Italian FIDE Master, 42. I started to work as a chess teacher and coach when I was 18, in my chess club, and have been loving it ever since.
Currently based in New York, where I work for a local company, but I have been living and working in Canada as well - again, as a chess teacher.
FM Andrea La Manna
I am a self-taught FIDE Master, who has figured out the key points needed to become a very good player - and happy to share my knowledge!
| Location | New York United States |
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| Languages | Italiano, English (US) |
| Rating | FIDE: 21842718241224852429 |
| Hourly rate | 70$ (US). Exercises and .pgn files included! 10$ training games |
| Availability | Accepting students |
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About me
Teaching experience
Almost 22 years of experience teaching chess in 2 continents! My students are of every age and level of play, from a retired library manager to a 6 yo kid enthusiastic as I always have been!
My students have reached at least expert level, and with work and dedication you can go way further, if you are passionate and willing to learn!
My students have reached at least expert level, and with work and dedication you can go way further, if you are passionate and willing to learn!
Best skills
I am a very dedicated coach! Funny and engaging with kids, I am always available for clarifications, tips or advices even outside our lesson time. My schedule is very flexible, and I don't mind adding some few extra time (without charging, sure) if we aren't done yet.
I love to analyse my students' games - show me yours and I'll tell you what you need to do to quickly soar to new heights!
I am a 1.d4 expert, but I can easily deal with 1.e4 openings and defences against them.
We are also going to learn how to master endgames! No they are not boring! Actually they are beautiful, and they will also help you boost your understanding in key areas like tactics, positional manouvering, openings! and many more!
I love to analyse my students' games - show me yours and I'll tell you what you need to do to quickly soar to new heights!
I am a 1.d4 expert, but I can easily deal with 1.e4 openings and defences against them.
We are also going to learn how to master endgames! No they are not boring! Actually they are beautiful, and they will also help you boost your understanding in key areas like tactics, positional manouvering, openings! and many more!
Teaching methodology
One hour (at least) of hard work on variations, tactics, and deep calculation: I promise you a strong headache! I'll guide you throught the position, asking questions, keeping you engaged and clarifying all your doubts.