1st lesson free
Portia
- Rate £26
- Response 1h
£26/hr
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1st lesson free
- Chess
- Go (game)
- Chinese Chess
- Draughts
- Settlers of Catan
SYSTEMATIC CHESS IMPROVEMENT and INTERNATIONAL MASTER degree holder coaching 9 years of excellence
- Chess
- Go (game)
- Chinese Chess
- Draughts
- Settlers of Catan
Lesson location
About Portia
"Walking into the local school chess club allows me to observe the exact gaps in a player's thinking process. I possess 9 years of experience teaching students across Canberra to navigate complex positions with precision. My IM title reflects a standard of play built on years of rigorous competition and analytical study.
My coaching focuses on blunder checking, opening repertoire building, and endgame technique. I emphasize positional understanding, pattern recognition, and piece coordination to refine your board vision. Mastering pawn structures and a competitive mindset remains the priority for your future growth."
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
"Many players waste valuable time memorizing lines without understanding the underlying logic of the position. I confess that even top players occasionally overlook simple tactical motifs during high pressure games.
My approach utilizes the technical rigour of my IM certification to dismantle these bad habits. We prioritize concrete board analysis to fix your decision making.
The 10.0 rating system guides our progress through dense tactical puzzles. Proper piece coordination serves as our primary defense. You will learn to see the board differently. I enjoy the quiet intensity of a well played game."
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Rates
Rate
- £26
Pack prices
- 5h: £130
- 10h: £260
free lessons
The first free lesson with Portia will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £26/h
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