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International Directory of Chess Teachers
Alphabetical Listings

Listings by location and specialty are available on the Directory Page. There is also a Summary Showing All Teachers with Name, Location, and Language.

This project is in memory of International Master Boris Kogan.

Information in the directory is free to both teachers and students. Teachers are listed by location (including online and e-mail lessons), by specialty (learning disabled children, team coaching, openings, languages in which lessons are given, etc.), and alphabetically by last name. Duif's Place also includes a chess page for kids, and one for parents of young players.

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F

Teachers listed under F:
Manus P. FealyArthur FeuersteinBen P. FinegoldZeb Fortman II
Marc A. Fuhrmann
Manus P Fealy
Contact Information
Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
Titles and Rating
National Rating: 1803 USCF
Clubs
Club Affiliation: Massachusetts Chess Association
Club Where the Teacher Teaches: Boylston Chess Club in Boston
Specialties
  • Beginners (Children)
  • Beginners (Adults)
  • Openings
  • Tournament Preparation
Age of Students
  • Children Age 6 to 12
  • Children Age 13 to 18
  • Adults
Student Recommendations
  • Available on request
Usual Rates
  • $20 dollars per hour
  • E-mail $10 dollars per game.
Size of Groups
  • Private
  • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
  • Group (6 or more)
Type of Lessons
  • In person at teacher's location
Additional Comments from the Teacher
Arthur Feuerstein
Contact Information
e-mail: Alyart@AOL.com
Phone: (201) 666-4222
Location: 621 Florence Rd., River Vale, New Jersey 07675- 6313, USA
 
Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
Titles and Rating
National Rating: 2271 USCF
Titles Held: National Master
Clubs
Club Affiliation: Dumont chess club, Dumont, New Jersey
Specialties
  • Beginners (Children)
  • Beginners (Adults)
  • Openings
  • Tactics
  • Endgames
  • Tournament Preparation
  • Preparation for Titled Players
Age of Students
  • Children Age 6 to 12
  • Children Age 13 to 18
  • Adults
Student Recommendations
  • Aben Rudy
  • Joann Santana
Usual Rates
  • $25/hour
Size of Groups
  • Private
  • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
  • Group (6 or more)
Type of Lessons
  • In person at teacher's location
  • In person at local club
Additional Comments from the Teacher
I've played in several invitational U. S. Chess Championship from the late 50s to the 1970s. I was an Armed Forces Chess Champion. I've instructed a number of players including Bobby Fischer with whom I went to Grossinger's.
Ben P. Finegold
Added 15 July 2003
Contact Information
e-mail: imfinegold@yahoo.com
Website: www.angelfire.com/space/imfinegold/
Phone: 734-754-0916
Location: Ben Finegold 2840 Sagebrush Apt 203 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 USA
 
Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
Titles and Rating
National Rating: 2636 USCF
Titles Held: International Master
Specialties
  • Beginners (Children)
  • Beginners (Adults)
  • Openings
  • Tactics
  • Endgames
  • Tournament Preparation
  • Preparation for Titled Players
  • Team Coaching
  • Blitz Chess
  • Chess Camps
  • Lectures
  • Simuls
  • Press Analysis
Age of Students
  • Children Below Age 6
  • Children Age 6 to 12
  • Children Age 13 to 18
  • Adults
Student Recommendations
  • Available on request
Usual Rates
  • $55 per hour. $400 + expenses for simuls. $250 + expenses for 1-1.5 hr lectures. $1000 per week + expenses for chess camps.
Size of Groups
  • Private
  • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
  • Group (6 or more)
Type of Lessons
  • In person at teacher's location
  • In person at local club
  • In person at student's location
  • by e-mail
  • at online club (ICC/FICS/chess.net, etc. Check with the teacher for specific locations)
Additional Comments from the Teacher
Zeb Fortman II
Updated April 2003
Contact Information
e-mail: zebfortman@kc.rr.com
Website: http://www.zebfortman.com
Phone: 816-931-9582
Location: 4035 Tracy Ave. Kansas City , Mo. 64110 USA
 
Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
Titles and Rating
National Rating: 1998 USCF
Clubs
Club Affiliation: Rockhurst University Community Chess Club
Club Where the Teacher Teaches: Rockhurst University Community Chess Club
Specialties
  • Beginners (Children)
  • Beginners (Adults)
  • Openings
  • Tactics
  • Endgames
  • Tournament Preparation
  • Team Coaching
  • Lectures
  • Simuls
Age of Students
  • Children Age 6 to 12
  • Children Age 13 to 18
  • Adults
Student Recommendations
  • Available on request
Usual Rates
  • $20 for an one hour lesson.
Size of Groups
  • Private
  • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
  • Group (6 or more)
Type of Lessons
  • In person at teacher's location
  • In person at local club
  • In person at student's location
  • by mail
  • by phone
  • by e-mail
  • at online club (ICC/FICS/chess.net, etc. Check with the teacher for specific locations)
Publications
  • Game analysis for the - The Knight's Post - Johnson County Chess Club Newsletter
  • Written many articles in the Missouri State Bulletin.
Additional Comments from the Teacher
By applying the system I teach a student can achieve quick and steady improvement. Saving years of trial and error. Many students that I coach are now or have been among top 50 in their age group in USA. They have won State , Regional , and National Titles. I have been playing rated chess since 1969 , coaching for over 20 year , and have been rated as high as 2122. I have won the Missouri State Class A ('84) and Expert ('95)Titles.
Marc A Fuhrmann
Added 15 March 2003
Contact Information
e-mail: marc_a_fuhrmann@yahoo.com
Phone: 214-680-3242
Location: Marc Andre Fuhrmann 2800 Waterview Parkway Apt. 5636 Richardson, TX, 75080 USA
 
Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English, German
Titles and Rating
National Rating: 2096 FIDE
Titles Held: National Master
Clubs
Club Affiliation:
Club Where the Teacher Teaches: The University of Texas at Dallas
Specialties
  • Beginners (Children)
  • Beginners (Adults)
  • Openings
  • Tactics
  • Tournament Preparation
  • Team Coaching
  • Lectures
  • Press Analysis
Age of Students
  • Children Age 6 to 12
  • Children Age 13 to 18
  • Adults
Student Recommendations
  • UT Dallas Chess Program,
  • Rade Milanovic www.radechess.com
Usual Rates
  • $15-35 per hour, depending on level of students
Size of Groups
  • Private
  • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
  • Group (6 or more)
Type of Lessons
  • In person at teacher's location
  • In person at local club
  • In person at student's location
  • by mail
  • by e-mail
Publications
Additional Comments from the Teacher
I am a college student at the University of Texas at Dallas, and play for the University's world class chess team. Having been an assistant coach in the chess school of Dortmund, Germany, I have considerable experience in teaching chess, especially to children.


G

Teachers listed under G:
James J. GallagherFede fd GarciaFelix GermanClaudio Gershau
Javier X GilNathan J. GoldbergDavid M. GranikDonny Gray
Scott gru-BellRui P Guimarpes
James J. Gallagher
Contact Information
e-mail: jimmyirvin@aol.com
Phone: 210-804-1005
Location: James J. Gallagher, San Antonio Chess Studio, 9033 Aero St., Suite 204, San Antonio, TX 78217 USA
 
Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
Titles and Rating
National Rating: 2291 USCF
Titles Held: National Master
Clubs
Club Affiliation: San Antonio Chess Studio
Club Where the Teacher Teaches: San Antonio Chess Studio
Specialties
  • Beginners (Children)
  • Beginners (Adults)
  • Openings
  • Tactics
  • Endgames
  • Tournament Preparation
Age of Students
  • Children Age 6 to 12
  • Children Age 13 to 18
  • Adults
Student Recommendations
  • Elvin Wilson
  • John Hendrick
  • Tsubasa Onozaki
  • Aaron Golden
  • Leica Tilton
  • Richard Lopez
  • Usual Rates
    • $30/hour
      • $100/4 hours
      • $10/game
      • Groups $6.25/person
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    • Group (6 or more)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • by mail
    • by phone
    Publications
    • Games and analysis have appeared in Informant, Inside Chess, Chess Life and Texas Knights.
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    Coached seven Texas state elem./jr. high champions. Had four top 100/age group students plus one national champion. Captained five Texas team championship teams. Have taught at 15 area schools. Have run nine summer chess camps.
    Fede fd Garcia
    Contact Information
    e-mail: FGARCIA@ALC.ES
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: Spanish
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Tournament Preparation
    Age of Students
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • Rates sent on request
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    Type of Lessons
    • by e-mail
    • at online club (ICC/FICS/chess.net, etc. Check with the teacher for specific locations)
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    Felix German
    Added 15 February 2002
    Contact Information
    e-mail: edmundich@hotmail.com
    Phone: 415 533-4743
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English, Russian
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 1972 USCF
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Team Coaching
    • Problem Composition
    • Blitz Chess
    • Chess Camps
    • Lectures
    • Simuls
    • Press Analysis
    Age of Students
    • Children Below Age 6
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • $30/hour
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • In person at local club
    • In person at student's location
    • by e-mail
    • at online club (ICC/FICS/chess.net, etc. Check with the teacher for specific locations)
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    Claudio Gershau
    Contact Information
    e-mail: gershau@zedat.fu-berlin.de
    Phone: >(030) 78913380, (030) 251-3641
    Location: Claudio Gerschau, Grossbeerenstr. 30, 10965 Berlin, Germany
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English, German
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 2024 USCF
    Titles Held: National Expert
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: SC Weisse Dame e.V. - Berlin, Germany
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: SC Weisse Dame e.V. - Berlin, Germany
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Team Coaching
    • Correspondence Chess
    • Problem Composition
    • Blitz Chess
    • Lectures
    • Other Specialties: Bughouse, Chess at school
    Age of Students
    • Children Below Age 6
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • 20$ (30 German Marks) per hour on a basis of negotiations
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • In person at local club
    • In person at student's location
    • by e-mail
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    Licensed German Chess Teacher (Uebungsleiter/Trainer C)
    Student of the Berlin Free University majoring in teaching English and Politics
    GICS alias = gerschau; A-FICS alias = Claudio
    Javier X Gil
    Contact Information
    e-mail: lago@arrakis.es
    Website: http://www.arrakis.es
    Phone: 415-328-9785, fax 415-328-9725
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English, Spanish
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 2505 2455
    Titles Held: International Master
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: E.M.Olivar , Zaragoza , Spain
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: E.M.Olivar, Zaragoza , Spain.
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Preparation for Titled Players
    • Blitz Chess
    • Lectures
    • Simuls
    Age of Students
