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Boris
- Rate R710
- Response 1h
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Students50+
Number of students Boris has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Boris has accompanied since joining Superprof

R710/h
1st lesson free
- Chess
Chess Lessons with Former Candidate Master, Tailored to Individual Needs, All Levels
- Chess
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Boris is one of our best Chess tutors. High-quality profile, qualifications verified, organised and responsive to lesson requests, and appreciated by their students.
About Boris
I am a former Chess Candidate Master, trained as a junior player in Ukraine, where I developed a strong foundation in classical chess education.
After moving to Australia, I spent many years working in public service while raising a family. Now in retirement, I am happy to dedicate my time to sharing my chess knowledge and passion with the next generation.
For the past six years, I have worked as a private chess tutor and as a coach in several primary schools. I particularly enjoy teaching children and helping each student grow in confidence and skill.
Many of my students compete successfully at state and national level, with some progressing to international events. At the same time, I equally enjoy working with students who play chess purely for fun and personal development.
I am very passionate about teaching and always aim to support my students both on and off the board.
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I offer personalised chess lessons designed to suit each student’s age, level, and goals.
I will help your child to:
Learn chess in a fun and engaging way
Improve their playing strength step by step
Prepare for school, club, and tournament competition
Each student follows an individual study plan focused on developing understanding, confidence, and practical skills — from basic principles to advanced strategy and tactics.
I primarily work with children and juniors. A limited number of lesson places are also available for adult students.
Reviews
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Perfect! Boris is a wonderfully patient tutor and the lesson was thoroughly prepared. My child enjoyed it. Recommend!
Perfect! Great conversation and was very accessible.
Perfect! Boris is a really nice coach. He has widely experience about chess, I am highly recommend him. I hope he will be available soon so that my son can get much more experience.
Perfect! Boris is an excellent teacher, I found him approachable and receptive to any questions I had. He gave me a number of helpful tips to improve my chess game and I would not hesitate to contact him again, and would encourage anyone looking to learn and develop their skills to do the same.
Perfect! Boris was excellent, thank you for all your advice and guidance.
Perfect! Boris has been absolutely fantastic with teaching my son chess. He keeps the lessons stimulating, and is always patient and kind. We are so lucky to have found Boris with his wealth of experience!
- Bayan is very curious and smart - I enjoy every lesson :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is a very good chess tutor. Knowledgeable and patient to kids. My son enjoyed very much with his teaching.
- Harvey is very smart kid, can concentrate well and loves chess - has all what is required to become an outstanding chess player!Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is very patient, thoughtful and kind. His lessons were always engaging and encouraging. He has shown the best of the chess world to his students. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in learning chess.
- These little girls are very bright and love chess so much!Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is a very experienced coach and always tries his best to offer the students all he has .He designed long term training plan for us which is high efficient and high effective .My son is happy with him and has made great progress in chess.
- Lucas is naturally talented chess player and a sweet child!Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is a good chess teacher who teach my kids with his patience
- Owen is very bright and funny - I enjoy our lessons :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Well, Boris is amazing. Even amazing is not enough for him.
He is experienced yet very patient with my son. Doing everything that can be done to have the child focus during the session and flexible in the same time.
Always communicating with parents the progress and highlighting points of strengths and the challenges.- Mustafa's knowledge of scientific facts, geographic data is breathtaking... hope to help him to add chess theory into his pesonal information bank too :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris has been teaching my 5 year old son and its amazing how much excitement he has instilled in my son to play chess. I didn't think you can teach a child so young well but Boris has shocked me how much knowledge he has taught my son within just 2 months. He asks for lessons everyday if he could. Cannot recommend a better tutor!
- Little River is very gifted - pleasure to teach him :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is very patient and inspiring. Will totally recommend to anyone wanting to learn chess or better their game.
- Miksa is so good boy and I enjoy every lesson with him :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris has had a great influence and has helped keep chess fun and developed my sons skills. Boris takes the time to analyse my sons games outside of the lesson and they go through them also during the lesson. My son looks forward to his lessons and also doing his chess development homework each week thanks to Boris.
- Tass is an inspirational student to teach – he has already reached pretty high level and is improving literally every week! I look forward to see Tass competing on the national level :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is very patient and has my two boys aged 7 and 10 engaged throughout their online chess lesson. They have learnt so much, in a short period of time. Thank you Boris, Im very grateful to have found you during the Melbourne Lockdown!
- Harry and Freddie are great students - I enjoy every lesson with them :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is a great chess teacher. He has been teaching my sons aged 13 and 7 for almost 6 months via Zoom. Boris is very patient, flexible and easy going. He quickly assessed where my boys were at and developed a plan to improve their chess. I can see dramatic improvements in both of them and they truly look forward to their lessons each week. Boris sets goals and encourages the kids to practice often and play in external tournaments as well as in the tournaments and quizzes he runs. Boris is a very kind and generous person, whose passion and love for the game is infectious. Thank you Boris for sharing your knowledge with my sons!
- Little Sanjay is very creative, no doubt he will do well in chess, having such a great role model in the family - his "big" brother learnt chess from books and already reached a good level just studying chess on his own!Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is an excellent coach who perceives students' strengths and weaknesses very quickly. He also exhorts the students, leading to great efficacy in their chess career.
- If I succeed to inspire Juhana to spend more time on chess, she may become the new Australian WGM :) very talented indeed...Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is a very patient and experienced chess teacher. Many thanks, Boris. :)
- Olivia is only 5, but has good logical thinking and can concentrate well - great qualities for a future chess champion :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Great teacher
- Jeff is going from strength to strength - will be a strong chess player very soon!Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is an amazing coach. He's a strong player with an approach to teaching that is passionate, diligent, thorough and systematic. I recommend him highly.
