2200+ Chess.com coach offering structured, personalized training for consistent improvement. Clear methodology, practical focus, and affordable pricing (15 USD/hour).

About me:

I’m a Chess.com‑verified coach and a passionate chess player, combining years of experience with a strong teaching and coaching background to help you improve effectively. Working with a select number of students allows me to maintain a high level of personalized attention.

My approach focuses on building strong habits, improving calculation, and developing practical decision‑making at every level.

I believe that chess is one of the most accessible and universal disciplines you can find. It is a gym for the mind: it trains your logic, helps you manage your emotions, and enhances your creativity. It allows a player to make progress with the right plan, proper guidance, and their own effort.

What I offer:

For beginner players (0 -1100 rating):

Foundational lessons (rules, piece movement, basic tactics, simple openings, typical plans, essential endgames)
Introduction to practical thinking (how to avoid blunders, how to create simple plans)
Guided practice sessions
Feedback based on the student’s own games

For intermediate players (1100 -1700 rating):

Structured and personalized lessons (openings and typical middlegames, strategy, positional judgment, planning—attack and defense— tactics, endgames, time management, master-game analysis, and other fundamental aspects of chess)
Full study programs with follow‑up
Game analysis and training feedback (based on the student’s own games)
Training sessions

For advanced players (1700—2000 rating):

Sparring sessions
Opening repertoire work
Strategic endgames
Support in preparing for specific games and tournaments, with deeper analysis and opponent‑focused preparation when relevant.

Pricing:

For individual lessons my hourly rate is 15 USD, and I provide discounts for multi‑hour packages. I also teach small groups with flexible pricing depending on the number of students.

Tools & Languages:

I use the Chess.com classroom tool and Google Meet for online sessions.

My lessons are in English and Spanish. I also speak Portuguese very well, and I have intermediate French and basic Italian, which helps me communicate with students from those language backgrounds when needed.

Contact:

Feel free to reach out if you’d like to know more about my teaching style, availability, pricing, or if you’d like to schedule a lesson.

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