Tom Dittrich
Games Tutor at Saarland University Specializing in Chess Strategies
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Tom Dittrich
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
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10 lessons
5% off
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1 lessons
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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!
Chess coach skills
Interactive learning
Tactical thinking
Hands on practice
Strategic thinking
Skill development
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for Adults
Games for Kids
Games for Beginners
Games for Advanced
Games for Intermediate
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!
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 coach also teaches
Chess
Rapid Chess
Blitz Chess
Bullet Chess
Games concepts taught by Tom
The session covered queen and pawn endgames in chess, specifically scenarios involving bishop and rook pawns. The student learned about winning positions, stalemate tricks, and the importance of king placement. The Tutor reviewed a recent game played by the student, identifying key tactical errors and suggesting improvements in opening strategy and piece safety.
Balancing Material and Positional Advantages
Avoiding hanging Pieces
Exploiting Weaknesses in the Opening
Rook Pawn Endgame: Stalemate Defense
Stalemate in Bishop Pawn Endgames
Winning Zone for Bishop Pawn Endgames
Rook Pawn Endgame: Second Rank Queen Rule
The session focused on chess endgames, specifically queen and pawn versus king and pawn scenarios. The Student practiced techniques to win these endgames, including the zigzag queen movement and king advancement. The Tutor assigned practice exercises and planned to continue with rook pawn endgames in the next session, along with reviewing the Student's games.
The Zigzag Maneuver
King Activation Timing
Bishop Pawn Exception: The Stalemate Threat
The Square Rule for Winning with Bishop Pawns
Queen and Pawn Endgames: General Strategy
The Student and Tutor analyzed a chess game, specifically focusing on the opening and middlegame strategy. They identified key tactical and positional improvements for the Student's play, with a particular emphasis on pawn structure and piece activity. The session concluded with a brief review of rook and bishop endgames, and the Tutor assigned the game with annotations for review.
Queen's Pawn Game: Positional Play on the Queenside
Rook and Bishop Endgame: Separating King and Bishop
Tactical Considerations: Pins and Forks
Chess Opening Principles
The Student reviewed two chess games with the Tutor, analyzing positional and tactical elements. The Tutor identified key areas for improvement, including opening development, middlegame tactics, and endgame strategy. They also talked about a chess opening book and planned future lessons.
Opening Principles: Development and Timing
Positional Understanding: Good vs. Bad Bishops
Weaknesses: Creating and Exploiting Them
Tactical Opportunities: Recognizing Overloaded Pieces
Endgame Principles: Passed Pawns and Promotion
Recognizing Imminent Checkmate Threats
The student reviewed two chess games, identifying blunders and discussing alternative strategic approaches with the tutor. They analyzed openings, pawn structures, piece development, and endgame tactics. The session concluded with a review of bishop and rook endgames, including specific techniques to force checkmate or secure a draw; The Tutor is going to send the covered material to the student for further practice.
King Side Attack Preparation
Forcing the Bishop's Movement in Endgames
Bishop vs. Rook Endgame
Isolated Queen's Pawn (IQP)
Opponent's Threats
The session covered rook endgames, specifically king and rook versus king and knight and king and rook versus king and bishop. The Student practiced identifying drawing positions and win conditions in these scenarios, focusing on separating the pieces and creating tactical advantages. The session concluded with a plan to review games from a recent tournament.
King and Rook vs. King and Knight Endgame: Separating the Pieces
Rook's Role in Knight Endgames: Controlling Key Squares
King and Rook Coordination: Closing the Trap
King and Rook vs. King and Bishop Endgame: The Stalemate Defense
Bishop's Defensive Role: Preventing Checkmate Threats
Exploiting Knight's Corner Restriction
Teaching tools used by chess coach
PGN Editors
Collaboration Tools
Chess Engines
Game Analysis Tools
Online Chess Boards
Hands-on chess classes
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
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