Experienced Chess Coach (Master’s Candidate) Based in London, UK | Fun and structured online chess lessons for children and adults

A partir de 42.05 $ /h

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.

Información adicional

All lessons are conducted online via Zoom, using the Lichess chess platform for interactive analysis, practice games, and game review. This setup allows lessons to be engaging, flexible, and easy to follow for both juniors and adults.

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Conectado desde Reino Unido

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My approach is student-centered, I am teaching both children and adults. I am patient, friendly, and understanding and try to make sure that the student feels comfortable and enjoys the lesson, and gains confidence in the subject.

Formación

University of Latvia, Doctor of Psychology, specialization Clinical Psychology (2015)
Riga Chess School (attended from 1993 to 2009), a professional education degree in Chess.

Experiencia / Calificaciones

More than 5000 hours of teaching experience in person and online. Since October 2016 I have been successfully tutoring many B.A. and M.A. and Ph.D. level students and professionals who required help with Psychology (AS, A-level, and Degree level), Data analysis, SPSS, jamovi, JASP, R, Statistics, Research Methods, or were looking for assistance with their research projects/ theses/ dissertations.

Have been teaching chess for more than 8 years.

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Bebés (0-3 años)

Niños de preescolar (4-6 años)

Niños (7-12 años)

Adolescentes (13-17 años)

Adultos (18-64 años)

Tercera edad (65+ años)

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La clase se imparte en

inglés

letón

Habilidades

Ajedrez

Comentarios

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Nueva York

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Doctor of Psychology | Expert Tutor in Psychology, Statistics, Data Analysis & SPSS Online lessons for students and professionals

67.29 $ /h

I am a Doctor of Psychology and researcher with extensive experience in teaching and mentoring. Since October 2016, I have successfully tutored undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. students, as well as professionals, in areas including Psychology (AS, A-level (AQA or other exam boards), and degree level), Statistics, Data Analysis, SPSS, Jamovi, JASP, R/RStudio, Research Methods, and in support of research projects, theses, and dissertations.

I specialise in Clinical Psychology, particularly reading disabilities and dyslexia, though I also have strong knowledge across other areas of psychology, research methodology, and data analysis, with expertise in SPSS.

I offer individual, live, one-to-one online sessions via Zoom, tailored to your learning goals. I can also recommend relevant literature and provide resources from my own curated database to support your studies and research.

Aurelio

4.7

(27)

FIDE chess master.
Geneva Champion 2024
Swiss Federal Champion 2022
Champion of Geneva 2022

My goal is to teach you how to play better and also improve your concentration with this ancient game.

The course is divided into three parts: A theoretical part where I show you typical tactical themes, then the student solves exercises and finally we play games.

Gabriel

4.7

(27)

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!

Camilo

4.7

(27)

My name Is Camilo and I am an Experienced international chess player that speaks English, French, and Spanish. I am a 1700+ rated chess player that has participated in clubs and tournaments throughout my career with 5 years of tutoring experience. Being trilingual has allowed me to teach people from all over the world. I first began by helping children with their French and Spanish as well as their organizational skills. However, I ended up gravitating toward my passion which is chess. I have various courses and modules prepared for each session. I also adapt very well to the level of experience of each student and what their goals are. Over three years I have developed a syllabus for my students, which includes: lesson 1 Chess Board and Pawn movement, Lesson 2 Review of Pawns, Lesson 3 The Bishops, Lesson 4 the Rooks, lesson 5 the Knights and the Queen, Lesson 6 the King and Checkmate, Lesson 7 Pawn Promotion and Stalemate, lesson 8 Castling, Lesson 9 Drawn games, lesson 10 Checkmate, Lesson 11 opening principles, and the Lesson 12 forking. This method has shown to help all of my students but as I said before I am happy and very capable of adapting to each student. This, of course, means that for my more advanced students I have a different syllabus for them more advanced lessons like for example “Pinning”. I also always prepare a puzzle for each session to challenge my students in various ways.

I love tutoring because I am still young and therefore tend to develop great relationships with my students. Chess is of course my passion so joining both is a dream of mine. I tend to teach younger students from ages 6-18 but don't mind other age groups. I worked with children that went to my old school which is the Lycee Francais de New York.

Feel free to contact me at any time, I will really try my best to work with your schedule. I hope you will give me an opportunity to help you because this is truly an amazing game!

Stephen

4.7

(27)

Chess is a fun game that starts with the basic rules and moves through the 3 parts of the game: the opening, the middlegame, and the endgame.

The focus at first is to teach you how the pieces move, what the goal of the opening is, and how the pieces interact. You will also learn the vocabulary related to chess and chess notation.

