I have been playing chess for over 25 years and teaching it for the past 15 years. I make chess fun and intelligible. I have a 1607 United States Chess Federation rating and a 1780 rating on chess.com... (5 min games). I have taught privately as well as in many public venues including camps, schools and after-school programs. I use a different chess programs and websites to enhance the teaching experience and make it interactive. read more

I live in New York City where I was born and raised. Some of my hobbies include chess, going to the movies and playing piano. I enjoy tutoring because it gives me a chance to enhance other people's li... ves. My tutoring philosophy is based on the understanding that good tutoring happens when it is fun. As a result, I try to teach chess in a fun and stimulating way.read more