Hourly Rate: $30

Languages: English, हिन्दी, हिंदी, मराठी

Professional chess coach with over 12 years of experience, a FIDE rating of 2270, and an IM norm. The coaching approach focuses on identifying and addressing individual weaknesses for effective improvement. 

Proven results include:

• FIDE 1100+ to 1550 in 6-8 months

• US Super Nationals Champion and Joint Runner-Up

• FIDE 1600+ to 2200 in 2 years

• National Amateur Women Champion

• Asian Amateur Women Joint Runner-Up

• State Women Champion U-15

• National Women U-19 Gold

• U-9 Girls State (Tamil Nadu) Champion

• Sri Lanka Open National B Champion 2022

• Irish Chess Union Runner-Up

• FIDE 1100 to Women FIDE Master (WFM) in 2.5-3 years

Experience includes working with students ranging from 700 to 2100 USCF and 1000 to 2000 FIDE.

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly Rate: $30

Languages: English, తెలుగు 

With over 2 years of coaching experience, I focus on identifying individual weaknesses and developing personalized training materials to help students improve. Holding the National Candidate Master (NCM) title and ranked #178 in Canada with a classical peak rating of 2132, along with a my coaching approach has proven effective across various levels of players.

Highlights:

• Over 2 years of coaching experience

• NCM title and ranked #178 in Canada (According to CFC top-rated)

• FIDE Classical peak rating of 1890

• Offers in-person, online, and group lessons

• Offers coaching for students ranging from complete beginners to 1600 CFC (2000 Online)

My coaching process emphasizes targeted development, ensuring every student receives focused attention to help them grow and excel in chess.

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly rate: $35

Languages: English, Türkçe, Azərbaycanca 

Woman FIDE Master from Azerbaijan with over 10 years of chess experience, specializing in competitive play and teaching.

Notable Achievements

• Malatya Open U14 Girls' Champion (2017)

• Sivas Buruciye Open U14 Winner (2019)

• Silver Lake Open B Group Women’s Champion (2021)

• Kirsehir Open Women’s Champion (2021)

Competitive Highlights

• Notable wins against two International Masters and Woman Grandmaster Zeinab Mamedyarova.

Teaching Experience

• Teaching university students since 2022.

• Offering private lessons since 2023. First student achieved a FIDE rating of 1662 in their debut tournament.

Coaching Skills

• Deep understanding of strategy, pattern recognition, and time management.

• Expertise in endgame techniques and theoretical positions.

• Development of tailored opening repertoires for players.

Teaching Focus

• Comprehensive training in openings, middlegames, and endgames.

• Simplifying complex chess concepts to make learning engaging and effective.

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly rate: $40

Languages: русский язык, українська, English 

Playing Experience
I've competed in numerous prestigious Open tournaments across Ukraine, Hungary, and the Czech Republic. My accomplishments include:

• Ukraine U20 Blitz Champion (2023)

• Multiple medals from junior championships in Ukraine

• 2023 Odessa Champion (Men's Division)

• Proud member of the Ukrainian National Junior Team

Teaching Experience
Since age 17, I’ve been teaching chess online, with students from diverse regions such as America, India, and Singapore.

Best Skills
In my early years, I lacked strong opening knowledge, which often led me into difficult positions. Learning to play through adversity taught me invaluable lessons on resilience and creativity. Although my opening skills have since improved, my adaptability and fighting spirit remain some of my strongest assets.

Teaching Methodology
I believe that every chess player should be fearless at the board, embracing mistakes as opportunities for growth. Playing with confidence—even in challenging positions—cultivates resilience and fosters personal development, both in chess and in life.

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly rate: $50/hour

Languages: English

About Me
Hi, I’m Ben Hercules, a passionate Candidate Master and full-time chess professional from South Africa. Chess is more than a game to me; it’s a lifelong love and a journey I eagerly share with my students.

