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Andrei - RomaniaC$37
C$37Chess lessons for intermediate and beginner players . From Blunders to Breakthroughs
Practical Chess Mastery for Beginners & Intermediates ♟️ Course Overview Are you stuck in the 800–1200 rating range? Do you find yourself winning a great position only to blunder it away in the endgame? This course is designed to bridge the gap between "moving the pieces" and playing real chess. Led by Andrei Daniel, an active competitive player in the Romanian chess circuit, this course focuses on the practical skills you need to stop losing to yourself and start beating your opponents. Unlike courses by Super GMs that focus on complex theory you’ll never use, we focus on the 1600-level fundamentals that actually decide games at the club level. 👨‍🏫 About Your Instructor Andrei Daniel is not just an online player; he is a battle-tested tournament competitor. Arena FIDE Master (AFM): Officially recognized title by the World Chess Federation. Active Club Player: Regular competitor in Romanian national leagues and tournaments. Practical Experience: With a playing strength of ~2300, Andrei specializes in the exact transition phase where most players get stuck: moving from beginner intuition to intermediate calculation. 🚀 What You Will Learn This course is divided into two tracks depending on your current level: Track 1: The Foundation (Rating 400 – 1000) Stop the Bleeding: How to perform a "Blunder Check" before every move. Opening Principles > Memorization: Why controlling the center matters more than memorizing 15 moves of theory. Tactical Vision: Spotting the forks, pins, and skewers that win games instantly. The "Checkmate Pattern" Library: Essential mating nets every beginner must know. Track 2: The Club Player (Rating 1000 – 1500) Thinking Like a Tournament Player: How to calculate variations without getting confused. Positional Squeeze: Creating long-term weaknesses in your opponent's camp when there are no immediate tactics. Endgame Essentials: King activity, opposition, and how to convert a pawn-up advantage into a win. Opening Repertoire: Building a solid, low-maintenance opening set for White and Black (e.g., London System, Caro-Kann, or similar solid structures). 💡 Why This Course? Real-Game Analysis: We won't just study famous games from the 1800s. We will analyze your games to find your specific bad habits. Psychology of Chess: Learn how to handle time pressure and recover from a bad loss. Direct Feedback: Get personalized advice from a coach who plays competitively in the modern era. 🎓 Who Is This For? Beginners who know the rules but don't have a plan. Online Players (Chess.com/Lichess) who want to cross the 1200 or 1500 Elo barrier. Adult Improvers looking for a structured, no-nonsense approach to learning. Ready to Level Up? Stop playing on autopilot. Join Andrei Daniel and build the foundation for a lifetime of better chess.
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Leonardo - Berlin, GermanyC$50
C$50Chess lessons for all level players. English and Spanish. Chess Tutor
Trusted teacher: Are you trying to level up quickly to beat your peers in chess? You just found recently the game exciting and wanna learn more about it? Or are you preparing for a company or informal/formal chess tournament? I've got your back. With my personalized training, you will be able to improve your game in a few weeks. I will provide you with the tactics, strategies, openings, material, and a training plan so you can study on your own and become a better player in no time. What is in the training lessons: - Measure of your current level - Finding your playing style - Personalized training plan (openings, middle game, end game, tactics, strategy, time management) - Level up your skill and depth of thought (being able to think many moves beyond your opponent) - If you want to improve your blitz/bullet level I can also help you with that! About me: As a seasoned chess player with over 15 years of experience, I have honed my skills and competed in various international tournaments, showcasing my love for the game. However, my passion for chess has transcended competition, and in 2018, I made the decision to transition into a career as a professional chess tutor. Now, I find great joy in sharing the intricacies and beauty of chess with my students, and helping them to develop their own strategies and techniques. It's incredibly fulfilling to see my students grow in their understanding of the game and to watch their progress over time. We can even try an online lesson if you don't want to spend time commuting. I know how difficult is to find the right mentor and therefore I offer you this option to help you. Looking forward to meeting you and helping you improve your chess skills soon. Talk to you soon, Leo
