Glen D. (him, 46 Years)

Sha Tin, Hong Kong

Chess Coach for beginners and intermediate levels. Can explain advanced level concepts too!

Bio

Hi, I'm Mr. Glen DSilva, living in Tai Wai (Sha Tin), an excellent coach in Chess for beginner and intermediate levels. With an online rating of >1200, can also explain concepts fo... Read more

Hi, I'm Mr. Glen DSilva, living in Tai Wai (Sha Tin), an excellent coach in Chess for beginner and intermediate levels. With an online rating of >1200, can also explain concepts for advance levels.

Topics covered in the lessons

1. Rules of the game (position of the board and pieces, movement of the pieces, terms used in chess)
2. Basic Tactics and Traps to avoid
3. Chess strategy
4. Basic Openings
5. Basic End Games
6. More advance level concepts Read less

Teaching methodology

I make the lesson fun and interesting while being patient.

Before moving on to advanced concepts, I use the following method to coach beginners in chess:

- Orientation and ho... Read more

I make the lesson fun and interesting while being patient.

Before moving on to advanced concepts, I use the following method to coach beginners in chess:

- Orientation and how each piece moves
- Prior knowledge
- Acquisition
- Terms in chess like: Check, Discovered Check, Gain a tempo, Castling (long & short), Minor pieces, King's side, Queen's side, Opposition to the king, Passed pawns, En passant. Read less

• HK$200

  Local Hourly rate

• $50

  Online Hourly rate

• 2

  Classes