Online Private Lessons

US Chess Academy Advantage

 
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The Very Best
Select Trainers

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Personalized
One-On-One Training

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Rapid Improvement
Method

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Online Private Lessons

  • Risk-Free first lesson, 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back

  • The very best select trainers

  • 1 on 1 personalized instruction tailored for you

  • Rapid Improvement Method

  • Convenient 24-hour cancellation policy

Right in your own home!

STARTING AT

$65 /hr | $35 30/min

Five Levels of Instructors

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Coach Level

Our Coaches aren’t just skilled players, they are exceptional educators.
Every coach has been vetted for their teaching ability, kindness, and commitment to student success. Whether working with beginners or motivated improvers, they make each session engaging, effective, and confidence-building.

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Expert Coach Level

Strong competitive players with a gift for teaching.
Our Expert Coaches often hold national titles, have deep tournament experience, and are outstanding communicators. Ideal for students breaking past intermediate levels and ready to commit to real growth.

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Master Level

National Masters are among the top fraction of players in any country, and ours are among the best of them.
We choose only those with years of experience both at the board and in the classroom. Whether you're consolidating fundamentals or exploring advanced play, these sessions provide a bridge from strong club player to true competitor.

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International Master Level

IMs are international titleholders with elite credentials — and elite teaching skills.
Each one has competed at the highest levels and trained for years to achieve one of the most difficult titles in the game.
Our IMs are chosen not only for their competitive pedigree, but for their rare ability to coach with insight, precision, and empathy.

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Grandmaster Level

The Grandmaster title is rarer than multiple PhDs — and harder to earn. Less than 0.00003% of players worldwide hold it.
At US Chess Academy, our Grandmasters are not only world-class competitors, they are also gifted teachers, hand-selected for their ability to translate elite insight into meaningful progress for students.
These sessions are for students who want to understand chess at the deepest level, not just how to move the pieces, but how to think like a master.

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Online Private Lessons

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  • "My son looks forward to his weekly lesson and has quickly advanced to playing in tournaments, not because he has to, but because he wants to."

    — Jennifer, Parent

  • "Online chess study has been the perfect solution for our family. Our son has maintained consistent weekly lessons with his instructor, even during weekends and holidays, and his play has skyrocketed."

    — Ron, Parent

  • "I had been hovering between 1200 and 1400 for years, then gained over 500 rating points in a few months with lessons; I wish I’d done this sooner!"

    — Andrew, Student

  • "I never imagined how much fun it would be to train and become a strong player; I now instantly recognize structures and patterns that I was never aware of, and my chess play is on an entirely different level."

    — Sam, Student