Master Chess for Beginners and Strategic Thinkers.

From 373 C$ /h

Chess is more than just a game, it’s a science of strategy, patience, and decision-making.
In this class, I’ll guide you through the fundamentals of chess, from understanding the board and piece movements to mastering tactics, openings, and endgame strategies.

You’ll also learn how to analyze your moves, recognize opponent patterns, and develop a logical approach that strengthens your focus and critical thinking.

Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn or an intermediate player aiming to sharpen your game, this class provides structured lessons, real-match practice, and personal feedback to help you grow into a confident player.

Extra information

You can bring your own chess set if available. Online chess platforms (like Chess.com or Lichess.org) may also be used for live practice.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

Hi, I’m Okechukwu, a passionate educator and technology professional with over six years of experience across Data Analytics, Quality Assurance, Cloud Computing, and Software Development. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Wolverhampton, where I focus on data science, machine learning, and intelligent automation.

I love helping learners build both technical competence and confidence. Whether you’re a beginner looking to understand coding concepts, a student aiming to master mathematics and logical reasoning, or a professional seeking to break into the data or tech field, I design lessons that are interactive, practical, and goal-oriented.

Beyond tech, I’m also an avid chess player, teaching the game not only as a sport but as a tool for strategic thinking, focus, and patience. My students enjoy learning through real-world examples, structured progress tracking, and a supportive learning environment tailored to their needs.

Education

Master’s in Artificial Intelligence (Ongoing)
University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
2025 – Present
Focus: Data Science, Machine Learning, and Intelligent Automation

Diploma in Data Science
National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT), India
2020 – 2021

B.Eng (Hons) in Computer Engineering
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria
2012 – 2017

Experience / Qualifications

Experience

Solutions Consultant – Sonicom (Remote, Abuja)
May 2022 – Present

Designed and implemented AI-powered, cloud-integrated platforms to automate business workflows.

Delivered data-driven solutions improving efficiency and decision-making.

Mentored junior engineers and provided technical guidance to cross-functional teams.

Solutions Architect – Industrial Arbitration Panel (IAP)
Oct 2024 – Oct 2025

Developed secure and scalable IT systems to streamline arbitration processes.

Led architecture design and system analysis aligned with business and regulatory requirements.

Senior QA Engineer & DevOps Specialist – HNG Tech
Jun 2024 – Nov 2024

Built QA automation frameworks using Selenium and Postman, cutting manual testing by 60%.

Deployed CI/CD pipelines to enhance deployment speed and reliability.

Product Development Lead & QA Engineer – Havosoft International Ltd.
Sep 2023 – Oct 2024

Managed multiple software projects using Agile methodologies.

Increased platform adoption by 25% through innovative feature development.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Dotmac Technology Ltd.
Aug 2022 – Jul 2023

Directed a team of engineers maintaining 2,000+ client networks.

Reduced network downtime by 35% through proactive system monitoring.

Chess Tutor (Freelance)
2018 – Present

Teach beginners and intermediate players the fundamentals and strategies of chess.

Focus on improving decision-making, focus, and strategic reasoning.

Conduct both in-person and online lessons.

Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (2022) – Cloud architecture & deployment.

Certified Software Tester (CST, 2024) – Functional, regression & automation testing.

Power BI Certified Analyst (2024) – Data visualization & business intelligence reporting.

Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT (2024) – Applied prompt design for LLM workflows.

HNG Product Testing Certificate (2024) – Agile QA, test case design & automation.

Senior QA Engineer & DevOps Specialist – Micro1 (2025)

B.Eng in Computer Engineering – Michael Okpara University of Agriculture.

Diploma in Data Science – NIIT India.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Chess

Logic

Strategic planning

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Tue

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20-24

Hands On Introduction to Data Analytics with Power BI Practical Sessions for Real-World Insight

295 C$ /h

Power BI is one of the most powerful tools for turning raw data into meaningful insights.
In this class, you’ll learn how to connect data sources, clean and transform data, create interactive dashboards, and visualize insights that support smart business decisions.

Through practical, hands-on exercises, you’ll gain the skills to analyze trends, identify patterns, and communicate results effectively, whether you’re a student, business professional, or aspiring data analyst.

Daniil

5.0

(3)

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

(3)

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!

Prashil

5.0

(3)

👑 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

(3)

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.

