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Thomas
- Rate 950 BWP
- Response 8h
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Students9
Number of students Thomas has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Thomas has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

950 BWP/hr
1st lesson free
- Chess
2x National Champion, State Champion, and Team USA member providing lessons to students of all levels!
- Chess
Lesson location
Super Prof
Thomas is one of our best Chess tutors. They have a high-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Thomas
Checkmate Your Chess Skills with a Champion!
Are you ready to elevate your chess game with a seasoned pro? As a passionate coach and player, I bring a wealth of experience and a love for teaching to every session. With a degree in Mathematics from Union College and currently pursuing Physical Therapy, I blend analytical skills with a nurturing approach to help you excel.
Here's what sets me apart:
- 2x US National Champion
- 2x NY and CT State Champion
- Team USA member at the World Youth Championships
- NYC City Champion
I've honed my skills with top organizations like NY Chess Kids, Top Level Chess, Chess Max Academy, and ChessMadeFun. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your strategy, I tailor lessons to your unique needs, ensuring you grow both intellectually and academically.
Join me in this exciting journey to master chess. Let's make your next move your best one yet. Reach out today and start your path to becoming a chess champion!
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Unlock Your Chess Potential with a National Champion!
Are you ready to elevate your chess game to new heights? With 20 years of experience and a history of competing and winning at the highest scholastic levels, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to every lesson. As a former member of Team USA's national team, I offer insights and strategies that are both cutting-edge and time-tested.
Here's what you can expect from our sessions:
- Tailored lessons that focus on your unique strengths and needs.
- In-depth game reviews to sharpen your skills.
- Visualization techniques to enhance your strategic thinking.
- Mastery of middlegame strategies and piece placement.
- Comprehensive understanding of common endgames.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills within the 100-2000 USCF rating range, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Let's embark on this chess journey together and unlock your full potential.
Book your first lesson today and start winning!
Review
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Perfect! Thomas is very friendly and had a great and informative lesson!
He helped my son find specific areas for improvement through his past tournament games. We really appreciated the thorough and analytical reviews. If you're looming for chess coach, I highly recommend him!Perfect! Excellent teacher. Works well with my 10 year old. Enagages, motivates, and challenges students in a postive way. Excellent communication skills.
- I had a great time working with and getting to know Oliver during our initial meeting. He displayed an ambitious and motivated mindset and has a strong basic understanding of the game. He has the potential to become a great player if he continues to put the work in.Thomas's response :
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Recommendations
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He is always on time, super kind, and uses he vast knowledge to really help you learn not just play. he also pushes you from week to week.
Very patient, understanding, and passionate about teaching others. Thomas aims to see everyone around him benefited in a positive manner everyday.
Thomas is a really good chess player and an even better coach. He’s super patient, explains things in a way that actually makes sense, and knows how to keep lessons fun. Definitely someone I’d recommend if you’re looking to improve your game.
Thomas has always been a smart bloke. We made a trade where I would coach him in COD: Warzone while he taught me Chess. In fact, he coached me from Beginner to Class B on Chess.com! Highly recommend.
Thomas is an excellent coach! He helps me strategize and think about each move.
Thomas is an extraordinary coach that goes well and beyond to help his students. He cares about what the students feel they need help with and helped me find the flaws in my game as well as skyrocket my strengths in a comfortable learning environment.
Tom really helped me develop a better endgame strategy, and has given me a lot of confidence in my game that I never had before. He is a very patient teacher and he is great at explaining where I made mistakes and how to correct them. I highly recommend him!
I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to take lessons from Thomas. He brings years of experience both playing and teaching chess. I really enjoyed studying moves with him and his knowledge of chess openings is vast and incredibly well structured, which helped me see the game from multiple perspectives and understand the intentions behind each line. He encouraged me to experiment with different openings, like the kings Indian defense and the London system, until I found what suited me best.
Thomas is an excellent chess coach! He is very knowledgeable and explain things in a way that’s easy to understand. I've learned a ton and definitely improved my game since working with him. You can count on him to show up and be honest about where you need to improve. He’s great!
I have had the pleasure of knowing Thomas all his life and he is one of the brightest individuals I have ever met. Since he was a boy, his intellect was astounding. He always had a knack for solving problems and creating masterpieces from scratch. His strategical methods in the game of chess are unparalleled even to the most experienced of veterans.
I played chess growing up with my family, but I never studied or learnt from a coach. Spending a few months with Thomas has completely changed my game and brought me to a whole new level. I am already at 1400 and ready to keep on learning with him. Classes are fast-paced and clear, and EXTREMELY well organized. Thanks Thomas!
Exceptionally detail oriented, super patient and super helpful when giving me advice/lessons. Thank you Thomas!
Thomas has taught me chess on many occasions. His unwavering attention to detail makes his lessons comprehensive and thorough. We both aligned on our passion for the game, making our lessons competitive and enjoyable. If there’s anything he wants from his students, it’s for them to eventually beat him!
I've had the pleasure of taking chess lessons with Thomas on Superprof, and I can confidently say he's an outstanding teacher. His deep knowledge of the game, combined with his patient and encouraging teaching style, makes learning both effective and enjoyable. Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your strategy, Thomas breaks down complex ideas in a way that's easy to understand. You can tell he truly cares about his students' progress. Highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their game!
I wholeheartedly recommend Thomas as a chess coach. His dedication to the game is evident not only in how he studies and sharpens his skills daily, but in the way he helps others grow and achieve their goals. Thomas has a deep passion for chess, and it shows in his thoughtful, strategic approach to teaching. He’s a natural problem solver, which makes him especially well-suited for a game that’s all about critical thinking and foresight.
As his girlfriend, Thomas has helped me build confidence in my own work, simply by the way he encourages and believes in me. That same supportiveness is something he brings to his students—he meets them where they are and helps them see their own potential, both on and off the board.
Anyone who has the chance to learn from Thomas will benefit not only from his knowledge of the game, but from his patience, insight, and genuine desire to help others succeed.Thomas was an excellent chess coach. Recently got back into the game but have been around and known how to play it for most of life. I was looking to sharpen up my skills to take my game to another level so I decided to try out some sessions with Thomas and he did not disappoint! He was very thorough in his teachings and adjusted his suggestions to levels that I could easily understand!
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- 950 BWP
Pack prices
- 5h: 4,748 BWP
- 10h: 9,496 BWP
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- 950 BWP/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Thomas will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 30mins
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