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Goncalo - Lisbon, PortugalC$110
C$1101st Division Team Coach, 2000+ Classical Elo & 3000+ Tactical Elo
Trusted teacher: In this session YOU WILL get EVERYTHING you need for the rest of your CHESS CARRER, with all the resources available and compiled, all organized in a document. Additionally you get a PERSONALIZED plan to consistently gain elo and win comfortably. This works best bought once per season. In these coaching sessions, you’ll get custom-made documents to help guide your progress, tailored to your strengths and weaknesses. I review your games, provide personalized advice, and develop strategies that match your playstyle, ensuring each session delivers maximum value. Small Introduction and Overall Plan: ❐ I offer flexible, friendly, and tailored lessons for players of all ages and skill levels, ensuring you feel comfortable and supported every step of the way. My approach is all about making learning chess enjoyable. I adapt my lessons to your strengths and preferences, focusing on long-term improvement through structured, personalized coaching. Whether you’re refining openings, sharpening tactics, or mastering endgames, I’m here to guide you. Plus, with a custom-made document tracking your progress, you’ll always know exactly what to work on outside of the sessions. I’m easy to work with, approachable, and dedicated to helping you get stronger, one move at a time. (I’ve coached players from 5 years old to 40+ years old, so no matter your age, you’re in good hands.) With this document, your lessons will be unlike anyone else’s because it’s tailored and properly structured specifically for you. Detailed Introduction and Specifics for the Plan: ❐ Each session is designed to give you strong foundations, practical improvement, and long-term growth, no matter your age or level. My coaching adapts to your pace and experience, making it ideal whether you're just starting or have been playing for a while. ❐ We'll begin by building an opening repertoire that fits your personal style. I won't just hand you random openings, I’ll explain the ideas behind them and show you how to use them effectively. These choices are based on your actual games, so they reflect your comfort zone and goals. At the same time, we’ll work on analyzing your games in depth. I’ll review them before our sessions and point out recurring patterns, key mistakes, and habits that may be holding you back. This allows each lesson to target exactly what will help you improve fastest. ❐ Tactics play a huge role in chess strength, so we’ll develop your calculation skills using custom positions from your own games and trusted training tools. I’ll help you build confidence in spotting patterns and making sharp decisions during critical moments. As your tactical vision grows, we’ll also explore positional play, understanding pawn structures, piece activity, long-term plans, and how to evaluate a position calmly and accurately. This strategic layer is what really pushes players beyond just solving puzzles. ❐ We’ll also cover endgame fundamentals to make sure you can convert advantages or hold difficult positions when the board gets simplified. You won’t need to memorize hundreds of positions, just understand the key ideas that matter most in practical games. ❐ What other services lack is the personal document I create and maintain for each student. I work on it outside of our lessons, so you benefit from a deeper level of my preparation. It includes a summary of your most common mistakes, advice on how to fix them, a list of openings suited to your style, and additional resources or tips that are updated regularly as you improve. ❐ Above all, I keep my approach friendly and supportive! I’ve worked with people as young as 5 and others over 40, and I make sure every session feels comfortable and respectful. You’ll always be welcome to reach out with questions outside sessions, I’ll always be there to help with chess! [Once you book, please message me on WhatsApp the name of your account if you have one (Lichess, Chess.com, etc.) and a short note about your playstyle (what you enjoy and don't), such as certain types of openings, tactical pressure, playing positionally, etc. This helps me prepare properly beforehand so your session is fully personalized to you]
