Azminnda

4.9 (17 reviews)

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4.9 (17 reviews)

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About Azminnda

♗ FIDE School Instructor (SI)
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In January 2024, I won the FREE CHESS IN WHITTIER
♕ My chess journey began 18 years ago when I first learned to play and joined the high school chess club. This ignited a deep passion for the game, leading me to compete in chess tournaments for the next decade across various levels in my home country of Mexico. During my competitive years, I won numerous titles and medals, proudly representing my city, state, high school, and university in tournaments while traveling across the country. In 2010, I became the first woman to win the annual Masonic Lodge tournament. ♔ With 16 years of teaching experience, I have imparted my knowledge to students of all ages in various schools and events. I am dedicated to continuing my journey in the world of chess, hoping to inspire and guide many more students in discovering the wonders and intricacies of chess.

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♔♘♙Welcome to a unique journey through the art and science of chess. ♕I deeply appreciate any opportunities that may arise for me to continue practicing and promoting my passion for chess. I hope to instill in my students a love for the game, respect for their opponents, and humility in both victory and defeat on the chessboard. My approach takes students on an enlightening path through the rich history of chess, where we'll explore and analyze the games of the greatest chess masters of all time. ♖ As a trailblazer in the chess world, I was the first woman to win the Second Force Championship at the VI Chess Tournament of the "Lázaro Cárdenas" Grand Masonic Lodge. I also proudly held the title of tri-champion in the chess championships at the Lasallian Games from 2012 to 2015. Under my mentorship, my students achieved first and second place at the 2015 Cancún State Chess Championship, a testament to our shared dedication and skill. Join me in discovering the depths of chess, where every move tells a story and every game is a lesson in itself.

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4.9 (17 reviews)

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Sinan
- 5
Perfect! She was a great tutor, going through a GM match and helping me figure out the theory behind each move in real time.
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Sinan

Perfect! She was a great tutor, going through a GM match and helping me figure out the theory behind each move in real time.
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Jing
- 5
Perfect! Azminnda is a wonderful chess tutor. She makes teaching interesting. My 7 year old son just had the first session with her reviewing a game of great chess masters. She encouraged my son to think and she then explained the thinking of each move. My son enjoyed lesson a lot.
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Jing

Perfect! Azminnda is a wonderful chess tutor. She makes teaching interesting. My 7 year old son just had the first session with her reviewing a game of great chess masters. She encouraged my son to think and she then explained the thinking of each move. My son enjoyed lesson a lot.

Azminnda's response
It was a very dynamic and enriching lesson. My student was fully attentive throughout the session. We analyzed a blitz game by Richard Rappord, a Hungarian chess grandmaster (over 30 moves), and focused on attacking a king left in the center. We studied some of the strongest moves and went in-depth into the how and why behind each brilliant idea. It was a very interesting class, and my student showed great talent and a strong understanding of chess. Thank you for the opportunity to teach this lesson!
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  It was a very dynamic and enriching lesson. My student was fully attentive throughout the session. We analyzed a blitz game by Richard Rappord, a Hungarian chess grandmaster (over 30 moves), and focused on attacking a king left in the center. We studied some of the strongest moves and went in-depth into the how and why behind each brilliant idea. It was a very interesting class, and my student showed great talent and a strong understanding of chess. Thank you for the opportunity to teach this lesson!
Lauren
- 5
Perfect! Ady was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and great work my 12 yo daughter! We are looking forward to setting up regular lessons with her! Thank you for helping foster a continued love of chess for my child.
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Lauren

Perfect! Ady was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and great work my 12 yo daughter! We are looking forward to setting up regular lessons with her! Thank you for helping foster a continued love of chess for my child.

