Ritvik Nellutla
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Ritvik Nellutla
Diploma degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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About your chess coach
m Ritvik Nellutla, a dedicated chess tutor who has been playing and studying the game for many years. I’ve taught multiple students one-on-one, including younger kids and complete beginners, and I focus on helping them build confidence from the very first lesson. My approach is patient, clear, and structured. I break concepts down in a simple way so students understand not only what to play, but why it works. I teach piece movement, basic tactics, opening principles, board vision, and strategic thinking. I also guide students through puzzles, game reviews, and consistent practice routines. My goal is to create a supportive and fun environment where every student can improve step by step and enjoy the process of learning chess, while building skills that translate into focus, patience, and problem-solving outside the game as well.
Ritvik graduated from United States Chess Federation (USCF)
Chess coach skills
Rule understanding
Tactical thinking
Competitive play
Skill development
Hands on practice
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for kids
Games for adults
Games for beginners
Games for advanced
Games for intermediate
Chess classes overview
My teaching approach is very simple, clear, and beginner-friendly. I focus on breaking chess concepts down step-by-step so students understand exactly why a move works, not just what to play. I use tools like Lichess and Google Meet to demonstrate piece movement, tactics, opening principles, board vision, and game review in a visual and interactive way. During lessons, I ask guiding questions, show examples, and encourage students to think out loud so I can understand their thought process. I adjust my pace based on the student’s level and make sure every topic feels comfortable before moving on. I also give small practice tasks, puzzle recommendations, and simple homework when helpful. My goal is to create a supportive learning environment that builds confidence, improves critical thinking, and helps students steadily grow at their own pace.
Chess coach also teaches
Chess
Rapid Chess
Blitz Chess
Bullet Chess
Correspondence Chess
Bughouse Chess
Games concepts taught by Ritvik
Tactical Chess Puzzles
Queen and King Checkmate (The Box Method)
Avoiding Stalemate
Phases of a Chess Game
King Activity in the Endgame
The Student practiced chess tactics by solving puzzles of varying difficulties and reviewed the Italian Opening. The session involved analyzing different move options and comparing the Italian Opening with the Sicilian Defense and Scotch Game. The plan is to cover the Sicilian Defense more thoroughly in the next session.
Tactical Chess Puzzles
Avoiding Unnecessary Piece Moves
Understanding Piece Activity
Strategic Differences between Openings
The Italian Game: Symmetrical Opening
Recognizing and Exploiting Weaknesses
Importance of Remembering Openings
Opening Principles: Pawn Structure and Open Lines
Forks
Suffocation versus Protection
Striking Piece vs. Supporting Piece
Opening Principles: King Safety and Castling
Opening Principles: Piece Development
Opening Principles: Center Control
The session involved solving chess puzzles to improve tactical awareness, followed by a lesson on checkmates, focusing on the conditions for checkmate and the role of supporting pieces. The student learned and practiced the 'box method' for checkmating with the queen and king, and the next session will cover the 'wall method' using the rook and king. A follow-up class was scheduled.
Checkmate Definition and Conditions
Distance Checks
Stalemate Awareness
Queen and King Checkmate: The Box Method
Supporting Pieces in Checkmates
The Student and Tutor worked through a series of chess puzzles to improve tactical awareness, focusing on identifying checkmates and exploiting forks and skewers. The session also covered the rules and strategy behind castling. The Student will have another session on Saturday to continue practice.
Tactical Chess Motifs: Skewers
Checkmate Patterns: Utilizing Pawn Support
Prioritizing Pieces and Moves: Mid-Game Strategy
Endgame Principles: Piece Value and Material Advantage
Castling Rules and Strategic Implications
Tactical Chess Motifs: Forks
The session focused on chess puzzles and an introduction to the Sicilian opening. The student practiced identifying optimal moves in various scenarios. The Tutor explained the principles of asymmetry and open lines in the Sicilian defense, and the student practiced creating open lines on the board.
Three Rules of Openings
Asymmetry in Chess Positions
Open Lines (Files) in Chess
Dynamic Play
Sicilian Defense
Sacrifices in Chess
Stalemate
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Chess Engines
Collaboration Tools
PGN Editors
Online Chess Boards
Game Analysis Tools
Hands-on chess classes
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
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