Checkmate Your Limits: Chess Classes from Beginner to Pro

Van 29.97 $ /h

Welcome to Chess Mastery! Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your game to the next level, you're in the right place. With over 5 years of teaching experience and a personal rating around 2000, I’ve developed a method that caters to both beginners and intermediate players, focusing on building solid fundamentals, strategic thinking, and tactical awareness.

In these lessons, you’ll not only learn key openings, endgame principles, and common traps but also how to think critically, manage your time, and outplay opponents at any level. Together, we’ll make sure you understand the "why" behind every move, and I’ll tailor each session to your unique strengths and weaknesses. Ready to unlock your chess potential? Let’s make your next move your best one yet!

Locatie

Online vanuit Nederland

Over

Whether you're a beginner eager to learn or an intermediate player striving to level up, I can help you get there. With over 15 years of chess experience, I’ve competed in national-level tournaments in India, played in World Amateur Chess championship 2013 - Romania, Malaysian Chess festival 2016 and Catalan Circuit in 2018, Currently I play for a respected club in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

My personal ratings are 2000 (FIDE), 2300 on Chess.com, and 2400 on Lichess — a testament to the strategies and techniques I bring to the table.

In these classes, you’ll learn not just the theory, but also the mindset of a competitive player. I focus on practical advice, tactical sharpness, and how to analyze and outsmart your opponents, no matter where you're starting from. Whether you're preparing for your first tournament or aiming to break your personal record, I’ll be there to guide you every step of the way.

Opleiding

I did my schooling and graduation from India in science streams. Highest degree that I hold is Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science. My intrest in coding came from my interest in chess which also helps you and trains your brain to solve complex logical problems.

Leservaring

5+ years of experience in teaching chess.I’ve competed in national-level tournaments in India, played in World Amateur Chess championship 2013 - Romania, Malaysian Chess festival 2016 and Catalan Circuit in 2018, Currently I play for a respected club in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

Leeftijd

Kinderen (7-12 jaar oud)

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Gemiddeld

Duur

45 minuten

60 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Vaardigheden

Schaken

Sport coach

Personal training (coaching)

Beschikbaarheid typische 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

Maureen

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As a certified life coach, my goal is to help you define your goals (through awareness), the necessary actions to take to achieve them and identify the obstacles and negative patterns that prevent you from achieving them. I also want to help you discover what you are passionate about, get closer to your reality and accept it. I want to encourage you to shift your focus and look at things from a new perspective, which will help you improve your mental health, your self-confidence, achieve better balance through a holistic approach, create a strong vision for the future and finally start living a more satisfying life.
In other words, I want to bring out the best in you!
I myself had to face many obstacles in life but I managed to turn them into opportunities.
The sessions can be done online, at home, in nature or any other pleasant place of your choice.

Nancy

4.4

(5)

Op de middelbare school komt er een hoop op jouw brugklasser af : magister, huiswerk inplannen, leren voor toetsen en het leren leren zelf.
Lukt dit niet uit zichzelf en heeft jouw kind hier hulp bij nodig?

Dan help ik jouw kind graag op pad. In een 1 op 1 setting kijken we samen hoe hij leert en plant. Hij krijgt tips en leerstrategie aangeboden.
Met als doel dat hij het erna zelf kan oppakken.

Neem je zelf contact met mij op?
Warme groet,
Nancy

Michaël

4.4

(5)

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.

Sara

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(5)

Need help with passing the civic integration exam abroad?

For whom do we give the Dutch course?

Family reunification or have you recently married and do you want to apply for an MVV or a residence visa to the Netherlands for your partner? In that case, passing the basic civic integration exam is a mandatory part.

We offer Dutch language courses in Marrakech throughout the year, both in group lessons and individual lessons. The purpose of these language lessons is to prepare the student(s) as well as possible for the basic civic integration exam.

Through years of experience and the knowledge we have about the integration exam, we know exactly what knowledge we need to transfer to our students. Here, the chance is very high that the student will pass the exam in one go.

Learning the Dutch language is not easy. Certainly not for someone for whom the Dutch language is completely new. The state exam that must be taken at the Dutch embassy in Rabat requires an A1 level. An average student achieves this level within 3 months.

Thanks to years of expertise and knowledge about the basic civic integration exam, we can already achieve the desired level in a crash course of seven weeks.

Depending on the level of the student and whether it concerns group lessons or individual lessons. Online lessons are also possible. This makes it possible to provide students throughout Morocco with a Dutch integration course. We also provide a 100% success guarantee for our online integration courses.

The Civic Integration Exam consists of three exam components.

