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
Game design
Strategic thinking
Creative problem solving
Interactive learning
Rule understanding
Games concept taught by Daniel
The session involved a review of the French Defense, including the Exchange, Advanced, and Tarash variations. The student analyzed different move sequences and strategic considerations within each variation. The student also reviewed some of their recent games on chess.com, discussing opening choices and missed tactical opportunities.
French Defense: Advanced Variation
French Defense: Exchange Variation
Calculating Attackers vs. Defenders
Principles of Development in the Opening
French Defense: Tarrasch 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.
Castling
Material vs. Positional Advantage
Tempo
Blunder
Controlling the Center
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.
Chess Imbalances
Leading Development
King Safety
Weak Pawns
Italian Opening (C3 Line)
Carokan Defense (Exchange Variation)
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
During their lesson, Daniel and Eoghan delved into Eoghan's recent chess games, specifically analyzing the French Defense to pinpoint areas for improvement in opening strategy and tactical awareness. Daniel also introduced Eoghan to the concept of imbalances in chess, detailing their various types and how they influence gameplay. For continued practice, Eoghan was tasked with studying the Tarash Variation of the French Defense and solving chess puzzles.
French Defense (Advanced Variation)
Imbalance in Chess
Superior Minor Piece
Pawn Structures (Weak/Pass Pawns)
Daniel and a learner from Chicago reviewed the French Defense, specifically the Exchange Variation, and discussed key opening and middle game principles. The learner was assigned to play games using the French Defense and solve puzzles daily. Their next class was scheduled for Tuesday afternoon to review the games and continue studying the opening.
Outpost
Opening Principles
French Defense Variations
Tempo in Chess
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for intermediate
Games for adults
Games for beginners
Games for kids
Hands-on chess classes
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Collaboration Tools
Game Analysis Tools
Chess Engines
PGN Editors
Online Chess Boards
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