Ritvik Nellutla
Elevate Your Chess Game with a Skilled and Friendly USCF-Registered Tutor Ready to Help
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Ritvik Nellutla
Diploma degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 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
Tactical thinking
Interactive learning
Skill development
Strategic thinking
Rule understanding
Types of learners for chess lessons
Games for kids
Games for advanced
Games for adults
Games for intermediate
Games for beginners
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
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Games concepts taught by Ritvik
The tutor and student engaged in a chess lesson focusing on opening strategies and tactical puzzles. They practiced various openings, with a significant emphasis on mastering the French Defense through repeated drills. The session concluded with plans to continue this practice in the next class.
Opening Principles
Italian Game & Scotch Game
French Defense
Puzzles: Tactics and Calculation
The student and tutor worked through various chess puzzles, focusing on tactical decision-making and piece exchanges. They then practiced and reviewed key chess openings, including the Italian Game, Queen's Gambit Declined (Orthodox variation), and the Sicilian Defense, reinforcing their move sequences and strategic importance.
Chess Openings: The Italian Game
Chess Openings: The Sicilian Defense
Chess Openings: Queen's Gambit Declined (Orthodox)
Chess Strategy: Piece Value and Tactical Priorities
The student and tutor reviewed various chess positions, practicing tactical play including checkmates and forks. They then focused on chess opening theory, specifically the Italian, Scotch, Sicilian, and French defenses, with the student practicing move sequences and understanding the strategic nuances of each. Future practice will focus heavily on the French Defense.
Back Rank Checkmate
Forks and Pins in Chess Tactics
Opening Principles: Italian
Scotch
and Sicilian
Pawn Promotion
Piece Sacrifice
The student practiced chess puzzles focusing on tactical decisions like trapping pieces and recognizing checkmate opportunities. The session also involved memorizing the initial move orders for the Caro-Kann Defense and Queen's Gambit Declined chess openings. Scheduling of the next lesson was discussed to accommodate the tutor's upcoming vacation.
Trapping the Queen
Queen's Gambit Declined
The Caro-Kann Defense
Pawn Promotion
Knight Forks
Queen and Rook Checkmate Patterns
The session involved the Student working through chess puzzles to improve tactical skills and reviewing several chess openings to enhance strategic understanding. The Student practiced move sequences and discussed the underlying principles of each opening. The tutor assigned focused practice on the Carocon Defense and Queen's Gambit Declined for the next session.
Chess Openings: Car0-Kann Defense
Chess Openings: Queen's Gambit Declined
Chess Openings: French Defense
Chess Openings: Sicilian Defense
Chess Openings: Scotch Game
Chess Openings: Italian Game
Chess Tactics: Discovered Attack
The Student practiced chess puzzles, identifying tactical patterns and calculating move sequences. The session included a review of the Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Variation and an introduction to the Italian Game: Giuoco Piano. Scheduling for the next class was discussed.
Tactics: Forks
Rook Sacrifices
Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense
Italian Game: Giuoco Piano Variation
Buffer Moves
Opening Principles: Development and Control
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Game Analysis Tools
Chess Engines
Collaboration Tools
PGN Editors
Online Chess Boards
Hands-on chess classes
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
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