austin's full profile

5.0 (233)
80/hour
963 hours tutoring
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...ability. After this, studying chess tactics becomes crucial for the player looking to improve quickly. A mastery of chess tactics supplemented with a firm grasp of the endgame is the most effective road to chess success. Once students have a strong...See Austin's full profile

Jonathan R. Staten Island, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jonathan R.
60/hour

Chess Instructor - Peak USCF rating of 2006 (EXPERT)

have been A competitive chess player for 14 years and have been teaching chess for ten years. I have a peak USCF Rating of over 2006 which is considered an EXPERT level chess player. I also have a peak Blitz rating of 2024 on... See Jonathan's full profile

5.0 (91)
60/hour
341 hours tutoring
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have been A competitive chess player for 14 years and have been teaching chess for ten years. I have a peak USCF Rating of over 2006 which is considered an EXPERT level chess player. I also have a peak Blitz rating of 2024 on...See Jonathan's full profile

Frank S. Columbia, SC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Frank S.
95/hour

Chessaholic on Chess.com

If you are wanting to learn the game of chess, I am your person. I currently play on chess.com and at one point reached a rating of over 1700. I can teach you gambits, traps, tricks, openings, middle, and end games to help your game... See Frank's full profile

5.0 (721)
95/hour
2,882 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutes
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If you are wanting to learn the game of chess, I am your person. I currently play on chess.com and at one point reached a rating of over 1700. I can teach you gambits, traps, tricks, openings, middle, and end games to help your game...See Frank's full profile

Walt L. Temple Hills, MD, available for online tutoring
Walt L.
50/hour

Level One Certified Chess Coach

I have played the game of chess for over 20 years. The last 5 years I have been working with beginners to learn the game and advanced players to improve their game. I am a member of the U.S Chess Federation, and a member of the... See Walt's full profile

5.0 (499)
50/hour
1,504 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutes
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I have played the game of chess for over 20 years. The last 5 years I have been working with beginners to learn the game and advanced players to improve their game. I am a member of the U.S Chess Federation, and a member of the...See Walt's full profile

Theodore E. Baltimore, MD, available for online & in-person tutoring
Theodore E.
60/hour

Chess Player with Tournament Experience, top 1.5% of chess.com players

I am a USCF tournament chess player, with OTB rating of 1550, chess.com blitz rating of 2030, lichess blitz rating of 2140. Haven't played in tournaments for a while so my otb rating is much lower than it should be, but chess.com is a... See Theodore's full profile

5.0 (371)
60/hour
782 hours tutoring
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I am a USCF tournament chess player, with OTB rating of 1550, chess.com blitz rating of 2030, lichess blitz rating of 2140. Haven't played in tournaments for a while so my otb rating is much lower than it should be, but chess.com is a...See Theodore's full profile

Farirai G. Moreno Valley, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Farirai G.
50/hour

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... See Farirai's full profile

5.0 (186)
50/hour
471 hours tutoring
Response time: 16 minutes
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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...See Farirai's full profile

James D. Dallas, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
James D.
35/hour

English Professor and Experienced Chess Player teaching Chess

I'm an English professor, who just happens to play chess as a hobby. I'm not just a chess player trying to teach chess, I'm a teacher who teaches chess. Therefore, I can help you to learn chess... See James's full profile

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35/hour
2,956 hours tutoring
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I'm an English professor, who just happens to play chess as a hobby. I'm not just a chess player trying to teach chess, I'm a teacher who teaches chess. Therefore, I can help you to learn chess...See James's full profile

John S. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
John S.
85/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... See John's full profile

5.0 (416)
85/hour
1,344 hours tutoring
Response time: 11 minutes
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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...See John's full profile

Chris T. Fremont, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Chris T.
60/hour

Correspondence Chess Master, United States Chess Federation

Chris was able to instruct several individual National Chess Champions as well as coach for the Mission San Jose Elementary School chess team, which in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 took first place at the USCF National Elementary... See Chris's full profile

4.9 (111)
60/hour
343 hours tutoring
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Chris was able to instruct several individual National Chess Champions as well as coach for the Mission San Jose Elementary School chess team, which in 2009, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 took first place at the USCF National Elementary...See Chris's full profile

Nicholas M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicholas M.
45/hour