Azminnda's response
I had a great class with my student today. We reviewed deflection examples using a Grandmaster chess game. My student showed attention, dedication, and a strong attacking spirit. With continued practice, she has great potential to reach a high level in chess. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to teach this class.
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  I had a great class with my student today. We reviewed deflection examples using a Grandmaster chess game. My student showed attention, dedication, and a strong attacking spirit. With continued practice, she has great potential to reach a high level in chess. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to teach this class.
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Alex
- 5
Perfect! Really good at breaking down tactics and strategies. Incorporating history into the lesson was also fantastic. She was great at helping visualize the board and next steps in the game. Incredibly nice and genuinely a good teacher and guide!
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Alex

Perfect! Really good at breaking down tactics and strategies. Incorporating history into the lesson was also fantastic. She was great at helping visualize the board and next steps in the game. Incredibly nice and genuinely a good teacher and guide!

Azminnda's response
The lesson was amazing.
We focused on deflection tactics and studied a practical example from GM Judit Polgar. My student was incredibly attentive and picked up the concepts very quickly, showing great enthusiasm and a natural talent for learning chess. It was truly a pleasure to teach this class.
- Azminnda's response :
  The lesson was amazing.
  We focused on deflection tactics and studied a practical example from GM Judit Polgar. My student was incredibly attentive and picked up the concepts very quickly, showing great enthusiasm and a natural talent for learning chess. It was truly a pleasure to teach this class.
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Paul
- 5
Perfect! Azminnda coached my 12 yo son in chess. He enjoyed the lesson, great instruction and experience
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Paul

Perfect! Azminnda coached my 12 yo son in chess. He enjoyed the lesson, great instruction and experience
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Andrew
- 5
Perfect! Prepared, mature, thoughtful, and also a great sense of humor. Her ability to teach the concepts was perfect for me.
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Andrew

Perfect! Prepared, mature, thoughtful, and also a great sense of humor. Her ability to teach the concepts was perfect for me.
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Yasir
- 5
Perfect! Azminnda was really personable and related well to my two daughters (9 and 7 years old). She connected chess to historical games as well as putting it into context. My girls were very happy.
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Yasir

Perfect! Azminnda was really personable and related well to my two daughters (9 and 7 years old). She connected chess to historical games as well as putting it into context. My girls were very happy.

Azminnda's response
Today's class with Yasir was excellent. We had the opportunity to review some interesting games, including an exciting match from the Paris Chess Championship in 1948. We also practiced classic endgames like queen and king versus king. It was a very productive and enriching session. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to teach this class!
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  Today's class with Yasir was excellent. We had the opportunity to review some interesting games, including an exciting match from the Paris Chess Championship in 1948. We also practiced classic endgames like queen and king versus king. It was a very productive and enriching session. Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to teach this class!
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Steve
- 5
Perfect! My son Carter really enjoyed his lesson. Ady was very courteous and she was able to quickly diagnose my son's skill level. Within the first lesson she started working to advance his knowledge. We look forward to future lessons.
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Steve

Perfect! My son Carter really enjoyed his lesson. Ady was very courteous and she was able to quickly diagnose my son's skill level. Within the first lesson she started working to advance his knowledge. We look forward to future lessons.

Azminnda's response
Our first class was excellent! My student was very attentive and learned quickly. We were able to discuss chess as a hobby, and the class took on a more enjoyable and educational atmosphere with interesting exercises. We talked about the great chess player Anderssen and reviewed some characteristics of his playing style. I hope to have the opportunity to continue teaching my student and support him in enjoying this art-science discipline for a long time.
- Azminnda's response :
  Our first class was excellent! My student was very attentive and learned quickly. We were able to discuss chess as a hobby, and the class took on a more enjoyable and educational atmosphere with interesting exercises. We talked about the great chess player Anderssen and reviewed some characteristics of his playing style. I hope to have the opportunity to continue teaching my student and support him in enjoying this art-science discipline for a long time.
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Philip
- 5
Perfect! Azminda quickly assessed my son's skill level and challenged him with appropriate scenarios. She has a calm and patient personality that is ideal for teaching chess.
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Philip

Perfect! Azminda quickly assessed my son's skill level and challenged him with appropriate scenarios. She has a calm and patient personality that is ideal for teaching chess.

