1^st lesson free

Elaina

Rate $52
Response 1h

$52/h

1^st lesson free

Chess
Checkers
Backgammon
Go
Settlers of Catan

"Master Chess & Strategy Games with a 7+ Year Professional Coach – Learn Chess, Backgammon, Checkers, Risk, Catan, Boost Skills, Prepare for Tournaments, Win Confidently!"

Chess
Checkers
Backgammon
Go
Settlers of Catan

Lesson location

- At Elaina's house: Windsor
- online
- at home or in a public place : will travel up to 40 km from Windsor

About Elaina

I am a passionate chess tutor with 7 years of experience teaching college students. Over the years, I have successfully guided 150–200 students, helping them develop strong skills, confidence, and a love for the game. My teaching philosophy is centered on clarity, creativity, and adaptability. I believe that every student has unique strengths, and I design lessons to match their learning style while challenging them to grow.

In my sessions, I focus on key areas such as openings, tactics, endgames, positional understanding, calculation exercises, and game analysis. I encourage interactive learning through puzzles, real-game practice, and scenario-based exercises. Communication and patience are important to me; I make sure my students fully understand concepts and feel supported while learning. Creativity is emphasized, allowing students to explore imaginative strategies and develop original approaches on the board. I also stress integrity and sportsmanship, teaching students to play thoughtfully and ethically.

Many of my students have achieved significant milestones, including improving tournament performance, mastering complex strategies, and gaining confidence in competitive play. Whether preparing for competitions, online matches, or casual games, my goal is to make learning chess engaging, structured, and rewarding. I am dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential while enjoying the challenge and excitement of the game.

About the lesson

My teaching approach focuses on helping students develop strong chess skills while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and strategic planning. I cover openings, tactics, endgames, positional play, calculation exercises, and game analysis. Lessons are interactive, combining structured theory with practical practice, puzzles, and real-game scenarios. I emphasize communication, explaining ideas clearly, and encouraging questions to ensure deep understanding. Creativity is nurtured through imaginative positions and problem-solving challenges. Integrity and sportsmanship are integral, guiding students to play thoughtfully and ethically. I adapt lessons to each student’s level and goals, whether preparing for tournaments, improving online play, or enjoying casual games. I aim to make learning chess engaging, challenging, and rewarding, helping students build confidence, master strategy, and develop a lifelong passion for the game.

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10 h: $520

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This first lesson offered with Elaina will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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"Master Chess & Strategy Games with a 7+ Year Professional Coach – Learn Chess, Backgammon, Checkers, Risk, Catan, Boost Skills, Prepare for Tournaments, Win Confidently!"

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"Master Chess & Strategy Games with a 7+ Year Professional Coach – Learn Chess, Backgammon, Checkers, Risk, Catan, Boost Skills, Prepare for Tournaments, Win Confidently!"

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About Elaina

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online

free lessons

Other tutors in Chess

Ayla

Scarlett

Brooke

Ravi

Elise

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Oliver

Reid

Ellie

Tyler

Nova

Dragan

Joy

Roshini

Agil

Artur

Nazim

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