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Number of students JD has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (22 reviews)

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- At JD's house: New York
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- at your home or a public place : will travel up to 80 mi. from New York

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About JD

I am passionate about personalized teaching and supporting students throughout their learning journey. I also offer masterclasses on my website, "Jean-Dominique Masterclass."

Here’s what you can expect from me:

- Adapted to Your Skill Level: My lessons are tailored to your playing level, whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player. Additionally, I have a unique approach for teaching children, designed to help them learn in a fun and effective way.

- $500 in Bonus Chess Content: As a student, you’ll receive a comprehensive set of resources valued at over $500, customized to your needs for learning outside of lessons, including books and videos.
[Included from the first free lesson, with full access to my website, “Jean-Dominique Chess”]

- Flexibility for Your Goals: Your learning is my priority, and I’m here to address your specific needs. Whether you want to focus on openings, endgames, or other aspects of the game, we’ll tailor our sessions based on your goals.

- Personalized Feedback and Follow-up: After each session, you’ll receive personalized feedback on your work, along with an action plan to help you progress continuously and effectively.

About the lesson

Achievements:

- Personal coach of Samuel Dallaporta, participant in the Chessboxing World Championships (6th edition, October 2024).
- Personal coach of Kamil Oubbea, youngest qualifier for the French National U8 Championships (qualification in February 2025, championships upcoming).
- Personal coach of Cael Stander, 3rd place at the South African National U10 Championships and future participant in the U10 World Championship.

I coach students of all levels, however. I also offer an intensive program designed for students aiming to become competitive quickly. If you sign up for this program and fail to meet your goal, I commit to refunding half of the course fees.

This program requires a minimum commitment of 2 hours of lessons per week, alongside dedicated personal work.

Of course, this program is entirely optional. We can also work in a more traditional and flexible way, tailored to your pace—whether you’re a beginner or simply looking for a more relaxed and gradual approach.

During our first session, we will engage in an in-depth discussion to assess your current playing level and set your short, medium, and long-term goals. Whether you’re a beginner eager to master the fundamentals or an advanced player looking to refine specific aspects of your game, this initial session will provide a personalized roadmap for your progress.

In the following sessions, we’ll focus on the key aspects of your game. We’ll revisit essential principles, refine your openings, explore fundamental strategic concepts, and enhance your tactical skills through a variety of exercises and game scenarios.

Each lesson will serve as a stepping stone toward a better understanding of the game, with carefully designed activities to strengthen your foundations and develop a sharp strategic mindset.

Example Plan:

Session 0: Defining short, medium, and long-term goals.
In this first session, we will set your chess progression objectives together. We’ll also discuss your current playing style and the direction in which you’d like to evolve.

Session 1: Skill assessment.
This session will focus on evaluating your current level through a series of chess exercises and problems. This will help identify your strengths and weaknesses in different phases of the game (opening, middlegame, endgame), serving as the foundation for tailoring the next lessons.

Session 2: Introduction to Imbalances.
We will explore the concept of imbalances (material, positional, dynamic, etc.) and their impact on position evaluation. This approach will enable you to analyze positions more comprehensively and use all available tools to make well-informed strategic decisions.

Session 3: Game analysis using imbalances.
In this session, we will apply the concepts of imbalances from the previous lesson by analyzing your own games. The focus will be on how you managed these imbalances, with suggestions for improving your play.

Session 4: Practical positions and finding plans.
We will work on concrete positions from typical games, aiming to develop strategic plans based on imbalance analysis. The goal is to help you recognize recurring themes and develop effective plans tailored to specific positions.

Session 5: Introduction to endgames (based on the Session 1 evaluation).
Depending on the initial assessment, this lesson will be adapted to your level to introduce endgame fundamentals or deepen your knowledge in this area. We’ll study concrete examples and review essential endgame principles to strengthen your understanding and skills in this critical phase of the game.

Between sessions: Specific materials will be provided to support students’ independent work, including tactical and opening strategies, as well as general tips tailored between lessons.