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Adrien - Basel, SwitzerlandC$153
C$153Grand-Maître, Top 20 French and Coach of the French teams, gives chess lessons from a distance
Trusted teacher: ♛ All skill levels are welcome, from the beginner eager to expand their knowledge, to more seasoned players looking to secure coveted chess titles. ● Progress in chess can be long and winding. And without a coach's guidance, bad decisions and the habit of "bad reflexes" become a drag that so many players have known. That's why when you want to ensure long-term progress, taking the advice of an experienced player will cut you short from others, and encourage you to keep going. ● The goal of the first session together will be to determine with you what is best suited to work. An assessment of your strengths and weaknesses will therefore be made to allow yourself to plan a work program in the short and medium term. Having a clear idea of what we will be working together, and knowing what you can do on your own is essential. ● I can also prepare the study of any area that interests you. The goal being above all that your motivation and your pleasure remain intact. ➜ For the technical aspect, I use Skype to communicate, as well as the Lichess or chesscom interface (two completely free interfaces mainly intended for playing chess online) to share an analysis chessboard. It's very easy to use, and super practical! So don't hesitate to contact me, and we can directly discuss your situation and your goals :) MY JOURNEY Now 29 years old, I had a fairly classic chess apprenticeship with my father at the age of 7. Showing more skill and interest there than judo and tailoring, I pushed open a club door, and it never closed. I progressed throughout my youth, helped by successive coaches, International Masters or Grand Masters, until I became so in turn Chess coach for over 10 years. I decided to professionalize myself at the age of 24, once my studies were finished and my title of Grand Master reached. I am also coach of the young French teams, and preparer of the adult French team for several years. Also a writer, I have published two opening books (The Modernized Reti, and The Modernized Dutch, at Thinker's Publishing). I regularly do video series for Chess24, of which I leave you an extract! Despite my player soul which means that I will never stop, teaching has taken precedence over my practice of chess, and it is a choice that I do not really regret, as the progress of my students can be a source of pleasure and satisfaction.
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Olivier - Paris, FranceC$68
C$68Chess lessons by the 2024 French champion, National Instructor (NI), certified coach
Trusted teacher: 🎉 Hello everyone, A FIRST SESSION for: 🔍 Analyze your strengths and areas for improvement 🛠️ Set up a personalized progression plan 📊 Assess your current level I offer online chess lessons suitable for all levels. My tools are: 🗣️ Communication: Google Meet (for classes) / email (for feedback and questions) ♟️ Gaming platforms: Lichess / Chesscom / Chessbase My approach is focused on defining concrete objectives and carefully monitoring your progress, in order to maximize your improvements. As 2024 French Champion (Open D) 🏆 and National Instructor, trained by the famous Iossif Dorfman, I am also an active player in OTB tournaments 🏅, and I teach students from 6 to 70 years old. Together we will build a tailor-made program, focused on: 🧠 The game strategy ⚔️ Key tactics 🚀 The best openings 🎯 The essential finals 📝 Analysis of your games (strengths and errors) Each course is personalized to meet your needs and accelerate your progress. ⏰ Limited places: don't wait to reserve your slot! 💬 Student reviews: "Thank you, it was great. You know how to teach very well (I was a math and management teacher for 6 years)." "I can never thank you enough, but your summaries and your teaching are truly excellent!" "After taking lessons with a FM, I found your advice much more suited to my level." 📢 Referral Program: For every person you refer, I'll give you a free lesson! Each session includes: A) 🗒️ A complete recap of the session B) 📝 Personalized exercises for the next lesson C) 📚 Recommendations to improve your knowledge 📩 Contact me today to start progressing and achieving your chess goals! Olivier
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Jim - Penarth, United KingdomC$110
C$110CHESS - Even CHINESE CHESS Too ! - MASTERMIND The CLEVER WAY ! ------ BEGINNERS & CHAMPIONSHIP TRAINING !
