My Board Game NY

Chess Teacher

My name is Alexander Durmus, and I teach with the mindset of an active tournament player. I have played chess for over four years, competed in regional and national scholastic events, and earned 3rd place nationally for 7th graders in Washington State along with my school teammates. 

I continually train under one of New York's strongest coaches, so every lesson I share comes from proven methods, not guesswork. I enjoy working with beginners who are learning the pieces for the first time and with developing players who already compete but need a clear plan to improve. 

My students benefit from detailed game analysis, practical opening ideas, and endgame patterns that actually show up in their games. I aim to make each session focused, positive, and actionable, so families see real progress instead of random practice.