John - Chess tutor - Grand Rapids
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John - Chess tutor - Grand Rapids

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John

  • Rate €13
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John - Chess tutor - Grand Rapids

€13/h

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

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  • Chess

John Neumann: Computer Science student and president of the Calvin University Chess club

  • Chess

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About John

I am a student at Calvin University, studying Computer Science. As a sophomore, I founded the Calvin University Chess Club with a group of my closest friends. We hold weekly meetings where we study chess theory and openings, and have held multiple tournaments.

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About the lesson

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Kids
  • levels :

    Beginner

    Intermediate

    Kids

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My teaching philosophy combines systematic skill-building with strategic imagination. I emphasize understanding over memorization - training students to think like the players, not just remember moves. Lessons include but are not limited to:

Conceptual learning: Explaining openings, tactics, positional play, and endgames using interactive examples.

Practical application: Simulated games, decision-making challenges, and timed puzzles to develop critical thinking under pressure.

Reflective analysis: Reviewing past games to identify recurring patterns, helping students to truly play like a grandmaster.

Technology is also part of my toolkit. I use chess.com to analyze positions and review historical chess games.

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Rates

Rate

  • €13

Pack rates

  • 5 h: €65
  • 10 h: €130

free lessons

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

  • 1hr

online

  • €13/h

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