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Beginner and Intermediate Private Chess Lessons From a Global Top 1% Chess Coach

Completed by 131 learners

Ages 5-18

Live 1-on-1 Lessons

Embark on a transformative chess journey with me, VegerenessBergeron, an experienced chess coach with a passion for teaching. I am also a seasoned competitive chess player with a rating/ELO of 1900 OTB, (2300 Bullet, 2200 Blitz Chess.com).

VegerenessBergeron

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5.0

Number of reviews:

(31 reviews)

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Live video meetings

Meets on demand

60 min

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What's included

Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

60 mins

per session

Teacher support

Homework

4+ hours per week. I assign chess homework from my own self-created chess curriculum that contains different levels to help their growth. All homework is digital and will be marked. I also use lichess.org as a way for them to play chess and myself look at their data to identify growth and areas of improvement for chess

Assessment

I will assign a chess test to identify their growth and move them to the next level.

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten - 3

Beginner - Intermediate Level

💡 Tailored Study Plans for Success:

✨ For Beginners:

Introduction to Chess Basics: Master the fundamentals, including chessboard setup, piece movements, and game rules.

Tactical Foundations: Dive into essential tactics and strategies to gain confidence on the board.

Interactive Exercises: Engage in hands-on activities and puzzles to reinforce learning.

Opening Principles: Explore basic opening strategies to set the stage for a strong mid-game.

✨ For Intermediates:

Advanced Tactics: Elevate your game with more complex tactical patterns and combinations.

Strategic Planning: Develop a deep understanding of strategic principles to control the board.

Endgame Mastery: Hone your endgame skills for a decisive advantage in the final stages of the game.

Personalized Game Analysis: Receive detailed analysis and feedback on your games for continuous improvement.

🚀 What You'll Experience:

Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy one-on-one lessons tailored to your availability. I mainly teach at schools, private groups, and in-person, but am now expanding to online lessons. 

Live Game Analysis: Dive into real-time game analysis to enhance your decision-making skills.

Ongoing Support: Stay connected between sessions with additional resources and study materials.

Learning Goals

Learn how to play chess and calculate lines, expand their opening and endgame knowledge, develop pattern recognition through tactics and strengthen their memory through visual memory training lessons.

Other Details

Learning Needs

I have taught chess for kids with ADHD and it helps some focus better. Talk to me directly for more details on your kids needs.

Parental Guidance

I will use lichess.org as a way to facilitate chess lessons and analysis chess positions. Would highly recommend the student to have a lichess.org account.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

My own knowledge and chess curriculum.

Meet the teacher

VegerenessBergeron

Joined April, 2024

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Teacher expertise and credentials

As a seasoned player with ELO 1900 OTB, (2300 Bullet, 2200 Blitz Chess.com), I am dedicated to helping beginners and intermediate players reach new heights in their chess skills. I am best teaching those 800 ELO - 1700 ELO