Joy - Chess tutor - St. Louis
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Joy - Chess tutor - St. Louis

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Joy

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Joy - Chess tutor - St. Louis
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  • Chess

Mentor to National Chess Champions | FIDE-Certified International Coach | 29+ Years of Experience

  • Chess

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Recommended

Joy is a respected tutor in our community. They have been highly recommended for their commitment and the quality of their lessons — an excellent choice to progress with confidence.

About Joy

Welcome to your chess journey! I’m Joy, a dentist by profession, FIDE-certified International Chess Instructor, published author, international player, and the founder of Montreal’s The King’s Gambit Chess Academy. I’m a Top 1% Worldwide Lichess Player (Rating: 2544) and a Top-Ranked International Coach on Superprof (rated in the top 0.1% of all chess coaches in Canada).

With 40 years of playing experience and 29 years of coaching kids, teens, and adults worldwide, I’m passionate about helping students of all ages and levels unlock their full chess potential, whether you're just starting out or aiming for championship titles.
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♟️ Why Choose My Chess Lessons?

• Proven Success
My students achieve top results at the highest levels, winning tournaments across the United States and Canada. My mentees include the 2024 Canadian Youth Champion and the 2023 Canadian Junior Champion.

• Personalized Coaching
Every lesson is tailored to your style, strengths, and goals.

• Advanced Tools & Technology
I use high-end chess platforms, powerful databases, and a state-of-the-art blend of elite software and hardware to deliver training aligned with the latest advances in chess technology.

• Global Experience
I’ve coached students from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, China, Australia, Iceland, and more, and I’m fully familiar with coordinating lessons across all North American time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific).

• Published Author
My articles were published in the official magazine of the Quebec Chess Federation.

• Engaging & Inspirational
I blend deep logic with creativity and wonderful chess stories from historical and modern events, legendary grandmasters, and my own international experience.
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Notable Achievements

• Founder & Director – The King’s Gambit Chess Academy Inc. (since 2021)

• FIDE-Certified Trainer (since 2016) with a proven track record of developing national and international champions
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International Recognition & Competitive Success

• Shared 3rd place – World Amateur Chess Championship (Romania, 2013)

• Sole 2nd place – Blitz Section, same event

• Shared 2nd – UAE Grand Prix (2011, ahead of several Grandmasters)

• 4th – Ramadan Blitz Tournament (2010, outperforming GMs and IMs)
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National Titles (Country of Origin)

• Reigning Correspondence Chess Champion

• U20 National Champion (1994)

• U14 National Champion (1989)
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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My Teaching Methodology

Chess as Logic, Art, and Storytelling
I believe chess should be both rigorous and inspiring. Together, we’ll explore strategy, tactics, opening secrets, endgame mastery, and the stories behind the moves in an interactive and engaging environment.

From Intuition to Mastery
Using modern tools and resources, I help you develop natural, intuitive moves, so the board “speaks” to you and reveals connections you never noticed before.

Beyond Memorization
Rather than relying on rote learning, I teach you to think like a chess player: patient, creative, and always three steps ahead.

Lifelong Skills
Chess isn’t just a game! It’s a tool to sharpen your focus, discipline, and decision-making in life. My goal is not only to boost your rating, but to elevate the way you think.
The real question isn’t if you’ll improve, but how profoundly our work together will transform your relationship with the game.
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Rates

Rate

  • $38

Pack rates

  • 5h: $187
  • 10h: $366

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  • $38/h

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

  • 1hr

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Rates (Save More with Lesson Packages)

Private Lesson (1 person): $38 USD/hour

Individual Packages

• 5 Lessons: $187 USD ($(concealed information))

• 10 Lessons: $366 USD ($(concealed information))

• 20 Lessons: $687 USD ($(concealed information))

Two-Person Packages

• 5 Lessons: $281 USD

• 10 Lessons: $549 USD

• 20 Lessons: $1,031 USD

Small Group Rates

Custom quotes available. Please contact me directly.
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Ready to Begin?
Whether you're a curious beginner or a tournament-level competitor, I’ll meet you exactly where you are—and help you go further than you imagined.

Message me now for a free consultation. Let’s unlock your chess potential together!

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