Online Chess Lessons & Coaching with an Active FIDE Player

From 25 C$ /h

I am an active FIDE chess player with many years of over-the-board tournament experience. Most of my chess journey has been self-taught, so I understand how difficult it can be to identify what is holding your chess back and find an effective way to improve.

My lessons are adapted to your level, goals and playing style. We can focus on analysing your games, calculation and tactics, positional understanding, openings and typical plans, practical decision-making, or building an effective training routine.

My goal is not simply to show you engine moves, but to help you understand why moves work and teach you how to think independently during your games.

Lessons are suitable for beginners, intermediate players and ambitious club players who want to improve their chess in a structured and practical way.

Extra information

Lessons are held online. Please have a Lichess or Chess.com account if possible. If you would like to analyse your games, you can send them to me before the lesson. Lesson content and scheduling can be adapted individually.

Location

Online from Czech Republic

About Me

I am an active FIDE chess player with many years of over-the-board tournament experience. I am passionate about chess, improvement and helping other players understand the game more deeply. Most of my chess development has been self-taught, which has taught me how to analyse mistakes, find effective training methods and explain chess ideas in a practical and understandable way. I adapt my lessons to each student's level, goals and playing style.

Education

Self-taught chess player with many years of independent chess study and competitive tournament experience. I have developed my chess through regular training, analysis of my own games, studying chess literature and playing in over-the-board tournaments.

Experience / Qualifications

Active FIDE-rated chess player with many years of over-the-board tournament experience. Experience coaching and working with children. Strong focus on game analysis, calculation, tactics, positional understanding, openings and practical decision-making.

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Czech

Skills

Chess

Strategic planning

Sport coaching

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Gabriel

5.0

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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!

Carla

5.0

(1)

It is a training program that aims at myofascial release induced by movement to restructure muscle patterns, relieve tension pain and restore balance in mobility and joint functionality that often affects sports gesture or daily life.

➡️Benefits:

✓Training without joint impact.
✓ Development of coordination and balance.
✓Toning the body from the balance between eccentric and concentric contractions.
✓Lengthened muscles and less exposed to injuries.
✓Restructuring of muscle patterns that allows the release of tensions that affect the sporting gesture.

"SMALL CHANGES GENERATE BIG BENEFITS"✨

Dmytro

5.0

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I lead individual and group lessons.

Why is chess for you?
Chess is a game played by prominent statesmen, military leaders and IT specialists.
Chess is an intellectual exercise in an interesting game form with a proven positive impact on the quality of life.
Chess is the only sport that has grown globally during the quarantine.
Technique: evoke positive emotions through chess, motivate
Materials: The author uses known information, namely the games of the best chess players in the world, including Ukraine.

I have candidacy points (victory over KMS in the tournament) in the semifinals of Ukrainian classical chess under 14 and 16 years old.
My international FIDE rating: std 1814, rapid 1821, blitz 1759
My national rating according to Chess Federation of Ukraine: 1949

Helped a 5 year old student complete 4th grade (grade D).

I teach in English, Ukrainian and Russian

Prashil

5.0

(1)

👑 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

(1)

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.

Fawzi

5.0

(1)

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.

Maître

5.0

(1)

Optimize your well-being and performance with personalized sports coaching

Hello, as an experienced fitness trainer, sports masseur and qualified lifeguard I am dedicated to transforming your bodybuilding and fitness experience. With a personalized approach, I am committed to guiding you towards physical and mental excellence.

What I offer you:

1. Bodybuilding and Fitness Classes:
Tailor-made sessions, whether in the gym or at home, to teach you correct techniques, avoid common mistakes and maximize the effectiveness of each exercise.
2. Diversified Objectives:
Whether your goal is to get back in shape, lose weight, gain mass, or improve your nutrition, I will support you in achieving your ambitions.
3. Self-Defense:
Learn to defend yourself and build your self-confidence with practical and strategic self-defense classes.
4. Motivating Partnership:
As your coach, I will be the perfect partner to encourage, motivate and support you on your journey to better fitness.
5. Stretching and Relaxation:
Eliminate tension and unlock your energy to improve your performance and relieve pain with targeted stretching.
6. Competitive Price
7. Personalized Program:
Receive a tailored program that will evolve with you, including varied, fun and stimulating exercises, designed to help you quickly achieve your physical development and personal well-being goals.

💡 Payment and declaration possible using CESU vouchers. You automatically benefit from a 50% tax reduction, reimbursed by the tax authorities on your expenses.

Do not hesitate to contact me to start your transformation and for any questions regarding my services. Together, let's achieve your health and fitness goals!

Anthony

5.0

(1)

Want to learn Chess, improve your game, or help your child develop their skills?

I offer one-to-one Chess lessons for children, teenagers and adults, from complete beginners to more experienced players.

