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

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Private classes - Diana Lomaia

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Boosted confidence in playing

Learners feel confident in games and tournaments.

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Increased understanding of chess openings

85% of learners grasp opening strategies

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Real-time feedback on game play

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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!

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!

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All Levels

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Adult / Professional

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Games concept taught by Diana

Tracy learned 4 days ago

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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

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James learned 7 days ago

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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.

Maneuvering

Sacrificing

Passing Pawn

Pawn Structure: Islands

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Tracy learned 10 days ago

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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.

Short Castling

Making a Check

Board Setup

Checkmate

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James learned 28 days ago

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Diana coached James in chess, focusing on checkmating patterns and strategic concepts, including piece development, king safety, and tactical awareness. She analyzed his moves during a game, offering suggestions for improvement and emphasizing active play and calculation.

Attacking Imbalances

Checkmate Patterns

Piece Activity

Discovered Attack

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Steven learned about 1 month ago

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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

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Tracy learned about 1 month ago

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Diana taught Tracy chess, covering piece protection and capture, and how to identify and escape checks. Future lessons will cover checkmate, board setup, castling, and playing a full game.

Checkmate

Removing the Attacker

Blocking Attacks

Escaping Check

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