Hi, I'm Thomas! I've been studying chess since I was 8 years old. Though I took a break in middle school and high school, I returned to chess in college and have fallen back in love with the game. I've always had a passion for teaching, so I've decided to start offering coaching to any beginners or intermediate players who are interested. Contact me at thomasmcksmith@gmail.com if you are interested and want to learn more.

A little more about me: I'm about to start graduate school for a PhD in computational condensed matter physics. I also write songs for the acoustic guitar, and I think chess is a wonderful of intersection of the analytical nature of physics and the creative nature of songwriting. I hope I can inspire more people to find and grow their own love of chess.

Not currently accepting any new students.

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