Private lessons are an excellent opportunity to get specialized, one-on-one instruction with our highly trained staff. Private lessons include an initial assessment where the instructor will determine the player's strengths and weaknesses, and then custom tailor a lesson plan to suit the player's needs. All lessons are taught at the Saint Louis Chess Club. We do not provide online or skype private lessons.
Lessons are priced based on the player's rating to reflect the depth of preparation required for players of different strengths. Our instructors have years of experience and are eager and ready to bring your game to the next level, no matter your rating.
Meet our instructors!
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Name: | GM Atanas Kolev |
| Email: | info@saintlouischessclub.org | |
| Dates Available: | January 22 - February 12 | |
| Lesson Rates: | $75 /one-hour lesson $350 / 5 one-hour lessons $600 / 10 one-hour lessons |
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Name: | NM Jim McLaughlin |
| Email: | jmclaughlin@saintlouischessclub.org | |
| Rating: | 2155 | |
| Lesson Rates: | Unrated - 1800: $25 / one-hour lesson. | |
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Name: | Danny Machuca |
| Email: | dmachuca@saintlouischessclub.org | |
| Rating: | 1927 | |
| Lesson Rates: | Beginner - plus: $25 / one-hour lesson | |
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Name: | Ryan Deering |
| Email: | info@saintlouischessclub.org | |
| Rating: | 1778 | |
| Lesson Rates: | Beginner - 1600: $25 / one-hour lesson | |
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Name: | Jonathan Israel |
| Email: | jisrael@saintlouischessclub. |
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| USCF Rating: | 1772 | |
| Lesson Rates: | Unrated - 1400: $25 / one-hour lesson | |
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Name: | Dennis LaRue |
| Email: | dlarue@saintlouischessclub.org | |
| USCF Rating: | 1578 | |
| Lesson Rates: | Unrated - 1200: $25 / one-hour lesson | |
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Name: | Jason Woolem |
| Email: | jwoolem@saintlouischessclub.org | |
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Preference: |
Adults and kids. | |
| Lesson Rates: | Beginners-1000: $25 / one-hour lesson | |
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Name: | Perry Colson |
| Email: | pcolson@saintlouischessclub.org | |
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Preference: |
Adults and kids. | |
| Lesson Rates: | Beginners-1000: $25 / one-hour lesson | |
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Name: | Nick Risko |
| Email: | nrisko@saintlouischessclub.org | |
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Preference: |
Adults and kids. | |
| Lesson Rates: | Beginners-1000: $25 / one-hour lesson | |
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Name: | Richard Pope |
| Email: | rchester@saintlouischessclub.org | |
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Preference: |
Adults and kids. | |
| Lesson Rates: | Beginners-1000: $25 / one-hour lesson | |
Call 314.361.2437 or e-mail info@saintlouischessclub.org today to get set up with your own private instructor! All lessons are taught at the Saint Louis Chess Club.
Plan your lessons with an upcoming grandmaster in residence. See the schedule below:
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Name: | GM Pepe Cuenca |
| Email: | info@saintlouischessclub.org | |
| Dates Available: | February 13 - 28 | |
| Lesson Rates: | $75 /one-hour lesson $350 / 5 one-hour lessons $600 / 10 one-hour lessons |
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Name: | GM Aman Hambleton |
| Email: | info@saintlouischessclub.org | |
| Dates Available: | March 1 - 19 | |
| Lesson Rates: | $75 /one-hour lesson $350 / 5 one-hour lessons $600 / 10 one-hour lessons |
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Name: | GM Bryan Smith |
| Email: | info@saintlouischessclub.org | |
| Dates Available: | March 20 - April 5 | |
| Lesson Rates: | $75 /one-hour lesson $350 / 5 one-hour lessons $600 / 10 one-hour lessons |
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