Azminnda's response
In today’s class, we covered a variety of topics and communicated very well. We even explored the key squares of the pawn and concluded with an exercise to reinforce the rule of “properly protecting the pieces.” I really appreciate the opportunity to have given this class. Thank you! ♕,
- Azminnda's response :
  In today’s class, we covered a variety of topics and communicated very well. We even explored the key squares of the pawn and concluded with an exercise to reinforce the rule of “properly protecting the pieces.” I really appreciate the opportunity to have given this class. Thank you! ♕,
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Kym
- 5
Perfect! Ady's communication style and preparedness are foundational traits that make her a great tutor. She arrived at our trial session early and ready, and her passion for chess is infectious. Thank you for a great experience, Ady!
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Kym

Perfect! Ady's communication style and preparedness are foundational traits that make her a great tutor. She arrived at our trial session early and ready, and her passion for chess is infectious. Thank you for a great experience, Ady!

Azminnda's response
The class was incredible! We reviewed some checkmate exercises, analyzed two example games to reinforce the importance of pawns, and ended with a bit of play. I am confident that my student has the potential to become a great chess player; his passion for chess and calculation skills were evident today. I am very happy to have had the opportunity to give this sample class and look forward to seeing him in tournaments in the near future.
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  The class was incredible! We reviewed some checkmate exercises, analyzed two example games to reinforce the importance of pawns, and ended with a bit of play. I am confident that my student has the potential to become a great chess player; his passion for chess and calculation skills were evident today. I am very happy to have had the opportunity to give this sample class and look forward to seeing him in tournaments in the near future.
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Hakeem
- 4
Excellent! She is very attentive and has a great attitude!
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Hakeem

Excellent! She is very attentive and has a great attitude!

Azminnda's response
I had a great class with Hakeem. He is very committed to his learning, and we were able to understand each other very well. I am really happy to have the opportunity to teach him, and I will ensure that our classes are as productive as possible.
- Azminnda's response :
  I had a great class with Hakeem. He is very committed to his learning, and we were able to understand each other very well. I am really happy to have the opportunity to teach him, and I will ensure that our classes are as productive as possible.
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Adriana

Excelente profesora!
Muy paciente y comprometida con su trabajo!
Crea un ambiente muy armonioso y positivo!
Me facisnan sus clases ️
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Excellent teacher!
Very patient and committed to her work!
Creates a very harmonious and positive environment!
I love your classes ️
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Adriana
Excelente profesora!
Muy paciente y comprometida con su trabajo!
Crea un ambiente muy armonioso y positivo!
Me facisnan sus clases ️
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Excellent teacher!
Very patient and committed to her work!
Creates a very harmonious and positive environment!
I love your classes ️
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Minda

I've had the privilege of knowing Azminnda for several years, primarily through her exceptional chess teaching. Azminnda embodies the essence of a Superprof with her extensive experience and dedication. Her teaching style is unparalleled; she customizes exercises for her students based on their individual skill levels, ensuring that everyone progresses at a pace that's right for them. What stands out most to me is her commitment to fostering healthy competition among her students.
My nephew has been taking chess lessons from Azminnda through her online chess school for Mexican students, and the improvement in his game has been remarkable. Moreover, Azminnda's efforts to organize tournaments aimed at increasing female and youth participation in chess demonstrate her dedication to the sport and her students. These initiatives are testament to her passion for making chess accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Azminnda is not just a teacher; she is a mentor, a motivator, and a pioneer in her field. Her ability to connect with students, coupled with her innovative teaching methods, makes her an invaluable asset to the Superprof community. I wholeheartedly recommend Azminnda to anyone looking to learn chess. You won't find a better guide than her.
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Minda
I've had the privilege of knowing Azminnda for several years, primarily through her exceptional chess teaching. Azminnda embodies the essence of a Superprof with her extensive experience and dedication. Her teaching style is unparalleled; she customizes exercises for her students based on their individual skill levels, ensuring that everyone progresses at a pace that's right for them. What stands out most to me is her commitment to fostering healthy competition among her students.
My nephew has been taking chess lessons from Azminnda through her online chess school for Mexican students, and the improvement in his game has been remarkable. Moreover, Azminnda's efforts to organize tournaments aimed at increasing female and youth participation in chess demonstrate her dedication to the sport and her students. These initiatives are testament to her passion for making chess accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Azminnda is not just a teacher; she is a mentor, a motivator, and a pioneer in her field. Her ability to connect with students, coupled with her innovative teaching methods, makes her an invaluable asset to the Superprof community. I wholeheartedly recommend Azminnda to anyone looking to learn chess. You won't find a better guide than her.
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Frida

