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one-on-one lessons.

Contact us for scheduling and inquiries. Overview below:

  • ​​cost ranges from $30 - $75 an hour for a one-on-one lesson
    • cost depends on skill level of both instructor and student
    • on travel distance for the instructor
  • general process
    1. informal free 30 minute evaluation of playing skill and interview
    2. discuss goals and how to reach them
    3. schedule future lesson if there's a good fit between instructor and student
    4. if student has no basic knowledge of how to play the game at all, initial 30 min lesson will need to be prepaid at an agreed upon hourly rate
  • send us detailed information about you in order to match you up with the right instructor
    1. age and gender
    2. playing history
    3. rating if you have one, an online (generic ELO rating) or an official USCF or FIDE rating
    4. your goals
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  • Home
  • Membership
  • Kids Programs
    • Scholastic Corner
    • Other Opportunities
  • FAQ
  • Event Calendar
  • Tournaments
    • SLOACT
    • Texas Tournaments
    • Liptrap's Page
    • Pairings
  • Other Programs
    • Senior Outreach
    • Other Learning Opportunities >
      • Private Lessons
      • Adult Group Lessons
    • Rated Matches >
      • Match Play Info
  • Join Mailing List
  • About Us
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Tournament Directing
    • Connect via Facebook
    • Location & Hours
    • Contact Us
    • Photo Gallery
    • Non-Profit Information
    • Tournament Director Policy
  • Casual OTB Chess
  • Player Info
    • Chess Coaches
    • Tournament Guidelines
    • Tournament History
    • Player List
    • 7th Edition Rules
    • Tiebreaks
    • USCF Member Search
    • New to Chess >
      • About Pairings
      • Rules for Beginners
      • Rating Classes
    • Top Player Lists
    • Lifetime Benefactors