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Malcolm
- Price $51
- Answer 1h

$51/h
1st lesson free
- Chess
- Go (game)
- Risk
- Settlers of Catan
6 years of competitive chess experience | tournament veteran | positional analysis mastered for you.
- Chess
- Go (game)
- Risk
- Settlers of Catan
Lesson location
- online
-
at home or in a public space : will travel up to 12km from Mackay
About Malcolm
Chess used to feel like a mystery that I could never quite solve until I finally started viewing the board as a cohesive puzzle. You know that feeling when the pieces just refuse to cooperate and the goal stays out of reach despite your effort. Having 6 years of experience, I now focus on those of you who already possess a solid foundation but struggle to fix the final stubborn gaps in your play.
I prioritize advanced positional understanding, blunder checking, and sharp pattern recognition to ensure your growth. My method relies on piece coordination, building a deep opening repertoire, and maintaining ironclad king safety. Mastering complex pawn structures and accurate board vision requires disciplined recording and notation habits that I instill in every student. Transform guesswork into strategic thinking and make every move count.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Sitting down for our first session, we immediately move a few pieces to dissect a critical middle game position from your own database. You will realize that my approach demands constant, small checks on your reasoning rather than a single pass or fail test at the end.
I share thoughtfully designed puzzles each week to develop stronger reasoning and strategic awareness. Accuracy matters.
These 7 distinct segments of analysis ensure that both your technical skills and your mental confidence evolve at the same pace. I treat your psychological stability at the board with the same rigorous care I apply to your tactics. We strip away the gimmicks to leave only pure, tournament tested strategy. See you at the table where we turn your hard work into results.
Rates
Price
- $51
Pack prices
- 5h: $250
- 10h: $500
free lessons
The first lesson with Malcolm will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 45mins
online
- $50/h
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