Nick Risko

Rating:

1820 FIDE

Teaching Rating Range:

1200-1600

Accepting Students?

Yes!

Rates:

$30 / one-hour lesson

$250 / 10 one-hour lessons

$15 / 30-minute lesson

Lessons Offered Via:

Google Meet

nrisko@saintlouischessclub.org

About Me

I am an IT specialist and chess instructor at the Saint Louis Chess Club. I am also a competitive chess tournament player who travels across the country to compete in US Chess and FIDE rated tournaments.

Specialties

Endgames, Sicilian Dragon Opening, Ruy Lopez Opening, General Opening Concepts

Good Student Match:

Tournament Players U1600, Middle/High School students, Adult Improvers.

Playing Experience:

I have known the rules of chess since I was 5 years old and have been playing competitively for years across the Midwest.

Teaching Method:

Flexible approach depending on the student.

Other Resources:

Chess Openings Abridged: Sicilian Dragon: Yugoslav Attack

Chess Openings Explained: The Vienna Game

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