The candidate can choose to take all three exam components simultaneously on the same day. Separate from each other is also possible. The three parts are therefore independent of each other. Therefore, if you do not pass one of the three exam components, you do not have to retake the entire exam and you can retake the separate component separately.

The three integration exam components are taken on a computer, also pay attention to this during the integration course.

- KNS (knowledge of Dutch society)
- Read
- To speak

In addition to giving language lessons up to A1 level, we also provide information and lessons about Dutch society. On the basis of a photo book, the students receive exactly the information and knowledge they need to pass the KNS component.

What can you expect from the Civic Integration Course?

- High pass rate guarantee
- Free Teaching Material
- One on one guidance
- Custom integration course
- Choice of group lessons or individual lessons
- Lessons are given both during the day and evening
- Experienced and well-trained teachers
- Support and assistance with applying for the basic civic integration exam.

Thibault

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(5)

♟️ Why take lessons?

► Are you a busy adult with limited time and don't know what or how to work on to progress in chess?
► Are you the parent of an ambitious child and do not know how to guide him in his progress?
► Are you a beginner player wishing to discover the game with a titled player, in a good mood?

Then this announcement is for you and taking private lessons will save you a lot of time! Indeed, with my experience and my mastery of the game, I am able to:

► To establish a coherent and effective work plan adapted to your level, whatever it is.
► To identify your shortcomings very quickly and to find a remedy.
► Provide or direct you to resources that meet your needs.
► To flesh out the discovery sessions of the game with personal anecdotes or concerning its fascinating history.

Overall, I am able to accelerate your progress in a fun and effective way.

♟️ Course of the first lesson:

Ideally, the student sends me some parts of him as well as a brief description of his personal objectives before making contact. Then, during the first lesson, we get to know each other around an educational part.

♟️ General course schedule:

From the second lesson, we begin the analysis of your games.

I ask you to provide me with games that you have played from which I select the most didactic. I teach primarily based on my students' parts because lessons learned from personal experience stay longer and more easily remembered. However, I sometimes show famous and/or illustrative parts when it seems relevant to me to do so to support a point.

After a few sessions, I have a very precise idea of the state of your knowledge and I am able to personalize the course according to your needs. From then on, I provide you with exercises and recommend resources that correspond perfectly to the aspect of the game that you must work on to progress as efficiently as possible.

♟️ Topics covered during the courses:

My goal is to make you a complete player!
I have accompanied several players from a beginner level to an advanced level (2000+), and I know the different steps to take to become a good player, as well as the methods that work to achieve this.

Among the topics that we cover in the course and that I help you master are (more or less in order):

► Basic masts
► The importance of the material
► Simple mating patterns
► Simple tactical diagrams
► The 4 basic principles for a successful opening
► Elementary endings to effectively end a game
► Basic strategy: strong / weak side, development of a coherent plan at the exit of the opening, improvement of the pieces
► Candidate moves

Then, for more experienced players:

► Advanced tactical diagrams
► A complete and effective opening repertoire, adapted to your style and your level
► Advanced endgames: Activity of the king, passed pawn, activity of the pieces, majority on a wing, etc...
► Advanced strategy: pawn structures, open file, the 7th row, attacking the king, weaknesses, strong squares, prophylaxis, reading the opponent's plan, evaluating a position, exchanging the right pieces, etc...
► Calculation
► Chess creativity

♟️ Classes with children:

I adapt my course in order to capture their attention constantly, I ask them funny and relevant questions so that they retain the lessons easily. I make sure that they are participants in the lesson and not spectators.

I generally end the lesson with a game against them where I expressly leave a few errors lying around, so as to create spontaneous didactic moments (sometimes with a hint!). A brief summary of the mistakes made during the game follows, which serves as a hook for the next lesson.

Two of my students (with whom I have been working for 2 years) finished 1st and 5th in their respective age categories at the last Belgian youth championships.

♟️ Courses on the internet:

For online lessons, I use Discord or Skype to chat and share my camera, as well as the lichess platform to analyze and show games or exercises.

The latter has a tool allowing the teacher and the student to interact on the same chessboard in real time, and to show ideas using arrows and colored boxes. The student can find all the previous lessons at any time by consulting the work sessions archived on the platform.

♟️ Opening hours:

Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
I am available in case you have questions outside of class, I am happy to answer them. I am flexible if ever a course had to be moved due to an unforeseen event.

♟️ Languages:

Classes can be given in French, English and Dutch.

♟️ In summary:

I am professional, pedagogue and available. You lose nothing by contacting me!

Don't be afraid if you are a beginner, most of my students are.

