Hey, Chess.com users! I'm John. International Master, FIDE 2448, USCF 2530 (September 2016).

I'm a 30 year-old professional chess coach currently working toward my GM (Grandmaster) title. Follow my blog here on Chess.com, and feel free to check out my Twitter as well!

9/25/2014: I launched my YouTube channel! I post bullet, blitz, and standard videos with commentary as well as other instructional chess content. As of May 2016 I've posted over 1,100 videos (and counting)!

I offer private lessons via Skype. If you'd like more details, please navigate to my YouTube page, click on the "About" tab, and then click on "For business inquiries" to reveal my email. If you message me here on Chess.com there's a very good chance I'll miss it!