Carl Boor (Central Ohio) Ohio Chess Academy is lead by Senior Master Carl Boor (3x Ohio Champion). Since 1996 our program has offered programs in the schools, private instruction (at home or online) and summer chess camps. All coaching is done by a native Ohioan chess master with 30+ years of tournament experience. Please visit www.OhioChessAcademy.com
Mika Brattain (Central Ohio) I am a Senior Master currently rated 2500 USCF. I am very experienced with both scholastic and open competition. I know what it takes to succeed at either level, and I am looking to help motivated and active tournament players of Class C or above fulfill their goals. I am a very well-rounded player and can offer assistance in improving opening repertoire, calculation, intuitive thinking, endgame technique, and miscellaneous skills that will give you an edge during competition!
Please contact me at mk.brattain@gmail.com or 339-223-1971 with any inquiries!
Alan Casden NM Alan Casden – a coach in the CCL family http://cclchess.com; over 40 years of coaching experience; program director of CCL; for more information on Alan please go to http://cclchess.com/coaches/#alan; for lesson information email acasden@insight.rr.com or call (614) 561-2718
Dr. William E. Davis Dr. William E. Davis USCF certified chess coach, 50+ years playing and coaching experience. Individual and group instruction—in person (Northeast Ohio) by Skype and online. Scholastic club and team development/coaching. Beginners and Novices welcome. Extensive experience teaching children. Affordable rates, negotiable and dependent upon number of students, location and frequency of meeting. Please see our website for more details about my experience, credentials, philosophy of teaching and testimonials http://www.BrightwoodChess.webs.com Phone: 440-357-5600 mornings only. Leave message if necessary.
Dr. William E. Davis Dr. William E. Davis USCF certified chess coach, 50+ years playing and coaching experience. Individual and group instruction—in person (Northeast Ohio) by Skype and online. Scholastic club and team development/coaching. Beginners and Novices welcome. Extensive experience teaching children. Affordable rates, negotiable and dependent upon number of students, location and frequency of meeting. Please see our website for more details about my experience, credentials, philosophy of teaching and testimonials http://www.BrightwoodChess.webs.com Phone: 440-357-5600 mornings only. Leave message if necessary.
David Friedman is a 10-time Dayton Chess Club champion (1997, 1999-2000, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011-2012, 2015) who has been playing tournament chess since June 1987. He has won more than 1000 USCF rated games and he earned the USCF Candidate Master title in 1997. Friedman has taught private chess lessons to both individuals and groups since 1998. He can be reached at: Doc319@yahoo.com
Dr. William E. Davis Dr. William E. Davis USCF certified chess coach, 50+ years playing and coaching experience. Individual and group instruction—in person (Northeast Ohio) by Skype and online. Scholastic club and team development/coaching. Beginners and Novices welcome. Extensive experience teaching children. Affordable rates, negotiable and dependent upon number of students, location and frequency of meeting. Please see our website for more details about my experience, credentials, philosophy of teaching and testimonials http://www.BrightwoodChess.webs.com Phone: 440-357-5600 mornings only. Leave message if necessary.
CALVIN BLOCKER, IM (Cleveland area)
International Master. 12 time Ohio Champion. $60 per hour plus travel expenses for private lessons. 2 hour minimum by telephone, or in person. Group lessons also available. 216-921-3774
MICHAEL JOELSON (Cleveland area)
Member of Cleveland chess community as a player and tournament director for over 25 years, teaching over 10 years. Received the USCF Master title in 1988. Teaches in schools and after school programs and gives individual instruction. Has coached three Ohio Grade Level champions, and one US Grade Level champion. Beginners to 1900 level. Willing to travel. Phone 216-321-7000
Dr. William E. Davis Dr. William E. Davis USCF certified chess coach, 50+ years playing and coaching experience. Individual and group instruction—in person (Northeast Ohio) by Skype and online. Scholastic club and team development/coaching. Beginners and Novices welcome. Extensive experience teaching children. Affordable rates, negotiable and dependent upon number of students, location and frequency of meeting. Please see our website for more details about my experience, credentials, philosophy of teaching and testimonials http://www.BrightwoodChess.webs.com Phone: 440-357-5600 mornings only. Leave message if necessary.
Dr. William E. Davis Dr. William E. Davis USCF certified chess coach, 50+ years playing and coaching experience. Individual and group instruction—in person (Northeast Ohio) by Skype and online. Scholastic club and team development/coaching. Beginners and Novices welcome. Extensive experience teaching children. Affordable rates, negotiable and dependent upon number of students, location and frequency of meeting. Please see our website for more details about my experience, credentials, philosophy of teaching and testimonials http://www.BrightwoodChess.webs.com Phone: 440-357-5600 mornings only. Leave message if necessary.