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Passionate chess player, willing to teach chess (beginner and intermediate levels) to those curious about this fascinating game
Methodology
My main goal is to make people aware of the sophisticated beauty of chess. Thus, I never want to make my students feel overwhelmed; on the opposite, I want to stimulate their intellectual curiosity and motivate them by presenting chess as a challenge. After the first lessons, I become familiar with my student's strengths and weaknesses and create an action plan. When it comes to intermediate players, I cover openings, middlegames and endgames to help the students improve. When it comes to beginners, I go all the way to the basics in a fun, engaging way.
Experience
I have been playing chess competitively for more than 5 years. I have participated in several international competitions, such as World Youth Chess Championship. My current ELO (FIDE) for standard chess is 2057 and I am a Woman Candidate Master (WCM). I have previous teaching experience (taught middle school kids how to play chess - I love working with kids!). I am fluent in English. I study Computer Science at University College London.
Rates
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12 reviews on Maria
Perfect! Maria is an excellent chess tutor who perfectly sees through all flaws in your game and thereafter corrects them using a wide range of material. I already feel I have better game vision from the first lessons and I am looking forward to seeing my skills further developing with the sessions.
Perfect! Maria is an incredibly patient teacher who has helped me develop a strong framework for how to approach the game.
Perfect! Maria is a patient and engaging tutor who is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about chess. Her lessons are enjoyable and instructive and I am already seeing improvement in my play!
Perfect! Maria is brilliant. Her explanations are clear and she articulates herself extremely well. She has taught me things I am using already!
Perfect! Great analysis of games and highly enjoyable lessons
Perfect! Punctual, diligent and knowledgable. She made the lessons fun for my 5 year old son. Thanks
Perfect! Excellent teacher. Will get back to her as soon as I have improved a bit on my chess
Perfect! Maria is an exceptionally talented chess teacher. My daughter adores her lessons and is quickly gaining a strong foundation while having loads of fun. Maria continually challenges her yet manages to keep their time together light and engaging so my daughter finishes each lesson with a huge smile, eager for their next game! Highly recommended.
Perfect! Maria is a wonderful chess teacher. She's kind, patient and an excellent communicator. She's been teaching my 6-year-old daughter for several months now, first face to face and then online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. My daughter absolutely loves her lessons, which are fun and varied, and she is now in love with chess. I could not recommend Maria more highly.
Perfect! I bought chess lesssons for my brother. He told me he had an excellent time and that Maria was a superb teacher. Would definitely recommend.
2 recommendations
Maria is a very strong chess player with a deep understanding of the game, mixed with a kind personality. Which makes the lessons nice and easy to follow.
Maria is very knowledgeable about chess and teaches it well. I would not progress as quickly as I am in chess without my lessons with Maria.
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