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Riley
- Rate R575
- Response 1h
R575/h
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1st lesson free
- Chess
- Chinese Checkers
- Go (game)
- Risk
- Draughts
Refine your chess style through personalized coaching from a tutor with 4 years of experience, helping you understand key strategic ideas, tactical motifs, and practical endgame solutions.
- Chess
- Chinese Checkers
- Go (game)
- Risk
- Draughts
Lesson location
About Riley
As a chess coach, I help students transform knowledge into competitive results. I work with scholastic players, high school competitors, and serious club-level students preparing for tournaments and rating growth. My teaching emphasizes strategic understanding, calculation precision, and strong positional judgment. Lessons are structured yet flexible, adapting to each student’s needs and goals. I focus on developing a clear thinking process so students can make confident decisions over the board. Opening preparation is practical and style-based, while middlegame planning and endgame technique receive detailed attention. We analyze real games to identify recurring mistakes and missed opportunities. Improvement comes from understanding patterns and applying them consistently. I emphasize psychological readiness, helping students manage nerves and time pressure during competition. Chess is a long-term journey, and I help students stay motivated and disciplined. My approach balances challenge with encouragement, pushing students to improve while building confidence. The goal is not just better moves, but better thinking. Together, we develop competitive resilience and work toward meaningful chess progress.
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About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My chess teaching approach is centered on clarity, discipline, and confidence. I help students develop a strong thinking process they can rely on during competition. Lessons focus on calculation accuracy and positional judgment. I emphasize understanding ideas instead of memorizing moves. Tournament preparation includes mental readiness and time control strategies. We analyze games deeply to uncover decision-making habits. Students learn how to manage nerves and stay focused under pressure. Opening preparation is practical and flexible. Middlegame planning is taught through real examples. Endgame technique is developed step by step. Confidence is built through consistent practice. I support students in turning preparation into performance. The goal is long-term growth and competitive strength.
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- R575
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- 5h: R2875
- 10h: R5750
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- R575/h
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