About Me :

I have been coaching professionally for about 6 years and counting. I have been Professional Streamer & Commentator and worked with some of the biggest names in Chess (videos below in the description). I mainly help my students to achieve their goals and mostly the range I teach is between (500 - 2000) online rating. If your interested in lessons you may message me or fill out this form https://forms.fillout.com/t/pjsCySZiVSus .

Lesson Prices & Teaching Methodology :

(All classes are done online via Zoom)

1-1 Classes (1hr) = $35

5hr Package = $150

The key to success, in my opinion, is game analysis. I go through my students' games to identify and fix their errors. By working through specialized activities on a particular subject, I am able to improve a student's thought process. I also tend to use real life situations in a chess game that tends to help my students realize that chess always relates with what we do in life.

Testimonials :

I've studied with a few coaches and Hakeem is the best coach I've had. In one year of Hakeem's coaching, my lichess rating grew from 1850 to a peak of 2194. With Hakeem I found an understanding of positional chess and prophylaxis. Hakeem taught me how to analyze my games and the games of masters without using the engine. In every tournament I played, Hakeem was always there to offer words of encouragement and to analyze my games. I'm very happy with the coaching from Hakeem and would recommend him to anyone looking to improve.

— Josh

My son, an avid chess enthusiast, was experiencing difficulties with openings and required supplementary guidance to refine his tactical vision. On the recommendation of his coach, he commenced lessons with Hakeem, and within a few sessions, his confidence soared as he developed improved strategic planning and tactical expertise. Notably, Liam's rating surged by 300 points following a few months of mentorship under Hakeem. I wholeheartedly endorse Hakeem for his exceptional chess knowledge and professionalism.

— Liam

Hakeem was the first chess coach I ever had, and he was very easy to work with. He helped me to identify my goals, and he identified weaknesses in my game that were holding me back. Hakeem is not just patient, but remarkably good at giving me time to figure out difficult positions, and then asking probing questions to help me understand exactly what skills and thought processes I need to develop to improve my game.

— Lance

(for more testimonials you can check out my website https://beacons.ai/hakeemlive/studentsfeedback)

Commentary with Grandmaster Arthur Neiksans

Collaboration with a Two time Womens World Champion Grandmaster Alexandra Kosteniuk

FIDE 100th Anniversary with FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich

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