Chess Coach | From Absolute Beginner to Advanced Strategy | Build a Master’s Foundation

Experienced tutor with a peak rating of ~2300 and years of competitive play. While I play at an advanced level, my teaching style is grounded and patient. I work with students ranging from absolute newcomers to intermediate tournament players. My goal is to make high-level concepts accessible to everyone. I can help you navigate your very first game or analyze complex positional mistakes in your existing repertoire. Whether you are a complete newcomer looking to learn the basics correctly, or an intermediate player stuck at a plateau, I provide personalized plans to elevate your game. Many beginners stagnate because they build fundamental flaws early on. I specialize in correcting these before they settle, whether you are learning the rules for the first time or pushing for an advanced rating. I offer a structured, high-level perspective broken down into simple, digestible concepts.

I believe chess is learned by doing, not just watching. My sessions focus on active participation: I guide you through positions with targeted questions, helping you discover the right moves yourself. This active engagement cements the fundamentals of pattern recognition far better than passive listening. Chess is a game of pattern recognition, and using these active recall methods for fundamentals is the quickest way to bridge the gap from a beginner to an intermediate player. As you progress, our lessons become highly structured and data-driven. I analyze your match history to curate materials specifically for your weaknesses, from complex middlegame strategy to tactical precision. For younger students and complete beginners, I strip away the complexity. I have years of experience simplifying the game for children, ensuring that the rules are clear, the environment is encouraging, and the learning process remains fun.