Azminda is a great teacher
Not only by her prominent ability and knowledge, her way to better find a manner to explain and make it easy is what makes me learn more and continue. She is kind and patient providing a sure environment to express any doubt or concern
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Frida
Azminda is a great teacher
Not only by her prominent ability and knowledge, her way to better find a manner to explain and make it easy is what makes me learn more and continue. She is kind and patient providing a sure environment to express any doubt or concern
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Andrea

Azminda has a great passion for the game, and her ability to teach strategies is impressive, making each lesson exciting and educational. My level of play has improved tremendously since I started taking classes; I can't wait to continue learning and enhancing my skills thanks to her guidance. I highly recommend her classes! Thank you, Azminda!
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Andrea
Azminda has a great passion for the game, and her ability to teach strategies is impressive, making each lesson exciting and educational. My level of play has improved tremendously since I started taking classes; I can't wait to continue learning and enhancing my skills thanks to her guidance. I highly recommend her classes! Thank you, Azminda!
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CARLOS MANUEL

¡Azminda es una profesora de excepcional! Su pasión por el juego es contagiosa y su habilidad para enseñar es insuperable. He tenido el placer de ser su estudiante y mi progreso ha sido evidente gracias a su dedicación y paciencia.
Lo que más admiro de Azminda es su enfoque personalizado en la enseñanza, comprende las fortalezas y debilidades de cada estudiante, adaptando sus lecciones para satisfacer las necesidades individuales. Su estilo de enseñanza es claro, conciso y siempre está dispuesta a explicar las estrategias de una manera accesible y comprensible.
Recomiendo encarecidamente a Azminda como profesora de ajedrez para cualquier persona, desde principiantes hasta jugadores más experimentados. Su compromiso, conocimientos y pasión por el ajedrez la convierten en una instructora excepcional que realmente marca la diferencia en el aprendizaje y el disfrute de este hermoso deporte.
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Azminda is an exceptional teacher! Your passion for the game is contagious and your ability to teach is insurmountable. He enjoyed the place of being his student and my progress has been evident thanks to his dedication and patience.
What I most admire about Azminda is her personalized approach to teaching, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each student, adapting her teachings to satisfy individual needs. His teaching style is clear, concise and always willing to explain strategies in an accessible and understandable way.
I highly recommend Azminda as a chess teacher for anyone, from beginners to more experienced players. Her commitment, knowledge and passion for the sport is becoming an exceptional instructor who really makes the difference in learning and enjoying this beautiful sport.
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CARLOS MANUEL
¡Azminda es una profesora de excepcional! Su pasión por el juego es contagiosa y su habilidad para enseñar es insuperable. He tenido el placer de ser su estudiante y mi progreso ha sido evidente gracias a su dedicación y paciencia.
Lo que más admiro de Azminda es su enfoque personalizado en la enseñanza, comprende las fortalezas y debilidades de cada estudiante, adaptando sus lecciones para satisfacer las necesidades individuales. Su estilo de enseñanza es claro, conciso y siempre está dispuesta a explicar las estrategias de una manera accesible y comprensible.
Recomiendo encarecidamente a Azminda como profesora de ajedrez para cualquier persona, desde principiantes hasta jugadores más experimentados. Su compromiso, conocimientos y pasión por el ajedrez la convierten en una instructora excepcional que realmente marca la diferencia en el aprendizaje y el disfrute de este hermoso deporte.
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Azminda is an exceptional teacher! Your passion for the game is contagious and your ability to teach is insurmountable. He enjoyed the place of being his student and my progress has been evident thanks to his dedication and patience.
What I most admire about Azminda is her personalized approach to teaching, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each student, adapting her teachings to satisfy individual needs. His teaching style is clear, concise and always willing to explain strategies in an accessible and understandable way.
I highly recommend Azminda as a chess teacher for anyone, from beginners to more experienced players. Her commitment, knowledge and passion for the sport is becoming an exceptional instructor who really makes the difference in learning and enjoying this beautiful sport.
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Estefania