Reza

5.0

(3)

You will learn Systematic Reasoning & Logical Thinking which is a requirement for entering Computer Science program in many universities.
The book “Delftse Foundations of Computation” especially its second chapter will be the main source of our lesson, but other more in-depth books will be also covered if you want to improve even further on logical thinking.
The topics in our lesson include:
• Propositional Logic: Logical operators; Precedence rules; Logical equivalence; Implications in English; Exclusive or; Universal operators; Classifying propositions
• Boolean Algebra: Substitution laws
• Logic Circuits: Logic gates; Combining gates to create circuits; From circuits to propositions; Disjunctive Normal Form; Binary addition.
• Predicate Logic: Predicates; Quantifiers; Tarski’s world and formal structures;
• Deduction: Valid arguments and proofs; Proofs in predicate logic

If you have any additional questions before starting a class, please feel free to ask me. I am here to assist! :)

Florian

5.0

(3)

Experienced and patient teacher of logic for computer science.

I have taught logic, formal languages and automata theory to undergraduates for six years. My tutoring is adapted to the student's level and goals. Whether you need to learn logic for your studies, or you would simply like to know more about the subject, I will be more than happy to help you improve your understanding and skills.

Logic
The sciences presuppose a certain standard of rationality. An ability to distinguish between correct reasoning and claims that do not follow from the assumptions. In this class we study the basic principles of logic and apply mathematical techniques to the study thereof.
Topics include:
Propositional and Predicate Logic
Syntax and semantics
Natural deduction
Semantic tableaux
Correctness and soundness
Completeness

Formal languages and automata
A formal language is an abstraction of general characteristics of programming languages. Such a languages consists of a set of symbols together with some rules to determine whether a string made up out of those symbols is a member of the language.

Topics include:
Regular languages, context-free languages
Finite automata, pushdown automata, Turing machines
Regular expressions
Regular grammar, context-sensitive grammar
Pumping lemmas for regular and context-free languages

Fawzi

5.0

(3)

Passionate about chess since childhood and a teacher by profession, I offer online courses aimed primarily at beginner and intermediate players who wish to progress in a structured way while retaining the pleasure of playing.

My goal is not simply to teach you moves or openings to memorize. My main aim is to help you understand why a move is good, how to construct a plan, and how to identify tactical possibilities on the chessboard.

The courses are tailored to your level, age and goals.

Depending on your needs, we can work:
- the rules of the game and the fundamental principles;
- the development of the pieces and the principles of opening;
- tactics: forks, pins, skewers, discovered attacks, typical checkmates;
- the strategy and the construction of a plan;
- the middle of the game;
- the essential finals;
- the calculation of variants;
- time management;
- the analysis of your own games.

An important part of my method involves analyzing the games you've played with you. Together, we look for key moments, mistakes, missed opportunities, and the best alternatives.

For beginners, we progress gradually in order to build good habits from the very first games.

For intermediate players, we can work more specifically on their weaknesses, delve deeper into certain tactical or strategic themes, and analyze their games in detail.

The lessons are interactive: you play, you think, you suggest moves and we analyze the positions together.

Children, teenagers and adults are welcome.

Amal

5.0

(3)

This mathematics course is aimed at students in lower or upper secondary education who wish to strengthen their basic skills, fill in gaps or effectively prepare for an exam.

We will work together on understanding key concepts (arithmetic, geometry, algebra, functions, etc.) through clear explanations, progressive exercises and a method adapted to the pace of each student.

The goal is to restore confidence, develop logic and reasoning skills, and make mathematics more accessible and concrete.

This course is also suitable for students in scientific, technical or linguistic fields who need regular or occasional support.

Vivek

5.0

(3)

My teaching style is patient, structured, and personalized. I believe every student learns differently, so I adapt my approach to match their pace and skill level. I focus on building strong fundamentals first, then gradually introduce tactics, strategy, and opening theory. My lessons are interactive and engaging—I use puzzles, real game examples, and practical exercises to make learning fun and effective. I also provide regular feedback and practice plans so students can track their progress. Whether you're a beginner or a tournament player, my goal is to make chess simple, enjoyable, and rewarding for you.

Doriano

5.0

(3)

I've been playing chess for years, with over 16,000 games on Chess.com and a rapid rating of 2100+, placing me in the top 0.01% of players (Legend League). My profile: https://www.chess.com/member/d4r15o

I am a student at emlyon business school (Grande École Program, specializing in finance) and pursuing a bachelor's degree in economics at the University of Grenoble Alpes, after three years of preparatory classes. Analysis and structured reasoning are part of my daily life, and this is what I bring to chess: understanding why a move is good, rather than simply reciting variations.