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5 (22 reviews)

David
- 5
Perfect! JD’s teaching style matches my learning style very well. He has a well thought out and structured syllabus to build abilities and confidence. He also uses the online tools/tech perfectly.
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David

Perfect! JD’s teaching style matches my learning style very well. He has a well thought out and structured syllabus to build abilities and confidence. He also uses the online tools/tech perfectly.
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Matt
- 5
Perfect! Excellent teacher, he explains the meaning behind things and not simply the moves. Very good
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Matt

Perfect! Excellent teacher, he explains the meaning behind things and not simply the moves. Very good
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Joshua
- 5
Perfect! He was attentive, broke things down in a way I could understand. It was our first class but am looking forward to the homework and our next class
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Joshua

Perfect! He was attentive, broke things down in a way I could understand. It was our first class but am looking forward to the homework and our next class
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Alex
- 5
Perfect! Amazing !
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Alex

Perfect! Amazing !

JD's response
Alex is actively preparing for his upcoming company tournament, and his motivation is evident in every session.

Our lessons have already helped him to:

- Structure his game to avoid early mistakes.
- Build greater confidence in the opening and middlegame.

In the coming weeks, we will focus on playing training games under real conditions and improving time management, so that Alex arrives at his tournament ready to convert favorable positions into victories.
- JD's response :
  Alex is actively preparing for his upcoming company tournament, and his motivation is evident in every session.
  
  Our lessons have already helped him to:
  
  - Structure his game to avoid early mistakes.
  - Build greater confidence in the opening and middlegame.
  
  In the coming weeks, we will focus on playing training games under real conditions and improving time management, so that Alex arrives at his tournament ready to convert favorable positions into victories.
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Jason
- 5
Perfect! My son had an amazing time with JD. He came away saying he had a better understanding of the importance of pawns and that he really wants to learn more chess!
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Jason

Perfect! My son had an amazing time with JD. He came away saying he had a better understanding of the importance of pawns and that he really wants to learn more chess!

JD's response
Oscar is a pleasure to work with. He’s just starting, but he already shows a strong grasp of key concepts for his experience level. His curiosity and excitement are contagious, and it’s great to see how quickly he picked up what we worked together.

I’m thrilled to hear he wants to join his school’s chess team! With his enthusiasm and continued practice, I’m confident he’ll build a solid foundation and enjoy competing with his classmates and against other shcools.
- JD's response :
  Oscar is a pleasure to work with. He’s just starting, but he already shows a strong grasp of key concepts for his experience level. His curiosity and excitement are contagious, and it’s great to see how quickly he picked up what we worked together.
  
  I’m thrilled to hear he wants to join his school’s chess team! With his enthusiasm and continued practice, I’m confident he’ll build a solid foundation and enjoy competing with his classmates and against other shcools.
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Will
- 5
Perfect! Really enjoyed our first classes, looking forward to more!
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Will

Perfect! Really enjoyed our first classes, looking forward to more!
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Gerard
- 5
Perfect! Every lesson with you is a true pleasure!
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Gerard

Perfect! Every lesson with you is a true pleasure!
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Ethan
- 5
Perfect! I’ve learned so much from the very first classes. Absolutely brilliant!
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Ethan

Perfect! I’ve learned so much from the very first classes. Absolutely brilliant!
Duane
- 5
Perfect! We had a good connection, I feel that we can really work together.
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Duane

Perfect! We had a good connection, I feel that we can really work together.
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Andrew
- 5
Perfect! I went for the intensive program, and I'm already seeing progress! Highly recommended.
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Andrew

Perfect! I went for the intensive program, and I'm already seeing progress! Highly recommended.
Nick
- 5
Perfect! JD is very methodical, prepared, and knowledgeable. He is a very good teacher and has obviously studied how to effectively teach chess as well as mastering chess as well. Recommend for anyone wanting to improve!
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Nick

Perfect! JD is very methodical, prepared, and knowledgeable. He is a very good teacher and has obviously studied how to effectively teach chess as well as mastering chess as well. Recommend for anyone wanting to improve!
Emerald
- 5
Perfect! Amazing chess tutor! Very knowledgeable and knows how to adjust to your level. He excels in allowing space for you to play out certain positions. I highly recommend JD. 10/10. Five Stars!
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Emerald

Perfect! Amazing chess tutor! Very knowledgeable and knows how to adjust to your level. He excels in allowing space for you to play out certain positions. I highly recommend JD. 10/10. Five Stars!

