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
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! 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
State-Specific Standards (USA)
Strategic thinking
Interactive learning
Hands on practice
Tactical thinking
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for Advanced
Games for Beginners
Games for Adults
Games for Intermediate
Games for Kids
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 Tutor and Student reviewed checkmate patterns in chess endgames, specifically focusing on checkmating with two rooks and then with two bishops. The session included explanations of the strategies and techniques involved, with the Tutor offering to send practice materials and a game for further study.
Checkmating with Two Rooks
Checkmating with Two Bishops
King Opposition and Cornering
Piece Coordination in Endgames
The student and tutor worked through several chess tactics exercises, focusing on calculation, identifying forcing moves, and converting material advantages. They practiced systematically analyzing board positions and planning sequences of moves to achieve checkmate or gain material. The next session will focus on more forcing lines to build visualization skills.
Move Calculation Order
Calculating Forced Lines
Material Advantage in Chess
The Bishop Pair Advantage
The Student and Tutor reviewed pawn endgame strategy, focusing on key squares, opposition, and precise calculation to secure a win or force a draw. The Student practiced scenarios where white or black was to move to see how the initial move changed the game outcome. The Tutor assigned practice positions for the Student to analyze against a computer.
Key Squares
Opposition in Pawn Endgames
Squeeze Out Maneuver
Tempo and its impact on Key Squares
The Student and Tutor reviewed two chess games where the student played against a computer. They analyzed endgame strategies, focusing on material advantage, pawn structure, and tactical opportunities. The Tutor provided feedback on move selection, highlighting areas for improvement and alternative approaches. The student was encouraged to apply the discussed principles in future games.
Converting a Material Advantage into a Win
Rook Activity and Pawn Promotion
Queen Dominance and Checkmate Patterns
Recognizing and Neutralizing Threats
Exploiting Weaknesses
The tutor and student worked through several chess puzzles, focusing on tactical calculation and identifying winning strategies. They practiced identifying checks, captures, and quiet moves, and discussed how to convert material advantages in endgames. The student was encouraged to practice the provided positions against a computer.
Chess Calculation Tactics: The Candidate Move Sequence
Piece Value and Material Advantage
Converting a Material Advantage
The Concept of a 'Pinned' Piece
Opposition in Pawn Endgames
Importance of Tempo in Endgames
Pawn Endgames: Key Squares
Positional Advantage vs. Material Advantage
Opening Principles in Chess
Hanging Pieces and Tactical Vision
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Chess Engines
Game Analysis Tools
Collaboration Tools
PGN Editors
Online Chess Boards
Hands-on chess classes
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
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