Trusted teacher: Testimonies --------- In just 5 and 1/2 days in February, 2022, I was beginning to transform almost roughly half a secondary school's children ! A Laboratory Technician & Former Senior Mathematics Teacher liked what I was doing - and noted I was the only teacher at the school she saw using my method ! The Head of Science wanted its success for her own children ! The Head of Physics wanted its success for his own children ! The school cleaners liked and agreed strongly with what I was doing ! Children kept clapping hands for me in different classes ! The most dangerous [ latent murderer ] boy, Will, was transformed by my 6th day ! His rebellious classmate, Jackson, was transformed by the 5th day ! From my 1st day to my 6th last day teaching at the school as a Supply Teacher, children kept calling out in the Playgrounds, " Hello, Mr ! " That week I was helped by 72 million pastors & members of Christ Embassy praying from 6am for the children of the world and the Lord Jesus Christ answered miraculously our prayers. 92% Mathematics - By A Girl NOT In Top Sets - ca 7 Lessons ONLY ! In just 6 months of Home Tuition, 7 A, A, A, A, A, A & A* - BY A LOWEST SET Cardiff High School GCSE BOY ! 100% SUCCESS - with zero rejection of learning - BY DYSLEXIC CHILDREN - Since 2016 ! ALL BECAUSE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST HAS BLESSED MY PEDAGOGICAL METHODS - Since 1985 ! Thanks to Him, He used me to bless many families - since I entered school teaching in 1992 ! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EXPERIENCED TEACHER - I BEGAN TEACHING - OVER 35 YEARS AGO ! HOME - SCHOOL - UNIVERSITY - BUSINESS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIOLOGY - EASIER , MORE ACCURATE WAYS TO LEARN CERTAIN TOPICS In ! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 100 % SUCCESS - Teaching Dyslexic Children - In RECENT YEARS ! * 100 % SUCCESS - UNIVERSITY Personal Statements - OVER ALL MY YEARS So Far ! 7 A, A, A, A, A, A & A* - By Bottom Set GCSE Boy - In JUST 6 Months' Tuition - Cardiff Hign School ! How ? * Since 1992, I have given my school and home classes ACTIVE LEARNING rather than the popular PASSIVE LEARNING. This lets students enjoy lessons and learn FASTER. * I use special layouts of 2s, 3s and 4s to aid the brain assimilate faster and easier. * I use special serene colours and avoid negative colours that slow the brain's cognitive processes. * I teach students which daily activities to avoid so that their brains go back to normal in 7 to 31 days - for many if they follow my advice fully. * I show school & university students a FAR EASIER & MORE EFFICIENT JAMES WAY TO DO HOMEWORK ! .... so be more than ready and well prepared BEFORE THE EXAMS if you follow my simple, easy methodology fully properly ! All because in 1987, I decided to read the Holy Bible more - and my wife prays for my students ! The Lord Jesus Christ is the One Who has taught me to teach in EXCELLENT WAYS ! MANY Subjects ! It was not by my 3 universities. The best Teachers' Training College at the time , Sir Robert Black College Of Education, where I obtained a Certificate of Special Education trained in some ways like what God Almighty gave me through The Holy Bible. If it had not been for the Lord Jesus, I would have been like all the other teachers - and would not have achieved dynamic top results for pupils who followed my methods fully properly.
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Benoit - Orléans, FranceC$70
C$70Beginner chess lessons at 1800 elo at home or by webcam
Trusted teacher: I propose to give lessons from beginner level up to 1800 level, for all ages (from 6 or 7 years old) and whatever your goal (beat a friend, his dad or become a competitor) . I have particularly a very good contact with children and teenagers. The idea is to learn without worrying, in complete relaxation. Course schedule: The lessons take place by Skype, via the sharing of my screen (and the diagrams that I select). Sometimes we will have to do some exercises on Liches to make sure that the concepts have been understood. The Internet has the advantage of efficiency, the diagrams being already ready, it even goes faster than live and I could see that this support does not prevent the creation of human links. However, for the students of the Orleans conurbation, I can with great pleasure welcome you to my home. All my lessons are prepared with great care and are truly individualized. On each theme, the lessons are therefore adapted to the level and objectives of the student. Depending on the wishes of the students as well as their strengths and weaknesses, I propose to address the following aspects: - The openings : I make sure that my students have acquired the essential principles of openness (rapid development, takeover of the center, securing the king). Then, after studying the student's play style (rather positional or more attacking), we build, adapt or deepen his repertoire of openings. The idea is as much to understand the spirit of an opening as to know long variants by heart. After learning the theoretical basics, we will see the games played by the best players practicing your favorite openings of my student. - Party backgrounds: It is mainly about