JD's response
After several lessons with Austin, his progress is evident! Playing around the 1000 level, he is steadily building a solid foundation in both opening principles and overall game strategy.

So far, we have worked on:

- Opening fundamentals: Developing a structured repertoire with simple, effective plans.
- Middlegame strategy: Recognizing key tactical patterns introduction to imbalances
- Endgames: Strengthening his understanding of basic checkmating patterns.
- Expanding his opening knowledge while keeping things practical and easy to remember.

Austin is making steady progress, and his commitment to improvement is clear. Looking forward to seeing his continued growth!
- JD's response :
  After several lessons with Austin, his progress is evident! Playing around the 1000 level, he is steadily building a solid foundation in both opening principles and overall game strategy.
  
  So far, we have worked on:
  
  - Opening fundamentals: Developing a structured repertoire with simple, effective plans.
  - Middlegame strategy: Recognizing key tactical patterns introduction to imbalances
  - Endgames: Strengthening his understanding of basic checkmating patterns.
  - Expanding his opening knowledge while keeping things practical and easy to remember.
  
  Austin is making steady progress, and his commitment to improvement is clear. Looking forward to seeing his continued growth!
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Lucas
- 5
Perfect! I’m currently playing at a level of 1600 and aiming to reach 2000 in the next few months or years. JD’s lessons have been absolutely amazing so far. The personalized plan provided + JD's knowledge of Chess is exactly what I needed to progress

On top of that, the resources available on JD’s academy website are absolutely priceless. They alone are a reason to work together, as they’re packed with so much value and perfectly complement the lessons.

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Lucas

Perfect! I’m currently playing at a level of 1600 and aiming to reach 2000 in the next few months or years. JD’s lessons have been absolutely amazing so far. The personalized plan provided + JD's knowledge of Chess is exactly what I needed to progress

On top of that, the resources available on JD’s academy website are absolutely priceless. They alone are a reason to work together, as they’re packed with so much value and perfectly complement the lessons.

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JD's response
After about ten lessons with Lucas, his progress is undeniable! With White, he plays the Italian Game, and with Black, he has adopted the Sicilian Defense—two solid choices that allow him to achieve strong positions right from the opening.

We have already worked on several key aspects:

- Structuring his repertoire around the Italian and Sicilian, with a better understanding of the associated plans.
- Middlegame: refining his strategic decisions and key tactical themes.
- Endgames: a solid foundation has been established, but there is still work to be done on more complex positions.
In the upcoming sessions, we will focus on:

- Exploiting typical structures from his openings to improve his tactical play.
- Advanced endgames (with a focus on pawn and rook endgames).
- Time management.

Lucas is progressing quickly and shows real commitment to his learning. We’ll keep building on this great momentum!
- JD's response :
  After about ten lessons with Lucas, his progress is undeniable! With White, he plays the Italian Game, and with Black, he has adopted the Sicilian Defense—two solid choices that allow him to achieve strong positions right from the opening.
  
  We have already worked on several key aspects:
  
  - Structuring his repertoire around the Italian and Sicilian, with a better understanding of the associated plans.
  - Middlegame: refining his strategic decisions and key tactical themes.
  - Endgames: a solid foundation has been established, but there is still work to be done on more complex positions.
  In the upcoming sessions, we will focus on:
  
  - Exploiting typical structures from his openings to improve his tactical play.
  - Advanced endgames (with a focus on pawn and rook endgames).
  - Time management.
  
