

Dara
- Rate $62
- Response 1h

$62/hr
1st lesson free
- Chess
- Chinese Chess
- Draughts
- Risk
- Settlers of Catan
Strategic chess instruction from an FM focusing on calculation and high-level tournament preparation
- Chess
- Chinese Chess
- Draughts
- Risk
- Settlers of Catan
Lesson location
About Dara
"Instruction provides a necessary outlet for my 9 years of competitive insights. 2350 Elo is merely the baseline of the technical rigor I demand from myself and those I coach. Building opening repertoires and sharpening middlegame planning requires intense focus on pattern recognition and positional understanding.
Recording and notation habits form the bedrock of the progress we track together. My students vary from complete beginners to club veterans seeking a tournament edge. Analyzing blunders and refining board vision creates the clarity needed for sustained growth. Seeing a student finally grasp the nuances of endgame technique remains the most satisfying part of this craft."
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
"Chess mastery requires a diagnostic rating assessment first to expose the gaps in your logic. 10.0 out of 10 is the standard of accuracy I target for our deep dives into game analysis.
Brutal honesty during our reviews prevents the repetition of mistakes that cost games. Calculated precision is the only way to succeed against seasoned opponents.
We work through the specific skills of endgame technique and opening repertoire building to ensure you are ready for any board state. My FIDE Master degree informs every tactical drill we execute. Results are the only metric that matters at the table."
Rates
Rate
- $62
Pack prices
- 5h: $310
- 10h: $620
free lessons
The first lesson with Dara will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $62/h
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