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • potzy@chessclub.com , GMCRea@aol.com , mkestner@enteract.com
    Usual Rates
    • $30 an hour. $100 for 2 weeks. $200 monthly.
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • by e-mail
    • at online club (ICC/FICS/chess.net, etc. Check with the teacher for specific locations)
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    I have been a chess coach for 8 years now. Complete description of services at my home-page: www.arrakis.es/~lago
    Nathan J. Goldberg
    Updated 15 September 2002
    Contact Information
    e-mail: njgoldcort@earthlink.net
    Website: www.chessacademy.com
    Phone: (718) 857-4909
    Location: 261 Flatbush Avenue #4, Brooklyn, NY 11217 USA
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 1815 USCF
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: Brooklyn Kingsmen
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: various locations
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Team Coaching
    • Problem Composition
    • Chess Camps
    • Lectures
    • Other Specialties: I specialize in using chess to develop thinking skills of all kinds. I design puzzles and activities to foster creative problem solving.
    Age of Students
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    • Learning Disabled Children
    • Learning Disabled Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • $30/hour
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    • Group (6 or more)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at local club
    • In person at student's location
    Publications
    • Columnist for School Mates magazine
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    The student is the center of my lessons. I concentrate on student's focus, retention and development/mastery of skills
    David M. Granik
    Added 15 March 2003
    Contact Information
    e-mail: dmgranik@uwm.edu
    Phone: (414) 229-2332, (414) 906-8956
    Location: PO BOX 11592 MILWAUKEE, WI 53211-0592 USA
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 1830 USCF
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: Chess Club at UWM
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: Chess Club at UWM
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Team Coaching
    • Other Specialties: I teach a for credit university Chess Class
    Age of Students
    • Children Below Age 6
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • : $18.00/hr, $25.00/ 90 minutes
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at local club
    • In person at student's location
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    :     I try to utilize programmed instructional methods, geared to the level of play of my students. I am willing to travel to give lessons. My students are diverse in age--I have taught children as young as 5, and I have also taught College Students. I have served as the Captain and Coach of my University's Chess Team, and we have been successful in garnering the prizes for our Rating Classification.     I also am a certified Tournament Director for the US Chess Federation, at the local level.
    Donny Gray
    Updated July 2003
    Contact Information
    e-mail: grayknight@knology.net
    Website: http://www.grayknight.net/Chess.html
    Phone: 706-830-2088, 706-733-3626
    Location: 1516 Monte Sano Ave, Augusta, GA 30904 USA
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 2250 USCF
    Titles Held: National Master
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: GrayKnight Chess Association
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: ICC (Internet Chess Club, online)
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Team Coaching
    • Chess Camps
    • Simuls
    • Other Specialties: Endgames & technique
    Age of Students
    • Children Below Age 6
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    Usual Rates
    • $20 per lesson
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • In person at local club
    • by phone
    • at online club (ICC/FICS/chess.net, etc. Check with the teacher for specific locations)
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    Please check out the chess section on my web site for how I teach chess. http://www.grayknight.net/Chess.html
    Scott gru-Bell
    Added 15 January 2002
    Contact Information
    e-mail: sc29715@hotmail.com
    Phone: 1-803-548-0952
    Location: Carolina Chess School, 2778 Wood Ridge Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715 USA
    (outside of Charlotte, NC)

