Checkmate Your Limits: Chess Classes from Beginner to Pro

From 41.39 C$ /h

Welcome to Chess Mastery! Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your game to the next level, you're in the right place. With over 5 years of teaching experience and a personal rating around 2000, I’ve developed a method that caters to both beginners and intermediate players, focusing on building solid fundamentals, strategic thinking, and tactical awareness.

In these lessons, you’ll not only learn key openings, endgame principles, and common traps but also how to think critically, manage your time, and outplay opponents at any level. Together, we’ll make sure you understand the "why" behind every move, and I’ll tailor each session to your unique strengths and weaknesses. Ready to unlock your chess potential? Let’s make your next move your best one yet!

Location

Online from Netherlands

About Me

Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an intermediate player striving to level up, I can help you get there. With over 15 years of chess experience, I’ve competed in national-level tournaments in India, played in World Amateur Chess championship 2013 - Romania, Malaysian Chess festival 2016 and Catalan Circuit in 2018, Currently I play for a respected club in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

My personal ratings are 2000 (FIDE), 2300 on Chess.com, and 2400 on Lichess — a testament to the strategies and techniques I bring to the table.

In these classes, you’ll learn not just the theory, but also the mindset of a competitive player. I focus on practical advice, tactical sharpness, and how to analyze and outsmart your opponents, no matter where you're starting from. Whether you're preparing for your first tournament or aiming to break your personal record, I’ll be there to guide you every step of the way.

Education

I did my schooling and graduation from India in science streams. Highest degree that I hold is Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science. My intrest in coding came from my interest in chess which also helps you and trains your brain to solve complex logical problems.

Experience / Qualifications

5+ years of experience in teaching chess.I’ve competed in national-level tournaments in India, played in World Amateur Chess championship 2013 - Romania, Malaysian Chess festival 2016 and Catalan Circuit in 2018, Currently I play for a respected club in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Chess

Sport coaching

Personal training

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Sylvain

5.0

(13)

An engineer by training, I have been supporting students of all levels, in mathematics and beyond, for 10 years.

My classes aren't just about explaining formulas: I strive to convey a work method, self-confidence, and a positive approach to learning. Together, we'll work on gaining a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, but also on becoming more organized, managing stress, and progressing independently.

👉 What I propose:

- Clear explanations adapted to your level

- Practical and structured exercises

- Helps with memorization and organization

- Stress management and mental preparation before exams

- Regular and personalized monitoring

It's September, the start of the new school year: the perfect time to get off to a good start and give yourself the best possible chance. Getting support now will allow you to approach the year with confidence, with a solid foundation and an effective working method.

My goal? For you to succeed in math and gain peace of mind, so you can progress in school and beyond.

Daniil

5.0

(13)

My name is Daniil, and chess has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old. Passionate about this fascinating game since childhood, I've played hundreds of competitions and won dozens of youth and adult tournaments.
For the past 10 years, I have been sharing my passion for chess as a teacher in various settings: clubs, primary schools, secondary schools, private lessons, and associations. I also teach in English and Russian.
Furthermore, I graduated from the Sorbonne with a Masters in international strategy and business intelligence.

Some figures to know me better:
• 10 years of experience in teaching chess
• 20 years of experience in club and competition
• Official 1900 FIDE / 2400 Elo rating on online platforms
• More than 2,500 courses given to 1,000 students in group and individual lessons

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, my lessons are designed to help you progress quickly while having fun playing.

My method is based on solid teaching experience and relies on a comprehensive and structured approach, suitable for all levels. It is based on three main axes:

1. Learning the fundamentals: Learn or consolidate the essential principles in the opening, middlegame and endgames.
2. Tactics and strategy: develop your sense of the game with targeted, fun and practical exercises.
3. Analyze your games: Understand your mistakes, identify your strengths, and apply this knowledge in your games.

My goal is to offer you a clear and complete vision of the game, to progress effectively and achieve your goals, whether it is to play for pleasure or in competition.

Gabriel

5.0

(13)

Hi, my name is Gabriel. I'm the head coach of the chess team of the National University of Mexico (UNAM) since 2010. I speak fluent English as I lived six years in Oxford, England, when I was a child and I practice it since then.

With the UNAM's team I have obtained the following titles:
National Women's Championship: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
National Men's Championship: 2018, 2019
Absolute National Championship: 2018, 2019
Panamerican 2013 in Durango: silver medal

I also have extensive experience with players of all ages and levels. Here is a list of the places where I have worked:
- UNAM's Children's Chess Program since 2012.
- Private schools.
- CEDAT School for gifted children.
- Private sports and social clubs.
- Homeschoolers
- Personal chess coach since 2005.

