Structured Chess Coaching for Kids | From Fundamentals to Tournament Success

Àpd 41.18 C$ /h

This class is designed for children who want to learn chess in a structured, engaging, and result-oriented way. With over 7 years of full-time coaching experience and 600+ students trained globally, I focus on building strong fundamentals and gradually preparing students for competitive play and tournaments.

The sessions cover all key phases of the game — openings, middlegame planning, tactical awareness, calculation, and endgames. Equal importance is given to thinking process, decision-making, and handling wins and losses, which are essential for long-term growth in chess.

Each student is guided based on their current level and learning pace. Regular game analysis and feedback help identify mistakes and convert them into learning opportunities. My teaching approach is friendly, patient, and disciplined, ensuring that students stay motivated while improving consistently.

This class is suitable for beginners as well as intermediate players aiming to improve their ratings, confidence, and tournament performance.

Informations supplémentaires

Classes available in 1-on-1 and small group formats

Language support in English and Hindi

Structured curriculum with clear learning milestones

Regular feedback and progress updates

Tournament guidance and preparation support

Emphasis on confidence building and mindset along with chess skills

Lieu

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Présentation

I am a full-time professional Chess Instructor with over 7 years of coaching experience, having trained 600+ students across India and internationally, including the USA, UK, Singapore, Australia, and the Middle East.

My journey in chess includes active participation at district, state, and inter-school levels, which helps me bring both practical playing experience and structured teaching into my classes. As a coach, my focus is not only on improving a student’s chess strength but also on developing confidence, discipline, logical thinking, and the ability to handle pressure.

I follow a concept-based and student-centric teaching approach, adapting lessons to each child’s learning pace. Many of my students have achieved significant rating improvements and secured top positions in school, district, state, and international tournaments.

I strongly believe that chess is a tool for overall development, and my goal is to help every student enjoy the game while progressing steadily and competitively.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Completed)

Academic Performance: Secured a GPA of 9.0

Entrance Exams Cleared:

COMEDK

KIITEE

JEE (Joint Entrance Examination)

Expérience / Qualifications

I have worked with leading EdTech platforms including Upstep, KaabilKids, Hobspace, and MyChessCoach, delivering structured and result-oriented online chess training to students from diverse backgrounds.

Through these platforms, I have:

Conducted 1-on-1 and group classes for beginner to advanced students

Followed international-standard curricula and learning frameworks

Collaborated with academic and operations teams to ensure smooth learning experiences

Maintained high student engagement, retention, and parent satisfaction

This experience has strengthened my ability to adapt my teaching style to different learning needs while maintaining consistency, discipline, and measurable progress.

Age

Enfants (4-6 ans)

Enfants (7-12 ans)

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

Débutant

Intermédiaire

Avancé

Durée

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

Enseigné en

anglais

hindi

Compétences

Echecs

Aide au perfectionnement des aptitudes

Disponibilité semaine type

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Cours par webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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.

Sabrina

4.7

(27)

For the initiation, I start with the basic elements of the game to enjoy!
As for the intermediate level, I start to give opening lessons with example; more exercises until I see that the student begins to have an advanced level.

As for the advanced level, I accompany my students on the plan Openings, Game Strategy, Tactics, Finals studies and Analysis of their own games. until the brilliant competitive course!

Do not hesitate to contact me, I would be happy to answer you.

Daniil

4.7

(27)

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.

Benoit

4.7

(27)