Tactics are then explored to take advantage of hanging pieces, lack of king safety, space, and tempo. From here depending on what your personal goals are we will adapt the classes to cover what will help you progress.

I can also give group classes, contact me if you have a group, we can discuss how to best organise those classes and pricing.

Camilo

4.7

(27)

Este espacio se abre, para estudiar el ajedrez de nivel principiante, es para quienes quieran iniciar en el mundo del ajedrez y tengan interese en este deporte. Se brindaran las bases para entender la táctica, estrategia y técnica requeridas para desarrollarse como deportista.

Fawzi

4.7

(27)

Have you always wanted to master the intricacies of chess? You are in the right place ! My name is Fawzi, and I have been a chess enthusiast ♟♛ since my childhood. I spent hours studying the openings, tactics and strategies that make this age-old game so beautiful.

As a language teacher, I have developed a unique approach to teaching chess in a practical and fun way. Here's what you can expect from my online courses:

1. Personalized lessons: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, I adapt to your level and your needs. We will work together to improve your skills, whether in the opening, mid-game or endgame.

2. Proven Tips and Techniques: I will share with you the tips and techniques I have learned over the years. You will discover how to anticipate your opponent's moves, how to create winning combinations and how to manage time pressure.

3. Commented games: Together we will analyze famous games and games played by you. You will learn to spot mistakes and capitalize on your opponent's weaknesses.

4. A friendly environment: My classes are interactive and friendly. Ask your questions, share your experiences and progress in a relaxed atmosphere.

Join me for an exciting adventure in the world of chess! 🌟👑🏆♟️

Olivier

4.7

(27)

Initiateur (DIFFE) depuis 2018, j'anime des ateliers d'échecs dans les écoles élémentaires à Paris, et je donne aussi des cours à des adultes (niveau débutant à intermédiaire).

Mon cours s'adresse aux joueurs débutants, ou plus expérimentés et désireux d'approfondir leur pratique des échecs. J'adapte ma pédagogie aux besoins et au rythme de chaque élève.

Avec les bons outils et une approche méthodique, tout débutant peut devenir un joueur compétent. Les séances portent sur tous les aspects du jeu, selon le niveau et les nécessités de chacun :
- comment les pièces se déplacent et interagissent, règles et objectifs du jeu
- le vocabulaire des échecs, la notation des coups
- les différents types de mats, les principaux thèmes tactiques
- les principes généraux de la stratégie (contrôle du centre et développement des pièces)
- schémas d'ouvertures
L'objectif est d'acquérir et de renforcer les bons réflexes de jeu : développer une approche tactique, tout en apprenant les erreurs à éviter.

N'hésitez pas à me contacter pour plus d'informations !

Olivier

4.7

(27)

🎉 Hello everyone,

A FIRST SESSION for:

🔍 Analyze your strengths and areas for improvement
🛠️ Set up a personalized progression plan
📊 Assess your current level

I offer online chess lessons suitable for all levels. My tools are:

🗣️ Communication: Google Meet (for classes) / email (for feedback and questions)
♟️ Gaming platforms: Lichess / Chesscom / Chessbase

My approach is focused on defining concrete objectives and carefully monitoring your progress, in order to maximize your improvements.

As 2024 French Champion (Open D) 🏆 and National Instructor, trained by the famous Iossif Dorfman, I am also an active player in OTB tournaments 🏅, and I teach students from 6 to 70 years old.

Together we will build a tailor-made program, focused on:

🧠 The game strategy
⚔️ Key tactics
🚀 The best openings
🎯 The essential finals
📝 Analysis of your games (strengths and errors)

Each course is personalized to meet your needs and accelerate your progress.

⏰ Limited places: don't wait to reserve your slot!

💬 Student reviews:
"Thank you, it was great. You know how to teach very well (I was a math and management teacher for 6 years)."
"I can never thank you enough, but your summaries and your teaching are truly excellent!"

"After taking lessons with a FM, I found your advice much more suited to my level."

📢 Referral Program: For every person you refer, I'll give you a free lesson!

Each session includes:

A) 🗒️ A complete recap of the session
B) 📝 Personalized exercises for the next lesson
C) 📚 Recommendations to improve your knowledge

📩 Contact me today to start progressing and achieving your chess goals!

Olivier

Adrien

4.7

(27)

My goals are to help you progress, acquire a solid foundation, and above all, share my love of chess with you! Passion is the driving force behind learning.

I cover the following points in my classes:
- Tactics and calculation: the most important aspect of the game!
- Strategic principles: to allow you to acquire a good understanding of the game.
- Finals: so you have the advantage over those who have never worked on them!
I also offer game analyses, so that you can spot and understand your mistakes, and thus progress.