I've been playing Chess since the age of 5 and am currently rated around 1800 on Chess.com. I also have experience teaching Chess and working with children in classroom settings.

What we can work on:
♟️ Chess fundamentals and piece movement

🧩 Tactics and puzzles

🧠 Strategy and positional understanding

📖 Opening principles

♜ Endgames

🔍 Analysing your games and identifying mistakes

🎯 Improving calculation, concentration and decision-making

🏆 Preparing for games, competitions or personal goals

Lessons are tailored to your individual level and goals, whether you're completely new to Chess or already have experience and want to take your game further.

I aim to make lessons friendly, engaging and practical, helping you understand the ideas behind the moves rather than simply memorising them.

45 and 60-minute lessons available.

📩 Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to discuss lessons or ask any questions!

Dumarquez

5.0

(1)

The content of the courses will depend primarily on your level, your Elo rating, and your objectives.

We can work on your repertoire of openings, studying the main plans and ideas to better understand the positions rather than simply memorizing variations.

I will also give you concrete methods and routines to progress, with resources to use between classes.

Finally, we will work on analyzing your games to teach you how to study them effectively on your own, develop good automatic responses, and acquire the necessary tools to progress independently.

Utku

5.0

(1)

I offer chess lessons for children and adults, from complete beginners to intermediate players who want to improve their game.

I have more than 10 years of competitive chess experience, with a FIDE rating of around 1825, an ECF rating of around 2013 and a Lichess rating of around 2300. My tournament results include 1st place at the Scarborough Chess Congress, 5th place in the Turkish U16 Championship and 2nd place in the Turkish University Chess Championship.

I also have previous experience teaching chess to children in both individual and group lessons.

Lessons can be adapted to your level and goals. Depending on what you need, we can work on tactics, calculation, strategy, openings, endgames, analysing your own games and improving your overall decision-making.

For beginners, I focus on building a strong understanding of the game without making the lessons too complicated. For more experienced players, we can identify weaknesses in your games and work on them with practical exercises and game analysis.

My aim is to keep the lessons enjoyable, practical and suited to each student rather than following the same programme for everyone.

Vivek

5.0

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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.

Yashwant

5.0

(1)

Chess is a highly intellectual game. I have my own curriculum using which people from the beginner to advanced levels can learn chess. Chess helps you in certain areas of life as it sharpens your brain to think correctly and firmly. It helps in concentration, calculation, decision making, spatial ability etc.

Dauirzhan

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Dauirzhan! And I know the struggles or learning a new language. So, let me help you overcome them.

These one-on-one English lessons will be tailored directly to your specific goals, level, and learning style.
They are taught by me: a Cambridge CELTA-certified teacher with degrees in Law and International Relations, and we will focus on building real practical communication skills rather than repeating passive textbook drills.

Whether you need to gain confidence in conversational English, master professional terminology for corporate work, or score higher on the IELTS exam, every session is designed around active practice and clear progress.

Learning Tracks Offered:
1) General & Conversational English: Improve fluency, polish pronunciation, and build confidence for everyday conversations, travel, or living abroad.
2) Business & Legal English (ESP): Tailored training focusing on contract terminology, high-stakes negotiations, executive email writing, and professional presentations, drawing directly on legal and international relations experience.
3) IELTS & Exam Strategy: Focused exam preparation covering speaking, writing, reading, and listening strategies (85% of previous students achieved their target scores).
4) Academic English: Writing structure, analytical reading, and presentation skills for university applications and coursework.

I learnt English myself once, so I know it can be complicated and may seem impossible. However, I will help you with learning English in the smoothest atmosphere possible and of course without forgetting about efficiency.

Lisa

5.0

(1)

Hey

My name is Lisa, and I'm a certified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor. In my Pilates classes, I'll guide you in developing body awareness, stability, and flexibility. My classes are suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced students.

Pilates not only strengthens the core but also promotes conscious, health-oriented movement. It's ideal for sustainably improving posture, flexibility, and body awareness!

I teach in German or English and look forward to moving with you!

Ashkan

5.0

(1)

Improve your chess with structured, personalized lessons designed around your level and goals. I am a FIDE-rated chess coach with 15 years of chess experience, working with both children and adults from beginner to advanced level.

In our lessons, we can work on tactics, calculation, opening preparation, middlegame strategy, endgames, positional understanding, and analysis of your own games.

Each student receives a personalized training plan based on their strengths and weaknesses. My goal is not only to teach you moves and openings, but to help you understand chess better, make stronger decisions, and improve your results consistently.

Lessons are interactive and adapted to your playing level, whether you are learning chess for the first time, preparing for tournaments, or trying to improve your online or FIDE rating.

Online lessons are available for students worldwide.