Chess lessons for intermediate and beginner players . From Blunders to Breakthroughs

A partir de 26 $ /h

Practical Chess Mastery for Beginners & Intermediates

♟️ Course Overview
Are you stuck in the 800–1200 rating range? Do you find yourself winning a great position only to blunder it away in the endgame? This course is designed to bridge the gap between "moving the pieces" and playing real chess.

Led by Andrei Daniel, an active competitive player in the Romanian chess circuit, this course focuses on the practical skills you need to stop losing to yourself and start beating your opponents. Unlike courses by Super GMs that focus on complex theory you’ll never use, we focus on the 1600-level fundamentals that actually decide games at the club level.

👨‍🏫 About Your Instructor
Andrei Daniel is not just an online player; he is a battle-tested tournament competitor.

Arena FIDE Master (AFM): Officially recognized title by the World Chess Federation.

Active Club Player: Regular competitor in Romanian national leagues and tournaments.

Practical Experience: With a playing strength of ~2300, Andrei specializes in the exact transition phase where most players get stuck: moving from beginner intuition to intermediate calculation.

🚀 What You Will Learn
This course is divided into two tracks depending on your current level:

Track 1: The Foundation (Rating 400 – 1000)
Stop the Bleeding: How to perform a "Blunder Check" before every move.

Opening Principles > Memorization: Why controlling the center matters more than memorizing 15 moves of theory.

Tactical Vision: Spotting the forks, pins, and skewers that win games instantly.

The "Checkmate Pattern" Library: Essential mating nets every beginner must know.

Track 2: The Club Player (Rating 1000 – 1500)
Thinking Like a Tournament Player: How to calculate variations without getting confused.

Positional Squeeze: Creating long-term weaknesses in your opponent's camp when there are no immediate tactics.

Endgame Essentials: King activity, opposition, and how to convert a pawn-up advantage into a win.

Opening Repertoire: Building a solid, low-maintenance opening set for White and Black (e.g., London System, Caro-Kann, or similar solid structures).

💡 Why This Course?
Real-Game Analysis: We won't just study famous games from the 1800s. We will analyze your games to find your specific bad habits.

Psychology of Chess: Learn how to handle time pressure and recover from a bad loss.

Direct Feedback: Get personalized advice from a coach who plays competitively in the modern era.

🎓 Who Is This For?
Beginners who know the rules but don't have a plan.

Online Players (Chess.com/Lichess) who want to cross the 1200 or 1500 Elo barrier.

Adult Improvers looking for a structured, no-nonsense approach to learning.

Ready to Level Up?
Stop playing on autopilot. Join Andrei Daniel and build the foundation for a lifetime of better chess.

Información adicional

Online classes

Lugar

Conectado desde Rumania

Edad

Niños (7-12 años)

Adolescentes (13-17 años)

Adultos (18-64 años)

Tercera edad (65+ años)

Nivel del estudiante

Principiante

Intermedio

Duración

60 minutos

La clase se imparte en

inglés

rumano

Habilidades

Ajedrez

Disponibilidad en una semana típica.

(GMT -05:00)

Nueva York

En línea vía 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.

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.

Elizabeth

4.7

(27)

Maestra Internacional de Ajedrez con más de 8 años de experiencia competitiva.

¿Tu hijo quiere dar sus primeros pasos en el ajedrez? ¿Eres un adulto que quiere entender la estrategia o un jugador que busca competir?
Mis clases están diseñadas a medida para cada alumno y sus metas.

✨ Lo que te ofrezco:

• Clases 100% Personalizadas: Evaluamos tu nivel y creamos un plan juntos.
• Método Integral: Dominarás la táctica, la estrategia, los finales y analizaremos tus partidas.
• Aprendizaje Práctico y Motivador: Te guío para que pienses como un maestro y disfrutes cada partida.
• Seguimiento Continuo: Material de estudio y apoyo entre sesiones.

No solo aprenderás a mover piezas; desarrollarás una mente más analítica y resolutiva para la vida.

📩 ¡Envía un mensaje y agendamos tu primera clase!

Julián

4.7

(27)

I’m a 2000-rated bilingual chess player on Chess.com with several years of experience teaching students through workshops and leading my high-school chess club.

Chess isn’t just a game. It is a way to train your mind to anticipate, take risk and stay calm under pressure. There are more possible chess combinations than electrons in the universe!
In this class, you’ll learn not only how to play chess, but how to think like a chess player.

We’ll cover:
1. Opening principles and how to control the board early.
2. Mid-game pattern recognition: attacking plans and defending under pressure.
3. Endgame techniques and how to convert small advantages into wins (Chess is often won by the difference of a pawn).
4. Tips and tricks on how to manage nerves, focus, and decision-making.

As a neuroscience student, I also help players understand how the brain makes decisions improving focus and intuition.

My approach combines strategiy, pattern recognition, and emotional control.
Whether you’re a beginner who wants to understand the board, or an intermediate player aiming to level up, each lesson is structured, practical, and fun.

Quick results will be visible!!!

Iker

4.7

(27)

Hi! I'm Iker, an experienced chess coach. I help players of all levels improve their game through practical and engaging online lessons.

What we will cover:

Tactics and calculation to stop making blunders.

Solid opening repertoires for White and Black.

Strategic planning and endgame techniques.

Analysis of your own games to find areas for improvement.

Why learn with me? My classes are personalized, patient, and focused on making you a more confident player. I use Lichess/Chess.com and Zoom to provide a professional learning experience with extra exercises included after each class.

Ready to level up? Book your first session and let's start winning more games!