Daniel Yakubu
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Daniel Yakubu
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
5% off
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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 coach skills
Interactive learning
Strategic thinking
Tactical thinking
Creative problem solving
Skill development
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for adults
Games for kids
Games for beginners
Games for intermediate
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.
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Games concepts taught by Daniel
The Student and Tutor analyzed the Bird's Opening in chess, discussing its strategic weaknesses and common Black responses like d5 and Nf6. They also reviewed the Student's recent games, focusing on positional play, piece development, and tactical execution, with recommendations for future opening study and practice.
Positional Imbalances and Compensation
King's Indian Setup: A Flexible Defense
Opening Strategy: Beyond the Main Lines
Gambits and Sacrifices in Chess
Bird's Opening: Strategic Weaknesses
The class focused on a detailed chess game analysis, reviewing strategic concepts, tactical execution, and opening theory. The student and tutor discussed specific game scenarios, including gambits, pawn structure, and endgame principles, with a plan to continue game analysis and practice.
Pawn Structures and Weaknesses
Tempo and Development
Pawn Endgames: Key Principles
Gambits and Initiative
The Importance of King Safety
The Tutor and Student analyzed several of the Student's chess games, focusing on identifying strengths and areas for improvement in openings, middlegames, and especially endgames. They reviewed rook endgame theory and tactical puzzle-solving strategies, with the Student planning to practice rook endgames and continue with their existing study methods.
Candidate Moves and Tactical Analysis
Endgame Strategy and Theoretical Positions
Piece Coordination and Pattern Recognition
Positional Chess and Development
The Tutor and Student extensively reviewed chess openings, focusing on the Italian Game and its various aggressive lines like the Fried Liver Attack. They analyzed common pawn structures, tactical motifs like pins, and strategic concepts such as king safety and positional imbalances, discussing how to analyze games and improve study methods.
Imbalances in Chess
The Importance of Tactics and Checkmate Patterns
The Fried Liver Attack
Pawn Structures and Weaknesses
The Tutor and Student reviewed chess strategies, including end game positions, mating patterns, and opening principles. The student was assigned practice exercises, including studying mating patterns on Lichess, analyzing grandmaster games, and identifying endgame studies. The tutor will review the student's games and opening principles in the next session.
Confining the King: Reducing Available Squares
Anesthesia Mate Pattern
Endgame Studies
Pawn Structure Evaluation
Opening Principles: Development and King Safety
Material Imbalance and Positional Advantage
The Tutor and Student analyzed the Student's chess games, focusing on opening principles, pawn structures, and endgame strategies. They played through example games, discussing tactical patterns and strategical play. The Student was advised to play longer time control games, to solve checkmate puzzles, and to analyze games for improvement.
Endgame Principles
Identifying Weaknesses
Time Management
Strategic Planning
Tactical Awareness
Opening Principles
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Game Analysis Tools
Collaboration Tools
Chess Engines
PGN Editors
Online Chess Boards
Hands-on chess classes
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
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