1^st lesson free

Malcolm

Rate $63
Response 1h

$63/hr

1^st lesson free

Chess
Go (game)
Risk
Settlers of Catan

6 years of competitive chess experience | tournament veteran | positional analysis mastered for you.

Chess
Go (game)
Risk
Settlers of Catan

Lesson location

- online

About Malcolm

Chess used to feel like a mystery that I could never quite solve until I finally started viewing the board as a cohesive puzzle. You know that feeling when the pieces just refuse to cooperate and the goal stays out of reach despite your effort. Having 6 years of experience, I now focus on those of you who already possess a solid foundation but struggle to fix the final stubborn gaps in your play.

I prioritize advanced positional understanding, blunder checking, and sharp pattern recognition to ensure your growth. My method relies on piece coordination, building a deep opening repertoire, and maintaining ironclad king safety. Mastering complex pawn structures and accurate board vision requires disciplined recording and notation habits that I instill in every student. Transform guesswork into strategic thinking and make every move count.

About the lesson

Sitting down for our first session, we immediately move a few pieces to dissect a critical middle game position from your own database. You will realize that my approach demands constant, small checks on your reasoning rather than a single pass or fail test at the end.

I share thoughtfully designed puzzles each week to develop stronger reasoning and strategic awareness. Accuracy matters.

These 7 distinct segments of analysis ensure that both your technical skills and your mental confidence evolve at the same pace. I treat your psychological stability at the board with the same rigorous care I apply to your tactics. We strip away the gimmicks to leave only pure, tournament tested strategy. See you at the table where we turn your hard work into results.

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10h: $615

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The first lesson with Malcolm will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

45mins

online

$61/h

6 years of competitive chess experience | tournament veteran | positional analysis mastered for you.

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