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MASTER THE GAME WITH A FORMER ENGLAND JUNIOR
As a 2100+ ECF rated player and former England Junior, I provide structured 1-to-1 chess coaching for all ages and abilities. My coaching is built on formal pedagogical theory, ensuring every lesson is clear, targeted, and effective.
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Chess Playing Background
Chess Playing Background
Peak ECF Rating: 2100+
Peak Online Rating: 2400+ (Lichess)
Experience: 15+ years of competitive play and a former England Junior.
My game with world no. 10 and Dutch no. 1 Super-GM Anish Giri. I took him to the wire, finding myself one move away from a forced draw.
Teaching Experience
Teaching Experience
Chess Coaching: Over 6 years of experience coaching players from absolute beginners to competitive club players.
School Experience: Over 2 years of experience working in schools, providing a strong understanding of how to manage, engage, and support young learners. I am also an accreditied tutor with Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC).
Teacher Training: Completed the first stage of a secondary post-graduate teacher training programme.
Coaching Development: Completed training with CSC and shadowed experienced coaches to refine instructional techniques and training methods.
Educational Chess Certification: Completed the ECU & ChessPlus training course Exploring Maths Tasks through Chess. Certified in the theoretical and practical aspects of using chess to build broader academic, logical, and problem-solving skills.
Clear Communication: Hold a professional CELTA qualification, providing the skills to deliver clear, jargon-free explanations.
The Advantage of Online Chess Coaching
The Advantage of Online Chess Coaching
Modern chess is a fundamentally digital game. Grandmasters and competitive club players alike do the vast majority of their training online. Delivering 1-to-1 coaching online offers significant practical advantages:
Interactive Visual & Training Tools: The digital format gives us instant access to specialized resources like coordinate training and blindfold tactics. Using on-screen arrows, colored squares, and highlights, I can instantly map out threats and piece geometry, which dramatically speeds up tactical learning.
Seamless Board Interaction: No time is wasted resetting physical pieces after a puzzle or game. We can jump instantly between tactical exercises, endgame studies, and theoretical openings at the click of a button.
Learning Records: Digital tools allow for easy saving of board states, variations, and analyzed games. Your personalized study materials are perfectly organized and always accessible for review.
Pricing
Pricing
Tuition is billed as a flat monthly fee, securing a dedicated, weekly 60-minute time slot. This covers all scheduled sessions, including months with five lessons.
Tuition is billed as a flat monthly fee, securing a dedicated, weekly 60-minute time slot. This covers all scheduled sessions, including months with five lessons.
£160 Monthly
Tailored to all abilities, from complete beginners to strong club players, adapting entirely to your level, goals, and preferences.
Focuses on developing a concrete thought process, building habits in calculation, positional evaluation, pattern recognition, and game analysis.
Includes a weekly 60-minute online lesson, personalized study materials, and optional homework.
Request a free 30 minute consultation!
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