Chess Tutoring

Private & Online Chess Tutoring Near You

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your chess skills, I provide fully personalised one-to-one lessons for learners of all ages and abilities. Lessons are available in your area or online, tailored to your goals, pace, and level to ensure steady improvement and enjoyment of the game.
My teaching style is calm, engaging, and fully tailored to each student’s individual needs. Lessons are designed to help learners of all ages build confidence, strengthen strategic thinking, and enjoy every game, whether playing for fun, preparing for tournaments, or sharpening their mental focus and problem-solving skills.

Chess Tutoring Services for All Levels

Beginner Level (Ages 7 and up)

For beginners, I focus on teaching the rules of chess, basic moves, and simple tactics to build a solid foundation.
  • Chessboard setup and piece movements
  • Basic check, checkmate, and stalemate concepts
  • Simple tactics like forks, pins, and skewers
  • Fun games and puzzles to reinforce learning

Intermediate Level

For intermediate players, lessons focus on advanced tactics, strategy, opening principles, and endgame techniques.
  • Common openings and their ideas
  • Tactical motifs and combinations
  • Positional play and pawn structures
  • Endgame strategies and techniques

Advanced Level

For advanced players, I provide coaching on deep strategy, advanced tactics, tournament preparation, and psychological aspects.
  • In-depth opening repertoire building
  • Advanced positional concepts
  • Calculation and visualization skills
  • Match preparation and mental toughness
Matthew Teaching Chess

Tutoring in North West London & North London & surrounding areas

I provide expert private tutoring across several key areas of London, including Hampstead, Belgravia, Highgate, Kensington & Chelsea, Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Mill Hill, Notting Hill, and St. John’s Wood. These pages highlight the tailored support available in each location. However, I also offer tutoring in other parts of London and surrounding areas, so if your location isn’t listed, please don’t hesitate to get in touch to see how I can help.

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Student & Parent Feedback

Oscar M

Subject
Chess

Lesson Format
In Person

Location
Islington

Level

Matthew gave me many chess lessons which were really enjoyable. They helped me improve massively.

Mehul

Subject
Maths, Spanish, Chess

Lesson Format
In Person

Location
Bricket Wood

Level

Matthew was great with my son who thoroughly enjoyed Chess, Maths and Spanish tutoring from Matthew. He is reliable, friendly and happy to work things through at an appropriate pace. I would definitely recommend Matthew.

Cherno J

Subject
Chess

Lesson Format
In Person

Location
Hampstead

Level

Matthew is a fantastic teacher and a true chess expert who I would highly recommend to anyone either looking to learn for the first time or brush up on their skills. Matthew is very invested in the progress and development of his students and is very committed to ensuring you understand the rules of the game and that you continue to improve under his tutorship. He was always punctual, patient and respectful during my time working with him.

Phani

Subject
Chess

Lesson Format
In Person

Location
Barnet & Mill Hill

Level

My daughter has been learning Chess with Matthew. She has improved a lot. I strongly recommend him.

Anthonia

Subject
Chess

Lesson Format
In Person

Location
Barnet & Mill Hill

Level

Just want to thank you for the help and support you provided to our 8 year old in her study of chess. We found you to have a very good understanding of the subject matter. The techniques you taught her such as writing down her moves and being focused have been extremely helpful and we have seen a vast improvement in her understanding of the game.

Elizabeth

Subject
Chess

Lesson Format

Location
Barnet & Mill Hill

Level

Matthew is a good Chess tutor and great with kids. My daughter won the school Chess tournament too. He is flexible in arranging lessons which is a bonus given the heavy term time school curriculum.

Sudipta

Subject
Chess

Lesson Format
Hybrid

Location
Sutton

Level

Mathew is very dedicated and works wonderfully with children. He has been teaching Srot for more than 6 months now and I am very pleased with how Srot is making progress.

Joanne

Subject
Chess

Lesson Format
In Person

Location
Barnet & Mill Hill

Level

Matthew gave my son just 3 one to one Chess coaching sessions in the run up to the National Primary School Chess Championships. He even set homework and looked at my son’s games online between sessions. Matthew picked up on how to strengthen the game very quickly and taught some very effective moves. My son went on to do extremely well and moved up a board and beat Haberdashers school for the first time, his nemesis. He said that Matthew had given him confidence and had understood how to improve his game. Matthew’s Chess coaching is second to none.

Ben W

Subject
Chess

Lesson Format
In Person

Location
Tooting

Level

I had chess lessons from Matt over a number of weeks. I’m an adult Club-level player. Matt’s lessons were great, especially his lessons on opening preparation and the queen’s gambit for white. I have undoubtedly benefited from his coaching and I’m sure others who wish to improve will also. Highly recommended. Ben.

Veronika K

Subject
Chess

Lesson Format
In Person

Location
Hampstead

Level

Matthew has been a fantastic tutor to our 6 year old son for chess. Our son had no chess experience before working with Matthew and he found his love for the game. We focused on interest initially to ensure he enjoys the game and the lessons. He started working with Matthew when he was 5y old and. Highly recommend Matthew!

Bhavna

Subject
Spanish, Chess

Lesson Format
In Person

Location
Barnet & Mill Hill

Level

My son thoroughly enjoys his Spanish tuition sessions with Matthew and even more so that the session ends with a chess session. Matthew takes his time and explains things very well to my 6 year old. Thank you!
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