Diana Lomaia
Creative Chess tutor with hands-on, problem-solving methods




Private classes - Diana Lomaia
degree
$13
$12
/ 30 min
About your chess coach
Hello! I am Diana Lomaia, a professional chess player and tutor. I am WFM(Woman Fide Master) my current Elo in classic is 2034 and my highest Elo was 2111. i have been playing chess since i was four and since than i have played and won strong international tournaments, so i have great experience in this. My teaching style includes to teach how to analyze games in a correct way which will help students to learn critical thinking, we will also solve a lot of interesting and beautiful tactics of different levels, learn different openings, play chess games often, solve and analyze positional tactics and learn more main details which is very important in chess. I will help my students to develop their skills and knowledge in chess. We will analyze games, solve interesting tactics, learn new openings and the main things to become better and stronger in chess. Lessons will be interesting, useful and entertaining too. Learning Chess is great for logical and critical thinking, it is also very good for improving memory and be creative.chess is more than just a sport and i will help my students to see chess from different perspective. Let's embark on this educational journey together and unlock the world of Chess!
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Chess classes overview
As a Chess tutor, I specialize in teaching students of all levels. My teaching methodology is focused on creativity, hands-on learning, problem-solving, and detailed explanations. My teaching style includes to teach how to analyze games in a correct way which will help students to learn critical thinking, we will also solve a lot of interesting and beautiful tactics of different levels, learn openings, play chess games often, solve and analyze positional tactics and learn more main details which is very important in chess. I will help my students to develop their skills and knowledge in chess. We will analyze games, solve interesting tactics, learn new openings and the main things to become better and stronger in chess. .I tailor my approach to each student's individual gaming interests and cognitive skills, ensuring they are prepared for both academic and real-world challenges, so i will often play with my students to see how they develop their knowledge in chess . Through my lessons, I aim to enhance my students' cognitive abilities, helping them succeed in competitions. My teaching style is lecture-based and informative, providing a concept-focused learning experience. Let's work together to unlock your full potential in chess!
Boosted confidence in playing
Learners feel confident in games and tournaments.
Increased understanding of chess openings
85% of learners grasp opening strategies
Real-time feedback on game play
Learners value instant feedback to improve.

Games concept taught by Diana
Diana coached Tracy in chess, covering checkmate exercises, opening strategy, piece placement, and tactical patterns. Tracy suggests moves, while Diana provides strategic advice and encourages her to think ahead. They play against the computer, ultimately winning with Diana's guidance. Tracy enjoys the lesson and they plan to continue next week.
Opening Principles
Double Attack
Knight Maneuvers
Pawn Structure
Piece Activity
Stalemate
Checkmate
Diana taught Tracy chess, covering castling rules, center control, piece development, and piece values. Tracy practiced identifying legal castling moves and developing pieces effectively. They played a game applying these concepts, which ended in a draw, and planned to analyze games in the next session.
Open Files
Piece Development
Castling
Piece Values
Center Control
Diana led Pamela in a 45-minute chess lesson focused on checkmate tactics, piece maneuvering to attack weaknesses, and strategic board analysis. Pamela practiced identifying weak squares and pawn structures, and the session culminated in finding a checkmate. No homework or follow-up was explicitly mentioned.
Passing Pawn
Checkmate Patterns
Maneuvering
Weak Squares
Pawn Structure: Islands
Sacrificing
Diana and Tracy practiced chess checkmate scenarios, focusing on identifying escape squares and using pieces to control the king's movement. They reviewed the initial board setup and learned the rules for short castling. Diana assigned practice exercises and scheduled the next session to cover long castling and play a game.
King vs. Queen
Castling
Short Castling
Board Setup
Making a Check
Checkmate
Attacking Imbalances
Checkmate Patterns
Piece Activity
Discovered Attack
Hanging Pieces
King Safety
Diana taught Hung chess, covering checkmate tactics, strategic principles like center control and piece development, and king safety. Diana reviewed Hung's games, identifying errors in piece protection and castling timing, and stressed the importance of development and king safety. They plan to continue practicing.
King Safety
Opponent's Intentions
Hanging Pieces
Opening Principles
Checkmate Patterns
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Pets are welcomed
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