Chess class for beginners, fundamentals basic strategies and ideas.

A partir de 24.35 $ /h

Chess is fun, challenging, and in the times of Covid can be a great passtime, as it can be played online in a multitude of platforms. And most importantly, it is never too late to start playing.

In this class you can learn the fundamentals, so that you will soon be able to start enjoying the game.

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Teaching is a way to grow as a person and as a professional, by exercising my own knowledge and skills, and passing them on, by building trustful connections.

I strongly believe that a lesson, in order to be effective, has to be both serious and fun, and I can proudly say that I have succeeded in finding the balance, when teaching both groups and individuals.

Formación

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Master's in Computational Physics. Currently a PhD student, studying the application of Machine Learning methods on Air Quality modeling.

Experiencia / Calificaciones

Six years of teaching experience as a teaching assistant in University. Strong scientific background on Data Analysis, having taken part in 15 scientific publications.

Edad

Adolescentes (13-17 años)

Adultos (18-64 años)

Tercera edad (65+ años)

Nivel del estudiante

Principiante

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Ajedrez

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Programming and Data Analysis, Matlab, Python, Fortran, SPSS

24.35 $ /h

Programming is becoming more and more required both in industry and in research. For some, it can be challenging to grasp the concept of programming, but I believe that with the right guidance, it is absolutely attainable.

I have six years of teaching experience at the university level, mostly Matlab, but also Python and Fortran. I also have a strong background in Data Analysis and machine learning and have used a variety of related software, such as WEKA and SPSS.

I am comfortable teaching any of the aforementioned subjects.

Alex

5.0

(1)

My three main areas of expertise (not necessarily in this order):

- Chess: I teach chess to beginners and intermediate players up to ELO 1800 or ECF 1700, working on the tactical and strategic aspects of openings, middle games and endgames.. "chess is life in miniature"!

- Fitness / Running / Triathlon: I coach people who want to get fitter and generally incorporate any endurance activity into a health(ier) lifestyle. I am a dedicated coach who has competed in several marathons and Ironman races (also qualified for the Ironman World Championship). I focus on nutrition, stress and sleep as well for a holistic approach.

- Languages: I specialize in tutoring Italian and Spanish; my style is to keep students challenged and motivated through simple classes and practical exercises (pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary).. I'm a demanding teacher but will guide you in a fun and interactive way.

Please contact me if you have any interest in spending more time and energy in any of these 3 areas, and don't forget that "Mens Sana in Corpore Sano" is a good approach to look after yourself :)

Aurelio

5.0

(1)

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

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!

Leonardo

5.0

(1)

Are you trying to level up quickly to beat your peers in chess? You just found recently the game exciting and wanna learn more about it? Or are you preparing for a company or informal/formal chess tournament?

I've got your back. With my personalized training, you will be able to improve your game in a few weeks. I will provide you with the tactics, strategies, openings, material, and a training plan so you can study on your own and become a better player in no time.

What is in the training lessons:
- Measure of your current level
- Finding your playing style
- Personalized training plan (openings, middle game, end game, tactics, strategy, time management)
- Level up your skill and depth of thought (being able to think many moves beyond your opponent)
- If you want to improve your blitz/bullet level I can also help you with that!

About me:
As a seasoned chess player with over 15 years of experience, I have honed my skills and competed in various international tournaments, showcasing my love for the game. However, my passion for chess has transcended competition, and in 2018, I made the decision to transition into a career as a professional chess tutor. Now, I find great joy in sharing the intricacies and beauty of chess with my students, and helping them to develop their own strategies and techniques. It's incredibly fulfilling to see my students grow in their understanding of the game and to watch their progress over time.

We can even try an online lesson if you don't want to spend time commuting. I know how difficult is to find the right mentor and therefore I offer you this option to help you.

Looking forward to meeting you and helping you improve your chess skills soon.
Talk to you soon,
Leo

Stephen

5.0

(1)

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

5.0

(1)

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

5.0

(1)

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

5.0

(1)

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

5.0

(1)

🎉 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

5.0

(1)

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

5.0

(1)

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.

Andre

5.0

(1)

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

5.0

(1)

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

5.0

(1)

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

5.0

(1)

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.