

Dara
- Rate R579
- Response 1h

R579/h
1st lesson free
- Chess
- Chinese Checkers
- Draughts
- Risk
- Settlers of Catan
Strategic chess instruction from an FM focusing on calculation and high-level tournament preparation
- Chess
- Chinese Checkers
- Draughts
- Risk
- Settlers of Catan
Lesson location
About Dara
"Instruction provides a necessary outlet for my 9 years of competitive insights. 2350 Elo is merely the baseline of the technical rigor I demand from myself and those I coach. Building opening repertoires and sharpening middlegame planning requires intense focus on pattern recognition and positional understanding.
Recording and notation habits form the bedrock of the progress we track together. My students vary from complete beginners to club veterans seeking a tournament edge. Analyzing blunders and refining board vision creates the clarity needed for sustained growth. Seeing a student finally grasp the nuances of endgame technique remains the most satisfying part of this craft."
About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
"Chess mastery requires a diagnostic rating assessment first to expose the gaps in your logic. 10.0 out of 10 is the standard of accuracy I target for our deep dives into game analysis.
Brutal honesty during our reviews prevents the repetition of mistakes that cost games. Calculated precision is the only way to succeed against seasoned opponents.
We work through the specific skills of endgame technique and opening repertoire building to ensure you are ready for any board state. My FIDE Master degree informs every tactical drill we execute. Results are the only metric that matters at the table."
Rates
Rate
- R579
Package rates
- 5h: R2895
- 10h: R5790
free lesson
The free first lesson with Dara allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R579/h
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