Chess for Sharks | Private Lessons
Class experience
Each class begins with 5 - 10 tactical problems chosen by theme and rating level optimized for the individual student. We talk through each puzzle and work through variations together on my shared screen. Next we review a very short (5-15 moves) game that illustrates more strategic ideas like development of pieces, control of the center, king safety, common openings, etc. Both the tactical and strategic lessons are delivered in a fun and encouraging question and answer style. We end each...
This class is taught in English.
I am a teacher with 20 years of classroom experience. My chess.com rating is 2060. I have been teaching chess for 10 years.
Homework Offered
After each class parents will receive a followup with a link to an interactive lesson that reviews the work we did in class that day.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
If your student regularly plays online or in person games you will watch their chess rating climb.Grades Offered
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Students will use https://lichess.org/ to play live games during. It is not necessary to create an account but if you do please be sure to turn on Kid Mode: https://lichess.org/account/kid
When school went remote in March of 2020 my chess club (where I taught full time) thrived. This led to curriculum development, program development, and coaching work at the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, SciGenius, BudBe, Zinkers, and...
1-on-1 Lessons
$50
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 170 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9