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I’ve always enjoyed a variety of strategy and board games, and chess is no exception. While my tournament playing days were while I was much younger, I’ve kept a strong interest in the game throughout the years, and enjoy it more now as a casual activity and as an opportunity to educate others.
Basic Fundamentals, Basic Openings and Endings, Board Analysis
Students starting with the basics and looking to gain the skills to play casual chess.
Entered USCF tournaments as a kid, was a member of a chess club in middle school and college.
Once we’ve gone over the basics of chess, I prefer interactivity in my lessons, usually involving slowly playing through a game and analyzing what is and isn’t a good strategy.