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Jeff
- Rate £18
- Response 7h

£18/hr
1st lesson free
- Chess
Patient Chess Tutor Teaching Beginner Students in Melbourne with interschool state winner and Tournament Experience
- Chess
Lesson location
Recommended
Jeff is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Jeff
a state-level chess interschool team winner and Monash University chess representative with a 1800 Chess.com rating. I specialize in teaching beginner and starter players, helping them develop strategy, focus, and confidence through fun and engaging lessons. My approach combines practical games, puzzles, and clear step-by-step explanations, tailored to each student’s pace. Lessons typically 60 minutes, and I aim to make every session productive and enjoyable. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build a solid foundation in chess, I provide patient, structured, and supportive guidance to help you succeed.
About the lesson
- Beginner
- Kids
levels :
Beginner
Kids
- English
- Mandarin
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Mandarin
Teaching Approach: I focus on making chess fun, interactive, and easy to understand for beginners. I break concepts into small steps and build confidence through practice and guidance.
Techniques & Methodology: Use a mix of practical games, puzzles, and strategy discussions, . Lessons include explanations, demonstrations, and feedback of your games, homework given as well.
Lesson Length: Typically 60 minutes per session, adaptable to student needs.
Qualifications & Experience: State-level chess winner, Monash University chess club first year representative, experienced in teaching beginners.
Who Lessons Are For: Beginners and starter players, children and teenagers, students wanting to develop focus, strategy, and confidence in chess.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
I had a great experience learning chess with Jeff. He explains things very clearly and is very patient during lessons. He helped me improve my understanding of the game step by step. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to learn chess.
I’ve known Jeff for a long time since we’re classmates, and we’ve played more chess games together than I can count. He’s definitely the person you want in your corner if you're trying to get better at the chess.
What makes Jeff a great teacher is his patience. I’ve seen him break down really tricky strategies into things that actually make sense, even when I was totally stuck. He doesn't just tell you what to do; he actually listens and helps you figure out the 'why' behind each move.
I’m recommending him because he’s super reliable and genuinely loves sharing what he knows. If you're looking for a tutor who is easy to talk to and really knows his stuff, Jeff is your guy.View more recommendations
Rates
Rate
- £18
Pack prices
- 5h: £90
- 10h: £180
free lessons
The first free lesson with Jeff will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £18/h
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