AK Chess

$35/hour

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Introduction: I am Arnav your chess instructor. I am currently teaching chess on different after schools, summer camps and private lessons in and out the city. I love working with kids of all ages. Some of my major accomplishments are drawing with a candidate master and a year back I got one of the top places in the scholastic state championship. The Structured Process that we follow to make our students better: - Identifying student's weakness personally and working on it in depths . - I am a firm believer that working on individual's weakness and rectifying the problems is the most effective approach for a professional Chess Player. - Creating a customized lessons as per your needs. - Work on your Visibility (to better analyze situations), calculations, strategies, openings and variations. - We prepare and guide students for chess tournaments Thank you and I look forward to spreading my knowledge.

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Hired 53 times

Serves Campbell, CA

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10 years in business

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Jaewon H.

Dec 19, 2022

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Arnav is very knowledgeable about chess, and very good at answering questions thoroughly. He is also very responsive and professional.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • I don't have an Elo rating • As recommended by teacher • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Ilya s.

Aug 21, 2023

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my son learned a ton and enjoyed his classes with AK Chess

Details: 10 - 13 years old • Intermediate • As recommended by teacher • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Carolina M.

Oct 14, 2022

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I’ve learned a lot in such a short period of time. Really good at breaking down concepts and instilling them through practice. Above all super patient with students and passionate about the game. I would recommend AK Chess to anyone.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • I don't have an Elo rating • Once a week • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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David E.

Jun 12, 2023

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I appreciate that he looks for my specific weaknesses to help me with and also responds to any specific areas that I want to work on.

Details: 65 years or older • Advanced • As recommended by teacher • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

AK Chess's reply

Thank you David, you are doing great! I am glad I was able to help.

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Mahmoud E.

Mar 6, 2020

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Arnav is an excellent chess teacher. He has been started teaching my twin boys (6) 3 weeks ago and we have been having great experience. He is excellent in many ways: his methods and keeping the kids engaged throughout the lesson, he follows up immediately after the session with homework and is always on time. Also Arnav is very focused on the outcome and seeks feedback continuously to maximize the outcome of the session. I would definitely recommend him for anybody at any age and any level. Mahmoud

Details: 6 - 9 years old • Beginner • I don't have an Elo rating • More than once a week • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My prices are the price listed on the top of the service.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Identifying student's weakness personally and working on it in depths successfully is the usual approach followed by me. I am a firm believer that working on individual's weakness and rectifying the problems is the most effective approach for a professional Chess Player. I will evaluate you and see your weaknesses and help you improve making you a better chess player and decision maker overall.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been playing chess at a young age and i teach many students. I have trained a lot doing hundreds of thousands of tactics and playing a countless number of games.