Professional Chess Coaching — From Beginner to Advanced ✅

From 49 C$ /h

Professional Chess Coaching — From Beginner to Advanced

International Tournament Winner • Saint-Lô 2008 • Lucerne Open 1995

Learn from an internationally experienced player! I have competed in France, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Singapore — facing strong opponents and gaining deep tournament experience. I share not just chess knowledge, but real-game wisdom, psychological resilience, and competition preparation.

Ideal for players aiming for tournaments, improving their rating, or serious long-term progress. We cover opening principles, middlegame strategy, endgame precision, tactics, calculation, and detailed game analysis.

📍 Online via Zoom | Personalized training plan for every student! ♟️

Extra information

"Online lessons via Zoom and Lichess. Students need a stable internet connection and a device with a camera." ✅

Location

Online from Indonesia

About Me

I am a professional FIDE-rated chess coach and former international player with over 30 years of experience in competitive chess and teaching. I have competed in top tournaments across Europe, Asia, and Australia, and my students have won national, Asian junior titles, and represented their country at the Chess Olympiad.

My teaching style is patient, structured, and goal‐oriented: I build strong basics first, then develop strategy, calculation, and mental toughness — suitable for absolute beginners up to advanced tournament players. I enjoy helping learners of all ages unlock their potential, and I adapt my methods to match each student’s pace and goals.

I teach clearly in English, and use highly accurate translation tools (over 90% precision) to ensure no misunderstanding for students who speak other languages. I am ready for online lessons, and fully prepared to relocate for in‐person coaching.

Education

Management Studies, Gunadarma University, Jakarta
Completed core coursework; focused fully on professional chess career and international coaching from 1988 onwards.

Experience / Qualifications

• FIDE Registered Chess Coach, FIDE ID: 7100604. 2217 peak 2350
• Over 30 years of competitive playing and coaching experience worldwide
• Founder & Head Coach of Kursus Catur Ronny Lukman (2023–Present)
• Proven track record: students became Asian Junior Champions, Olympiad representative, and national champions
• International tournament winner: Saint‐Lô Open 2008 (1st), Lucerne Open 1995 (2nd U2200)

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

Sport coaching

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Private Chess Coaching — All Levels, Junior Focus

49 C$ /h

FIDE Certified Senior Chess Coach & National Master — 30+ Years Experience

Hello! I am Ronny Lukman, FIDE Certified Senior Chess Coach and National Master from Indonesia. My current FIDE rating is 2217, with a peak rating of 2350.

I specialize in junior chess development — helping young players build not just chess skills, but also patience, discipline, respect, and confidence. My students have become national champions, Asian Junior Champions, and even an Olympiad representative.

🧩 What I teach:

- Opening principles, middle-game strategy, endgame technique

- Tactics, calculation, and pattern recognition

- Tournament preparation & psychological resilience

- Character building through chess — humility, respect, and sportsmanship

👦 Who I teach: Beginners, intermediate, and advanced players — children and teenagers are my specialty!

📍 Format: 1-on-1 private online lessons via Zoom or Google Meet.

I am patient, encouraging, and truly passionate about helping every student grow — both as a chess player and as a person. ♟️

FIDE Rated Chess Coach – All Levels & Remote Lessons

49 C$ /h

I am Ronny, FIDE Rated Chess Coach with over 30 years of competitive and coaching experience.

I am the 1st place winner of the Saint‐Lô International Chess Tournament 2008 (France), and have trained students up to Asian Junior Champions and Olympiad participants.

I offer fully remote online coaching for all levels: absolute beginners, intermediate players, and competitive tournament athletes. I teach openings, middlegame strategy, endgame techniques, tactical training, and match preparation.

I am very flexible with UK, European, Malaysian, Singaporean, and Asia‐Pacific time zones.

Gabriel

5.0

(1)

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

5.0

(1)

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.

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"✨

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!

Vivek

5.0

(1)

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.

5.0

(1)

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Konstantin

5.0

(1)

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

(1)

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

(1)

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!

Thomas

5.0

(1)

Do you have back, knee or shoulder pain, are you getting back into shape after a long break, or do you want to maintain your balance as you get older? My classes are for you.

I lived with chronic lower back pain for three years and overcame it with a method I developed over the years. Having graduated with a double degree in Adapted Physical Activity and Health, and Sports Training, I now adapt it to each individual.

A 1-hour session, either at your home in Perpignan or via video call: we'll assess your current fitness level, then work on mobility, strengthening, balance and posture, and finish with stretches. I blend strength training, Pilates, and yoga according to your needs, and I'll bring all the equipment.

Between sessions, you follow your program on my app, which is included free of charge.

All levels, even if you've never liked sports.

Jhonnatan

5.0

(1)

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!

Gabriel

5.0

(1)

Certified sports coach with a BPJEPS Weightlifting-Bodybuilding qualification and holding a Bachelor's degree in sports nutrition and dietetics, I have been providing in-home coaching to individuals throughout Luxembourg for the past 6 years.

I come to your home with all the necessary equipment. Each session is tailored to your goal, your level, and your fitness level:
- weight loss and body recomposition
- muscle strengthening and mass gain
- getting back in shape after a long break or pregnancy
- Back pain, posture and injury prevention
- Physical preparation for a sporting goal
- Maintaining fitness and mobility for seniors

My approach combines training with practical nutritional advice for lasting results. I can also complement the program with 15-minute post-session recovery massages or 1-hour wellness massages.

First session: assessment of your physical condition, habits and objectives, then implementation of a personalized program.

Sessions are available on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays. Remote and video coaching is also available.