
Meet a Few of Our Amazing Instructors


Jerry S.
-
Teaching since 2006 -
Chess from Coach FIDE IM Eugene Odnorochenko -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teaching Locations:

Online Chess Teacher
I am an experienced chess coach who works with all levels of scholastic and adult players. I hold a USCF CM title, as well as having 15+ years experience coaching absolute beginners up to A Class. I am an attacking player who has a aggressive tactical style where sacrifices and king assaults are my specialty. If you are looking to play quiet chess, then my lessons are not for you! I teach my students to seek and exploit the advantage from move 1. We will increase your knowledge of Strategy, Tactics, Positional Elements, Middlegame, Endgame, and Openings to name just a few. We will also train and hone the crucial skills necessary to improve your playing level such as Critical Thinking, Calculation, and Pattern Recognition. My goal for every student is for you to someday win a chess game against...ME! Looking forward to assisting your mastery of this awesome and amazing game!
About Jerry
I am a USCF CM level chess coach and trainer with over 15 years experience assisting students of all playing levels achieve their chess goals. I coach students from absolute beginner to A Class and beyond. I play 1.e4 and have an aggressive attacking style, and so I will teach you how to obtain and
Recent Reviews


Dennis U.
-
Speaks some japanese -
Teaching since 2003 -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teaching Locations:

Online Chess Teacher
I have been playing chess for well over 30 years. I have taught one on one to
children and adults for about 10 years. I have great patience when I teach
students never believing that any concept is too difficult to understand or
master. I have a love for the game that I want to instill in others
My lessons are affordable, and I TAILOR my lesson plan according to my student's
preferences and needs. Alot of times I will go overtime but will not charge my student extra. I will use just about anything in my lessons including:
chess books, chess websites, chess databases, going over a student's recent games and my own personal experiences with chess
I have hundreds of chess books and have gotten to know lots of chess players
throughout the years. I do my best to have my students gain an UNDERSTANDING of the game rather than just rote memorization.
Finally, a senior master state champion once told me there are NO SECRETS to chess improvement especially at the beginner and intermediate
...
About Dennis
I have been playing chess for 30 + years and have a USCF expert rating... I am in the top 1 percent on chess.com on online games. I have taught chess in afterschool programs and one on one in homes for over 10 years. I learned chess when I was 7 years old however I didn't take it seriously until I
Recent Reviews


Atousa P.
-
Speaks Russian, Farsi, English -
Bachelor's degree of Sport Science from Tehran University -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Teaching Locations:

Online Chess Teacher
Learn Chess from a Woman Chess Grand Master!
She's been teaching chess from beginner to advanced level for more than 10 years.
She's been playing chess professionally Since 1996.
About Atousa
Becoming the world youth champion at 12 and chess Grand Master at 20, would have never been possible without receiving the best chess lessons from my trainers and coaches. Everyone needs guidance in chess, I’m here to share my knowledge with you. Despite being a professional chess player since
Recent Reviews


Jessica U.
-
Speaks American Sign Language -
Bachelor's Degree - English - Creative Writing from California State University Long Beach -
Awarded College of Liberal Arts Exceptional Student Achievement Award from California State University Long Beach
Teaching Locations:

Online Chess Teacher
Chess is a great hobby for children and adults alike! Learning chess helps develop and improve critical thinking skills, patience, problem solving skills, and memory, as well as being an incredibly fun game to play. I've been playing chess since I was a child, though recently, as an adult, my love for the game truly ignited. I understand how complex of a game chess is, and I will help you gain a strong grasp over the main concepts involved in the game at whatever pace you prefer. I've been teaching chess for over two years now (through private lessons and at the Los Angeles Chess Club) and my lessons are as fun and engaging as they are educational. We will analyze historical chess games, as well as games that you've played, where we'll learn about common openings, tactical motifs, mating patterns, theoretical endgames, and so much more in our lessons. Whether this is your first time seeing a chess board in your whole life or if you've been a casual player for years, I can help you ...
About Jessica
Hello, I'm Jessica! I can't wait to help you learn more about chess! I've been teaching at the Los Angeles Chess Club and through private lessons for almost two years now and I love watching my students improve. I've been playing chess for many years now and I spend multiple hours a day improving my
Recent Reviews


Danial A.
-
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Business Administration from University of Southern California -
Teaching since 2015
Teaching Locations:

Online Chess Teacher
At age 11 I achieved the title of Master, and since then have become an International Master (with 1 Grandmaster norm), 5-time National Champion and am currently the #1 18-year-old on the west coast of the United States. Without chess instruction from the most patient, inspiring, and hardworking chess coaches none of this would have been possible.
I began to play chess at 7 years old and after my coach ended our first class by saying, "Every champion was once a beginner" my youthful imagination ran wild and I was hooked. My early development in chess proved to be nontraditional where my structured classes provided by my school were supplemented by the aggressive, unconventional playing styles I learned from spending my weekends sneaking games in with hustlers at my local chess park. Yet learning these vastly different approaches to the game allowed me to become a more complete player, and after 6 weeks of practice, I could beat every kid in my class and almost defeated my coach. ...
About Danial
At age 11 I achieved the title of Master, and since then have become an International Master (with 1 Grandmaster norm), 5-time National Champion, North American Junior Champion, and am currently the #1 19-year-old on the west coast of the United States. Without chess instruction from the most patie
Recent Reviews


