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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

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

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Interactive learning

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Tactical thinking

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Skill development

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Strategic thinking

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Creative problem solving

Teaching tools used by chess coach

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Online Chess Boards

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Game Analysis Tools

Types of learners for chess lessons

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Games for intermediate

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Games for adults

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Games for beginners

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Games for kids

Hands-on chess classes

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Pets are welcomed

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Note taking

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Parent feedback

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Chat for quick help

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Open Q&A

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