1^st lesson free

Tessa

Price $54
Answer 1h

$54/h

1^st lesson free

Chess
Chinese Chess
Draughts
Go (game)
Settlers of Catan

“Professional Chess Master with 10+ Yrs Experience: Learn Chess, Backgammon, Risk, Checkers & Settlers of Catan – Strategic Coaching, Game Preparation, and Winning Skills for All Levels!”

Chess
Chinese Chess
Draughts
Go (game)
Settlers of Catan

Lesson location

- At Tessa's house: Townsville
- online
- at home or in a public space : will travel up to 40km from Townsville

About Tessa

I am an experienced chess tutor with 10 years of teaching students at high school and college levels. Over the years, I have successfully guided around 300 students, helping them improve their skills, strategic thinking, and love for the game. My teaching philosophy centers on clarity, adaptability, and accountability. I tailor lessons to each student’s learning style, ensuring concepts are easy to understand and practically applicable.

I focus on building strong foundations in openings, tactics, middle-game strategies, and endgame techniques. I also emphasize critical thinking, calculation skills, pattern recognition, and decision-making under pressure. Interactive lessons, real-game analysis, and practical exercises are key parts of my sessions, making learning engaging and effective.

I encourage creativity and experimentation while maintaining discipline, helping students develop their unique playing style. Many of my students have achieved success in school and college competitions, demonstrating noticeable growth in confidence and performance. My goal is not just to teach chess, but to cultivate patience, focus, and strategic thinking that benefit students both on and off the board.

I welcome all students, whether beginners or advanced, to join my lessons and enjoy a supportive and motivating learning environment.

About the lesson

My chess teaching approach is designed to help students of all levels improve strategically, confidently, and enjoyably. I focus on creating a structured yet flexible learning environment that adapts to each student’s learning style. Accountability is key—I encourage students to track progress, analyze games, and reflect on decisions to build consistent improvement.

I emphasize clarity in every concept, from basic rules and piece movements to advanced tactics, strategy, and positional play. Lessons include openings, middle-game planning, endgame techniques, and tactical puzzles to develop problem-solving skills. I also teach pattern recognition, calculation, and critical thinking, helping students make decisions under pressure.

Adaptation is central to my methodology. I adjust teaching methods to suit visual, auditory, or hands-on learners. I use interactive exercises, analysis of famous games, and real-time practice matches to reinforce understanding. Students also explore chess variants, time management strategies, and competitive preparation to enhance versatility.

For those interested in competitive play, I focus on tournament readiness, psychological resilience, and game analysis. I also encourage creative play, exploring unconventional strategies and experimenting with different styles. Beyond skills, my lessons cultivate patience, focus, and strategic thinking that extend beyond the chessboard.

I aim to make learning engaging, rewarding, and confidence-building. Whether you are a beginner learning the basics or an advanced player refining strategy, my goal is to support you in achieving mastery and enjoying every step of your chess journey.

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5h: $270
10h: $540

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$54/h

free lessons

The first lesson with Tessa will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

“Professional Chess Master with 10+ Yrs Experience: Learn Chess, Backgammon, Risk, Checkers & Settlers of Catan – Strategic Coaching, Game Preparation, and Winning Skills for All Levels!”

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About Tessa

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“Professional Chess Master with 10+ Yrs Experience: Learn Chess, Backgammon, Risk, Checkers & Settlers of Catan – Strategic Coaching, Game Preparation, and Winning Skills for All Levels!”

Lesson location

About Tessa

About the lesson

Rates

Price

Pack prices

online

free lessons

Similar Chess tutors in Townsville

Aubree

Leah

Juliette

Stella

Daisy

Megan

Zoey

Samantha

Mara

Eden

Jules

Ivy

Nina

Mia

Harper

Mia

Bella

Juno

Sabine

Caius

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