Silas - Chess tutor - Glasgow
1st lesson free
Silas - Chess tutor - Glasgow

Silas

  • Rate €36
  • Response 1h
Silas - Chess tutor - Glasgow

€36/h

1st lesson free

Contact

1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • Chess
  • Chinese Chess
  • Draughts
  • Go (game)
  • Settlers of Catan

Strategic Chess Improvement Plan created from 4 years of mentorship offering customised coaching to develop smart decision making solid techniques and consistent gameplay

  • Chess
  • Chinese Chess
  • Draughts
  • Go (game)
  • Settlers of Catan

Lesson location

About Silas

I’m a chess tutor with over 4 years of experience and a background in Cultural Studies with a focus on games as tools of communication. I specialise in teaching chess to those working or aspiring to work in hospitality, customer service, or tourism environments where chess is often part of guest engagement and recreation programmes. My lessons prepare you to confidently host games, explain rules, manage casual tournaments, and interact with guests around chess-related activities. We focus on common service scenarios like introducing chess to beginners, managing multiple boards, and creating a welcoming play environment. I use role-playing activities, customer interaction scripts, and situational problem-solving to simulate real hospitality settings. You'll gain comfort not only with the game itself, but with the vocabulary and demeanour expected in guest-facing roles. My approach combines structured instruction with practical communication strategies. I make sure you can describe moves clearly, handle questions politely, and promote chess as an engaging social experience. Whether you're staffing a resort, working on a cruise, or simply want to share chess with visitors, my lessons help you do it with ease.

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About the lesson

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • +2
  • levels :

    Beginner

    Intermediate

    Advanced

    Professionnel

    Kids

  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My teaching approach for chess is relaxed, supportive, and focused on conversation and play. I specialise in helping students understand chess through real-life examples from online platforms and digital chess communities. Whether you're navigating online matches, learning how to analyse games, or joining virtual tournaments, I make the process simple and approachable. We focus on practical subjects like how to read and use online chess notation, communicate in chat respectfully, understand player ratings, and troubleshoot common technical issues. I use interactive tools, screen-sharing, and simulated games to give students hands-on experience with digital play. I’m especially supportive of learners building confidence in navigating the online chess world for the first time. My lessons include clear breakdowns of terms like ""increment,"" ""premove,"" and ""blitz,"" and we practice using chess vocabulary naturally in context. You’ll learn how to search for openings, review your games, and talk about your strategy—all in a fun, low-pressure setting. If you’re new to digital chess or looking to play more confidently online, I’m here to guide you. Together, we’ll make your online chess experience smooth, enjoyable, and empowering.

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Rates

Rate

  • €36

Pack rates

  • 5 h: €180
  • 10 h: €360

online

  • €36/h

free lessons

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

  • 1hr

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