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Recent Chess classes with expert tutors
Shrutika taught Ishaan 6 days ago
Shrutika coached Ishaan in chess, focusing on solving checkmate puzzles of increasing difficulty. Ishaan worked through various puzzles with Shrutika's guidance, identifying checkmate sequences. They agreed to tackle more challenging puzzles in future sessions.
Checkmate Patterns
First Move Considerations
Evaluating Checks
Strategic Piece Placement
Shrutika taught Ishaan 13 days ago
Shrutika coached Ishaan in chess, focusing on "mate in" puzzles. Ishaan improved his puzzle-solving skills throughout the session, preferring them over full games. Next class will focus on even harder puzzles.
Chess Puzzle Solving - Mate in One
Identifying Checks
Evaluating Moves
Importance of Firm Decision-Making
Kristina taught Reggie 16 days ago
Qristina Saf tutored Reggie Gamboa in chess, focusing on checkmate puzzles, tactical motifs like forks and discovered attacks, and the Caro-Kann Defense. Reggie practiced identifying these concepts in puzzles and a live game. They also covered the skewer tactic and its difference from a pin.
Skewers
Pins
Discovered Attack
Caro-Kann Defense
Smothered Mate
Shane taught Blas 21 days ago
Shane Braganca coached TL C in a chess lesson, where they analyzed two games on Lichess, one a closed game featuring the London System and the other an open game arising from an e4 opening. They reviewed tactical errors, strategic principles like knight placement and pawn structure, and endgame weaknesses. Shane assigned practice puzzles and suggested participating in online tournaments on Lichess for further improvement.
Chess Endgame Evaluation
Rook Endgame Draws
Knight Placement
Chess Openings - Queen's Gambit
Chess Tactics - Discover Attack
Kristina taught Rachel 25 days ago
Qristina taught Max chess tactics, including forks and pins, using puzzles. They then explored the Caro-Kann Defense, focusing on a specific trap involving early queen development. Max and Qristina experienced technical difficulties while attempting to share screens on lichess.
Gaining a Rook
Forks
Pins
Caro-Kann Defense
Traps in Openings
Importance of Center Control
Developing Minor Pieces
Kristina taught Brett 26 days ago
Qristina coached Brett in chess, focusing on checkmates, tactics, and new concepts like "Desperado" and "Zwischenzug." Brett learns to apply these concepts, successfully solving puzzles and winning a live game with high accuracy.
In-Between Move (Zwischenzug)
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Decoy/Deflection
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Pseudo Sacrifice
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Ways to learn chess online
Chess is a strategic and intellectually stimulating game that enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and concentration. Played competitively across the globe, it benefits anyone looking to sharpen their mental agility.
However, learning through traditional methods can be challenging. Many players struggle with mastering complex chess strategies, tactics, and endgames due to a lack of structured guidance and personalized instruction.
Offline classes often involve large groups and limited interactive learning, making it hard to progress at your own pace.
Online chess lessons offer a flexible, personalized approach to mastering the game. Studies show that players who receive structured coaching improve their Elo rating by 21%.
With chess lessons online, you get real-time game analysis, practice matches, and expert coaching to refine your openings and decision-making. One-on-one sessions with an online chess coach or online chess tutor offer tailored feedback, chess puzzles, game reviews, and improvement plans.
With live mentorship from a chess coach online and structured practice routines, learners can build confidence, develop strategies, and improve at any level.
Why take online chess lessons? Exploring the key benefits
Chess requires strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and deep analysis, all best learned with expert guidance. Many players struggle with identifying mistakes, mastering tactics, and improving calculation speed. Without personalized instruction, developing core skills like endgames and chess strategies can be challenging.
Online chess tutoring offers one-on-one coaching that allows learners to target specific weaknesses, whether it's building an opening repertoire like the Sicilian Defense, improving tactical awareness, or refining endgame play. An online chess tutor or online chess coach uses interactive boards, chess puzzles, game analysis, and structured plans to ensure steady progress.
A key benefit of online chess lessons is flexibility. Students can schedule sessions at their convenience and receive instant feedback. Online chess coaches also assist with tournament prep, strategy development, and rating improvement techniques.
With expert guidance, personalized lessons, and real-time feedback, chess lessons online help players strengthen decision-making, build confidence, and climb the ranks with greater efficiency.
Selecting the perfect online chess tutor: What you need to know
Define your learning goals
Decide whether you need help with openings, chess strategies, middle-game tactics, endgame techniques, chess puzzles, tournament preparation, or rating improvement. Identifying your goals will help you find the right online chess tutor or chess coach online to match your learning needs.
Check tutor qualifications & experience
Look for online chess coaches with FIDE or USCF ratings, competitive experience, coaching certifications, and strong student reviews (4+ stars). A qualified online chess teacher with a structured approach can accelerate your growth through personalized instruction.
Assess teaching methods & resources
The right online chess tutor should offer interactive boards, real-time move explanations, personalized game reviews, and structured training plans. Their sessions should include targeted chess strategies, tactical drills, and endgame studies to improve performance and deepen your understanding.
Take a trial lesson & ensure flexibility
Before committing, take a trial session to assess the tutor’s teaching style, depth of analysis, and compatibility with your learning approach. If it’s not a fit, Wiingy’s Perfect Tutor Match Guarantee lets you easily switch tutors. Wiingy also offers flexible scheduling and affordable online chess lessons at $12 per session, making expert coaching accessible to all.
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