Parents of our private students:

“Dan makes chess fun! My son‘s game has greatly improved and he really looks forward to his lessons each week!” – FMM

“Our six-year-old son was able to set up the chess board and remember the names of the pieces after just one lesson!” -KF

“My two boys have had a few lessons with Dan. This is what I’ve found – their concentration has improved, they’ve found another outlet other than video games (thank goodness), they really use many skills including looking at the past, present and what will happen in the future depending upon what move they do or do not make as well as patience. Dan is great with the kids and keeps their interest up too.” – A.K.

“We just came back from the rated tournament where my two sons played. My youngest came in first with a perfect score and my eldest came second in their respective division! They seem to have improved and become more consistent under your coaching. Thank you!” – A.R.

Parents of children in our group classes:

“Prior to lessons with Dan and Laura our 8-year-old son would make moves too quickly and not concentrate on his game. After only three group lessons with Your Chess Coach he sat down and played my husband for 90 minutes straight! We were really impressed with his improvement.” – KM

“I wanted to let you know how big your (collectively you and Dan) impact is on my son. Last evening while I cooked dinner, he demonstrated to me how the pieces move, by moving across the kitchen himself both straight and diagonally. Then, later while in the bathroom, he explained that he uses the square tiles on the wall to imagine a chess board and explained again some moves he can make with various pieces. He is very patient with me as he understands that I am new to the game! Not bad for a few weeks of instruction! Well done!” – R. L.

“My 5 year old son has been taking classes from you for a few months now. Recently at a party he sat down to play someone and before I knew it he had most of her pieces captured! He was so excited. He loves chess! The other day he mentioned to me that a friend‘s house was a “bishop‘s move away from his school”. He is really thinking with the game.” – C.B.

Educators

“You and Dan are to be commended for getting the students at our school excited about chess! It is a great game that definitely challenges their abilities.” – BP

“I have noticed some big changes in my students (ages 4 and 5) who are taking chess classes with you. They can follow instructions better and seem to apply their lessons to life more than the other kids. I wish more people taught games to my students!” – M.C.

“I have noticed that your son is much more calm, focused and confident since he began his chess lessons. I would like you to teach my son!” – C.B.