Talha Lodhi
Chess Tutor from University of Calgary | Strategic & Interactive Lessons
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Talha Lodhi
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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About your chess coach
Hi there! I'm Talha Lodhi, a chess tutor with a bachelor's degree in accounting and a FIDE certified National Instructor. I have 3+ years of teaching and have taught students of all ages. I started my freelancing journey as a chess instructor in 2024 and have a few clients with varying levels in their chess strength. I am also an active tournament player and have reached a peak of 1655 FIDE. My teaching philosophy revolves around making learning fun and engaging for students of all levels. I believe in interactive lessons that encourage critical thinking and strategy development. Let's dive into the world of chess together!
Meet Talha
Talha graduated from University of Calgary
Chess coach skills
Interactive learning
Creative problem solving
Skill development
Strategic thinking
Tactical thinking
Types of learners for chess lessons
Adult/Professionals
Home schooled
College
All levels
School
Chess classes overview
As a chess tutor, I cater to students of all levels by offering an engaging, patient, interactive, adaptable, and problem-solving teaching methodology. I provide personalized feedback on strategies and decision-making from your games, promoting growth and learning. By using competitive and collaborative games, I assess strategic thinking skills and point out resources that you may not have considered in your games. I believe in using games as a fun and effective tool to teach cognitive skills. If there's a specific area that you need help on, I can also provide recommendations on resources you can use to improve, such as books or any online resources.
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Games concepts taught by Talha
The tutor and student reviewed several chess games and analyzed tactical puzzles, focusing on openings like the Scandinavian Defense and common tactical errors. They discussed strategies for avoiding blunders, developing pieces efficiently, and recognizing tactical opportunities, with plans to review specific opening videos and practice more puzzles.
The Importance of Pawn Structure
Understanding Piece Coordination and Threats
Developing Pieces vs. Trading Material
The Dangers of the 'F6' Pawn Move
The session involved a tutor and student discussing poker strategy in the first part of the class, followed by an in-depth analysis of a chess game played by the student. They reviewed opening principles, tactical errors, and strategic concepts in chess, including the use of pins and forks. The student was encouraged to practice playing games on chess.com.
Developing Pieces and Controlling the Center
Material Advantage in Chess
Pins in Chess
Fork Tactics in Chess
Chess Notation: Pieces and Captures
Chess Notation: Ambiguity and Disambiguation
Chess Strategy: Pawn Structure and Pawn Islands
Chess Openings: Queen's Pawn Game Setup
Chess Tactics: Forks
The tutor and student practiced identifying and exploiting tactical opportunities in chess puzzles, focusing on capturing "free pieces" and understanding various tactical motifs like checks, discovered attacks, and back-rank mates. They reviewed piece values and analyzed sequences of moves to gain material advantage, with plans to continue practicing these skills.
Material Value and Exchanges
Pawn Promotion
Special Moves and Tactics
Tactical Puzzles in Chess
The tutor and student reviewed two chess games, focusing on the Scandinavian Defense and general attacking principles, especially in opposite-side castling situations. They analyzed tactical errors, strategic advantages, and practiced identifying mating patterns and executing pawn storms.
Piece Activity and Development
Tactical Awareness: Forks and Pins
Opposite Side Castling & Pawn Storms
Opening Lines for Attack
The session involved a review of the student's chess games with a focus on identifying tactical errors and strategic improvements. The student learned about the Scandinavian Defense as a reliable opening for black and practiced setting it up in a live game against the tutor. Future sessions will continue to explore opening principles and tactical awareness, alongside completion of the worksheets.
Opening Principles: Development and Piece Movement
Scandinavian Defense (vs e4)
Scandinavian Defense Setup
Two Results Position
Desperado Tactic
Romantic Chess (Aggressive Chess)
GTO Poker Randomization
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Chess Engines
Online Chess Boards
Game Analysis Tools
Hands-on chess classes
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
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