     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 1390 USCF
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: Gaston Vindicators Chess Club
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: Carolina Chess School
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Endgames
    • Simuls
    • Other Specialties: Chess as decision making model
    Age of Students
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • students from 10 years and up. Parent and child team encouraged with no additional cost to parent.
    Usual Rates
    • $20 private in teacher's home. $25 group up to 6 students at club or teacher's home
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • In person at local club
    Publications
    • Manuscript: Practical Endgame Weapons, Volume 1
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    Focus on ending technique and critical thinking skills from first lesson. Emphasis on assessment and harmony for middlegame instruction. Positional play emphasized.
    Rui P Guimarpes
    Contact Information
    e-mail: ei97040@tom.fe.up.pt

     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English, Portuguese
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 1735 FPX
    Titles Held: National Master
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: G.C.D.R. Realidade
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: G.C.D.R. Realidade
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Team Coaching
    • Problem Composition
    Age of Students
    • Children Below Age 6
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • Available on request
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    • Group (6 or more)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location


    H

    Teachers listed under H:
    Michael J. HallinanNeal HarrisDavid A HayesDan Heisman
    John J. HenryDeen A HergottSteve HobartAsa Hoffman
    Micah D. HugheyShahia Hussain
    Michael J. Hallinan
    Added 15 September 2004
    Contact Information
    e-mail: mjhprep@hotmail.com
    Phone: 215-338-6048
    Location: Philadelphia, PA USA
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 1908 USCF
    Clubs
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Tournament Preparation
    Age of Students
    • Children Below Age 6
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • $20/hr Individual; reasonable group rates
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    • Group (6 or more)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • In person at local club
    • In person at student's location
    • by mail
    • by phone
    • by e-mail
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    I will be able to take a player from beginner to Class B player in under 2 years. A lot of self-study will be required. This is the most reasonable rate you will find.
    Neal Harris
    Updated 15 July 2001
    Contact Information
    e-mail: rajkipling@yahoo.com
    Location: Rt 2, Box 234,Old Fort, NC 28762 USA
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 2200 USCF
    Titles Held: National Master
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: Hendersonville Scholastic Chess Association
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: Hendersonville, NC
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Team Coaching
    • Chess Camps
    • Lectures
    Age of Students
    • Children Below Age 6
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    • Learning Disabled Children
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • Available on request
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    • Group (6 or more)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • In person at local club
    • In person at student's location
    David A Hayes
    Contact Information
    e-mail: dhayes@hsv.tis.net
    Phone: (205) 881-7764, (205) 955-3340
    Location: David Hayes, 105 Dell Av, Huntsville, AL 35802 USA
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 2018 USCF
    Titles Held: National Expert
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: Huntsville Chess Club
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: Huntsville Chess Club
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Correspondence Chess
    Age of Students
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    • Learning Disabled Children
    • Learning Disabled Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • $20/hour
      1-10 students
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    • Group (6 or more)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • In person at local club
    • by e-mail
    • at online club (ICC/FICS/chess.net, etc. Check with the teacher for specific locations)
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    1994 State Correspondence Chess Champion
    Dan Heisman
    Updated 15 May 2003
    Contact Information
    Dan Heismane-mail: danheisman@comcast.net
    Website: www.danheisman.com
    Phone: 610-649-0750, 610-649-5833
    Location: 1359 Garden Rd. Wynnewood, PA 19096 USA
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 2285 FIDE; 2224 USCF
    Titles Held: National Master
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: Main Line CC
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: Full-time job (home)
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Tactics
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Chess Camps
    • Lectures
    • Press Analysis
    • Other Specialties:
      • How Players Improve and Think
      • Chess Journalists of America
      • USCF Senior TD
      • weekly show on www.chess.fm Mondays at 7-9 PM
    Age of Students
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    • Learning Disabled Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Scott Kerns: CheckRaiseSK@aol.com, doug gluck: doug_gluck@yahoo.com, Mike Glick: mglick@lehigh.edu, Alex Graeffe: jgraeffe@sas.upenn.edu, Dozens more available :)
    Usual Rates
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    • Group (6 or more)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • by phone
    • at online club (ICC/FICS/chess.net, etc. Check with the teacher for specific locations)
    Publications
    • Books:
      1. Elements of Positional Evaluation
      2. The Improving Annotator
      3. Everyone's 2nd Chess Book
      4. The Traxler Counterattack
      5. The Computer Analyzes the Fried Liver/Lolli
      6. A Parent's Guide to Chess
      7. "Threats" (final name TBD-2003)
    • Novice Nook column at www.chesscafe.com
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    I enjoy working with each and every student. Check out my Lesson Guide and Adult Guide on my website for much more information. Money Back guarantee if not satisfied.
    John J. Henry
    Added 15 January 2005
    Contact Information
    e-mail: maytepup@hotmail.com
    Website: www.chessacademy.com
    Phone: 416-484-1976, 416-399-7702
    Location: : 152 Bessborough Dr. Toronto,OntarioM4G3J6
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: Dutton Chess Club,Chess'N Math Association Toronto
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: Dutton Chess Club,Chess'N Math Association Toronto
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Blitz Chess
    • Chess Camps
    • Lectures
    • Other Specialties: I have taught Blind students, learning disabled students.
    Age of Students
    • Children Below Age 6
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    • Learning Disabled Children
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • $30-$55/hour.
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    • Group (6 or more)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • In person at local club
    • In person at student's location
    Publications
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    I have taught over 1000 students professionally @ Chess & Math Association Canada. I have a large private tutoring business too. I speak at Tournaments,Schools,PTA etc.I specialize in teaching all parts of game with kids/Adults rated up to 1500. I instruct Doctors,Lawyers,Accountants,Businessman,students. I love and am passionate in what I do.
    Deen A Hergott
    Contact Information
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English, French, Spanish
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 2513 CFC
    Titles Held: National Master, International Master
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: RA Chess Club, Ottawa, Ontario
    Specialties
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Lectures
    • Simuls
    • Press Analysis
    Age of Students
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • Available on request
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • by mail
    Steve Hobart
    updated 15 January 2004
    Contact Information
    e-mail: steven_hobart@hotmail.com
    Location: Steve Hobart, 9414 Landry Blvd.. Spring, TX 77379 USA
     