Tyler

4.7

(27)

I am an experienced chess player and teacher, with many tournament victories in Japan, where I currently reside. My rating is around 2000 FIDE, and I am comfortable teaching students from absolute beginner level up to about 2000 FIDE, both online and face-to-face (depending on location).

I can teach lessons in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, upon request. I can also teach in Japanese, at a basic level, though due to my mediocre Japanese language ability, some slight misunderstandings may occur during classes.

The classes are customized according to the needs of the student. For instance, with beginners, the focus is on tactics, pattern recognition, and learning basic opening principles, endgames, and stategy. For advanced players, the coaching is much more personalized, and may focus on aspects such as identifying and improving their specific weaknesses, or helping them refine their opening repertoire for an upcoming tournament.

I am happy to discuss the needs of each student at length before starting classes, and regardless of what we agree on, I expect my students to make their best efforts during the classes and hope to really challenge them to think deeply about the material.

Adrian

4.7

(27)

I offer private chess lessons tailored to beginners and intermediate players. Depending on your needs, we can work on opening principles, tactics, middlegame strategy, and even endgames.

I am a competitive player with a level of around 2100 Elo, which allows me to give clear explanations and practical advice to help you progress quickly.

The classes are interactive and focused as much on practice as on understanding. The goal is for you to learn not only what to play, but also why to play it, in order to develop your own style and confidence in front of the chessboard.

Andre

4.7

(27)

Chess lessons for adult improvers, busy professional and all of those, who want to get maximum result considering time constraints.
We are fine-tuning best approaches and making personalised development plans, regularly review results.

My goal is to keep students challenged, but not overwhelmed. I assign homework after every lesson (by mutual agreement) and provide periodic progress reports.

Alexandre

4.7

(27)

Hi, my name is Alexandre, I am a student in Canada and I am 20 years old.

I am 2432 Elo and Top 40 France in rapid on Chess.com, and former competitor in the French, European and World Championships for the Monte-Carlo Chess Club (Monaco).

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, I offer you a tailor-made online training to structure your game, gain confidence and progress quickly in chess.
The training is divided into 5 modules:

Module 1 – Openings
• Building a simple and effective directory
• Understand the strategic ideas rather than memorizing lines by heart

Module 2 – Mid-game Plans
• What to do after opening?
• Assess the center, equipment, threats, and objectives
• Learn to develop clear and effective plans

Module 3 – Tactics & Calculation
• Knowing how to exploit the opponent's mistakes
• Targeted tactical exercises
• Developing automated processes to save time

Module 4 – The Finals
• Understanding and evaluating a final position
• Convert an advantage, defend a difficult position
• Key concepts: zugzwang, forced blows, essential checkmates

Module 5 – Analysis & Improvement Routine
• How to analyze your own parts effectively
• Personalized progress log
• Establishing a simple and effective routine

Formation's goal :
+200 to +400 Elo in 14 days, with a clear method and targeted sessions.

Format:
• Flexible online courses
• Content tailored to your level

Steph

4.7

(27)

International Master (2400 Elo), DAFFE and DEFFE graduate of the French Chess Federation, I have been teaching chess for over 15 years to children, teenagers and adults.

My online courses are clear, structured and results-oriented, regardless of your level.

Objective: to progress effectively while enjoying the game :)

In addition to teaching, I also share my teaching methods on YouTube and streaming, where I analyze games and explain key ideas in a clear and accessible way.

This allows students to review the concepts covered in class and also to progress outside of class time.

In addition to teaching, I also share my teaching methods on YouTube and streaming, where I analyze games and explain key ideas in a clear and accessible way.

This allows students to review the concepts covered in class and also to progress outside of class time.

The courses are fully customized according to the student's level and objectives.

We work:

- Analysis of student parts
- Openings adapted to its style
- Learn to calculate well (tactics)
- Knowing how to find plans (strategy)
- Essential finals.

After each session, the student leaves with a summary of the lesson and targeted exercises to progress between sessions.

Francisco

4.7

(27)

Do you want to stop making random moves and finally feel confident when you play chess? My lessons are designed to help you improve fast with clear strategies, practical tactics and real-game thinking you can use immediately.

Instead of boring theory and endless memorization, we focus on what actually helps you win more games: spotting tactics quickly, building strong plans, avoiding common mistakes and understanding what is really happening on the board.

Each lesson is personalized to your level and goals. Whether you are a beginner learning the fundamentals or an intermediate player who feels stuck, we will analyze your games, fix recurring errors and build skills that make a visible difference in your performance.

My teaching style is clear, practical and focused on real improvement — you will learn how to think during games, not just what moves to copy.

If you want to play with more confidence, make smarter decisions and start seeing real progress on the board, these lessons are for you.