Unlock Your Chess Potential – Learn Openings, Strategy & Game Analysis

From 71 C$ /h

Unlock Your Full Chess Potential with Personalized, High-Level Coaching

For ambitious chess players who understand the value of a great mentor, this course offers a structured and powerful path to improvement. Eduard, with a peak Chess.com Blitz rating of 2750, brings years of competitive experience and has been a dedicated student of strong Grandmasters, learning directly from their professional training methods.

You will develop the discipline, determination, and strategic mindset needed to reach your goals. Every student receives a customized training plan designed around their strengths, weaknesses, and ambitions.

What you will learn:

How to build top-level opening preparation and create professional opening files

Deep strategic and positional concepts essential for middlegame mastery

Accurate and efficient game analysis techniques

Practical methods to improve calculation, pattern recognition, evaluation and decision-making

Training routines used by strong players and Grandmasters

Whether you aim to increase your online rating, compete in tournaments, or simply understand chess on a deeper level, this coaching will guide you step by step toward your chess dreams.

Location

Online from Switzerland

About Me

I am an 18-year-old Chess Enthusiast with a peak Chess.com Blitz rating of 2750.(Top 2k in the world!). Among other successes, I reached 53rd place in the 2025 Chess.com Puzzle Battle Championship. I am convinced that anyone can become a strong chess player with good coaching. My goal is to help you achieve your chess dreams and to share my passion for chess with you.

Education

I completed the Swiss Matura at the Realgymnasium Rämibühl in the summer 2025. Since then, I have devoted my time one hundred percent to my biggest passion- chess!

Experience / Qualifications

I have experience teaching chess to children at the Schulanlage Gassacher. Many of those children have become chess enthusiasts.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

German

Italian

French

Skills

Chess

Strategic planning

Logic

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Gabriel

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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!

Olivier

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Every player is different.

Some are discovering chess, others wish to take their game to the next level, gain Elo points or prepare for a competition.

My work begins with an essential step: understanding your game.

I analyze your thought processes, how you select potential moves, calculate, manage your time, and make decisions. I also identify your strengths, weaknesses, and the goals you wish to achieve.

Based on this analysis, we build a training program that truly suits you.

◆ Why are some players stagnating?

Resources for improvement have never been so plentiful: videos, gaming platforms, tactical exercises, databases, analysis engines...

However, having access to more information does not always mean making better progress.

Watching videos can be instructive, but it often remains a passive activity: understanding an explanation is very different from being able to find the right idea yourself in front of the chessboard.

Many players prefer fast paces, whereas taking more time to think during games is often essential for improvement.

After the game, they check their accuracy rate, browse the variants offered by the engine and identify their mistakes... without always understanding why they made them.

An engine can tell you the best move, but it doesn't teach you how to find it yourself.

That's the whole difference between knowing the answer and learning how to think.

To make lasting progress, you need to go beyond simply acknowledging the mistake: understand why it happened and what needs to change in your way of thinking.

This is precisely where the personalized support of a coach becomes truly meaningful.

◆ A method built around your game

The first sessions are mainly devoted to analyzing your games.

I'm not just looking for shots that could have been better. I'm trying to understand what led you to play them.

What did you see in the position? What did you consider? What did you rule out?

This analysis helps to identify recurring patterns in your game and to establish precise priorities.

We then build your training program based on your level, your goals and the time you can dedicate to chess.

Depending on your needs, we will work in particular on:

● Openings and game plans
● Tactics and calculation methods
● Positional strategy and understanding
● Essential Finals
● In-depth analysis of your games
● Competition preparation
● Time management, self-confidence and mental preparation

I always prioritize understanding over rote learning.

My goal is not simply to show you what to play, but to pass on the methods that will gradually allow you to find the right ideas on your own.

I support beginners who want to acquire a good foundation, as well as club players, competitors and online players of all levels.

◆ Concrete results

Here are some recent results obtained by my students:

➤ 800 → 1600 Elo on Chess.com after a year and a half of lessons for an adult player.

➤ 1650 → 2000 Elo FIDE after about fifteen hours of lessons for a 16-year-old student.

➤ First FIDE Elo above 1950 after a year of work for a previously unrated student.

➤ 1600 → 2000 FIDE Elo in two years for a young player who became Champion of Paris in his category.

➤ 1600 → 2380 Elo on Chess.com in 15-minute games after a year of lessons at a rate of 3 hours per week for an adult player.

These results naturally depend on the starting level, regularity and investment of each student.

◆ Children's classes

My approach is tailored to their age, level, and ability to concentrate.

The joy of playing and the desire to learn remain essential. Through exercises and educational games, they gradually learn to think better, anticipate, and make their own decisions at the chessboard.

◆ Videoconference classes

Video conferencing is particularly well-suited to teaching chess.

Thanks to screen sharing, we can analyze your games, study positions together, work on your openings, compare different ideas and perform exercises in real time.

After each session, I will send you the materials used so that you can review the concepts studied and continue your work between classes.

◆ Your chess project

Send me a message briefly describing your level, experience, and goals.

Contacting me is already taking the first step towards your progress.

Leila

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This class is designed for high-potential students, from Grade 3 to Grade 12, aiming for the world’s most competitive mathematics competitions — the same competitions that act as strong signals for admission to Ivy League, Oxford, Cambridge, MIT, Stanford, and other top global universities.

I provide elite-level training in mathematical problem-solving, logical depth, and creative reasoning, focusing on competitions that identify exceptional talent rather than routine academic performance.

Major competitions covered include:

- AMC 8 / AMC 10 / AMC 12
- AIME
- IMO pathway (advanced problem-solving foundations)
- European & Asian Olympiads
- National and international math competitions
- SASMO, AMO, Fermat, Kangaroo, Gauss, Euclid competitions and others

Invitation-based and high-prestige contests recognized by top universities

These competitions are not about speed or memorization. They require original thinking, multi-step reasoning, and mathematical maturity — skills that universities actively look for in exceptional applicants.

My approach

I train students to think like mathematicians.

Students learn how to:

deconstruct complex, unfamiliar problems

identify hidden structures and elegant solution paths

apply advanced techniques from algebra, number theory, combinatorics, and geometry

write clear, rigorous, competition-level solutions

remain calm and strategic under high intellectual pressure

This is not school math and not standard tutoring. Sessions are intellectually demanding, highly structured, and tailored to the student’s current level and long-term goals.

Who this class is for

students with strong mathematical ability who want to reach elite level

students targeting top universities (Ivy League, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge etc.)

students preparing for national or international math competitions

families looking for long-term talent development, not short-term fixes

Instructor background

With extensive international experience in advanced mathematics education, university-level teaching, and mentoring high-achieving students, I understand how competition mathematics connects directly to elite university admissions and academic success.

I do not train students to “collect medals.”
I train them to develop exceptional mathematical thinking — the kind that opens doors.

Format

Sessions are highly personalized, challenging, and progressive.
Online via webcam.
Languages of instruction: English, Russian, Turkish, and Azerbaijani

Dmytro

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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

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👑 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Konstantin

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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

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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

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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!

Jan

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Regarding chess, I have been doing individual and group sessions since 2018. I am a fide master and I coach all levels and all types of strategy. From checkmating with a queen to playing the youth national championship. I specialize in openings and match preparation, matching your style. As of English, I can tutor all levels (from A1 to C2), including cambridge exams. In terms of Math, the highest level I can confidently tutor is high school.