My peak rating is 2165 FIDE ELO, which would be equivalent to the USCF National Master level, although really my chess dedication has been focused on teaching.
I would love to help you learn chess or improve your game to reach competitive levels. It does not matter your degree of experience, your level of play, or your age.

I am attentive to any questions you may have.
Greeting and I wish you success!

Sofia

5.0

(13)

I can help you achieve your fitness goals, getting stronger, manage your body weight , getting back in shape especially if you are sedentary, improve your mobility and flexibility, correct your posture and feel confident again.

I work with different disciplines as martial arts, body weight exercises, quadruped movement (animal flow) ,ems(electro myostimulation).

🎗As a cancer exercise specialist I can help you:
Manage and prevent lymphedema
Correct muscles imbalances from surgery and reconstruction.
Help you loosing weight and prevent reoccurrence.
Reduce fatigue of treatments and be functional for every day chores.
Regaining your muscles and strength level before treatment.

Chose to have a session at your place, at a fully equipped private studio or outdoors

On our first class we are going to move into awareness getting to know your body and how it moves a bit better .🙂

All the programs are individualised to your goals and level.

I speak English, French, Greek

Camille

5.0

(13)

Born following behavioral observation, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) designates a whole set of techniques (dissociation, reframing, etc.) and methods aimed at promoting the personal development of the individual.

Neuro-linguistic programming is concerned with how humans function in a given environment, based on their behavioral patterns. Through a set of techniques and methods, NLP helps to change the way an individual perceives his environment. Indeed, each individual has a map of the world which is specific to him, and which is modulated by his beliefs and his conditioning. The purpose of NLP is to modify this map in order to enable the individual to achieve their goals more effectively. NLP therefore provides the necessary tools to make personal and structural changes, in order to create new potential for success.

Neuro-linguistic programming is primarily concerned with "How to make it work well?" Rather than "Why is this not working?" ". It suggests recognizing the behaviors we adopt when communicating, and then making changes if desired.

- “Programming” refers to the fact that we are conditioned by our environment which includes a system of beliefs and behaviors.
- “Neuro” means that these programs are encoded in our neural circuits.
- “Linguistics” refers to language, whether verbal or non-verbal.

Examples of benefits of Neurolinguistic Programming:

-Improvement of the mother-child relationship
-Improved performance and decreased anxiety
-Improvement of psychological difficulties and quality of life
(..)

The objective of this training: to target the tools which will support your communication, your image, will help you to decipher your interlocutor (...) to better achieve your objectives.

Thus, after having exchanged with you about the essential blockages that you encounter, targeted areas for improvement, your objectives (...), pragmatic tools, techniques & methods will be put in place based on the initial data. Combined with these theoretical elements, their implementation will follow (for example, by filmed simulations or at the end of the session in real life).

Course of a session: in conversational form, the practitioner identifies the problem and determines the objective with the client by asking a set of questions. He directs his questions towards solutions rather than the story that generated the situation.

Then according to his practice, the practitioner uses the tools at his disposal in order to remove blockages and promote behavioral change, while deciphering the communication of the other as well as his own, thanks to specific NLP tools.

THE PRACTITIONER
Trained at the Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League University in the United States, our consultant teacher trainer has specialized and worked for more than 17 years, in Europe and North America, in the field, in renowned international public and private establishments, regularly speaking in forums and conferences, and also offering personalized INDIVIDUAL support, with pedagogy and meticulous methodology as the watchwords.

➤ PLACE, TIMETABLE, PRICES
✓ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Bern-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon. But currently, these sessions continue to be offered by videoconference in the current context and in accordance with general demand which is almost unanimous on this subject.

✓ Indeed, apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time saving related to travel & their unforeseen events, eco-responsibility, increased schedule flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain identical. In addition, the entire exchange, notes and recommendations are immediately transcribed on the dedicated chat.

✓ To support us among ourselves & to be pleasant to you in this sustainable / particular period and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees are temporarily reduced and will not increase after the start of our sessions.

✓ Languages: French/English.

✓ The progress following these private sessions is perceptible from 1 to 2 sessions (*2024 study).

✓ As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

CONTACT / PROGRAM
✓ A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Cami

5.0

(13)

➤ From NVC (Non-Violent Communication) through the pragmatic tools of empathy and emotional intelligence. From personal to professional. From theory to practice with simulations. It is about putting in place rational tools to defuse conflicts and enter your comfort / security zone. In particular, simple techniques which make it possible to improve intimate, personal and professional relationships, or even to resolve and manage violent situations in a harmonious, effective and lasting way.

➤ Indeed, the objective is to improve personal / professional communication & overcome any resulting conflicts. So how do you get a clear message across and make a difference?

