I've been taking lessons with John for about 1/2 a year and I've really enjoyed our lessons. My rating is 1950 USCF and I feel like I've really elevated my game. He's extremely patient, knowledgeable, dedicated and humerous at times. We were playing at the Manhattan Open in August and he actually took time out of his grueling game against GM Lenderman to glance at my game. I really appreciated that and so will prospective students. Good luck

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Hey guys.  I've still got a few spots open for online coaching - please email me if interested.  Also, I'm going to ask some of my current students to post reviews of our lessons so any prospective student can get a feel for my teaching style.  Look for these soon!

Thanks,

John

can i be coached pls?

Hi Im from philippines.. I would like to learn with you.... God bless coach.

Hello, I would like to learn from you, I'm 14 years old, and I'm facinated by chess, I'd really like to improve my game, and learn from a great teacher, thanks :)

sorry about the spelling i am only 14 but any ways i know the basics i am a ok player but i just need my stragys tacs betters i also forgot the avance moves o and are you charging people 

hi i would like to learn i know how to play but i still want to be my best!

I’ve taken with John for a month or two now, and I’ve really enjoyed working with him.  I can be a ‘talker’ at times, and he listens patiently to my ideas, and helps steer me in the right direction while building on my current understanding.  He is friendly, down-to-earth, uses questioning well, and patiently answers all the clarifying questions I can think of to understand what’s going on.  Another chess author notes that a good chess student should ask questions, not take notes, and John answers questions/explains things well.  

I am 26 years old and have been playing chess with progressive results but I need that extra push that all serious chess players need to get over the hump. I am currently rated about 2041 uscf but I believe I am playing chess at the 2250 OTB level or very close to that due to my recent activity with local masters in my city ( Cleveland Ohio), I aim to achieve the I M Title but I can't do it without a serious partner so if your really serious about giving personal attention to me let me know, give me the rates and lets get started because I plan on playing in the Chicago Open and World Open this year and don't plan on Gambiting my tournament if you need more info about me let me know.

I'm willing to learn and dedicated to put in as much time necessary I just recently turned 16 and I'm taking chess extremely seriously.

I have being studying chess...i have being studying chess moves of every fischer games...spassky games...i have being learning about chess for a long time....i would appreciate if you could help me to improve it more and more what are my weaknesses and how to improve it :) thnx IM!!! you are so encouraging :D

Hey there!  I would really appreciate a hand with my game.  It's like I just can't improve.  I've tried the stuff on Chessmaster, here online, and from books... but I just don't feel like I'm getting anywhere.

hey iam from lubbock texas.

i am  a graduate student in electrical engineering from texas tech university.

could u please help me online

my dedication: everyday i play atleast 10 games on chess.com

contact me @

venk.rock@gmail.com

Hola John.Seria un placer poder jugar una partida contigo.Saludos.

hi,i am 14 years old and i was looking for someone to get me better.i paly USCF my rating is 1289.

I need a lot of teaching but am will to bend over backwards to learn.

Cheers

Col

Colin

I've been playing for years and spend hours everyday but I never get anywhere

Sir if you are willing it whould be my honor to study from what you have to teach  

You made it all the way to IM, huh?  Looks Like Ed Zelkind started to decline rapidly after the year 2001 and now he's at his rating floor.

Wanted to give a recommendation for John as a coach.  I coach beginners but I am still learning.  I've worked with him for a short time and he is very flexible and the analysis is priceless.  There is great value in working with a titled player because they can avoid teaching bad habits that you will later have to "unlearn." 

I've worked with other coaches before and I would definitely recommend choosing John.  MY USCF is about 1700 and 'm about 2000 on chess.com. 

I am improving rapidly with hard work and through the instruction of John.  (And If I can improve, trust me... anyone can lol).

PLEASE BE MY COACH.ITS BEEN 15 YEARS OF SEARCHING THE TRUTH.

ME TOO .MY GAME WITH U IS STILL ON.

sir I would like to be your student and I would be delighted for you to teach me. I am 15 years old and need improvment. Please help me and I will in return be willing to improve. Thank you for your time. ~ OhhShikkkk