Daniel Yakubu
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Chess classes - Daniel Yakubu
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your chess coach
I am a National Champ With more than a decade of experience playing competitive Chess, and more than five years of coaching individuals to master level. I have an international fide rating of 1950+ and and online rating of 2300. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Economics at Mewar University. I am a certified National Arbiter (refree) who knows all the rules and regulations of the games. I have helped one of my students go from 1300 to 2200 on lichess. I have coach and helped more than 200 students improve their skill and become more better. With more than 12years of playing bad 6years of Tutoring , I will say I have the knowledge you need to get started. ! As a passionate and experienced chess player, I offer a range of services to help you improve your game. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced player seeking to refine your strategy, I've got you covered. My services include: - Chess lessons for beginners - Advanced chess strategies and analysis - Chess tournament preparation - Game review and analysis - Chess puzzles and exercises Let's work together to take your chess game to the next level!
Daniel graduated from Mewar International University
Chess classes overview
My tutoring approach is designed to enhance skills through hands-on practice, interactive learning, and personalized guidance. As a Chess tutor, I emphasize rule mastery, creative problem-solving, and strategic thinking. I incorporate tech tools such as Chess.com, Lichess, and Tornelo to provide dynamic online learning experiences. With a curriculum that blends theory and practical play, I have successfully taught 200+ students across all levels—kids, beginners, intermediates, and adults. My method fosters a deep understanding of the game, building confidence, discipline, and critical thinking. Beyond winning, I aim to nurture a lifelong love for chess, ensuring steady progress, resilience, and lasting success, while cultivating patience, focus, and problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the chessboard into everyday life.
Chess coach skills
Rule understanding
Strategic thinking
Interactive learning
Game design
Creative problem solving
Games concept taught by Daniel
Analyzing Chess Positions: Three Possible Moves
Recognizing Hanging Pieces
Positional vs. Material Advantage
The Importance of Opening Preparation
Analyzing Your Chess Games Post-Match
The session focused on analyzing chess openings, including the Italian Game, Fried Liver Attack, French Defense, Carakan, and Sicilian Defense. The student reviewed imbalances in chess and practiced evaluating positions and planning moves. Homework includes studying the Grand Prix Attack and the Rosolimo against the Sicilian Defense.
Sicilian Defense: Grand Prix Attack and Rosolimo Variation
Carokan Defense: Exchange Variation
French Defense: Exchange Variation
Fried Liver Attack and Responses
Opening Principles: Center Control and Development
Imbalances in Chess
The session involved a review of the French Defense, covering the Exchange, Advanced, and Tarash variations. The Student analyzed several of their recent chess games on chess.com, identifying mistakes and improvements in their openings and tactical decisions. They were also given advice on recognizing tactical opportunities and defensive strategies.
French Defense: Advanced Variation
French Defense: Tarrasch Variation
Opening Principles: Development and Castling
Strategic Considerations: Pawn Structure and Weaknesses
Tactical Motifs: Deflection and Sacrifices
French Defense: Exchange Variation
Daniel and Cody reviewed chess strategies, focusing on opening principles, controlling the center, and king safety. They analyzed Cody's game, identifying missed opportunities and discussing the importance of aggressive play as white. Daniel also played a game, demonstrating his thought process and highlighting the importance of considering all possible moves and their consequences.
Controlling the Center
Castling
Blunder
Tempo
Material vs. Positional Advantage
Daniel and a learner analyzed the learner's chess games, focusing on identifying imbalances such as pawn structure, development lead, and king safety to improve strategic decision-making. They reviewed specific openings like the Italian and Caro-Kann, discussing optimal moves and common errors. The learner, who resides in The Bronx, was assigned to analyze their games, identify imbalances, and find the correct moves to reinforce the concepts learned.
Weak Pawns
Carokan Defense (Exchange Variation)
Italian Opening (C3 Line)
King Safety
Leading Development
Chess Imbalances
A recent chess lesson involved a learner from Mesa reviewing imbalances in the game. They analyzed various positions to identify and exploit these imbalances, covering topics such as superior minor pieces, pawn structure, space, control of files and squares, lead in development, initiative, king safety, and statics versus dynamics. Homework was assigned to assess positions and identify positional imbalances, and their next lesson was scheduled for tomorrow at 5 PM.
Imbalances
Prophylactic Move
Lead in Development
King Safety
Weak Squares/Holes
Statics vs. Dynamics
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for beginners
Games for kids
Games for intermediate
Games for adults
Hands-on chess classes
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Collaboration Tools
PGN Editors
Chess Engines
Game Analysis Tools
Online Chess Boards
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