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Melva
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- Chess
- Go (game)
- Chinese Checkers
- Draughts
- Settlers of Catan
Competitive players seeking endgame technique, 96 students tutored, PhD candidate in Applied Mathematics
- Chess
- Go (game)
- Chinese Checkers
- Draughts
- Settlers of Catan
Lesson location
About Melva
Spending 3 years observing the tactical development of 96 students has given me a deep appreciation for the nuances of calculation and visualization. It is quite fascinating to watch a student shift from basic piece coordination to a complex competitive mindset during an intense match. Beyond just the mechanics of notation or blunder checking, I enjoy the quiet satisfaction of seeing a player finally understand the geometry of an endgame. This process of deep analysis remains the most rewarding part of my work.
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About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
"Chess boards feel like living puzzles where every move echoes through the history of the game. We will explore time management and attacking play to refine your decision making process under pressure. Because I provide recorded lesson summaries, you can review the specific lines of calculation we discussed later at your own speed.
Tournament preparation is treated with the same analytical rigor I apply to my doctoral research. You will find that my approach prioritizes the long term evolution of your strategic intuition rather than simple memorization of opening traps."
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- R662
Package rates
- 5h: R3310
- 10h: R6620
free lesson
The free first lesson with Melva allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R662/h
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