Tom Dittrich
Games Tutor at Saarland University Specializing in Chess Strategies
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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
Skill development
Strategic thinking
Hands on practice
Interactive learning
Chess coach also teaches
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Games concept taught by Tom
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
The Student practiced checkmate in two scenarios, focusing on visualization and strategic thinking. They analyzed various positions and learned to identify key patterns and vulnerabilities. The Tutor assigned checkmate combinations for practice and scheduled the next session to cover basic endgame checkmates.
Endgame Basics Introduction
Forcing Moves and Tactical Combinations
The Role of Pawns
Vulnerable King and Weak Squares
Checkmate in Two Moves
Visualization in Chess
The Tutor guided the Student through a series of checkmate puzzles, emphasizing calculation techniques and tactical awareness. The Student also examined rook versus knight endgames, focusing on strategic positioning and winning conditions. The Tutor assigned practice exercises involving rook versus knight endgames for the next session, along with a discussion about minor piece endgames against rooks.
Checkmate in Three Puzzles: Tactical Vision
Order of Calculating Moves: Chess Tactics
Rook vs. Knight Endgames: Key Principles
The Power of Double Checks
Tempo Gaining Moves: Endgame Technique
The Student and Tutor practiced checkmate in three puzzles and analyzed two of the Student's recent chess games, identifying tactical errors and potential improvements in strategy. The Tutor emphasized the importance of visualizing moves and recognizing tactical motifs, particularly in the endgame. A recommendation was made for the Student to consider participating in a local chess tournament to gain experience.
Checkmate Patterns: Murphy's Mate & Anderson's Mate
Tactical Motives: Attraction
Deflection
Overload
Prophylaxis: Preventing Opponent's Threats
Countering King-Side Attacks: Centralization
Endgame Principles: Pawn Structure and Activity
Piece Activity and Coordination
The Student and Tutor practiced solving advanced chess puzzles, specifically those requiring checkmate in three moves. They analyzed tactics and strategies for identifying the correct move sequences. The Student is assigned to solve the remaining puzzles from the provided set for the next session.
Chess Studies and Problem Solving
Calculating Candidate Moves
The Importance of Each Piece's Role
Analyzing Move Order
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for Intermediate
Games for Advanced
Games for Adults
Games for Beginners
Games for Kids
Hands-on chess classes
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Teaching tools used by chess coach
PGN Editors
Game Analysis Tools
Collaboration Tools
Online Chess Boards
Chess Engines
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