➤ More precisely, the objectives are to:
0. Understand and identify the issues / risks then find a balance between empathy and conviction
1. Use interpersonal communication techniques resulting from mediation to defuse tensions and gain distance
2. Dissociate the relational and the nature of the disagreement - Overcome cognitive and psychological obstacles
3. Acquire the techniques of self-defense and mastery without hurting and being injured
4. Face and then defuse difficult behaviors (blackmail attempts, threats, destabilization) or even dangerous with a mediation strategy
5. Develop conflict management and negotiation skills, alternating attentive listening, active speaking and rationality in the face of the limited rationality of the angry individual.

➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, defusing conflicts, negotiating and speaking relevant and successful must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and powerful messages, creating an adequacy between the message received and the message sent. Consistency between form and substance.

➤ So, how to listen and be listened to, convince and be impactful, challenge and mark the spirits, enhance its content, address its audience effectively and optimize the quality & clarity of the exchange / message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques of verbal and non-verbal communication.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve self-confidence, self-confidence, but also to work on one's leadership & charisma.

➤ So, after having precisely defined your objective & gone through the blockages encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques & a methodology:
✓Tools and deployment of conflict management tools, including NVC
✓ Perfecting your rhetoric / repartee
✓Body Language fundamentals to support and not interfere with speech while showing conviction & convincing, thus ensuring consistency between content & form
✓Techniques to put the interlocutor at ease and appear friendly / interested
✓To succeed in negotiation / mediation
✓To learn to say 'no' in three steps AND get them to say 'yes'
✓To turn sentences into positive AND constructive
✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of non-violent communication
✓To adopt an effective, simple language, just by engaging
✓To use sentences, turns & expressions to be precise, simple, effective & challenge
(...)

➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practice exercises adapted to your everyday situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can put them into practice immediately, this from the 1st session.

➤ THE TRAINER
Trained in a Grande Ecole post-preparatory European classes & Ivy League university in the United States, our teacher has specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication, in renowned international public and private establishments, intervening in forums and conferences, & oriented towards pedagogy and careful methodology.

-Apart from the classic advantages of videoconferencing (time savings related to travel, eco-responsibility, increased scheduling flexibility, etc.), the quality of the session & the interaction remain the same. In addition, the notes taken during the sessions are immediately transcribed on the session chat and are automatically transmitted to you so that you can browse them during and after the session if you wish.

- Hourly fees: To support each other and to be pleasant to you in this period of covid19 and in a spirit of solidarity, the fees have been temporarily reduced. But this fixed price will not increase after the start of the sessions.

-Sessions in English / French

-As other people do regularly, you can also please your loved ones by offering gift vouchers available all year round.

Prashil

5.0

(13)

👑 Greetings, Aspiring Chess Champions! 👑

I am thrilled to introduce myself as your dedicated chess instructor. My name is Prashil, and I come to you with a passion for chess that has led me to victory in numerous tournaments and earned me the esteemed title of an Internationally acclaimed chess player.

With a rating hovering 2000+ and the proud privilege of representing our country on the national stage, I'm excited to guide you on a chess journey like no other.

I, too, started as a budding chess player, facing the challenges and self-doubt that often accompany learning this intricate game. I understand firsthand the difficulties you might encounter, and that's precisely why I'm here—to turn you into a chess virtuoso.

🌟What You'll Gain Under My Tutelage 🌟

🔍 Chess from the Ground Up: We'll begin with the fundamentals, ensuring everyone understands the game's basics.

🚀 From Novice to Maestro: Whether you're taking your first steps or advancing your skills, I'll guide you on chess mastery.

🧩 Mastering the Chessboard: We'll delve into chess pieces, tackle puzzles, and develop tactics that will amaze your opponents.

🏰 Opening Moves: Uncover the secrets of various chess openings and traps, setting the stage for your future victories.

🧠 Game Memory: Learn to memorize games, a skill that will elevate your gameplay to new heights.

👁️ Blindfold Chess: For truly advanced players, I'll teach you the fascinating world of blindfolded chess, a mark of true chess expertise.

🤝 Tailored Instruction: I offer one-on-one and group lessons to meet your unique needs and preferences.

🕒 Flexible Timings: I understand that life has its demands. My classes are available in the morning, afternoon, and evening, making chess excellence convenient.

Are you ready to embark on this thrilling chess journey with me as your mentor? Prepare to learn the game and master it to become a renowned chess player!

