Private Lessons
Focused one-on-one coaching for players who want direct feedback, structured homework, and steady rating growth.
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20+
Years playing and teaching
500+
Students coached
RI
State champion experience
Why coaching works here
Training that starts with how you make decisions
Lessons focus on the positions, habits, and blind spots that actually show up in your games. We study calculation, openings, endgames, tournament psychology, and review work in a way that gives you something concrete to practice between sessions.
Meet Matthew Freeman"You will NOT receive generic one-size-fits-all chess courses but rather a meticulous, well-thought-out training plan."
James R., studentChoose your path
Coaching options for different goals
Scholastic Training
Support for young players preparing for school leagues, state championships, nationals, or their first rated events.
See student optionsOnline Improvement
Remote lessons with shared boards, game review, and personalized study plans for students outside Rhode Island.
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Chess coaching for Rhode Island and online students
Providence and Rhode Island
Local coaching for students, families, and tournament players who want practical lessons built from real games.
Providence chess lessonsYoung Players
Scholastic chess support for fundamentals, confidence, rated events, school leagues, states, and nationals.
Scholastic chess coachingAdult Improvers
Structured study for adults who want game review, calculation discipline, and assignments that fit their life.
Adult chess lessonsWhat happens next
A simple start for serious improvement
- Share your goals Tell me your rating, schedule, tournaments, and what keeps showing up in your games.
- Get a lesson plan We pick the right mix of review, calculation, openings, endings, and practical training.
- Build momentum You leave each session with a clear next assignment instead of a vague pile of advice.
Ready to train?
Book a first lesson and bring one recent game.
We will use it to identify your highest-leverage improvement path.