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Peju

Camberley
Creative Writing, Chess, Elocution, Calligraphy / Handwriting
Masters: International Studies & Diplomacy (2000)
I am an artistic, creative and passionate Educator with a belief that learning is a life-long journey that can bring a lot of joy to your life! Education is an art, not a science - it can be moulded to fit and enhance each individual so that they can grow and flourish. I am passionate about creatin...

Volfango

Wigan
Chess
PGCE: PGCE Secondary with QTS (2007)
I am a qualified teacher (PGCE) and involved in the world of chess since my early teens. At the age of 19 I founded a chess club and been its chairman for 27 months. Besides having taught chess (see next section) I have been a chess arbiter, events organiser, clubs' captain and member of the board o...
Madara

Madara

Canonbury
Chess
Doctorate: Doctor of Psychology (2015)
I am currently conducting online chess lessons only. I am a Doctor of Psychology and have been conducting studies about the cognitive abilities of young chess players. I have 30 years of experience playing chess. I am a chess candidate master of Latvia, having an international (FIDE) rating of 2067...

Elizabeth

Tarporley
Chess
PGCE: PGCE in secondary mathematics (2000)
I learnt chess as a child and whilst I have never entered any competitions I could teach someone how to play a game. I can show how all the pieces move and teach someone to play a confident game. I am a qualified maths teacher. I enjoy teaching and showing people how to do things they couldn't do...
Manoharan

Manoharan

Harrow
Chess
Masters: International Financial Management (2011)
I am a professional Management Consultant working with my own practice and also a private Tutor in Accounting and Business studies. I am a Club player and promote chess for all ages. I do play for Harrow Chess Club in London and in other tournaments. Even though I work on a busy schedule chess has b...
Marcus

Marcus

Banstead
Chess
Bachelors: 2:1 Russian and French (2016)
I am a chess teacher from Epsom, Surrey, with experience teaching and playing chess in Russia and the UK. I am president of Epsom Chess Club. I offer a structured approach to improving your chess ability, based on logical principles and recognising patterns. I have played for over 15 years since my...
Anuradha

Anuradha

Hammersmith
Chess
Masters: English Masters (2016)
Former India Chess Champion, I have played hundreds of national and international chess tournaments. My peak FIDE rating has been 2170. I have been teaching chess from past 8 years in various schools and clubs in London. I love teaching chess and run a chess coaching company named anuchess ltd. I...
Matthew

Matthew

Hampstead
Chess
Bachelors: BA in French and Mathematics combined with Spanish at Queen Mary University of London (2001)
I tutor from complete beginner level to roughly a 1700 standard covering many different tactics and strategies. I have been giving one to one lessons at the pupil's home for the last 20 years with big improvements in the vast majority of my students' games. My testimonials show my work is appreciate...

William

Putney
Chess
Professional: Coaching (2014)
I am a rugby and chess coach at schools around London. I have always been a big sportsman and with regards to chess this led me to being one of the top young British players, my competition coming in the form of David Howells. I won individual and team competitions on a national level, captained Som...
Maria

Maria

Battersea
Chess
Other: WFM (2016)
I am a Woman FIDE Master (WFM) with a peak rating of 2112. I have had multiple international tournament successes, including winning the World School Team Championships in 2007, but in recent years have focused more on teaching than on pursuing my tournament career. I founded Chess Rising Stars Lond...

Levels We Offer For Chess Lessons: Beginner Chess, Intermediate Chess, Advanced Chess, Expert Chess

Lowest Price Chess Tutors

  • Philip

    Philip
    Joined: 07/03/2012 | Av. Price: £12.50 p.h.
    Creative Writing, Chess
    Masters: Creative Writing (2010)

  • Elizabeth
    Joined: 04/03/2012 | Av. Price: £15.00 p.h.
    Chess
    PGCE: PGCE in secondary mathematics (2000)

  • Nicolas

    Nicolas
    Joined: 20/04/2022 | Av. Price: £20.00 p.h.
    Chess
    Masters: Applied Economics (2020)

Fastest Responding Chess Tutors

  • Matthew

    Matthew
    Joined: 13/12/2017 | Av. Price: £35.00 p.h.
    Chess
    Bachelors: BA in French and Mathematics combined with Spanish at Queen Mary University of London (2001)

  • Elizabeth
    Joined: 04/03/2012 | Av. Price: £15.00 p.h.
    Chess
    PGCE: PGCE in secondary mathematics (2000)

  • Marcus

    Marcus
    Joined: 25/09/2017 | Av. Price: £40.00 p.h.
    Chess
    Bachelors: 2:1 Russian and French (2016)

Highest Rated Chess Tutors

  • Peju
    Joined: 20/12/2022 | Av. Price: £105.36 p.h.
    Creative Writing, Chess, Elocution, Calligraphy / Handwriting
    Masters: International Studies & Diplomacy (2000)

  • Volfango
    Joined: 11/12/2011 | Av. Price: £23.25 p.h.
    Chess
    PGCE: PGCE Secondary with QTS (2007)

  • Madara

    Madara
    Joined: 16/10/2016 | Av. Price: £38.75 p.h.
    Chess
    Doctorate: Doctor of Psychology (2015)

Newest Chess Tutors

  • Noa

    Noa
    Joined: 07/01/2024 | Av. Price: £21.50 p.h.
    Chess
    Bachelors: 1st BA Contemporary Performance Practice: Performance Arts (2023)

  • Peju
    Joined: 20/12/2022 | Av. Price: £105.36 p.h.
    Creative Writing, Chess, Elocution, Calligraphy / Handwriting
    Masters: International Studies & Diplomacy (2000)

  • Debbie

    Debbie
    Joined: 30/06/2022 | Av. Price: £62.50 p.h.
    Chess
    Bachelors: Fine Art in Painting and Drawing (Honours) (2008)

Featured Chess Tutors

  • Madara

    Madara
    Joined: 16/10/2016 | Av. Price: £38.75 p.h.
    Chess
    Doctorate: Doctor of Psychology (2015)

  • Paul

    Paul, Salford
    Joined: 16/01/2015 | Av. Price: £43.50 p.h.
    Chess
    PGCE: PGCE (2006)

  • Jamil
    Joined: 31/01/2021 | Av. Price: £38.33 p.h.
    Chess
    Masters: MSc Management (2015)

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