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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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We find the right chess tutor. You get the peace of mind.
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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5 Chess tutors:
£45/hr
5.0
Matthew B
Enthusiastic Teacher Looking To Make Chess Fun !
*NOW TAKING REQUESTS FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR (2026-27)*I live in the North West of England and can cater in-person tutoring for students within 10 miles of where I live!*--------------------------------------------------------------------------Tutor Rate:For clarity, my current rate is £28 per hour.The extra added onto my price (I think my profile is currently displayed as £45) is the platform fee which Tutorful take - I do not see all of that £45.I do offer a family discount! Instead of £28 if I am tutoring siblings then I amend that to £25 per sibling. I do not know what this works out when...
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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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£31/hr
4.5
Ebenezer O
Seasoned Chess Maths
I am a competent Maths tutor with a rich subject knowledge which spans across elementary topics such as algebra and more advanced topics such as calculus, matrices, trigonometric identities and so on.I have experience teaching Maths up to A-Level. With over five years of tutoring, my lessons are tailored towards a rich understanding of the modules being taught; using several examples to give the student a better understanding. With a rich background in Engineering, mathematics concepts are thoroughly simplified for a better comprehension.Past exam questions are also treated to give the student...
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£47/hr
5.0
Aazaad S
Achieve an A/A* in Chess Physics Maths Computer Science
I am a PGCE-qualified Physics teacher and experienced GCSE and A-Level Physics tutor, with a degree in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of Warwick and over 7 years of tutoring experience. I currently teach Physics full-time, giving me strong knowledge of exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, and OCR.I specialise in helping students who are stuck at a Grade 4–6 improve to Grade 7–9 and above. Many students struggle not because of ability, but due to gaps in understanding, weak exam technique, and low confidence — this is exactly what I focus on.Over the past few years teaching and tutor...
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£39/hr
5.0
Madara O
Professional Chess tutor
I am a Doctor of Psychology with university research and teaching experience supporting students at BA, MA and PhD level, as well as professionals.
I teach Clinical Psychology, particularly reading disabilities and dyslexia, alongside other areas of psychology, research methodology and data analysis, preferably using SPSS. I also teach chess to children and adults, from the basics through to improving the technique of more skilled players.
In psychology sessions, I can help you explore a particular subject, work through research methods or data analysis, and identify relevant literature....
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98% of our students said
their tutors made a difference
Find a tutor Frank J
Very patient, pleasant and knowlegable.. Great to play chess with as he explains the thinking behind the moves...
bill I
14th Jan 2024
Oliver B
Excellent chess tutor!
My son has been having online chess tutorials with Oliver and I can’t believe how much he has learned and improved in just a few lessons. I wasn’t sure how well my 10 year old would be able to concentrate with online chess but he is transfixed for an hour and wants more lessons straight away.
Oliver is patient and supportive. He gets the right balance of teaching and making the lessons fun. He is also able to adapt and accommodate for children with any additional learning needs. I’d highly recommend him as a chess tutor!
Alison C
26th Jul 2021
Jean J
Jean is a really enjoyable tutor to have - great variety in playing games, analysing them, looking at the Grandmasters, and some great chess video tips. I'd really recommend him.
Martyn B
14th Feb 2021
Petros P
Petros has been tutoring our son in Chemistry and Chess for several months now , and we can definitely say that our son had a great progress. Petros is very responsible, knowlegeable and good with children. He makes his lessons fun and engaging and encourages his pupils to show great interest in the subject.
Lanna G
30th Sep 2020
Max S
Max is a great teacher, very creative and fun. He finds ways to engage even young kids though play and keep them focused. My 4y old loves his chess lessons!
Alisa I
1st Jun 2018
Matt P
My son is enjoying every piece of his weekly chess class with Matt! He has become so much more engaged with the game and he is now constantly practicing at home. Every new move he teaches him seems to light up his brain! So I can only say thank you Matt!!!
Edna D
6th Jul 2017
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