Playing Experience

• Multi-time South African Junior National Champion

• South African University Champion on multiple occasions

• Represented South Africa internationally (2006, 2007, 2010, 2011)

• Champion of the International Chess Festival in Réunion (2019)

• Best-performing university player at the Commonwealth Games (2013)

• First national-level event participation in 2000

Teaching Experience
With over a decade of teaching experience, I have worked with students of all ages and skill levels. My roles have included:

• Head Coach at Wits University, guiding the men’s team to a silver medal in 2013

• Coach of various U/18 & U/20 regional teams, leading them to numerous golds in South African Junior Team Championships since 2017

• Professional chess instructor across educational institutions since 2012

• Head Coach and Content Lead at Mzansi Chess Academy since 2021

• Private coaching for players of all ages, from U/8 juniors to seniors over 50

Best Skills
Chess is a rich blend of strategic thinking, pattern recognition, calculation, and creativity. I excel at breaking down these complexities into clear, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning styles. Through interactive sessions, I use questions and practical simulations to reinforce learning. I aim to develop students' opening repertoires, solidify endgame foundations, and simplify middlegame concepts, equipping them with essential patterns and principles.

Teaching Methodology
My goal is to instill a genuine passion for chess in each student. I take a tailored approach to coaching, understanding that each player has unique strengths and areas for growth. My method involves a custom-made training plan focused on the individual’s needs, allowing for a journey of consistent learning and exploration. There’s no shortcut to chess mastery, but a fulfilling path of discovery and improvement awaits every dedicated player.

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly rate: $45

Language: English

Hi! My name is Daniel. I am an internationally certified FIDE Arbiter who is knowledgeable and experienced in ensuring that all applicable rules and regulations of chess are followed in tournaments.

Tournament Experience

I am also an experienced tournament player who knows the core principles that are essential to understand for anyone looking to succeed in chess.

I LOVE chess and want to share my passion and knowledge of the game with you and hope that you will come to love it just as much as I do! 

Teaching Methodology 

I focus on teaching beginners who want to get started and learn the basics of the game. Some of the topics I cover include chess notation, how the pieces move, board setup, basic checkmates and endgames, as well as tactics. My lessons are interactive, use lots of examples, and encourage plenty of practice, making it fun and easy to learn. If you want to learn how to play chess,

I look forward to sharing my passion and knowledge of the game with you and hope to see you soon!

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly rate: $35/hour

Languages: English, tiếng Việt

About me

I am a 19-year-old sophomore studying Computer Science at VinUniversity and (more importantly!) a self-trained chess player who got from 1300 to almost 2100 in less than 4 years (due to the COVID-19 pandemic that forces me to quit playing then, the real playing period is probably around 2 years only). I would love to share my experience with chess enthusiasts especially the ones that don't have much time on chess like me!

Playing Experience
I've competed in numerous prestigious Open and youth tournaments across Vietnam and Eastern Asia. My accomplishments include:

• Vietnam U20 Blitz Runner-up (2023), along with many other individual and team medals in Vietnam's Youth and Open tournaments

• Eastern Asia U20 Youth Chess Championship in Thailand - Rapid Winner (2022)

• 22nd ASEAN+ Age-Group Chess Championships 2024 in Laos - Standard Bronze (Individual) and Gold (Team) Medalist

• Proud member of the Hanoi Youth Chess Team

Teaching Experience
Since age 18, I’ve been teaching chess both online and face-to-face, with different types of students from developing kids to competitive teenagers aiming to play better competitively. Teaching international students is not a big problem for me, as I am studying at an international university and hold the 7.5 IELTS certificate.  

Best Skills
In my early years, I underestimated opening theories and just tried to play pet lines to cut the need of memorization. Through periods of playing competitively, self-studying and teaching, I am convinced that understanding both the openings' ideas and theories is essential for sustainable growth. Currently, I am offering my students straightforward opening repertoires with little theories but ideas to develop their understanding first, then gradually get the theories to catch up with them, so that they can have the opening interest at first to improve their results and the deep understanding later for higher rating climb. Opening is certainly my biggest strength, especially for fighting toe-to-toe with higher-rated players for a result (several draws with Black against strong prodigious IMs like Dau Khuong Duy and Prin Laohawirrapap are the evidence), but I also possess calculation strength and tips that can be shared to players through deep dive-in and can be applied in many other aspects of the game.

