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Perhaps your child has found a passion for chess, but you don't know your Ruy Lopez from your Sicilian Defence. You want to support them, but you’re not sure where to start. Even when you can’t help with the subject yourself, you can still help them find the right person who can. Our Tutor Finder makes it simple. We ask a few questions about your child's current level and what they want to achieve, then we find a tutor who is the right fit. You don’t have to figure it all out alone.

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From checkmate to confidence: what the right tutor changes

With the right tutor, chess becomes more than just a game. It’s a way for your child to develop focus, practise strategic thinking, and build patience. It’s seeing them learn to think several moves ahead, not just on the board, but in their schoolwork too. The real win isn’t just checkmate. It's the quiet confidence that comes from mastering a new skill, guided by someone who knows how to make complex strategies make sense. These are skills that last long after the game is over.
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Our Tutor Finder asks a few simple questions about your child’s goals and playing style. We then recommend a small, personalised shortlist of tutors we believe are the right fit. It’s not a database to search, it's a genuine recommendation. Every tutor we suggest has passed a rigorous selection process — only 1 in 8 applicants are accepted. They’re not just chess experts; they’re skilled at building confidence and making learning enjoyable. And if the first session doesn’t feel quite right, our First Lesson Guarantee means we’ll find another tutor for you, free of charge.
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10 Chess tutors:

£20/hr
5.0
Uthpala H
Inspiring chess Chess tutor
I have been teaching chess from grade 2 students to grade 12. It is for beginners as well as for those who plays for tournaments. Nevertheless your starting point I’m there to help you out !I’m a National Chess player from Sri Lanka And I have won 1st place in women’s Srilanka, westerns province as well .I started to play chess when I was in grade 2 and it was a really big help for my studies as well.As I have performed well in Maths and Science subjects in school days. It had been big help from chess subject, where chess will lead to children critical thinking. I believe leaning chess is easy ...
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£39/hr
5.0
Madara O
Professional Chess tutor
I am a Doctor of Psychology with research and teaching experience at university for B.A., M.A. Ph.D. level students and professionals. I am specialised in Clinical Psychology (reading disability/ dyslexia), though I have good knowledge in other fields of psychology, as well as research methodology and data analysis (preferably with SPSS). I would love to help people with the knowledge I have in individual live one-to-one sessions or on Skype. I can also recommend literature on a particular subject and send something I already have in my database. The other thing I can teach you is to play chess....
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£59/hr
4.9
Alastair T
Expert Chess tutor
Hello! I’m Alastair, a doctor and Imperial College London graduate with a background in cardiac physiology. I’m passionate about making science engaging, approachable, and enjoyable for learners of all ages.What I TeachI tutor Biology up to A-level/IB, as well as Chemistry, Physics, English, Maths, and ICT to the same level. I also teach university-level topics in anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, and health sciences, drawing on both my medical and academic experience.Who I Work WithI support school-age students, adult learners, and healthcare professionals, including nurses and medical students. Whe...
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£40/hr
4.9
Paul P
Effective Chess tutor
I educate pupils in the local area around Plymouth on a daily basis.I teach English, Maths, Science other other subjects,I also specialize in learning difficulties and disabilities (ASD, ADHD, Asperses, & dyslexia/dyspraxia). Apart from classroom teaching and tutoring I've also been a curriculum coordinator for people with ASD.The role involved designing a unique syllabus/curriculum and managed a group of educators. I have over 10 year’s main stream teaching experience in a classroom environment and five years as a tutor/specialist.I’ve taught Music, English, Science, Maths, Art and Primary (KS...
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£35/hr
4.9
Max S
Professional Chess tutor
Hello, NOTE 1: Due to the adverse economic impact of covid-19 on students and their families, I have continued to reduce my fee.NOTE 2: TO SAVE TIME, PLEASE PERSONALISE YOUR MESSAGE. DON'T JUST COPY & PASTE. THANK YOU. NOTE 3: I am ONLY available to do online sessions and assistance (video calls + email). As minimum you should have Zoom enabled AND tested on your PC !Please respect that I am very busy, so please let me know the following in your FIRST MESSAGE: I. Course, college, task: eg.: GSCSE Math, I attend St Johns's Academy; OR Civil Engineering BEng (Hons), University of Birmingham; need...
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£45/hr
5.0
Matthew B
Enthusiastic Teacher Looking To Make Chess Fun !
*NOW TAKING REQUESTS FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR (2026-27)* - please message me before booking as I am still tutoring this current academic year's cohort and it's a lot easier to come to a mutually beneficial time slot as opposed to having to make adjustments to bookings generated by the system.*I live in the North West of England and can cater in-person tutoring for students within 10 miles of where I live!*Family Discount: offering discounts on brothers/sisters of family members I am currently tutoring. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Tutor Rate:For clarity,...
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