Online 1-on-1 chess coaching: private lessons built around your games.
Every lesson is one-on-one with a FIDE-rated coach and starts from your own games and goals. Book a single session to try it, or choose a monthly plan with several sessions a month.
Which option is right for you?
Still unsure? Book a free 10-min chat and I'll point you to the right one.
Private coaching, built around your game.
Every session is 1-on-1 and starts from your own games and goals. Monthly plans give you several sessions a month and suit players rated roughly 1000+ who want to break plateaus. New to chess or want to try it first? Book a single 1-on-1 session. Founding rates lock in for as long as you stay enrolled.
Starter
- Two focused sessions a month that fit a busy schedule
- See exactly why your games go wrong — and how to fix it
- A repeatable way to think through any position
- Clear homework so you keep improving between lessons
A low-pressure way to start improving with a coach.
Growth
The plan that finally breaks your plateau and gets your rating moving again.
- Weekly sessions that build real momentum
- Deep dives into your games to kill recurring mistakes
- Win more endgames by converting the advantages you earn
- An opening repertoire chosen to fit how you like to play
- Priority scheduling around your week
My most popular plan for steady, visible progress.
Elite
- Six sessions a month plus extra prep when you need it
- Show up to events sharper than your opponents
- Calculate with confidence in the moments that decide games
- Specific prep for the players you're about to face
- Direct support between lessons when questions come up
For competitive players chasing real results.
Single 1-on-1 session
The same private 1-on-1 lessons, just one at a time. New to chess, curious, or want to try coaching first? Book one lesson, at any level.
- Bring a recent game, a tough position, or a topic you want to understand
- Leave with specific things to fix and a clear next step
- No subscription. Decide later if you want to keep going
Not useful? Full refund. Reschedule free up to 24 hours before. See the policy
Not sure yet? Book a free 10-min chat first.
Risk-free to start, easy to leave.
No long contracts, no fine print. Here's exactly how cancellations and refunds work.
Month-to-month, cancel anytime
Private coaching is billed monthly with no contract. Cancel or change your plan anytime before your next billing date — you won't be charged again, and there are no cancellation fees. Founding rates stay locked in for as long as you're enrolled.
Try it, then decide
Reschedule for free up to 24 hours before your session. If it wasn't useful, tell me within 48 hours afterward and I'll refund you in full (first session only, one per person). Sessions missed without notice aren't refunded.
Good things to know.
Should I choose 1-on-1 coaching or the Breaking 1000 group course?
If you're rated roughly 400–1000 and know the basics, the Breaking 1000 cohort gives you the fastest gains for the least money. If you're rated 1000+ and want a plan built around your own games, go 1-on-1.
Is a single session also 1-on-1 coaching?
Yes. A single session is the same private 1-on-1 lesson, just booked once instead of several times a month, with no subscription. If it clicks, you can move to a monthly plan later.
What if I need to reschedule a single session, or it wasn't useful?
Reschedule for free up to 24 hours before your session. If it wasn't useful, tell me within 48 hours afterward and I'll refund you in full (first session only, one per person). Sessions missed without notice aren't refunded.
I'm brand new to chess. Where do I start?
Breaking 1000 is for players who already know the basics. If you're just starting out, book a free 10-min chat or a single 1-on-1 session and I'll point you to the right first step.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. The 1-on-1 plans are month-to-month, so you can cancel or change tiers whenever you need.
How are sessions run?
Online via Google Meet, with analysis on a shared Lichess/Chess.com board or ChessBase. You just need a free account.
Let's find your next move.
Tell me your level and goal. I'll recommend the right path and send a free training pack to start today.