  Lucas is progressing quickly and shows real commitment to his learning. We’ll keep building on this great momentum!
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Jack
- 5
Perfect! Knows the game very well and the ability to teach the game. Every lesson is filled with knowledge and explained in detail with all possible scenarios.
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Jack

Perfect! Knows the game very well and the ability to teach the game. Every lesson is filled with knowledge and explained in detail with all possible scenarios.

JD's response
A fantastic start with Jack, who is just beginning his chess journey but already brings an impressive level of discipline and focus, clearly reflecting his remarkable achievements in other areas.

In our first sessions, we covered the fundamentals:

- Basic checkmates (ladder, king and queen, king and rook).
- Opening principles, including central control, piece development, and king safety.
- An introduction to basic tactics, helping him spot threats and opportunities on the board.

Moving forward, we’ll build on this foundation with:

- Simple but effective strategies to structure his games.
- An introduction to fundamental endgames to learn how to convert advantages into wins.
- Exploring online chess to help him practice regularly and accelerate his progress.

With his determination and eagerness to learn, I have no doubt Jack will make remarkable progress in no time!
- JD's response :
  A fantastic start with Jack, who is just beginning his chess journey but already brings an impressive level of discipline and focus, clearly reflecting his remarkable achievements in other areas.
  
  In our first sessions, we covered the fundamentals:
  
  - Basic checkmates (ladder, king and queen, king and rook).
  - Opening principles, including central control, piece development, and king safety.
  - An introduction to basic tactics, helping him spot threats and opportunities on the board.
  
  Moving forward, we’ll build on this foundation with:
  
  - Simple but effective strategies to structure his games.
  - An introduction to fundamental endgames to learn how to convert advantages into wins.
  - Exploring online chess to help him practice regularly and accelerate his progress.
  
  With his determination and eagerness to learn, I have no doubt Jack will make remarkable progress in no time!
Spencer
- 5
Perfect! Amazing first classes. Super content, really reactive, and always prepared with well-structured lessons. The extra material provided to work on between sessions is incredibly helpful and far beyond what I expected. Highly recommend.
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Spencer

Perfect! Amazing first classes. Super content, really reactive, and always prepared with well-structured lessons. The extra material provided to work on between sessions is incredibly helpful and far beyond what I expected. Highly recommend.

JD's response
Super session with Spencer, who plays at a solid 1100 Elo level with high demonstration of fundamental principles.

Our focus will be on:

- Developing an opening repertoire, building on his solid fundamentals in the Queen's Gambit with White and the Sicilian with Black.
- Strengthening his understanding of middlegame strategies to better structure his plans.
- Improving his endgame techniques to convert advantages more consistently.

With his motivation, I’m confident Spencer will make great progress in no time!
- JD's response :
  Super session with Spencer, who plays at a solid 1100 Elo level with high demonstration of fundamental principles.
  
  Our focus will be on:
  
  - Developing an opening repertoire, building on his solid fundamentals in the Queen's Gambit with White and the Sicilian with Black.
  - Strengthening his understanding of middlegame strategies to better structure his plans.
  - Improving his endgame techniques to convert advantages more consistently.
  
  With his motivation, I’m confident Spencer will make great progress in no time!
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Agnieszka

Jean-Dominique has a real talent for teaching chess. He worked with my 8-year-old daughter, and the way he explains things makes the game easy to understand and enjoyable for her. She has gained so much confidence in her chess skills and is eager to learn more. We highly recommend him!
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Agnieszka
Jean-Dominique has a real talent for teaching chess. He worked with my 8-year-old daughter, and the way he explains things makes the game easy to understand and enjoyable for her. She has gained so much confidence in her chess skills and is eager to learn more. We highly recommend him!
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Eric

JD is a passionate instructor who knows how to share his knowledge with clarity and patience. His explanations are precise and tailored to individual needs. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to quickly improve my game and gain a better understanding of the theory. I highly recommend him!
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Eric
JD is a passionate instructor who knows how to share his knowledge with clarity and patience. His explanations are precise and tailored to individual needs. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to quickly improve my game and gain a better understanding of the theory. I highly recommend him!
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Sam

