Since August 2025
Instructor since August 2025
CHESS CLASSES FOR ALL - BEGINNERS LEVEL ONLINE OR IN PERSON
From 79.21 C$ /h
Chess is a powerful game that helps develop focus, patience, problem-solving, and strategic thinking. Whether you are a complete beginner or already know the basics, this class is designed as a practical and enjoyable guide to learning chess in a clear and structured way.
You’ll learn how the pieces move, how to plan ahead, make smart decisions, protect your king, create strong attacks, and understand important tactics and strategies. Lessons are adapted to each student’s level, making the class suitable for children, teenagers, and adults who want to improve their chess skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game more.
You’ll learn how the pieces move, how to plan ahead, make smart decisions, protect your king, create strong attacks, and understand important tactics and strategies. Lessons are adapted to each student’s level, making the class suitable for children, teenagers, and adults who want to improve their chess skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game more.
Location
At teacher's location :
- Gotts Road, Leeds, UK
Online from United Kingdom
About Me
Friendly, simple person with a proven track record. Though heavily experienced in teaching, always experimenting about ways in which current students learn and hence posses a wide variety of ways to cater to different learning needs of different students.
Education
PhD, MSc, BSc (Eng) Hons, PGCE
CEng, CEnv, C. WEM, FHEA
Have studied in Sri Lanka up to undergraduate level and post graduate education (for the Masters & PhD) in UK.
CEng, CEnv, C. WEM, FHEA
Have studied in Sri Lanka up to undergraduate level and post graduate education (for the Masters & PhD) in UK.
Experience / Qualifications
University lecturer, administrator and researcher with over 39 years of experience in civil and agricultural engineering (UK, Sri Lanka & Singapore), spanning conventional and open & distance learning. Extensive background in curriculum design at diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels; delivering lectures; conducting laboratory and field courses; examination and assessment; and academic administration at head-of-department level. Experienced research supervisor and active researcher, with more than 20 years as a professional tutor, as well as a digital content creator, website designer and expert AI professional.
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Sinhala
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
At teacher's location and via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
My teaching style includes;
Student-Centred Approach - You’re not just a number in a seat. I shape my teaching around your goals, your pace, and your strengths. Whether you're a visual learner, a hands-on doer, or someone who thrives on discussion, I’ll adapt to help you thrive.
Active Learning All the Way - Expect to participate, problem-solve, and collaborate. From real-world scenarios to group challenges, I believe the best learning happens when you’re actively engaged — not just passively listening.
Open Communication - Got questions? Ask away. Confused? Let’s break it down. I aim to create an environment where no one’s afraid to speak up, and feedback flows both ways. We learn with each other, not just from each other.
Real-World Relevance - Whether we're diving into theory or practice, I’ll always connect it back to the real world — careers, current events, and everyday life. My goal is to make sure you walk away thinking, “This actually matters.”
A Positive Vibe - Learning should be fun — yes, even math can have their moments. I bring energy, humour, and empathy into my teaching so you feel motivated and supported every step of the way.
Student-Centred Approach - You’re not just a number in a seat. I shape my teaching around your goals, your pace, and your strengths. Whether you're a visual learner, a hands-on doer, or someone who thrives on discussion, I’ll adapt to help you thrive.
Active Learning All the Way - Expect to participate, problem-solve, and collaborate. From real-world scenarios to group challenges, I believe the best learning happens when you’re actively engaged — not just passively listening.
Open Communication - Got questions? Ask away. Confused? Let’s break it down. I aim to create an environment where no one’s afraid to speak up, and feedback flows both ways. We learn with each other, not just from each other.
Real-World Relevance - Whether we're diving into theory or practice, I’ll always connect it back to the real world — careers, current events, and everyday life. My goal is to make sure you walk away thinking, “This actually matters.”
A Positive Vibe - Learning should be fun — yes, even math can have their moments. I bring energy, humour, and empathy into my teaching so you feel motivated and supported every step of the way.
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