Teaching Methodology
In my lessons, I use a 70-30 method: 70% studying (opening is always prioritized until the student has solid understanding), 30% playing and analyzing (to make sure they remember the opening and have a chance to practice and get analysis from the coach). Occasionally, I share my success stories from real tournaments as a lesson for what my students should and should not do. With that method, I can get my students to become fearless over the board, thus making interactive online lessons more valuable. In training sessions, I demand the students to play the introduced openings even if they are not familiar. I believe that every chess player should embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth and fix. After all, I allow my students to actively think by including quizzes during lessons, and questions regarding their feelings after taking my lessons for further critical thinking. Overall, chess is an autonomous game where everyone is a king of their army, not a servant for their missions.

Times available (in EST): 

• 6-11 AM Monday to Sunday

• 5-8 PM Monday to Sunday

Hourly Rate: $65

Languages: English 

About the Coach

• FIDE Master and second youngest FIDE Master from Jamaica

• Best High School Player (2017-2019)

• National Junior Champion (2019)

• Chess Athlete of the Year (2019)

• Local Rapid Champion (2020)

• Holds the record for most local tournaments won in a year

• National representative, including Olympic-level play

Coaching Experience

• 4 years of coaching experience

• Specializes in working with schools and at events, including mini simuls

• Focus on helping students improve through personalized lessons and game analysis

Key Skills Taught

• Opening repertoires tailored to student style

• Middle game strategies: planning, risk management, and exploiting weaknesses

• Endgame techniques: key breaks, converting advantages, king activity

• Tactics and blunder prevention: pattern recognition, calculation, puzzle-solving

• Positional play: controlling key squares, holding initiative, outplaying opponents

• Attacking and defensive strategies: forcing combinations, counterattacking, piece coordination

• Time management and tournament preparation

Teaching Methodology

• Focus on eliminating weaknesses and improving key areas

• Game analysis to identify patterns and correct mistakes

• Lessons on maintaining advantages, concrete planning, and accurate play

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly rate: $50/hour

Languages: English

• FIDE Master from Montenegro with a current ELO of 2316

• Psychology graduate and musician

Playing Experience

• Three-time Montenegrin Youth Champion (twice U16, once U18)

• Winner of several tournaments up to 2300 rating

• 3rd place in Montenegrin Blitz Championship

• Participated in European Championships (rapid, blitz, and youth) and World Youth Championship

Teaching Methodology

• Assess student’s knowledge level to target areas for improvement

• Focus on chess theory, starting with endgames

• Use of ChessBase for preparation and analysis

• Teach unconventional openings to surprise opponents

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly Rate: $30/hour

Languages: English

• 22-year-old FIDE Master (FM) from Nigeria, ranked 2nd with a rating of 2252

• Represented Nigeria in the Online Chess Olympiad (2020, 2021)

Achievements

• Runner-up, African U20 Juniors (2021)

• Winner of multiple national and state tournaments

• Defeated GM Solomon Kenny (2022)

• Winner, Nigerian Chess Olympiad Qualifiers (2024)

Teaching

• 3+ years coaching experience with personalized training plans

• Global student base, using modern tech for lessons

• Focus on student improvement, discipline, and strategic thinking

Other Skills

• Chess commentator

• YouTuber

Key Skills
Discipline, dedication, resilience, excellence.

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly rate: $45/hour

Languages: українська, English

About Me
I'm 43 years old and have been immersed in the chess world for the past two decades as both a professional player and coach.

Playing Experience
With countless tournaments under my belt, I've gained extensive competitive experience that spans multiple levels and formats. 

Teaching Experience
As a coach, I've had the privilege of working with talented young players, including European and National champions. My approach focuses on nurturing each student's unique potential, helping them develop the critical thinking, foresight, and resilience needed to excel in competitive settings.

Best Skills
Complex positions and complications 

Teaching Methodology
My teaching revolves around sharpening calculation skills, encouraging students to navigate and master complex positions with confidence. Each lesson is crafted to enhance their analytical abilities and develop an instinct for creating winning opportunities on the board.

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly rate: $35

Languages: українська, русский язык, English (US)

Playing experience

Played many tournaments and team championships such as Hungary, Slovakia, and Germany. 