The lessons are always dense and well-prepared, with topics constantly tailored to the needs. The teaching method is highly effective, and the explanations are captivating. I recommend it 100%!
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Sam
The lessons are always dense and well-prepared, with topics constantly tailored to the needs. The teaching method is highly effective, and the explanations are captivating. I recommend it 100%!
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Lucile

Perfect! A very friendly and pedagogical teacher. JD makes you want to learn and go further. Thank you!!
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Lucile
Perfect! A very friendly and pedagogical teacher. JD makes you want to learn and go further. Thank you!!
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Matthieu

Everything has been absolutely perfect so far. I'm on my 5th lesson, and beyond his friendliness, Jean-Dominique is exceptionally pedagogical and adapts perfectly to the profile and level of his student. I highly recommend him.
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Matthieu
Everything has been absolutely perfect so far. I'm on my 5th lesson, and beyond his friendliness, Jean-Dominique is exceptionally pedagogical and adapts perfectly to the profile and level of his student. I highly recommend him.
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Julie

The lessons are well-prepared and well-explained. JD is effective, attentive, and adapts perfectly. I highly recommend.
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Julie
The lessons are well-prepared and well-explained. JD is effective, attentive, and adapts perfectly. I highly recommend.
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Medhi

I recently started chess lessons with Jean-Dominique, with a 1.5-hour introductory session and a 2-hour lesson on imbalances, and I am very satisfied. Jean-Dominique is a great teacher. He also provided me with access to additional videos so that I can independently develop my opening repertoire!
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Medhi
I recently started chess lessons with Jean-Dominique, with a 1.5-hour introductory session and a 2-hour lesson on imbalances, and I am very satisfied. Jean-Dominique is a great teacher. He also provided me with access to additional videos so that I can independently develop my opening repertoire!
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When did you start practicing? How did this passion find you?
I have been immersed in the world of chess since my early childhood, but it is truly over the past six years that my passion for the game has deepened. Since I was a child, I have always been fascinated by chess, drawn to its strategic complexity and infinite depth. It has always been a part of my life, but over time, I decided to fully dedicate myself to it, eventually becoming a full-time coach.
Which artists or works affect you the most?
The chess players who inspire me the most are undoubtedly Bobby Fischer and Daniil Dubov. Fischer has marked the history of chess not only through his exceptional performances but also through his unique approach and his influence on the development of the game. Today, I also admire Dubov for his creative and dynamic style of play.
What are the qualities and skills required to succeed in this area?
To succeed in the field of chess, you need patience, strong analytical skills, creativity, and, if possible, a good coach ;)
What is the most valuable advice you can give to help someone stay focused on creative projects?
An essential piece of advice for improving and staying motivated is to surround yourself with a coach or mentor. A coach can provide personalized guidance, help you set clear and achievable goals, and keep you motivated even when you hit a plateau. They can also help you avoid the mistakes they themselves have encountered along the way.
How would you describe your passion; how does it make you feel?
My passion for chess brings me deep intellectual and emotional satisfaction. It constantly motivates me to push my limits, explore new ideas, and develop my strategic skills.
What creative achievements are you particularly proud of?
I am particularly proud of my work as a chess coach. Helping students improve their skills, guiding them through complex strategies, and seeing their progress is incredibly fulfilling. It feels rewarding to contribute to their growth in such a challenging game.
Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?
Yes, I have been pleasantly surprised several times by the abilities and progress of some of my students. It's always rewarding to see a student improve faster than expected and be positively surprised by their growth. For example, I coached Samuel D. for his World Chess Boxing Championships, and his progress was remarkable-both in his chess skills and his overall approach to the game.
Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?
The secret to being a Superprof lies in my passion for teaching and my commitment to my students. I constantly strive to create a positive and stimulating learning environment.

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