Travis MacDougall
Friendly Chess Coach Who Helps You Outsmart Friends, Crush Blunders & Look Brilliant Doing It!
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Travis MacDougall
Diploma degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
/ lesson
30 lessons
15% off
/ lesson
20 lessons
10% off
/ lesson
10 lessons
5% off
/ lesson
5 lessons
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1 lessons
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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 coach skills
Hands on practice
Tactical thinking
Interactive learning
Strategic thinking
Creative problem solving
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for beginners
Games for adults
Games for intermediate
Games for kids
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.

Games concepts taught by Travis
The Tutor and Student discussed chess openings, particularly the Italian Game and the Danish Gambit. The Student learned principles for opening moves and practiced the Italian Game's initial moves. They also covered a quick checkmate tactic and plan to continue practicing openings and gameplay in the next session, focusing on applying the learned strategies.
Principles of Opening Moves
Italian Opening
Danish Gambit
Six-Move Checkmate
Sacrificing Pieces for Positional Advantage
Analyzing Opponent's Moves and Planning Ahead
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Game Analysis Tools
Online Chess Boards
Hands-on chess classes
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Note taking
Chat for quick help

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