Travis MacDougall
Friendly Chess Coach Who Helps You Outsmart Friends, Crush Blunders & Look Brilliant Doing It!
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Chess classes - Travis MacDougall
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
About your chess coach
I'm a dedicated chess tutor with a passion for helping students cultivate confidence, strategy, and creativity on the board. With several years of hands-on tutoring experience, I focus on guiding players of all ages and skill levels, from curious beginners to developing intermediates and motivated adults, toward a deeper understanding of the game. My teaching style blends structured instruction with flexible, student-centered learning, ensuring that each lesson is tailored to your pace, strengths, and goals. I emphasize core principles such as opening fundamentals, positional understanding, tactical awareness, and endgame mastery, while also encouraging analytical thinking and long-term strategic planning. Whether you’re training for competitive play, aiming to strengthen problem-solving skills, or simply exploring chess as a new hobby, I create an engaging and supportive environment that promotes steady improvement. My mission is to make chess both accessible and enjoyable, empowering students to think critically, play boldly, and grow with every move. Let’s develop your skills, sharpen your strategies, and elevate your game—one thoughtful decision at a time.
Meet Travis
Travis graduated from British Columbia Institute of Technology

Chess classes overview
My teaching method focuses on building clear, confident understanding through step-by-step guidance, practical examples, and active student participation. I simplify complex ideas by breaking them into approachable concepts: openings, tactics, strategy, and endgames. Then reinforce them with targeted exercises and real game analysis. Using platforms like Chess.com, Lichess, and other interactive tools, I create engaging lessons tailored to each student’s level and goals. By blending structured learning with encouraging support, I help students develop strong fundamentals, sharpen their thinking, and genuinely enjoy the process of improving at chess. I also help students build lasting skills, develop strategic awareness, and gain the confidence to apply their knowledge in real competitive or casual fun play.
Chess coach skills
Interactive learning
Tactical thinking
Skill development
Strategic thinking
Creative problem solving
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Online Chess Boards
Game Analysis Tools
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for intermediate
Games for adults
Games for beginners
Games for kids
Hands-on chess classes
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A

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