Lessons
Master Instruction – Specialized Training – Tournament Preparation
10+ years teaching experience, 20+ years international competitive playing experience.
Tailored to students’ goals, needs, and interests by developing a mutually agreed-upon action plan for improvement.
Conducted using Microsoft Teams/Zoom and chess.com/lichess.org.
Rates are in USD. Payment via Paypal.
Private Lessons – $60/hour
One-on-one lessons to work towards your chess goals. Meant for players serious about upgrading their level of play. Focus is placed on tournament preparation through individualized training sessions, game analysis, and the development of self-improvement strategies.
Group Lessons – $40/hour
Group training sessions of 2 or more students. Perfect for friends or siblings who want to improve their chess abilities together at a more affordable rate.
Specialized Training Sessions – $50/hour
Training games with live analysis afterward. Great for players looking for the opportunity to play a chess master one-on-one, gain playing experience, and practice for tournaments.
“Guannan has helped me tremendously improve my understanding of chess. He explains concepts clearly and assisted in the development of my opening repertoire to suit my style of play. So far, my rating has improved by 200 points under his instruction. Overall, Guannan is a very knowledgeable and passionate chess coach that I definitely recommend!“
Niko Alaves (student)
Guannan Song 