Zenchess

29 year old expert rated 2002 uscf. 2 time Omaha city champion.

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Location: Omaha, NE, US
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Website: www.zenchess.com

  Hello.  My name is Jacob Wagner and I am a USCF Expert rated 2002.  My rating is on the up and in my last ~23 uscf games I have lost only 1 tournament game.

  I care less about perfection and "correct" openings, and more about thought process, emotions, logic and becoming strong through imagination and discussion.  

  Some of my greatest chess influences were Joshua Waitzkin's chessmaster lectures, and Nimzowitsch's "My system", along with many other books and lessons.  I play strong computers often.

  I am very familiar with a wide range of chess books and chess software.  I help my students get the best training material. 

  In the past I used to take serious students only.  Right now I'm having a special to get new students - $10 an hour!  This won't last too long, the rate will raise to $15 most likely.I will be giving lessons at $10 an hour for at least 2 months.   Normally I charge $20 an hour or more locally to dedicated students, but I am in a bit of a pickle financially right now ;p.

Lessons will not be given on chess.com.  They will be given through other software that allows takebacks and arrow annotations.  We can do voice chat through the internet or through phone.  If you wish to improve your game seriously, I will put in as much effort on learning your unique strengths and weaknesses as you do on your improvement.  

Uscf id: 12717383

Email me for my boost mobile walkie talkie or phone number if you want.  You can email me at zenchess@gmail.com

-Jake

Comments:

by phyxius - 6 months ago
Omaha, Nebraska United States
Member Since: Mar 2009
Member Points: 1380

Will you take person-to-person coaching if we're to meet locally in the Omaha area? I would be willing to meet you in the future and hopefully to get training to help improve my skills in the game.

by Zenchess - 6 months ago
Omaha United States
Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 391

I'm definitely willing to do that.  I emailed you and messaged you here on chess.com, so the ball is in your court :P

by jkpastorius - 5 months ago
United States
Member Since: Apr 2009
Member Points: 175

Hi.  I just sent you an email inquring about coaching.  Please let me know if you are interested.  Thanks!

by Zenchess - 5 months ago
Omaha United States
Member Since: Nov 2007
Member Points: 391

Hi jkpastorious.  I am definitely interested!  I won't be able to check my email until later tonight.  Thanks for your comment

-Jacob


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