Our Focus

FUN

This is my main focus. Having fun whilst learning also helps students retain information better because they enjoy the process.

STRATEGY

Students will learn how to master strategy, tactics and study from the Opening, through the Middle Game to the Endgame. 

TOURNAMENTS

I will prepare my students and guide them through the various tournaments and championships.

About Me

As a chess master, I have been coaching the Rockin’ Rooks for 14 years, an award-winning community chess team, based in Rhinebeck NY. In addition, I coach private students in all aspects of mastering Chess. 

“When you see a good move, look for a better one”

Emanuel Lasker, World Chess Champion from 1894 to 1921

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Rockin' rooks

"We will rock you..."

We are an award-winning community chess team, based in Rhinebeck NY. We hold classes on a weekly basis for children in grades K-12 at the Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff. We also travel to compete in chess tournaments in our area.

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Upcoming Events for 2022

Tri-State Chess Championship
March 12 @ 12:00 am - March 13 @ 11:59 pm

Tri-State Chess Championship

If you are driving up Saturday morning to Saratoga, please drive carefully and allow extra time to reach Saratoga, as road conditions will be hazardous! Masks are required. Certification of Covid Vaccination is required.

New York State Scholasitc Championship
March 12 @ 12:00 am - March 13 @ 11:59 pm

New York State Scholasitc Championship

If you are driving up Saturday morning to Saratoga, please drive carefully and allow extra time to reach Saratoga, as road conditions will be hazardous! Masks are required. Certification of Covid Vaccination is required.

Eastern Class Championships
April 29 @ 8:00 am – May 1 @ 5:00 pm

Eastern Class Championships

Ratings: May official USCF ratings used. Unofficial uschess.org ratings usually used if otherwise unrated. Players must reveal foreign, FIDE and other  ratings, and these ratings, adjusted if necessary, may be used, if higher than USCF. Masks may be required.

Contact

Ask me anything. Anytime.