Learn Chess from Beginner to Pro | FIDE Rated Coach

From 24 C$ /h

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.

Location

Online from India

About Me

Hi, I’m Vivek Mahajan. I’ve spent years staring at the 64 squares, and I’ve loved every minute of it. As an International FIDE rated player with a peak rating of 1648 and a 2000 rating on Chess.com, I’ve tasted victory in many tournaments.

But I realized that my greatest win isn't a trophy—it's seeing my students succeed.

I started coaching in 2015 because I wanted to share the magic of chess. Whether it was in a physical classroom or online (since 2018), I’ve helped students of all ages go from learning how the pieces move to competing in State and National Championships.

Beyond the Board:
When I’m not playing or coaching, I serve as a Chess Arbiter at international events like the IIFL. This gives me a "referee's eye" for the rules and etiquette required at the highest levels of the sport.

Let’s turn your child’s curiosity into a lifelong skill. Contact me to start your first lesson!

Education

Columbia University: An Ivy League school in Manhattan and the oldest college in the state.
Graduated from Columbia University, Class of 2017. B.A. in Economics

Experience / Qualifications

I am an International FIDE Rated active chess player with a peak rating of 1648 and a Chess.com rating of 2000. I have won multiple chess tournaments and have been coaching since 2015.

Coaching Experience:

8+ years of teaching experience (Classroom since 2015, Online since 2018)

Taught students of all ages and skill levels

Many of my students have competed at State and National level tournaments

Chess Achievements:

International FIDE Rated Player (Peak Rating: 1648)

Chess.com Rating: 2000

Winner of multiple international tournaments

Served as Chess Arbiter ( Referee) at International events.

Why I Coach:
I started coaching because I love imparting knowledge. Chess is a game for anyone looking for personal growth, and I'm passionate about helping students discover its benefits.

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

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Hindi

Marathi

Skills

Chess

Sport coaching

Sport personal trainer

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

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!

Khalil

5.0

(3)

Transform your body and mind through personalized fitness training that focuses on form, endurance, and motivation.
Whether your goal is to build muscle, lose fat, or simply feel stronger and more confident, my approach combines scientific training principles with mindfulness and discipline — helping you progress safely and sustainably.

You’ll learn to:
• 🏋️ Train with proper form to prevent injuries and maximize results
• 🏃‍♂️ Improve stamina, posture, and flexibility through balanced routines
• 🍎 Understand recovery, nutrition, and performance optimization
• 🔥 Build mental resilience and consistency — the real keys to lasting change

As an athlete, fitness enthusiast, and member of Nagoya University’s swimming team, I bring years of hands-on experience in strength training, calisthenics, and endurance sports.
My sessions are adaptable for all levels — from beginners to advanced — and designed to make fitness not just a routine, but a lifestyle.

Let’s build your best self — strong, focused, and full of energy.

William

5.0

(3)

Sporting is one of the best ways to forge a steel mind.
This requires intense work, done regularly and assiduously. We will work so that you become the best version of yourself.

I will base my work on the skills of each and its goals so that everyone can feel comfortable in their bodies and in their minds.
The sessions will be adapted to your physical skills so that you can improve over the long term, we will always focus on the quality of work in the face of the amount that is not always synonymous with good work.

Dmytro

5.0

(3)

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

(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! 🌐

Carla

5.0

(3)

Why is pelvic mobility important?
🔆Pelvic mobility is essential to meet the simplest daily functional needs such as walking or climbing stairs. The pelvis is the center of gravity and the largest bone complex in the human body. It is an insertion point for strong muscles: they form the muscular chains that have the pelvis as an anchor point.
The shortening or overtraining of some of them, due to sports postures or gestures, can generate an imbalance in the tensegrity system of the pelvic girdle and many local and adjacent problems, from muscle decompensations, pain, health problems at a visceral level and many others. aspects that are not taken into account 🧐
✅You have to ensure that your pelvis is in a neutral position, aligned at all times and in any activity you do so that your body does not adopt wrong postures by default and avoid having problems with its mobility and consequently other derived dysfunctions, such as hernias, lower back pain. , pelvic floor problems, etc.
📌The program aims to strengthen, stretch and put into tension the muscle chains and the analytical work of the abductor, adductor, extensor and pelvitrochanter complex. All of these myofascial elements determine the pelvic position and, in doing so, create or limit the freedom of the pelvis, having repercussions on the lower and upper limbs.
🤗 Of course we are not going to leave aside the rest of the body❗️❗️😅
The training approach will be individualized, after a general and analytical body evaluation.
Enough of so many aches and pains, release the superficial and deep fascia and revitalize your energy center. 🥰

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.

Maître

5.0

(3)

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!

Jessica

5.0

(3)

Achieving lasting results requires more than simply exercising harder. Most people struggle because they follow generic programmes that don’t fit their lifestyle, experience level or personal goals.

As a qualified Level 4 Personal Training Practitioner and CIMSPA Advanced Practitioner, I provide personalised coaching designed around your individual objectives, fitness level, exercise history and lifestyle.

Sessions may include:

• Comprehensive goal setting
• Exercise technique coaching
• Strength and conditioning principles
• Weight management support
• Accountability and habit development
• Progress tracking and programme adjustments
• Lifestyle and wellbeing guidance

Every session is tailored specifically to you. Whether your goal is weight loss, improved fitness, increased strength or long-term health improvement, coaching is designed to help you achieve sustainable results rather than short-term fixes.

Suitable for beginners through to experienced exercisers.

Saiya

5.0

(3)

Hi, I'm Saiya! I have been playing competitive chess my whole life. As a child, I played and worked at chess for many years before finally having a breakthrough as a teenager, and I have continued to improve, even into my thirties as a PhD student with little spare time. As an adult, I have built community in chess and started giving lessons to people I met. I have encountered many different teaching techniques over the years, and have had the opportunity to see what works and what doesn't.

All too many chess coaches rely on students to identify their own strengths and weaknesses and propose their own lesson plans. Of course, students are not always best positioned to identify their own strengths and weaknesses, and part of the function of a coach should be to assess the student and help them develop a study plan.

I have five years of experience teaching linguistics at the university level, and I am accustomed to making lesson plans and using proven pedagogical techniques. As a coach, I will identify your strengths and weaknesses based on seeing your games and hearing your thought process. I will then create study plans consisting of games, puzzles, and interesting positions specifically tailored for you.

Andranik

5.0

(3)

Improve your chess skills with personalized lessons designed for your level and goals. Whether you are a complete beginner, an intermediate player, or an experienced tournament player, each lesson is adapted to your individual needs.

We will work on tactical patterns, strategy, opening principles, calculation, positional understanding, endgames, and practical decision-making. We can also analyze your own games to identify mistakes, understand your strengths and weaknesses, and develop a clear plan for improvement.

With 20+ years of experience as a competitive chess player and coach, including participation in World and European Youth Championships and international adult tournaments, I focus on making lessons both structured and engaging.

The goal is not simply to learn chess moves, but to understand the game, think independently, and improve step by step.

Anthony

5.0

(3)

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

(3)

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

(3)

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.