I created My Board Game NY to give young players serious, structured chess training that actually improves results. I am a national medalist trained by one of New York's strongest coaches, and I focus completely on students up to 1400 USCF.
Small classes, clear lesson plans, and detailed feedback turn casual interest into confident tournament play. Parents see real progress in focus, decision making, and ratings, while students feel motivated by learning from someone close to their age.
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Small, level-based chess classes for students up to 1400 USCF, focused on clear fundamentals and real improvement.
Move-by-move game analysis with written feedback that fixes recurring mistakes and prepares students for tournaments.
Board setup and layout guidance that helps new players and families start perfect practice positions at home confidently.
I learned chess at 9, earned 3rd place in a national championship at 12, and launched My Board Game NY at 13. I now train under one of New York's top coaches and compete for a school that regularly finishes in the national top three. This background shapes everything I teach, between first checkmates and serious tournament preparation.
I remember exactly how confusing openings, tactics, and time pressure felt at the start, so I build lessons that remove that guesswork. If you want a clear, relatable path to real improvement, my story explains the system I use.