For who ?
- Complete beginners, children or adults: rules, basic checkmates, first principles
- Club or online players (800 to 1800) who are stuck and want to take their game to the next level
- Parents looking for an intellectually stimulating activity for their child

What we are working on:
- Analysis of YOUR games: we identify your recurring errors
- Openings: a simple and coherent repertoire, adapted to your style
- Tactics: calculation, patterns, game vision
- Middlegame: plans, pawn structures, active pieces
- Essential Finals
- Time and stress management (blitz, rapid)

Procedure:
- 100% online, via video conference (Discord, Google Meet, Zoom or Skype) with a shared chessboard (Lichess/Chess.com)
- 1-hour sessions, flexible hours during the week and on weekends
- An exercise or a short assignment between classes to progress quickly
- Courses in French, Italian or English
- First 30-minute trial lesson offered to assess your level and objectives

Send me a message with your level (or your Chess.com/Lichess username) and your availability!

Sarah

5.0

(3)

Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to take your chess skills to the next level, my personalized lessons are designed to help you become a stronger and more confident player. Through interactive and engaging sessions, you'll learn essential chess principles, opening strategies, tactical combinations, middlegame planning, and endgame techniques. Each lesson is tailored to your individual level, learning style, and goals, with a focus on practical exercises, game analysis, and developing strategic thinking. My aim is to create a friendly, supportive, and motivating learning environment where students of all ages can enjoy chess while continuously improving their skills. Whether you're learning chess for fun, preparing for tournaments, or aiming to improve your rating, I'll guide you step by step toward achieving your goals. Let's turn every move into an opportunity to learn, grow, and win!

Lalit

5.0

(3)

Do you want to understand Marketing Management and learn how marketing strategies work in real businesses? Whether you are a beginner, student, working professional or entrepreneur, I offer personalised lessons designed around your learning goals.

I hold a Master's degree in Strategic Marketing and an MBA in Human Resource Management, with nearly 10 years of professional experience across business operations, student recruitment and higher education.

What Can You Learn?

Marketing Management and Fundamental Marketing Principles

Consumer Behaviour and Customer Decision-Making

Market Research and Competitor Analysis

Marketing Mix (4Ps and 7Ps)

Market Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning

Branding and Marketing Communication

Strategic Marketing and Business Planning

Digital Marketing Fundamentals

Real-World Case Studies and Practical Exercises

Exam Preparation and Academic Support

How Do My Lessons Work?

I believe Marketing becomes easier to understand when theory is connected to real business situations.

My lessons combine clear explanations, real-world corporate examples, interactive discussions and practical case studies. I adapt each session to your knowledge, experience and learning objectives.

Whether you want to prepare for an examination, understand challenging marketing concepts, strengthen your professional knowledge or develop marketing skills for your own business, I can help you learn step by step.

Lesson Availability

Lessons are available online in English and in person at students' locations in Hamburg, Germany, and nearby areas.

Feel free to contact me and share your learning goals. I would be happy to help you get started!

Konstantin

5.0

(3)

Learning chess with me is easy, comfortable and enjoyable!

Book a free trial lesson with me and see for yourself how I can help you improve your chess skills!

I teach with passion, patience and a personalized approach, adapting each lesson to your individual needs and goals.

In addition to my chess expertise, I also hold a degree in Pedagogy, which allows me to apply effective teaching methods and provide an individual approach to every student.

Erik

5.0

(3)

It's important to me that each student receives individual attention. That's why I prepare specifically for you and your current weaknesses before every lesson. We'll look at your games, identify typical mistakes, and work together to improve them. I'll tailor the lessons to your playing strength and your personal goals. Whether you're a beginner or have been playing chess for a while, I want to help you better understand the game, make more confident decisions, and improve step by step.

Mohamed

5.0

(3)

Hi, I’m Mo , and I’m a chess coach dedicated to making the game fun, clear, and rewarding for beginners. I don't just teach you the rules; I teach you how to actually see the board, spot your opponent's plans, and find winning moves.
Chess can look intimidating from the outside, but my goal is to break down complex strategies into simple, bite-sized lessons. Together, we will master the fundamentals—from opening principles and basic tactics to checkmating patterns—so you can step away from the screen or board feeling confident and excited for your next game. Whether you want to beat your friends, improve your concentration, or start playing in local clubs, I’m here to guide you every step of the way!