Experienced Chess Coach and Tutor, Class A Player, USC Undergrad

I have a USCF Rating 1944, US Chess Federation-certified Class A Player. a 2-time winner at Lina Grumette Memorial Day Chess Classic. Competed in over 117 USCF tournaments to date, including 5 American Opens. Many years of experience... See Nicholas's full profile

5.0 (87)
45/hour
399 hours tutoring
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I have a USCF Rating 1944, US Chess Federation-certified Class A Player. a 2-time winner at Lina Grumette Memorial Day Chess Classic. Competed in over 117 USCF tournaments to date, including 5 American Opens. Many years of experience...See Nicholas's full profile

Vis S. Denver, CO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vis S.
25/hour

Formerly ranked chess player with chess teaching experience

In prior years, I used to be a ranked chess player and played in a number of USCF-rated scholastic tournaments in the Illinois area. In those tournaments, I faced players of varying skill levels. I have also tutored young chess... See Vis's full profile

5.0 (20)
25/hour
33 hours tutoring
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In prior years, I used to be a ranked chess player and played in a number of USCF-rated scholastic tournaments in the Illinois area. In those tournaments, I faced players of varying skill levels. I have also tutored young chess...See Vis's full profile

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

USCF 1868 Rated Chess Player with 4 years of teaching experience

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... See Benji's full profile

5.0 (9)
60/hour
41 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutes
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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...See Benji's full profile

David B. Van Nuys, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
David B.
80/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... See David's full profile

5.0 (104)
80/hour
400 hours tutoring
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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...See David's full profile

Nizar D. Elk Grove Village, IL, available for online tutoring
Nizar D.
25/hour

Chess coach with over 5 years of experience.

My Fide rating is 2105 and I'm working to break the 2200 barrier; My Lichess rating is 2500+; I am an active chess player with over 15 years of playing experience. I start by carefully analyzing my student's games, after that, I... See Nizar's full profile

5.0 (56)
25/hour
97 hours tutoring
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My Fide rating is 2105 and I'm working to break the 2200 barrier; My Lichess rating is 2500+; I am an active chess player with over 15 years of playing experience. I start by carefully analyzing my student's games, after that, I...See Nizar's full profile

Michael P. Bay Shore, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michael P.
30/hour

United States Chess Federation Expert

I am ranked as a chess expert by the United States Chess Federation. I have played in many USCF sanctioned chess tournaments. I teach at chess camps in the summer and have also run chess clubs and have directed... See Michael's full profile

4.9 (441)
30/hour
1,968 hours tutoring
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I am ranked as a chess expert by the United States Chess Federation. I have played in many USCF sanctioned chess tournaments. I teach at chess camps in the summer and have also run chess clubs and have directed...See Michael's full profile

Mike G. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mike G.
40/hour

Chess tutor

I started to teach children to play chess in 1979. In 1984, I worked with some world's best chess coaches and players like David Bronshtein and P. Kondratev. I am a winner of multiple chess tournaments. My student... See Mike's full profile

5.0 (125)
40/hour
460 hours tutoring
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I started to teach children to play chess in 1979. In 1984, I worked with some world's best chess coaches and players like David Bronshtein and P. Kondratev. I am a winner of multiple chess tournaments. My student...See Mike's full profile

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

Coach, Chess Candidate Master, 20 Years of Tournament Experience

I love chess, follow chess news, and am interested in its history. I learned to play chess when I was 5 years old. I participated in many junior international championships. As a kid, I was very focused on chess and... See Katsiaryna's full profile

5.0 (35)
45/hour
95 hours tutoring
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I love chess, follow chess news, and am interested in its history. I learned to play chess when I was 5 years old. I participated in many junior international championships. As a kid, I was very focused on chess and...See Katsiaryna's full profile

Alec T. West Lafayette, IN, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alec T.
30/hour

2100 on Chess.com in less than 2 years.

