Jenna
- Rate $38
- Response 1h
$38/h
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- Chess
- Checkers
- Go
- Risk
- Backgammon
Chess Tutor Guiding Students to Strategic Thinking, Positional Understanding, and Competitive Mastery With 9 Years of Experience and Degrees in B.A in Cognitive Science and M.A in Game Theory.
- Chess
- Checkers
- Go
- Risk
- Backgammon
Lesson location
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At Jenna's house: San Jose
- online
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 40 mi. from San Jose
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About Jenna
I am a chess tutor with 9 years of experience and a B.A in Cognitive Science along with an M.A in Game Theory. I specialize in helping students develop strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and competitive confidence. My teaching covers all levels, from beginners learning foundational rules to advanced students preparing for tournaments or complex strategic analysis. I integrate structured exercises, interactive games, and reflective discussions to nurture analytical ability and practical application. Lessons emphasize clarity, patience, and engagement, helping learners grow intellectually and emotionally through chess. I customize lessons to each student’s level and goals. Beginners learn piece movement, tactical patterns, and basic strategies. Intermediate learners refine positional understanding, opening repertoire, and endgame calculation. Advanced students focus on tournament readiness, advanced combinations, and competitive psychology. Feedback is continuous and constructive, encouraging reflection, critical analysis, and steady improvement. Lessons foster creativity, concentration, and adaptability, helping students build confidence and enjoy the game deeply. Beyond teaching, I actively study chess literature, historical games, and current tournament strategies. I mentor students for school competitions, online tournaments, and personal growth. Teaching chess allows me to witness learners transform uncertainty into confidence, analytical power, and strategic insight. My goal is to cultivate not only skilled chess players but also critical thinkers who enjoy the intellectual challenge and lifelong benefits of the game.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Chess is a game of both strategy and creativity, and my lessons help students develop critical thinking, foresight, and analytical skills while enjoying the process. Beginners learn piece movements, basic tactics, openings, and checkmate patterns with clear, structured guidance. Intermediate learners explore positional play, combinations, endgames, and strategic planning. Advanced students focus on tournament preparation, advanced tactics, psychological resilience, and pattern recognition. Lessons incorporate game analysis, exercises, simulations, and problem-solving tasks that enhance concentration, calculation, and decision-making. I encourage students to reflect on their moves, learn from mistakes, and understand the reasoning behind strategies rather than just memorizing them. Every session emphasizes cognitive growth alongside chess mastery, empowering learners to develop logical thinking, patience, and adaptability.
Lesson plans are tailored to each student’s level. Beginners concentrate on rules, tactical basics, and safe play. Intermediate learners practice strategic planning, middlegame tactics, and opening theory. Advanced learners analyze historical games, refine calculation techniques, and develop competitive strategies. Exercises are interactive, engaging, and progressively challenging. Constructive feedback is provided to reinforce learning and build confidence. My approach integrates practical game play, visual learning, and conceptual understanding, helping students internalize patterns and principles effectively. Lessons are designed to cultivate both strategic skill and self-discipline, supporting academic, competitive, and personal growth.
Over time, students become more confident in decision-making, pattern recognition, and long-term planning. They learn to anticipate opponents’ moves, manage complex positions, and adapt strategies dynamically. Chess training enhances problem-solving, logical reasoning, and emotional control, which are transferable skills for school, work, and life. I focus on nurturing both competitive edge and intellectual curiosity, guiding learners to enjoy challenges while steadily improving their chess capabilities. My ultimate goal is to produce players who combine strategic mastery with creative thinking, self-confidence, and the joy of playing chess thoughtfully.
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Rates
Rate
- $38
Pack rates
- 5h: $190
- 10h: $380
online
- $38/h
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