Looking for chess lessons

Dear all,

I am looking for chess lessons! I know that chess lessons are not for free so i am willing to pay for them. While looking around i see many great coaches with steep prices , which i would be willing to do when i'm a higher level player but not as for yet (maybe in the near future ).

What im looking for is a coach for the beginner improving or intermediate player. Prepare for a player who likes to read MANY chess books, can cite from chessbooks, knows 'the opera game' by heart but blunders so much in his own games that there is never anything fruitful coming from his own games haha. I think of myself as a blundering player, who knows how pawn chains work, what "triangulation" is, reads many books on chess but never sees it happen in his own game (by being clueless on a strategy level probably ) so i thought about taking lessons (to become a force to be reckoned with).

I am currently 41, i love boardgames, reading, studying (master in health psychology) and many other hobbys im willing to disclose if interested. Dutch or English would be nice, german is possible too, but i am too affraid to make mistakes while speaking in that case.

Are you or do you know a chess coach for online lessons (while recognizing my specific needs, which is not professional coaching on a master level or something), please let me know

Kind regards

hello, I think I would be a great fix for a chess coach. I used to study a lot of books when I was earlier in my chess career so I have quite a lot of book suggestions. I also specialize in teaching beginners, with most of my students being under 1400, and also my irl being a chess coach for kids.

My current rate is 25 USD per lesson (lessons are typically 1 hour though I sometimes go more if the lesson calls for it).

We can also use a lot of websites for communications and lessons, such as discord, whatsapp, messenger, zoom, google meets, or if you have a suggestion i'm willing to try any other free alternatives.

With that being said I do want to be straightforward with an issues. I will being starting 2 internships in some upcoming months, the first one may require me to be limited to lessons very early in the morning (which would be around the afternoon for you). and the 2nd internship starts in august, and im not sure if i will be able to teach you at all.

Dear Michael,

If you’re looking to improve your chess skills with top-notch instruction and a supportive learning environment, I highly recommend ThinkSquare Chess Academy (TSCA). I am a TD, Club Director, Coach, and Active Player, so I offer to share my experience from a variety of views. Additionally, you gain access to resources associated with our program, such as videos, puzzles, and blogs.

TSCA offers a unique blend of structured lessons, interactive training, and personalized coaching that actually makes improvement feel fun and rewarding. Our coaches are experienced, engaging, and genuinely invested in every student’s progress. As you struggle with blunders, we will analyze your play and create an action plan to improve. Our formula of decision matrices has aided players just like you!

PM for more info. Looking forward to hearing from you!

P.S.

(We have a player who has a similar situation to you. You are the same age, and in the same field. Wow! )

Here is feedback from my students: https://www.chess.com/forum/view/chess-lessons/feedback-from-my-students-1

Message me if interested.