Merel

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(5)

Do-In Yoga is for everyone! It's an accessible way of doing yoga: women, men & kids love it.
Do-in Yoga has its origin in Japan; we combine 'makko ho' stretches with Qi Gong (breathing) exercises, tapping the meridians (energy pathways in the body) and short meditation.

You'll learn how to take care of your body and also what stretches have a certain effect on different functions in the body.

Ozair

4.4

(5)

- Coaching é uma metodologia relacionada a atingimento de metas, realização de objetivos e tomada de decisão. Vem ganhando cada vez mais espaço no mundo todo e compõe cursos e programas de universidades como Harvard, Wharton, Insead e Columbia.
- Todo processo de coaching começa com a identificação do Estado Atual, ou seja, como estão a vida e os resultados do cliente naquele momento. Em seguida, o cliente define seus objetivos, o que chamamos de Estado Desejado.
- O processo dura entre 10 a 12 sessões de 1h30
- Para quem? Para toda pessoa que deseja se conhecer melhor, como também descobrir o seu potencial e conseguir resultados significativos em todas as áreas de sua vida
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- Coaching is a methodology related to achieving goals, achieving goals and making decisions. It is gaining more and more space around the world, curating courses and programs at universities such as Harvard, Wharton, Insead, and Columbia.
- Every coaching process starts with the identification of the Present State, that is, what the client's life and results are like at that moment. Next, the client defines his goals, which we call the Desired State.
- The process takes 10 to 12 sessions of 1h30
- For who is it? For anyone who wants to get to know themselves better, discover their potential and achieve significant results in all areas of their life.

Maria

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(5)

- Online lessons via Teams, for example
- Personal approach. Customized lessons
- Grammar is explained in Dutch
- Flexible schedule
- At all levels. A1 - C2
- Preparatory training for the DELE exam
- Homework support

Prashil

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(5)

👑 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! 🌐

Sadaf

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Yoga is derived from the word 'yuji', Sanskrit for unity, and is an ancient practice that brings your mind and body together.
It includes breathing exercises, meditation, and poses that help relax your body and reduce stress. Practicing yoga can have many benefits for both mental and physical health.

Larissa

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(5)

With my medical knowledge skills I took many classes for communication, paraphrasing, active listing etc. The psychology, body knowledge and how the brain works (neurology) has all been thought to me during my medical training. I would like to put my skills out there that I have obtained together with my sports’ and nutrition qualification to help other people acheive their goals and their potential. People struggling with weight, to do lists, procrastination, bringing an idea out there or developing their business plan can contact me. I will be doing extra certifications in order to obtain more experience on top of what I have. This is why my prices are adapted for people that want to help me get further experienced in coaching.

Hugh

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(5)

Do you want to feel more at ease in social situations both professionally and in your personal life?
Then this class is for you!
Learn how to deal with social situations - the ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ when it comes to meeting new people, entertaining, business meetings, understanding different cultural practices etc...
Etiquette is about treating other people in a polite and respectful way so that social interactions whether for social or business reasons go smoothly, and allow both parties to interact seamlessly!
To find out more get in touch and let me help you with all matters dealing with etiquette.

Paul

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(5)

I offer both online and face-to-face training. For online training we can use Discord, Skype or Zoom.

The training is adapted to the needs of the student. During the lessons, we work together to identify the student's weaknesses and work specifically on them.
I was first introduced to chess at the age of 5. At 17 I joined the Düsseldorf Chess Club and at 18 I headed a primary school chess club.
I have a Chess.com online Rapid Rating of around 1650, which puts me in the top 2% of rapid chess players on Chess.com.
I use a large part of my free time to improve my chess skills by working through books, solving problems, playing games, analyzing them extensively and exchanging ideas with other players.
The profile picture was taken by photographer Robert Vledderman when I took part in the Amsterdam Chess Open.

Venera

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(5)

I am a certified Pilates instructor and am qualified to give group lessons as well as private lessons. My passion for Pilates got ignited by my mother who is a Pilates trainer herself. I used to go to her classes and would always notice how no matter how I felt before a class, I always came out feeling better after. Consequently, after a while I decided that I'd love to be able to gift that feeling to others and that is when I enrolled for a Pilates teacher training course. I have not been able to find any studios near where I live that would take an English-speaking Pilates instructor, so I decided that offering online and in person classes as a freelancer might be a better path for me. This way I can also really give all my focus and attention to each of my students.

Mikhael

4.4

(5)

I offer personalized coaching sessions based on your goals, your sporting background and any pathologies you may have.
My specialties are muscle mass gain and fat loss. I can also teach introductory running classes.
There is the possibility of coaching at home (without travel costs), outdoors or in the gym.
Looking forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals!