Learn chess with an experienced instructor who has taught over 1,300 students and helped competitive players succeed in state, regional, and national tournaments!
With more than 15 years of teaching experience and a FIDE Instructor designation recorded in 2014, I offer personalized online chess coaching for beginners, intermediate players, and competitive students.
Take your chess skills to the next level with personalized lessons from an experienced Kasparov & FIDE Instructor!
Throughout my career, I've helped students improve their skills and achieve success in local, state, regional, and national competitions.
My lessons are designed around your individual goals, strengths, and areas for improvement.
**What can you learn?**
- Chess fundamentals, rules, and essential principles
- Tactical patterns, combinations, and calculation techniques
- Opening principles, preparation, and repertoire development
- Middlegame strategy and positional understanding
- Endgame technique and practical decision-making
- Analysis of your own games and identification of recurring mistakes
- Tournament preparation and improvement plans
**How do my lessons work?**
We begin by evaluating your current playing level and discussing your goals. From there, I create a personalized training plan combining practical exercises, game analysis, strategic concepts, and guided practice.
My teaching approach draws on principles of the Soviet Chess School, with a strong emphasis on developing independent thinking, calculation, pattern recognition, and a deeper understanding of the game.
Whether you're learning chess for the first time, trying to overcome a rating plateau, or preparing for competitive tournaments, I'll help you build the skills and confidence to make consistent progress.
**Online lessons available in English and Spanish.**
Let's work together to improve your chess!