I propose to give lessons from beginner level up to 1800 level, for all ages (from 6 or 7 years old) and whatever your goal (beat a friend, his dad or become a competitor) . I have particularly a very good contact with children and teenagers. The idea is to learn without worrying, in complete relaxation.
Course schedule:
The lessons take place by Skype, via the sharing of my screen (and the diagrams that I select). Sometimes we will have to do some exercises on Liches to make sure that the concepts have been understood. The Internet has the advantage of efficiency, the diagrams being already ready, it even goes faster than live and I could see that this support does not prevent the creation of human links. However, for the students of the Orleans conurbation, I can with great pleasure welcome you to my home.
All my lessons are prepared with great care and are truly individualized. On each theme, the lessons are therefore adapted to the level and objectives of the student.
Depending on the wishes of the students as well as their strengths and weaknesses, I propose to address the following aspects:
- The openings :
I make sure that my students have acquired the essential principles of openness (rapid development, takeover of the center, securing the king). Then, after studying the student's play style (rather positional or more attacking), we build, adapt or deepen his repertoire of openings. The idea is as much to understand the spirit of an opening as to know long variants by heart. After learning the theoretical basics, we will see the games played by the best players practicing your favorite openings of my student.
- Party backgrounds:
It is mainly about building plans. A chess player should think of himself as the general of an army. And no general shows up on the battlefield without a well-established plan, under penalty of stinging defeat! For this, we can also look at the different schemas and attacks of the opponent's weaknesses (weaknesses of the king or weakness of the pawn structure).
Beyond the tactical sacrifices immediately winning the game, we may also be led to see when to sacrifice equipment to develop a sustainable initiative.
We will also sometimes have to study some recurring pawn structures in the openings made by my students and how to maneuver based on that.
- The finals
It is sometimes a bit tedious but it is an essential factor of progression. The Russians, who dominated chess for decades, used to start by studying the finals. It is rather what I recommend. This is all the more essential since very often at the end of the game, time is short and fatigue begins to be felt. Knowledge of the most classic final patterns therefore allows you to earn many half points.
- Analysis of your games
Learning from mistakes is a great way to progress. We will therefore engage in this exercise whenever necessary.
- Training plan
Often when you want to progress you don't know where to start. I therefore propose an hour or two of lessons devoted to how to maximize the time spent studying chess.
- Psychological aspects of the game
How to rebound after a defeat? How not to ignite too much after a series of victories? How to manage the pressure of competition? How to manage your time in the different cadences? How to prepare against an adversary that we know and that scares us? Here are some of the questions that this module will answer (non-exhaustive list).
Do not hesitate to contact me, I am at your disposal for more information!

Jim

4.7

(27)

Testimonies
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In just 5 and 1/2 days in February, 2022, I was beginning to transform almost roughly half a secondary school's children !

A Laboratory Technician & Former Senior Mathematics Teacher liked what I was doing - and noted I was the only teacher at the school she saw using my method !

The Head of Science wanted its success for her own children !
The Head of Physics wanted its success for his own children !

The school cleaners liked and agreed strongly with what I was doing !

Children kept clapping hands for me in different classes !

The most dangerous [ latent murderer ] boy, Will, was transformed by my 6th day !
His rebellious classmate, Jackson, was transformed by the 5th day !

From my 1st day to my 6th last day teaching at the school as a Supply Teacher, children kept calling out in the Playgrounds, " Hello, Mr ! "

That week I was helped by 72 million pastors & members of Christ Embassy praying from 6am for the children of the world and the Lord Jesus Christ answered miraculously our prayers.

92% Mathematics - By A Girl NOT In Top Sets - ca 7 Lessons ONLY !

In just 6 months of Home Tuition, 7 A, A, A, A, A, A & A* - BY A LOWEST SET Cardiff High School GCSE BOY !

100% SUCCESS - with zero rejection of learning - BY DYSLEXIC CHILDREN - Since 2016 !

ALL BECAUSE THE LORD JESUS CHRIST HAS BLESSED MY PEDAGOGICAL METHODS - Since 1985 !
Thanks to Him, He used me to bless many families - since I entered school teaching in 1992 !

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EXPERIENCED TEACHER - I BEGAN TEACHING - OVER 35 YEARS AGO !

HOME - SCHOOL - UNIVERSITY - BUSINESS
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BIOLOGY - EASIER , MORE ACCURATE WAYS TO LEARN CERTAIN TOPICS In !
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* 100 % SUCCESS - Teaching Dyslexic Children - In RECENT YEARS !

* 100 % SUCCESS - UNIVERSITY Personal Statements - OVER ALL MY YEARS So Far !

7 A, A, A, A, A, A & A* - By Bottom Set GCSE Boy - In JUST 6 Months' Tuition - Cardiff Hign School !

How ?

* Since 1992, I have given my school and home classes ACTIVE LEARNING
rather than the popular PASSIVE LEARNING.

This lets students enjoy lessons and learn FASTER.

* I use special layouts of 2s, 3s and 4s
to aid the brain assimilate faster and easier.

* I use special serene colours and avoid negative colours that slow the brain's cognitive processes.

* I teach students which daily activities to avoid so that their brains go back to normal in 7 to 31 days - for many if they follow my advice fully.