Cindle V.
-
Speaks Spanish, English -
Teaching since 2008 -
Music Education from Malone University
Teaching Locations:

Online Chess Teacher
I am ranked as a top female chess player and have played the game for most of my life. I have played in many national, state, and local tournaments and place well. I have been teaching students of all ages for over 15 years. I make lessons fun and enjoyable but also very understandable. I teach all levels and ages. This is a great game and I believe anyone can benefit from learning the game of chess.
About Cindle
Hello, my name is Cindle V. and I love teaching music and chess. I have been teaching for 15 years. I have a bachelor's degree in music education and am currently teaching around 30 lessons a week to students ranging in ability from beginner to professional. My experience working with all types of l
Recent Reviews
Cindle is awesome!! She teaches in a way that is easy to understand and has a great sense of humor. I never felt overwhelmed or defeated. I can't wait to continue weekly lessons!
10/10 recommend! :)
A Better Way to Learn
Expert Teachers
Personalized Lessons
100% Guaranteed
Connect Locally or Online
Local Lessons
Online Lessons
Average Cost of Online Chess Lessons
How It Works
Here's why 2 million people a month use TakeLessons
Match
Meet
Master
Educating the World
Why TakeLessons?
Hear From TakeLessons Chess Students
Over the past 12 years, we've given over 3,000,000 lessons to happy customers around the world.









The teacher know how can let student love chess!"

Online Chess Lessons
Online Chess Classes
Chess is one of the oldest board games in history. Dating back to sometime before the 7th century, this ancient board game continues to captivate its players. It’s a two-person complex board game involving strategy and tactics. The opponents work to attack and capture the other’s pieces.
Unlike many other games, chess is a challenging game that is difficult to master. Before sitting down to a match, the players must have a strong understanding of the game. Aside from knowing the countless strategies, rules, and patterns, the players must use logical thinking and critically analyze each move. No two games are the same, as each move can result in a drastically different outcome.
Not only is chess tricky to master, but it can be challenging to l
earn. Whether you are looking to start with the basics or take your chess skills up a notch, online chess lessons may be right for you. When you sign up with TakeLessons, you’ll receive online chess instruction with a certified teacher who can help you checkmate that king piece.
Why Take Online Chess Lessons?
It probably won’t come as a surprise to you that countless classes are now available on virtual platforms. Now more than ever, students and instructors are turning to online courses because they provide convenience and flexibility. Students can sign on and learn where and when works best for them. From tutoring sessions to university-level courses, nearly every kind of class is available online these days.
At TakeLessons, we understand that online courses provide you with the freedom and flexibility to learn whenever is most convenient for you. That’s why we make it easier than ever to learn chess online. All you need is an internet connection and access to a smartphone, laptop, or computer web camera to begin your virtual chess classes.
Because we invite you to choose your preferred chess tutor, you can pick one who has a schedule that best suits yours. Want to learn chess on a weekday morning? Or how about on a weekend afternoon? Our private tutors are available to help you where and when you want.
The Benefits of Chess Lessons Online
Chess is not the kind of game you learn overnight. Because it has complex rules, moves, and strategies, it can take years to develop your skills. However, with the help of our online chess tutors, you can fast track the learning process. During your online chess lessons, your tutor will provide you with one-on-one coaching. Your private instructor will guide you through strategies, offer helpful tips, and answer all your questions along the way.
Find an Online Chess Tutor Today Ready to find the perfect chess tutor? Browse through our chess instructor’s profile here at TakeLessons. You can learn about their experience, check out reviews from previous students, and see if their availability suits your schedule.
Chess is not an impossible game to master. With the help of our online chess lessons, you’ll be well on your way to winning your next match.
Popular Chess Articles from our Blog
The end of the game has come. You have successfully out-maneuvered and outfought your opponent, conquering large swaths of the chessboard, and approaching that triumphal moment when you will topple the opponent’s king and declare that he has fallen---in other words, a checkmate (recall that “checkmate” is an anglicization of “shah mat”, Persian for “the king is dead”)… Only to realize that you don’t quite know how to finish the game, which inevitably results in a slapsti …
By Josh Freimark
Chess: Undoubtedly the ultimate head-to-head mental contest, an ancient game of strategy in which your one and only goal is to outsmart and defeat your opponent’s army (represented of course by the pieces on the board). Chess moves that surprise your opponent are part and parcel of the game, and it would thus behoove you, the player and aspiring chess master, to learn moves that will catch your opponent off guard and bring you victory. And so, without further ado, here are 5 moves to do that …
By Josh Freimark
Back around 2014, I decided I was going to improve at chess. I watched a few videos online about some openings, played a few dozen blitz games online, and then promptly lost interest within a week. Four years later, I decided to pick it up again and in less than a year, I had gone from 1100 to 1900 Elo rating online. Obviously, I changed how I went about my improvement! So here are the steps that I took the second time around that got me to where I am now, and some ways you can improve your ches …
By Kyle Barry