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Mikhail
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Improve Your Chess with a 2400+ Lichess-Rated Master Offering Personalized Online Coaching for Just $30/hour
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Mikhail is a respected tutor in our community. They are highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Mikhail
My name is Mikhail Klepfish, and I am a chess coach and software engineer based in Phoenix, Arizona. I have been playing chess since the age of 8, giving me more than 25 years of experience studying and playing the game.
I currently have a 2400+ rating on Lichess, and I am passionate about sharing the knowledge and experience I have developed through years of intensive chess study.
One of my greatest strengths is my meticulous and systematic approach to chess. I like to examine every element of a position closely and understand exactly why things work the way they do. Rather than simply memorizing opening lines or general principles, I break positions down into individual variables and develop clear systems for evaluating them. This allows me to explain not only what the best move is, but why it is the best move and how to recognize similar situations in your own games.
My background as a software engineer complements this approach. I naturally enjoy analyzing complex systems, identifying patterns, calculating variations, and breaking complicated concepts into logical, understandable components.
As a coach, I adapt my lessons to each student's level, goals, strengths, and weaknesses. Whether you are a beginner learning the fundamentals or an experienced player looking to improve your tournament results, I aim to help you develop a deeper understanding of chess and become a more independent thinker at the board.
My goal is not simply to give you moves or tell you what you should have played. I want you to understand the underlying logic of chess so that you can evaluate positions for yourself, make better decisions, and ultimately develop your own strong and individual playing style.
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I help my students become the strongest chess players they can be by developing their understanding, calculation, and individual playing style.
Our lessons are highly interactive and tailored to your level and goals. Together, we analyze opening variations, middlegame positions, and endgames—not simply memorizing moves, but understanding the ideas behind them and learning how to make better decisions over the board.
I have structured chess courses ranging from beginner level to advanced, world-champion-level material. Whether you are just learning the game or looking to seriously improve your tournament results, I can provide a clear path for your development.
My endgame training includes advanced material covering:
♟ Pawn endings
♞ Knight endings
♝ Bishop endings
♜ Rook endings
♛ Queen endings
All of my study materials are available in .PGN format, allowing us to analyze positions, variations, and complete games interactively during our lessons.
My goal is not just to teach you more chess—it is to help you understand the game deeply, think independently, and develop a playing style that brings out your strengths.
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Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor.
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I’ve been taking lessons from Mikhail for the past few months and his level of knowledge shows. I’m brand new to chess and he’s been a great start to understanding the game. High level player, and great teacher! Highly recommend
Mikhail taught me some chess, he’s very patient and his lesson plans are very thorough and excellent.
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- $42
Pack rates
- 5 h: $208
- 10 h: $416
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Mikhail will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30min
online
- $42/h
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