* I show school & university students a FAR EASIER & MORE EFFICIENT JAMES WAY TO DO HOMEWORK !

.... so be more than ready and well prepared BEFORE THE EXAMS if you follow my simple, easy methodology fully properly !

All because in 1987, I decided to read the Holy Bible more - and my wife prays for my students !

The Lord Jesus Christ is the One Who has taught me to teach in EXCELLENT WAYS ! MANY Subjects !

It was not by my 3 universities. The best Teachers' Training College at the time , Sir Robert Black College Of Education, where I obtained a Certificate of Special Education trained in some ways like what God Almighty gave me through The Holy Bible.

If it had not been for the Lord Jesus, I would have been like all the other teachers - and would not have achieved dynamic top results for pupils who followed my methods fully properly.

Cami

4.7

(27)

Improve your skills during oral interventions in public, better manage your personal/professional communication & the resulting conflicts, master negotiation techniques (...): your objectives in terms of communication can be diverse and the objective of These sessions are precisely to support you to better achieve them. So, how can we send a clear message, create a difference and make an impact?

➤ Whether your objective is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction), an emotion and above all techniques, tools, a method, a know-how, reflecting the speaker's involvement in his speech. .

➤ On the telephone, in a meeting, in front of a client, his family (...), relevant and successful speaking must always be effective and efficient, with clear, simple and impactful messages, creating a balance between the message received and message sent. Coherence between form and content.

➤ So, how to listen and be listened to, convince and be impactful, challenge and leave an impression, promote your content, address your audience relevantly and optimize the quality & clarity of the exchange/message? It is precisely a question of going through, applying and deploying practical and effective techniques of oral presentation, simple intervention or 'one to one' exchange, aiming to challenge one's audience or interlocutor, taking care of both the content and the form. , all in a professional or personal setting. For this, there are verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.

➤ Thus, mastered, the practical method allows, through a set of simulations and scenarios based on your daily experience supporting pragmatic & concrete techniques, to improve self-confidence, self-assurance, ease by overcoming discomfort and controlling his emotion in public. But also to work on your leadership & charisma, in a context where empathy and emotional intelligence are at the service of communication.

➤ So, in this context, after having precisely defined your objective & gone through the blockages encountered, here are some examples of themes covered through concrete techniques & a methodology:
✓Perfecting your rhetoric/repartee
✓Fundamentals of eloquence but also of oratorical art (intonation, gaze, gestures, elocution, range, emotions, charisma, pronunciation) to ensure consistency between content & form
✓Fundamentals of Body Language to support and not interfere with the discourse while being convinced & convincing.
✓Highlighting your speech & promoting your speaking skills to arouse interest, by leveraging your strengths.
✓Creation of coherence between the message sent & the message received in order to improve one's speech and in fact, one's professional/personal relationships.
✓Management of question answer sessions & external reactions during a speech or oral exchange.
✓Techniques to put your interlocutor at ease and appear friendly/interested.
✓To succeed in a negotiation/mediation.
✓To learn to say ‘no’ in three steps AND get people to say ‘yes’.
✓To transform sentences into positive AND constructive.
✓To manage conflicts (e.g. NVC techniques, Non-Violent Communication).
✓To put NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) at the service of communication.
✓To adopt effective, simple, fair and engaging language.
✓To use sentences, phrases & expressions to be precise, simple, effective & engaging.
✓To manage your personal & professional relationships with, for example, the preparation of your ratings.
✓Make your hypersensitivity a strength to tame your abilities.
(...)

➤ In short, each session combines techniques & practical exercises adapted to your everyday situations (filmed with your agreement in order to be reviewed, commented on, decoded together live), so that you can put them into practice immediately, and from the 1st session.

➤Trained at Grande Ecole post-European preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, specialized and working for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication, in renowned public and private international establishments, participating in forums and conferences, & oriented towards pedagogy and careful methodology.

➤ Locations: Geneva-Lausanne-Fribourg-Zurich-Neuchâtel-Lugano-Montreux-Basel-Neuchâtel-Berne-Lucerne-Brussels-Luxembourg-Paris-Lyon-Montreal. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid, this format also being unanimously suitable for those supported.

The quality of the session & interaction

Michaël

4.7

(27)

Future candidate master.

I'm also a chess teacher with a real passion for the game.

I started playing at the age of five and I'm proud to pass on this knowledge to my dear students.