I have had the pleasure of observing her teaching methods and witnessing the positive impact she has had in the students understanding and enjoyment of the game.
She demonstrates a genuine interest in each student's progress, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
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Estefania
I have had the pleasure of observing her teaching methods and witnessing the positive impact she has had in the students understanding and enjoyment of the game.
She demonstrates a genuine interest in each student's progress, providing constructive feedback and encouragement.
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When did you start practicing? How did this passion find you?
I started playing chess in middle school. Shortly after, I joined my high school chess club, where everything changed. There, I met people who truly loved chess. We built an incredible group of friends who spent hours studying, analyzing games, and competing in tournaments together. Chess became not only a hobby, but a community and a source of motivation that stayed with me throughout the years.
Which artists or works affect you the most?
The chess player who has inspired me the most is Alexander Alekhine. His attacking style is extraordinary, creative, dynamic, and fearless. Alekhine was known for sharp tactical play, deep calculation, and the ability to transform even quiet positions into complex attacking masterpieces. Studying his games opened my eyes to the beauty of initiative, imagination, and precision in chess. He is a constant reminder that chess is not only a strategy but also an art.
What are the qualities and skills required to succeed in this area?
Discipline is, for me, the most important quality. Studying chess daily is not the same as simply playing games; true improvement requires consistency, structured practice, and the willingness to learn from mistakes. Patience and resilience also play a key role, but discipline is what allows students to grow steadily over time.
What is the most valuable advice you can give to help someone stay focused on creative projects?
Chess is incredibly complex, and learning it well requires active attention. But above all, you must enjoy it. Don’t study chess only to improve or increase your rating; study it because you love it, because you can spend hours solving exercises or playing games without noticing the time. When the passion is real, improvement and rating come naturally.
How would you describe your passion; how does it make you feel?
Chess has been a fundamental part of my life. It has helped me through very difficult moments, giving me something meaningful to focus on. When I sit in front of a chessboard, nothing else matters. It makes me feel calm, in control, and fully present. Chess gives me a sense of clarity and strength unlike anything else.
What creative achievements are you particularly proud of?
I founded a chess school dedicated to supporting Mexican girls in chess. Watching them win after so much effort in class fills me with pride. My academy is non-profit; I aim to make chess accessible by keeping costs low and reinvesting everything into scholarships or prizes for our annual tournament. What matters most is seeing the girls grow, gain confidence, and discover their own potential through chess.
Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?
Yes, absolutely. One of my students (11 years old) has an extraordinary calculating ability. I’m certain he will become a great chess player someday. His talent pushes me to stay updated, study harder, and improve every day so I can guide him the way he deserves.
Being a Superprof is an art! What is your secret?
I don’t think I have a secret; I think it’s just genuine dedication. I spend a lot of time planning my lessons because I truly care about my students and want them to succeed, whether they play chess casually or aim for high-performance competition.
When they have tournaments, I review their games carefully and look for real examples that will help them understand each concept deeply. I don’t just sit and give generic explanations; I make sure each lesson is meaningful, personal, and useful for their growth.

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What are the qualities and skills required to succeed in this area?

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How would you describe your passion; how does it make you feel?

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Have you ever been surprised by a student; by their ability or quick progression?

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