Tom Dittrich
Games Tutor at Saarland University Specializing in Chess Strategies
Chess classes - Tom Dittrich
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your chess coach
Hi! I’m Tom, a passionate chess tutor, with over 4 years of experience, with a deep love for the game and a commitment to helping others improve. As a result of studying chess for years and as an active player, I combine practical experience with a structured, student-centered teaching approach. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate player or advanced player looking to advance, both kids or adults, I’ll guide you through key concepts, tactical exercises, and strategic thinking. Together, we’ll explore tactics, strategy and practical play in all phases of the game. Through my experience in teaching and chess tournament activity I know how important game preparation and post-game analysis is to improve your chess. I can help you prepare for specific games or we can go over games to see why games got lost. So let’s work together to unlock your chess potential!
Quick improvement in chess skills
90% of learners improve within weeks.
Personalized training for skill progression
80% of learners see faster progress with tailored lessons
Mastery of tactical and positional play
Learners master tactical and positional plays.
Chess classes overview
My teaching methodology focuses on building a strong foundation while fostering critical thinking and practical skills. We start by assessing your current level and identifying areas of improvement. Lessons are tailored to your needs, covering key concepts like openings, middlegame strategy, and endgame techniques. I emphasize interactive learning through puzzles, guided games, and analysis of classic matches. After each lesson, we reflect on progress and set goals, ensuring consistent improvement and a deeper understanding of chess. Additionally, I believe in the importance of game preparation and post game analysis. Before a game, we work on opening preparation, strategic planning, and mindset techniques. Afterward, we conduct thorough analyses to understand critical moments and learn from mistakes. Let’s enhance your game together!
Chess coach skills
Tactical thinking
Interactive learning
State-Specific Standards (USA)
Skill development
Strategic thinking
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Games concept taught by Tom
Tom Dittrich and Michael Cole delved into Michael's chess games, pinpointing tactical errors and refining endgame strategies, with a special focus on achieving checkmate using a knight and bishop. Tom underscored the importance of recognizing tactical patterns and capitalizing on pinned pieces. For continued practice in the game of chess, Michael was given checkmate puzzles involving a knight and bishop, and they scheduled to review more of his games in their upcoming lesson.
Knight and Bishop Checkmate
Pinned Pieces
Material Advantage
Importance of Tactics over Openings
Tom and Lawrence delved into the Italian Game during their chess lesson, dissecting its tactical ideas, common lines, and strategic plans for White, such as knight maneuvers and queenside play. Tom enriched the discussion with game examples and theoretical concepts. Looking ahead, he committed to preparing material on the Caro-Kann defense for Lawrence, with their next lesson scheduled for Thursday.
Italian Game (Giuoco Piano)
Knight Maneuver (Nf1-g3-f5)
Passive Bishop
A4 Idea in Italian Game
H3 to Prevent Pins
Tom and a student from Roseville practiced chess endgames, focusing on two bishops and knight and bishop checkmates. The student shared his screen to demonstrate his problem-solving techniques and understanding of key concepts. Tom assigned practice from random positions to improve endgame skills for their next lesson on Friday.
Two Bishops Endgame
Knight & Bishop Endgame
Stalemate Avoidance
Waiting Moves
Tom and a Syracuse University student reviewed chess end-game strategies, focusing on checkmating with two bishops and a king, and with a knight, bishop, and king. The learner practiced maneuvering pieces to force the opponent's king into a checkmate position. Tom assigned practice for the other two positions, which they would review in their next lesson.
Knight & Bishop Endgame Principle
Stalemate Avoidance
King's Role in Endgames
Two Bishops Endgame Strategy
Tom taught a chess enthusiast about checkmating with a knight and bishop, breaking down the process into checkmating in the corner, moving the king to the edge, and forcing the king to the correct corner. This learner, who practices chess from their home in Arlington, was assigned to practice checkmating patterns and tactics on chess.com, focusing on thinking through the moves before consulting the engine. Tom offered to review annotated games in the next lesson.
Bishop and Knight Checkmate
Losing a Tempo
King's Role in Endgames
W-Shape Knight Move
Tom and TL C engaged in a detailed chess lesson, analyzing black's opening options against 1. e4. Their discussion centered on the Caro-Kann Defense and Sicilian Defense, specifically addressing responses to the Alapin and Smith-Mora Gambit. They further enhanced their understanding by reviewing a sample game, which clarified tactical and strategic concepts within the Alapin. The lesson concluded with a brief exploration of the Rossolimo Attack and its potential responses.
Sicilian Defense (Black)
Positional Imbalances
Pawn Structure Weaknesses
Opening Development (D5 in Alapin)
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for Adults
Games for Advanced
Games for Kids
Games for Beginners
Games for Intermediate
Hands-on chess classes
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Game Analysis Tools
Online Chess Boards
Chess Engines
PGN Editors
Collaboration Tools
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