Let's keep our minds sharp, one move at a time.
Patient, relaxed chess lessons and friendly games at your kitchen table. All ages, every level, no pressure.
It's never too late to learn something new.
I'm a patient chess instructor with two years of tutoring experience, and I love helping people of all ages discover how fun and rewarding chess can be.
My lessons are relaxed and built around you. Maybe you're brand new, maybe you're coming back to the game after many years, or maybe you just want to sharpen your skills. Either way, I'll help you build confidence and enjoy the game.
And if you're not really after lessons and would just like someone to play with, that's perfectly fine too. I'm always happy to sit down for a friendly game and some good conversation. Chess doesn't always have to be about getting better. Sometimes it's simply about having fun and connecting with someone.
Chess keeps your mind active, gives you a good challenge and brings people together. My goal is to make every session something you look forward to.
See you at the board.
Lessons, practice games or just a good match
Every session is one on one in your home. You pick the length, and we go at whatever pace feels right.
Session lengths
Longer sessions are great for a full game plus a review of the key moments afterward.
Every level is welcome
Ratings are rough chess.com or US Chess numbers. No rating? No problem.
What to have ready
- A table and two chairs
- A chessboard if you have one
- Nothing to buy before the first session
The dining table, the kitchen or the living room all work. Wherever you're comfortable.
When I'm available
These are my open hours through December 28, 2026. Pick any time inside them when you book.
I come to you
Sessions happen in your home. Here's how travel works.
No travel fee for homes within 10 miles.
A flat travel fee per session for homes 10 to 25 miles away.
Towns I travel to
- Bloomfield
- Caldwell
- Cedar Grove
- Clifton
- Essex Fells
- Fairfield
- Glen Ridge
- Little Falls
- Livingston
- Maplewood
- Millburn
- Montclair
- North Caldwell
- Nutley
- Roseland
- Short Hills
- South Orange
- Verona
- West Caldwell
- West Essex
- West Orange
- Woodland Park
Ready for your first game?
I take bookings through Home Happenings, which handles scheduling and payment. Pick a time that works for you and I'll bring the conversation.