Joe Flowers Chess Lessons

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$25 for 1 to 1.5 hours (even most young kids are totally fine going for 1.5 hours). I’ve taught school clubs, with Jacksonville Scholastic chess clubs, as well as private students. While I’ve never pushed my own daughters to play, they do enjoy it (they took 3rd in an 8th grade section when they were in 5th grade). I use a few different standard curriculums, but tend to go faster and always supplement it with lots of puzzles, game analysis, and stories. -- NOTE: I just mention online teaching because I occasionally play online games with my LOCAL students if they can't meet outdoors (everyone's being very careful due to COVID being so bad here). So we go over the game or a few of their games and talk about their thinking and planning.

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Stephen S.

Jul 20, 2021

Josh J.

Jul 23, 2021

Great teacher. Totally upped our game and made it fun!

Jared H.

Jul 28, 2021

I had been playing chess for a few years, but had no idea how little I actually knew. He improved every part of my game--openings, middle game (his tactics and attacks are on par with any Master), and end games. He has a great story about how he learned the concept of King's Opposition, which he uses to teach the concept. We met at the Bold Bean, and often he would stay and play with me for 2-3 hours at no extra charge just because he loves the game and teaching.

Ivy L.

Jun 27, 2022

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My son really enjoyed his lesson and look forward to the next one.

Details: 6 - 9 years old • Beginner • I don't have an Elo rating • Once a week • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Joseph Flowers

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $25 an hour (though that “hour” is generally 1.5 hours).
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I’ll want to talk to them and play a game to see where they’re at. From there, I’ll come up with a curriculum and keep them interested with fun puzzles and game analysis.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I won the 1997 US Open u/1800 Weekend Swiss tournament. I’ve taught chess lessons for many years, and played in competitions, but my focus since 1999 has been playing for fun and teaching.