building plans. A chess player should think of himself as the general of an army. And no general shows up on the battlefield without a well-established plan, under penalty of stinging defeat! For this, we can also look at the different schemas and attacks of the opponent's weaknesses (weaknesses of the king or weakness of the pawn structure). Beyond the tactical sacrifices immediately winning the game, we may also be led to see when to sacrifice equipment to develop a sustainable initiative. We will also sometimes have to study some recurring pawn structures in the openings made by my students and how to maneuver based on that. - The finals It is sometimes a bit tedious but it is an essential factor of progression. The Russians, who dominated chess for decades, used to start by studying the finals. It is rather what I recommend. This is all the more essential since very often at the end of the game, time is short and fatigue begins to be felt. Knowledge of the most classic final patterns therefore allows you to earn many half points. - Analysis of your games Learning from mistakes is a great way to progress. We will therefore engage in this exercise whenever necessary. - Training plan Often when you want to progress you don't know where to start. I therefore propose an hour or two of lessons devoted to how to maximize the time spent studying chess. - Psychological aspects of the game How to rebound after a defeat? How not to ignite too much after a series of victories? How to manage the pressure of competition? How to manage your time in the different cadences? How to prepare against an adversary that we know and that scares us? Here are some of the questions that this module will answer (non-exhaustive list). Do not hesitate to contact me, I am at your disposal for more information!
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Anas - JordanC$46
C$46Chess Coaching by FM Anas – Build Your Mind, Skills, Rating & Winning Mentality | From Beginner to Master-Level Chess
Trusted teacher: In my chess lessons, students receive professional, structured, and personalized training designed to improve both playing strength and deep chess understanding. I follow a systematic curriculum with a clear long-term training plan, similar to an academic program, ensuring steady and measurable progress. Each student receives regular assignments and practice tasks, along with continuous communication and feedback, creating a strong coach–student connection throughout the learning journey. Chess is taught in a fun, engaging, and effective way, combining serious improvement with enjoyment, motivation, and confidence-building. What you will learn: Opening principles and repertoire building Tactical patterns and calculation skills Positional play and strategic thinking Endgame techniques (from basic to advanced) Game analysis and mistake correction Tournament preparation and psychological mindset Who this course is for: Beginners who want to learn chess correctly from the start Intermediate players looking to improve consistency and confidence Advanced and competitive players preparing for tournaments Junior players aiming for national and international success Lessons are fully adapted to the student’s level, age, and goals, with clear explanations, practical exercises, and a structured learning system that turns chess into both a powerful skill and an enjoyable experience.
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Wonderful! I am not a novice, I have learnt chess as a kid and played (I can say) all my life, though (no need to deny it) always at amatorial level. Now: this passionate youngster was able to show me a completely new dimension! I'm already looking forward to our next lesson. Recommend without hesitation. Definitely worth the price and time. What also made this experience so enjoyable (and strangely hardly mentioned in the course description): his multilingual skills (basically fluent in all European languages) and availability. Five-out-of-five.
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Dmytro
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I had my first class with Dmytro and I really enjoyed it. He takes his classes very seriously (he was very punctual, he had indicated to me in advance the apps/tools needed for the class, he was asking if I have questions, he replied very quickly to my messages before the class...). Also, he was very patient with me (I have a low level in chess...). I liked a lot that he was not just explaining "book" theory of chess, but also the practical tricks. I will book a second class. 100% recommended :)
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Become a master in chess. Improve fast and start crushing your opponents!
Arman
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Arman has been teaching chess to my 6-year old son for about 2 months now. My boy started with hardly any knowledge of the game. Thanks to Arman he now thoroughly enjoys playing chess. Arman is a great teacher: patient but firm - with exactly the right combination of theory (e.g. puzzles, openings etc.) and practice (via Lichess). I highly and wholeheartedly recommend Arman as a chess teacher.
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