Chess Guide

Chess for beginners through intermediate players — fundamentals, tactics, opening principles, endgame technique. Students range from children learning the game for the first time to adults who've played casually and want to get serious. The goal is a student who thinks through positions, not one who memorises lines without understanding.

• Rated player or strong unrated club player — must be able to teach concepts, not just play
• Experience coaching or teaching chess to beginners and intermediates
• Comfortable explaining tactics and strategy in plain language on a shared board
• Patient with young learners — many students will be children or teens