Student results & reviews
Choosing the right chess coach is about much more than rating and titles. It is very important that a coach knows how to find the right approach for each student, build a trusting relationship, always support and motivate them.
On this page, you will find more than 120 real reviews that I have received from students with different backgrounds over the years of working as a chess coach. I work with children, teenagers, and adults across the United States, Canada, and other countries. Some students came to me with the goal of improving their results in professional chess tournaments, while others wanted to increase their online rating. Regardless of their goals, I always enjoy helping my students make meaningful progress.
Every review comes from a real student or parent and can be read and verified on the educational platform Superprof.
Student results
Rebecca consistently took two lessons per week and also spent about five additional hours studying independently. She has truly achieved outstanding results!
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Andy is a truly talented and hardworking chess player who is making great progress not only in online chess but also in over-the-board tournaments, where he has already earned two prize finishes.
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Theis is a very hardworking student who discovered chess as an adult and has achieved excellent rating growth. We continue working together toward even greater progress.
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Sarah’s parents came to me with an unusual request: to help her improve specifically at blitz, as she strongly disliked longer time controls. We achieved that goal, and Sarah even managed to adapt to rapid chess along the way!
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Charles returned to chess after a break of almost 40 years, having trained seriously as a child. We’ve managed to bring his game back to a solid level, and our next goal is to compete in an over-the-board tournament!
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Initially, Lucas’s parents simply wanted to support his interest in chess by enrolling him in lessons with me. Today, however, they are seriously considering his future prospects as a competitive chess player.
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I decided to include Walter’s story because breaking the 1600 barrier had been a major goal of his for a long time. He came close several times, only to see his rating drop again. The rating increase may not look huge, but I know how much reaching this milestone means to him!
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