I started playing Chess less than 2 years ago. In that time I went from 900-2100 with a peak of 2200. I've been through it all and I know what it takes to take your Chess to the next level. See Alec's full profile

5.0 (106)
30/hour
345 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutes
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I started playing Chess less than 2 years ago. In that time I went from 900-2100 with a peak of 2200. I've been through it all and I know what it takes to take your Chess to the next level.See Alec's full profile

Mike D. Pineville, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mike D.
40/hour

Experienced active club and tournament chess player

I learned chess at age 11, and have been playing for 40 years. Active club and tournament player, current USCF rating 1447. Have mentored high school chess club in Denmark and China. See Mike's full profile

4.9 (134)
40/hour
548 hours tutoring
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I learned chess at age 11, and have been playing for 40 years. Active club and tournament player, current USCF rating 1447. Have mentored high school chess club in Denmark and China.See Mike's full profile

Steve P. Dallas, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Steve P.
48/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... See Steve's full profile

5.0 (82)
48/hour
173 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutes
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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...See Steve's full profile

Weston S. Jamestown, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Weston S.
50/hour

Chess

I have played chess since I was 5 and I ran a chess club in high school. I've played on and off since then, with my ELO dropping pretty significantly from when I played daily. I don't have a very high ranking but I... See Weston's full profile

5.0 (37)
50/hour
79 hours tutoring
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I have played chess since I was 5 and I ran a chess club in high school. I've played on and off since then, with my ELO dropping pretty significantly from when I played daily. I don't have a very high ranking but I...See Weston's full profile

Dmitri J. Temple City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dmitri J.
45/hour

Chess Coach Beginner - Advanced

Are you ready to embark on an exciting chess journey towards mastery? Hi, I'm Dmitri, an enthusiastic and skilled chess tutor dedicated to helping students of all levels enhance their game and reach new heights of strategic... See Dmitri's full profile

5.0 (6)
45/hour
24 hours tutoring
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Are you ready to embark on an exciting chess journey towards mastery? Hi, I'm Dmitri, an enthusiastic and skilled chess tutor dedicated to helping students of all levels enhance their game and reach new heights of strategic...See Dmitri's full profile

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

US Chess National Master with 12+ Years of Playing Experience

My USCF rating is above 2200 which places me in the top 1% of all chess players in the U.S. I have won many awards in international tournaments, including tying for first at the 2019 North American Championship and placing 7th in the girls... See Yassi's full profile

80/hour
1 hours tutoring
Response time: 12 minutes
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My USCF rating is above 2200 which places me in the top 1% of all chess players in the U.S. I have won many awards in international tournaments, including tying for first at the 2019 North American Championship and placing 7th in the girls...See Yassi's full profile

Nicholas K. Atlanta, GA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Nicholas K.
40/hour

USCF National Chess Master with a background in Mathematics

I have been playing chess since 2004, and I am currently a National Master with a rating of 2265. Not only have I tutored chess to a variety of students at different levels, I have also taken chess lessons myself, so I am familiar... See Nicholas's full profile

5.0 (6)
40/hour
37 hours tutoring
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I have been playing chess since 2004, and I am currently a National Master with a rating of 2265. Not only have I tutored chess to a variety of students at different levels, I have also taken chess lessons myself, so I am familiar...See Nicholas's full profile

Jessica U. Cedarpines Park, CA, available for online tutoring
Jessica U.
60/hour

Experienced and Patient Chess Coach Who Teaches at the L.A. Chess Club

Chess is a great hobby for children and adults alike! I've been teaching chess for almost two years now (through private lessons and at the Los Angeles Chess Club) and my lessons are as fun and engaging as they are... See Jessica's full profile

5.0 (82)
60/hour
278 hours tutoring
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Chess is a great hobby for children and adults alike! I've been teaching chess for almost two years now (through private lessons and at the Los Angeles Chess Club) and my lessons are as fun and engaging as they are...See Jessica's full profile

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I did not know that James taught chess. The first thing we did was to play a game of chess to review my strength and weakness. He attempted to teach me how to count the pieces on the board and what pieces were under attack. Where there other pieces protecting those pieces. Look for open files and diagonal for the rooks, bishops, Queen. Look for good moves and find a the best movie. Look for hanging pieces. Suggested playing live chess a move a day.
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We were looking for a chess coach for our 6 year old son. Due to the pandemic, we did not want to take him for in person classes. We were a little skeptical about online chess. But wanted to give it a try. We got to know Dipankar through Wyzant. He uses a digital chess board on the screen to play and teach chess. He is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He is very prompt. He adjusts the lessons according to the learning speed of our son. Overall, very pleased with the lessons.
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