United StatesAbout me
Age 65, declining in rating but increasing in chess coaching knowledge. My students improve! I live in Las Vegas Nevada, USA.
Playing experience
National Master title earned in 1981.
2015 US Amateur West Champion
Gold Medal Team USA PATT#3 ICCF
Twice qualified into World's Correspondence Chess Championship cycle, 1989 and 1994.
5 Time Riverside Chess Club Champ: 1979, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993.
2019 North American Open U2100 Co-Champion.
2015 US Amateur West Champion
Gold Medal Team USA PATT#3 ICCF
Twice qualified into World's Correspondence Chess Championship cycle, 1989 and 1994.
5 Time Riverside Chess Club Champ: 1979, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1993.
2019 North American Open U2100 Co-Champion.
Teaching experience
Full time chess coach since April, 2012.
Taught chess in schools, Phoenix, AZ, 2013-2017
Taught chess in schools, Phoenix, AZ, 2013-2017
Other experiences
Master's in education, retired school teacher. Top selling chess coach on chess.com since March, 2013.
Best skills
Patience. I show you how to unleash your talents.
Teaching methodology
My focus is personalized to your abilities and correcting your weaknesses and showing you how to think as I do when you choose your moves! You always have immediate feedback from me to meet your playing level.