Join my Chess Club today and make your move towards chess greatness. For enrollment or any class inquiries, feel free to reach out here. Your chess adventure begins here! 🌐

Madara

5.0

(13)

I have over 30 years of experience playing chess. I am a Latvian Candidate Master with an international FIDE rating of 2059 and an English Chess Federation rating of 2120, and an online rating of 2400, reflecting a strong competitive level. I particularly excel in blitz and rapid formats. My greatest competitive achievement is winning 1st place at the English Open Women & Girls Rapid Championship in 2019.

I also have over 15 years of experience teaching chess to both juniors and adults. I have worked with students across the UK, supporting their steady progress and helping several achieve strong tournament results and qualification for higher-level competitions.

I teach beginners the fundamental concepts, rules, strategies, and tactical ideas of chess, while also helping intermediate and advanced players refine their technique, deepen their opening and middlegame understanding, and develop clear, effective winning game plans.

Hanadi

5.0

(13)

A simplified explanation of science. Daily lessons with solved exercises and examples.
1. What is the animal kingdom?
2. Where did animals originate?
What is the importance of studying them?
How to identify natural animal habitats?
3. Classification of the animal kingdom.
4. The most important reasons and benefits of studying them.
5. How to benefit from animal populations.

Stephen

5.0

(13)

Chess is a fun game that starts with the basic rules and moves through the 3 parts of the game: the opening, the middlegame, and the endgame.

The focus at first is to teach you how the pieces move, what the goal of the opening is, and how the pieces interact. You will also learn the vocabulary related to chess and chess notation.

Tactics are then explored to take advantage of hanging pieces, lack of king safety, space, and tempo. From here depending on what your personal goals are we will adapt the classes to cover what will help you progress.

I can also give group classes, contact me if you have a group, we can discuss how to best organise those classes and pricing.

Hugh

5.0

(13)

Do you want to feel more at ease in social situations both professionally and in your personal life?
Then this class is for you!
Learn how to deal with social situations - the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ when it comes to meeting new people, entertaining, business meetings, understanding different cultural practices etc...
Etiquette is about treating other people in a polite and respectful way so that social interactions whether for social or business reasons go smoothly, and allow both parties to interact seamlessly!
To find out more get in touch and let me help you with all matters dealing with etiquette.

Fawzi

5.0

(13)

Have you always wanted to master the intricacies of chess? You are in the right place ! My name is Fawzi, and I have been a chess enthusiast ♟♛ since my childhood. I spent hours studying the openings, tactics and strategies that make this age-old game so beautiful.

As a language teacher, I have developed a unique approach to teaching chess in a practical and fun way. Here's what you can expect from my online courses:

1. Personalized lessons: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, I adapt to your level and your needs. We will work together to improve your skills, whether in the opening, mid-game or endgame.

2. Proven Tips and Techniques: I will share with you the tips and techniques I have learned over the years. You will discover how to anticipate your opponent's moves, how to create winning combinations and how to manage time pressure.

3. Commented games: Together we will analyze famous games and games played by you. You will learn to spot mistakes and capitalize on your opponent's weaknesses.

4. A friendly environment: My classes are interactive and friendly. Ask your questions, share your experiences and progress in a relaxed atmosphere.

Join me for an exciting adventure in the world of chess! 🌟👑🏆♟️

Utku

5.0

(13)

I am a professional chess player and a chess coach with a current Fide rating of 1900. I teach to all levels and all age groups. I try to improve your overall game strength rather than forcing you to memorize opening moves. I also give homeworks and use other tools to make training more fun and beneficial

Mariia

5.0

(13)

I am a professional swimming coach with a competitive background and international experience. I have worked with swimmers in London, Cyprus and Monaco and trained athletes from beginner level to high performance competitors. My sessions focus on strong technique, efficient body position and structured progress in the water. I work with children, adults, competitive swimmers and triathletes. Each lesson is adapted to your level and goals, whether you are learning to feel comfortable in the water or preparing for competition. My aim is not only to improve your speed but to build correct movement patterns that stay with you long term.

Radosława

5.0

(13)

Train with the Women’s Belgian Champion 2025 and take your chess to the next level in a focused, friendly atmosphere.

I offer classes for children, teenagers, and adults — from complete beginners to ambitious club players (up to 1800 rating). Lessons are available online or in Antwerp at deSingel.

You can choose:
• individual lessons tailored exactly to your needs
• group classes (organized upon request)

What we work on:
• understanding the game, not just memorizing moves
• opening principles and practical repertoires
• tactics training and calculation
• positional play and strategy
• endgames that actually win points
• tournament preparation and psychological aspects

Each lesson is adapted to your level and goals. Whether you want to start from scratch, improve your tournament results, or simply enjoy the beauty of the game more deeply, we build a clear training plan together.

Extra information for students:
• Homework and training materials included
• Game analysis (your own games are always welcome)
• Flexible scheduling
• Lessons available in English or Polish