    Phone: 281-370-9287, 281-221-8230
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 2200 USCF
    Titles Held: National Master
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: Klein CC, 1960 CC, Krahn CC
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    Age of Students
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • $US 25 per hour - individual
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    Focus is on tournament preparation for scholastic players: developing an
    opening repertoire, understanding and applying the fundamentals in all phases of the game.
    Students who take notation improve much faster than those who don't.

    Asa Hoffman
    Added 15 March 2003
    Contact Information
    Phone: 212-260-0396
    Location: Asa Hoffmann 140 E 17th St. New York, NY 10003 USA
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 2313 FIDE; 2306 USCF
    Titles Held: FIDE Master, National Master
    Clubs
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: Marshall Chess Club
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Lectures
    • Simuls
    Age of Students
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • $60.00 at Marshall Chess Club; $80.00 at student's home.
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    • Group (6 or more)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at local club
    • In person at student's location
    Publications
    • Chess Gladiator
    Micah D. Hughey
    Updated 15 July 2004
    Contact Information
    e-mail: mhughey@hotmail.com
    Phone: (780) 904-0283, (780) 424-0283
    Location: Prince Of Wales Armoury #114A 10440 108 Ave. Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
    Please remember to use the entrance at the South-West door - there is a phone/buzzer there which you can use.
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 1768 Chess Federation of Canada
    Clubs
    Club Affiliation: Edmonton Chess Club
    Club Where the Teacher Teaches: Edmonton Chess Club
    Specialties
    • Beginners (Children)
    • Beginners (Adults)
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Team Coaching
    • Blitz Chess
    • Chess Camps
    • Lectures
    • Simuls
    • Other Specialties: I specialize in dealing with children with learning disabilities. On a personal note, I've recently reached B class on the CFC rating system
    Age of Students
    • Children Age 6 to 12
    • Children Age 13 to 18
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Elroy Deimert:, more available on request
    Usual Rates
    • $45/hour
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    • Small Group (2 to 6 students)
    • Group (6 or more)
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location
    • In person at local club
    • In person at student's location
    • by phone
    • by e-mail
    • at online club (ICC/FICS/chess.net, etc. Check with the teacher for specific locations)
    Publications
    • I've wrote many articles for the Alberta Chess Report. As well as many posts on chess talk and on the Edmonton Chess Club news group
    Additional Comments from the Teacher
    I am an active player as well
    Shahia Hussain
    updated May 2000
    Contact Information
    e-mail: ahusain@isb.paknet.ptc.com.pk
    Phone: 092-051-417474
    Location: house#72 ghousia colony pindora chongi said pur road rawalpindi pakistan
     
    Languages in Which Lessons Can Be Given: English
    Titles and Rating
    National Rating: 2285
    Titles Held: National Master
    Specialties
    • Openings
    • Tactics
    • Endgames
    • Tournament Preparation
    • Preparation for Titled Players
    Age of Students
    • Adults
    Student Recommendations
    • Available on request
    Usual Rates
    • Request rates
    Size of Groups
    • Private
    Type of Lessons
    • In person at teacher's location

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