- Thornton has enormous potential in chess and it is my pleasure in assisting him to realise this potential :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Encouraging growth in areas of interest and consistently providing wise advice on how to train. Keeps me motivated & goal orientated.
- Daniel is an accomplished chess player and it's my pleasure to help him to get ready for his next competition. Daniel's diligence in homework is a very encouraging sign, sure his best results are not far away :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is an excellent chess coach who effectively teaches strategies in a fun manner. He is so kind and patient. My 7 year old loves getting trained and playing chess with him.
- Danul loves chess so much and becoming a good junior player rapidly - it's my pleasure to support him :)Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is a very good and enthusiastic teacher. As an adult player he has given me lots to consider and plenty of advice and direction on how to improve my game, would highly recommend.
- For a player who has never seriously studied chess theory, he is amazingly strong… hope to help him to get to the next level now :)Boris's response :
Perfect! My experience learning from Boris has been a fun weekly event I look forward to. He has kept my chess lessons varied and interesting encouraging me to become a much more confident player. Boris is a skilled player that would make an excellent coach for an advanced student that wants to improve, while he has also been equally adept at teaching me from a beginners level advancing my skill level each week.
- Alice started as a complete beginner and has done great progress just after 2 lessons - very impressive!Boris's response :
Perfect! Louis (11) and Charlie (9) said that Boris is a very kind, knowledgeable and patient coach and he runs interesting and interactive lessons. I (Patrick/dad) sit in with them and I agree! Boris shares his enthusiasm and deep understanding of the game in a way that kids engage with (e.g. online; examining old games by the masters; etc). Chess is a great game for kids, especially during 'lock down'. We look forward to our weekly lessons with Boris!
- Charlie and Louis are very smart boys and really like chess. If they continue mastering this game they will become great players.Boris's response :
Perfect! Boris is a very methodic and passionate teacher. He can guide you through all the basic and advanced skills you need to develop in order to become a better Chess player. Boris uses great examples and matches from the past to show important ideas and concepts of the playing.
- Mirko is an excellent student, it is my pleasure to share my chess experience with him. cheers borisBoris's response :
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Recommendations
Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.
Boris knows Chess, he is passionate about what he teaches. Boris is an inspiring and wise teacher, my son and myself have learnt a lot from him.
Boris is an excellent chess teacher. He not only has outstanding teaching skills but is also very patient and caring with children. He often organizes chess gatherings and activities, which the kids truly enjoy. My child loves spending time with him and his students, learning and discussing chess together. I highly recommend Boris!
Boris is an exceptional chess teacher dedicated to sharing his wealth of knowledge. He invites students to explore better moves, uncover strategies, and identify areas for improvement in their gameplay.
My two sons have made significant progress and gained tremendous confidence under Boris's guidance. His courses are diverse and engaging, featuring a blend of games, videos, and the rich history of chess. Boris believes in understanding the overall magic of chess, far beyond just learning the rules. His unique approach ensures that you gain a deep appreciation for the game while sharpening your skills. Look no further!Boris is a passionate educator in chess and incredibly patient. Both of my children thoroughly enjoy their weekly chess lessons, especially my younger son, who can now beat his dad! Boris also organizes regular chess games or competitions during school holidays, sometimes in the park, which the children absolutely love and benefit greatly from. I highly recommend him!
Boris is the best teacher we've met. After 7 month Boris' lessons our son raised his rating on the chess.com to 950 from scratch and got really decent result(4out from 9) in Austr Junior Chess Tournament.
Our son can't wait for his lessons
Boris is a great tutor with a deep level of knowledge and the patience required to teach. Really pleasant to deal with as a parent and amazing with kids. We would recommend him to anybody wanting to learn the game of chess.
Our 7 year old son has been learning chess from his coach Boris for more than a year. We could not recommend Boris more. He is encouraging, endlessly patient, very clear, organized and extremely knowledgeable. Our son now loves chess and loves learning from Boris. We are so grateful we received a recommendation to ask Boris to coach our son, he is fabulous. Thank you.
My son has been mentored by Boris for 2 years now. Boris is an excellent chess teacher. He has helped my son become a more confident tactful strategic player and allowed him to gain a more insightful aspect to the chess game. My son enjoys the lesson and time spent with Boris. We are so lucky to have him as his teacher.
My Grandpa is the best teacher in the world. Love you.
Marsha :)Boris has been coaching my 10 & 12 years for the last few months to distract them through the pandemic. They’ve gone from playing once a month to nearly every day. They just really like the way he approaches it -they love it.
I asked the 10 yr old what he thought ;
“ Boris is a brilliant chess coach. He has improved my game in every way, giving feedback on the games I’ve played and showing me games that grandmasters have played. He keeps simple so it’s easier to follow and is at a very high chess standard himself. He is friendly and accepts mistakes, focusing on the games that I lost rather than the ones that I won. I highly recommend him as a chess coach to improve your chess game”.
Definitely recommend Boris.Boris is a fantastic chess teacher and will help you develop your chess game further no matter what level you are at. Boris will look over your chess games and help you dissect where you went wrong (and right). He will also give very good constructive and positive feedback which helps develop your games further. His dedication to improving your chess games is phenomenal. I highly recommend Boris to teach you chess.
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Rates
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- R710
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- 5h: R3551
- 10h: R7101
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- R710/h
free lesson
The free first lesson with Boris allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
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