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Hello! My name is Guannan Song (but you can call me Terry), and I am a FIDE Master with 1 International Master norm.

Feel free to add me as a friend here on chess.com!

Below are some of my most notable credentials and achievements:

One of Canada's top chess players (peak FIDE rating of 2340)
Master of Education graduate
Ontario Certified Teacher (graduate from The University of Western Ontario’s Teacher Education program)
10+ years of teaching experience
20+ years of international competitive playing experience
Two-time chess author with Everyman Chess (now called Popular Chess) and Chessable (read more at the bottom of my profile!)
Former Canadian Youth Champion
Former North American Junior 3rd-place podium finisher
Two-time official representative for Team Canada

Coaching Services:

1-hour session = $60 USD (80 CAD)
2-hour session = $110 USD (150 CAD)
Ten prepaid 2-hour sessions = $1000 USD (1350 CAD)
1-hour training games (with live analysis afterward) = $50 USD (70 CAD)
2-hour online simultaneous exhibition = $150 USD (210 CAD)

Teaching Methodology: Integral to my individualized teaching approach is tailoring each lesson to the student's goals, needs, and interests by developing a mutually agreed-upon action plan for improvement.

To maximize improvement, lessons typically focus on the following elements: game analysis, opening theory, middlegame planning, attacking play, and tactical training.

Lesson Logistics: We will use chess.com or lichess.org and Microsoft Teams to communicate.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN LESSONS, PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING: Send me a message on chess.com with your name, email connected to your Microsoft Teams account so I can add you, an introduction, and your chess goals (and come prepared to the lesson with a few of your previous games, if feasible – chess.com or lichess rapid games are fine).

We will use the first lesson to discuss your chess goals, examine your level of play, and develop an action plan for improvement, which will help you decide whether or not you wish to continue working together.

I require a minimum of 3 days' notice if a lesson needs to be cancelled. Otherwise, the full price of the scheduled lesson will be charged.

Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

Payment Method: I accept payment using PayPal. (NOTE: it may be a few extra dollars to cover any PayPal fees)

A discount is offered to encourage more women/girls to play chess.

I also offer group lessons – message me for details.

My Chess Books and Courses:

I previously authored 2 chess books for Everyman Chess (now called Popular Chess) titled "Practical Chess Puzzles: 600 Positions to Improve Your Calculation and Judgment" and "Mastering Chess Logic."

Check out my chess books below!

http://amazon.com/author/guannansong

More E-Versions:

https://www.newinchess.com/mastering-chess-logic

https://www.newinchess.com/practical-chess-puzzles

Interactive Chessable Course Versions:

https://www.chessable.com/mastering-chess-logic/course/129977/

https://www.chessable.com/practical-chess-puzzles/course/70739/

Chess.com Course Versions:

https://www.chess.com/course/mastering-chess-logic-129977

https://www.chess.com/course/practical-chess-puzzles-70739