I already have many years of experience in teaching chess. As a player, I've won several prizes over the years. My chess insight even helps me in my daily life. I'll teach you structure, how to plan attacks, see patterns and much more.

I'm all about making chess a fun and challenging experience.

Feel free to contact me if you're interested in a chess lesson.

Jacques

4.7

(27)

Initiateur (DIFFE)
Animateur (DAFFE 1)
Entraîneur National (DEFFE 2)
Arena International Master (AIM)
Chess Correspondence Expert (CCE)
meilleur classement 2152 FIDE
Entraîneur de l'Echiquier Tourangeau (2013-2015 puis 2022 à aujourd'hui)
Entraîneur du Pôle Espoir Jeunes de l'Indre-et-Loire pour la saison 2022-2023
Trois fois entraîneurs de Ligue lors des championnats de France Jeunes
Ancien entraîneur des clubs de Châteauroux, Saint Marcel, Senlis, Soissons, La Membrolle sur Choisille

Donne cours à domicile et par internet (Skype/Teams)

Chaque leçon est constituée d'une rétrospective du cours précédent (correction exercices, révision), du cours thématique, d'exercices à faire pour la prochaine session (si nécessaire) et de quelques parties pour clôturer la séance. Je reste disponible à tout moment (même en dehors du cours) pour répondre aux questions ou atténuer le stress de l'élève lors de compétition. La création ou la mise en forme du répetoire se fait selon les souhaits, les forces et faiblesses identifiées de l'élève

Après le cours, trois options sont possibles pour recevoir les supports pédagogiques :
* création de bases Lichess privées avec droit de contributeur
* création de bases Chess.com privées avec droit de contributeur
* envoi des bases au format PGN par mail (nécessite d'avoir un logiciel du type Chessbase)

Professionnel du jeu d'échecs depuis 16 ans, j'ai travaillé au sein de nombreux club et ligues. Travailler avec moi, c'est améliorer sa compréhension du jeu et évoluer à coup sûr !

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 !

Belal

4.7

(27)

I've been playing chess since I was a child, and this passion has stayed with me for years. Drawing on this experience, I'm here to help you progress, whatever your level: whether you're a curious beginner, an amateur looking to improve, or an experienced player looking for new challenges.

My approach is personalized, tailored to your goals and pace. We'll cover the basics if necessary (rules, moves, fundamentals), as well as more advanced concepts like openings, tactics, medium-term strategy, and even endgames. My goal is for you to enjoy playing while developing a complete understanding of the game, from A to Z.

With method, patience and passion, I will guide you so that you can reach a new level in your chess practice.

Thomas

4.7

(27)

🎯 Mon objectif est de transmettre ma passion pour les échecs à travers des cours ludiques, pédagogiques et interactifs. Je propose des séances adaptées aux débutants et intermédiaires (jusqu’à 1600–1700 Elo) pour progresser tout en s’amusant.

🔹 Débutants (0–500 Elo) : apprentissage des règles, principes simples d’ouverture, mats de base et tactiques faciles pour développer la vision de l’échiquier.

🔹 Intermédiaires (500–1200 Elo) : travail sur les tactiques essentielles (fourchettes, clouages...), principes de stratégie simples et analyse de parties pour comprendre les erreurs.

🔹 Jusqu’à 1600–1700 Elo : approfondissement tactique, stratégies de milieu de jeu, répertoire d’ouvertures adapté et analyse détaillée des parties de l’élève.

💻 Les cours se déroulent en ligne sur Lichess + Discord, avec partage d’écran et études interactives pour progresser efficacement.

Eduard

4.7

(27)

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 2578, 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.

Guillaume

4.7

(27)

As a passionate chess player and regular tournament participant, I enjoy sharing everything this game has taught me.
In this course, we will cover the rules and basic principles as well as work on more advanced, strategic, and tactical topics. The content will always be adapted to your level and objectives, allowing you to progress at your own pace.

My name is Guillaume, my Elo rating is 1825 and my chess.com rating is 2100.

Passionate about chess and a regular tournament player, I enjoy sharing everything this game has taught me.
In this course, we can cover both the rules and fundamental principles, as well as more advanced strategic and tactical themes. The content will always be tailored to your level and your goals, allowing you to progress at your own pace.

My name is Guillaume, I have a FIDE Elo rating of 1825 and a 2100 rating on Chess.com.

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.