In-Person Private Lessons

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Rapid Improvement
Method

In-Person Private Lessons

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$105 /hr | $55 30/min

  • 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

Five Levels of Instructors

 
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Coach Level

Hand-picked and trained in the Rapid Improvement Method, coaches have the expertise and energy to help a student grow as a player and thinker.

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Expert Coach Level

With over 5,000 hours teaching chess students in classrooms and private lessons, Expert Coaches are truly masters of their craft.

Master Level

In the top .01% of players in the world, Masters provide students with top-notch preparation and a deep understanding.

 
 
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International Master Level

International Masters are among the world's elite professional players with encyclopedic knowledge and competitive skills.

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Grandmaster Level

The highest level of chess instruction in the world, ready to strengthen all aspects of a player’s game.

 

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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

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  • "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!"

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