Many times a champion of Ukraine

Coaching is available for any age and any level!

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly rate: $45 

Languages: English (US), Español

• About: International Master (IM) from Argentina with a FIDE rating of 2300 and 12 years of competitive experience. Actively engaged in tournaments and available for lessons or training games.

• Playing Achievements:

  • Holds an IM title with one GM norm.

  • Current U-20 Regional and National Champion.

  • Multi-time National Youth Champion with extensive experience in international competitions, including three appearances in the World Youth Chess Championships.

• Teaching Experience:

  • Skilled in coaching players of all ages and in the intermediate level (atleast 1700+ (lichess) ELO).

  • Offers both private and group lessons, adapting his approach based on individual learning styles and goals.

• Core Skills:

  • Opening Theory: Deep understanding of opening theory, assisting players in developing and refining their own opening repertoires.

  • Practical Tournament Skills: Expertise in strategies that enhance practical and tournament play, preparing students to handle varied in-game scenarios.

  • Tournament Preparation: Knowledge of competition dynamics, helping players prepare specifically for tournament performance, especially with opening strategies.

• Teaching Methodology:

  • Individualized Approach: Lessons are customized based on the student’s goals and game analysis, focusing on improving weaknesses as a pathway to achieving results.

  • Opening Repertoire Development: Works with students to build an opening repertoire tailored to their strengths and style, delving into the typical pawn structures and middlegame plans associated with each opening.

  • Tournament Preparation Focus: Helps players prepare for competitions with specific training in opening depth and practical game play, equipping them with the tools to excel under tournament conditions.

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com

Hourly rate: $65

Languages: Español, English (US)

About Me
I am Reinaldo Vera, a Cuban Grandmaster (GM) and FIDE Senior Trainer (FST). My highest Elo rating was 2584. Over the years, I’ve authored four books, including The Nimzo-Indian Defense and The Merano Variation of the Semi-Slav, both published by Gambit, a renowned English publisher. I also wrote Titanes del ajedrez cubano, which chronicles the history of Cuba's first 12 GMs from Capablanca to Leinier Dominguez. Additionally, I'm co-author of a book on female world champions and prominent figures in women's chess, available on Amazon. I've contributed over 100 articles to prominent chess magazines, including Peón de Rey, Jaque, and New In Chess (NIC).

Playing Experience
I have represented Cuba in 10 Chess Olympiads, achieving significant milestones, including a gold medal on the third board at the Elista Olympiad in 1998 and finishing undefeated in both the Yerevan Olympiad in 1996 and Bled Olympiad in 2002. Over the course of my career, I played in more than 30 Cuban national championship finals, securing the absolute championship in 1997 and 2001, and finishing as runner-up four times.

Teaching Experience
With over 30 years of experience coaching young players, I am a certified FIDE Senior Trainer (FST). I’ve led more than 20 training seminars for coaches across various countries, equipping hundreds of trainers. In 2018, my work was recognized with the Yuri Razuvaev award from the FIDE Coaches Commission (TRG).

Other Experiences

• 1986: Graduated in Physical Culture from the Higher Institute of Physical Culture "Manuel Fajardo" in Havana.

• 1988: Achieved the title of International Grandmaster.

• 2008: Specialized in High-Performance Chess from ISCF "Manuel Fajardo."

• 2007: Certified as a FIDE Senior Trainer (FST).

• 2008: Appointed Lecturer by the FIDE Trainers Commission.

Best Skills
I excel at tactical play but especially enjoy victories achieved through positional pressure. My strengths include preparing opening strategies tailored to specific opponents and helping students identify and address their weaknesses.

Teaching Methodology
Together, we’ll create a tailored plan for your chess development based on an analysis of your games. I emphasize learning from classic games to capture the essence of chess. Each session begins with tactical exercises as a warm-up, followed by a focus on positional, tactical, or opening themes, and concludes with exercises on the day’s theme. Homework assignments will reinforce these concepts through individual practice. Blindfold games and selected positions are also part of the training. This general plan will be adjusted according to your skill level to ensure optimal progress.

Interested in taking lessons? Contact us at: curiouskingscc@gmail.com