Lauren's Private Chess Lessons

$75/hour

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Introduction

For your info, as of January 2022, I am fully vaccinated from COVID-19. I also got my COVID booster shot too. I care about my chess students since chess is my passion and I want my students to suceed. I am a very patient chess coach and chess book author. One of my books is endorsed by the 2019 & 2022 US Women's Chess Champion! I have been coaching kids and adults for the last ten years. Chess is a male dominated game and I am proud that I am a woman chess coach. I have a strong background in chess and have played in USCF rated tournaments for more than decade. My USCF chess rating is 1850. I also created 500 chess puzzles. I love sharing my knowledge with others and seeing them improve their chess skills! On another note: on March 2024, I recently broke the initial Guinness Book of World Records for the longest crochet scarf by an individual. The scarf is over 501 feet long!

Overview

Hired 9 times

Serves Menlo Park, CA

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12 years in business

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Barry F.

Jun 18, 2023

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Lauren is a terrific chess teacher. She is very knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, and is truly passionate about the game. I appreciate her positive attitude and her ability to customize lessons to my learning style and interests. I’m very glad I selected Lauren to be my chess coach!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • I don't have an Elo rating • As recommended by teacher • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Ena Z.

Oct 9, 2022

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Lauren is a wonderful chess teacher. She teaches both my husband and our daughter. They both like her and enjoy their lessons. I cannot wait to start my own lesson soon too. It's also worth mentioning Lauren is very flexible with rescheduling which is really nice for busy working parents. Thanks Lauren!

Details: Younger than 6 years old • No experience • I don't have an Elo rating • More than once a week • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Yesenia L.

Mar 9, 2023

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Lauren taught a Chess workshop for our Middle school. Beginners to Intermediate level all learned something new and found joy practicing with each other. Lauren was kind, patient, and encouraging.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • Beginner • I don't have an Elo rating • As recommended by teacher • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Lauren's Private Chess Lessons's reply

Thank you, Yesenia! I enjoyed teaching the chess workshop today and I'm glad everybody had a fun time learning about chess!

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Svetlana K.

Oct 7, 2017

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Lauren is great: patient, friendly, punctual, and most importantly, she knows what she is doing and is good at explaining it. I really enjoy studying chess with her.

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Apple L.

Dec 28, 2018

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Details: 6 - 9 years old • No experience • I don't have an Elo rating • More than once a week • 45 minutes • I travel to the chess instructor • The chess instructor travels to me

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Lauren Goodkind

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I charge $75 per hour for a one-on-one lesson. I have been teaching chess to kids and adults for the last 11 years, so I am very experienced. I also wrote a chess book that was endorsed by the 2019 & 2022 US Women's Chess Champion! I am open to giving a discount if needed.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
For the initial lesson, I will ask a new customer what his or her personal goals are in chess. Then each lesson is tailored to the customer's goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I play chess often and solve daily chess puzzles to stay sharp. To help beginner chess players think before they move, I created 500 chess puzzles. I also wrote two chess books which are endorsed by top chess professionals. One book is endorsed by the 2019 & 2022 US Women's Chess Champion! My USCF rating is currently in the 1800.