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Chat with Coach Dione to discuss the best options for you.
Chat with Coach Dione to discuss the best options for you.
We offer EFFECTIVE COACHING, that will help you UNDERSTAND chess, play COMPETITIVELY, and IMPROVE your game!
We offer EFFECTIVE COACHING, that will help you UNDERSTAND chess, play COMPETITIVELY, and IMPROVE your game!
TOP RATED BY PLAYERS, PARENTS, & SCHOOLS
TOP RATED BY PLAYERS, PARENTS, & SCHOOLS
A RECENT SUCCESS STORY
“I would like to say thank you to you (Dione Goredema) and Elite Chess. I’ve seen a lot of improvement in my game also my rating has increased with 122 points from 1438 to 1560!”
Bongolethu Ncethelo , Chess Player
A RECENT SUCCESS STORY
Bongolethu Ncethelo , Chess Player
“I would like to say thank you to you (Dione Goredema) and Elite Chess. I’ve seen a lot of improvement in my game also my rating has increased with 122 points from 1438 to 1560!”
EXPERT COACHING FOR EVERY LEVEL
EXPERT COACHING FOR EVERY LEVEL
novice
No chess knowledge needed.
beginner
INTERMEDIATE
This level covers powerful chess tactics and builds the skills necessary to successfully win chess games.
ADVANCED
This level covers advanced tactics, planning and strategic thinking, leading to confidence in creating a plan from any chess position.
Chat with Coach Dione to discuss the best options for you.
Chat with Coach Dione to discuss the best options for you.
PASSIONATE COACHES
PASSIONATE COACHES
HOW TO WORK WITH US:
HOW TO WORK WITH US:
Pick a package
Choose the package that works for you.
book your slot
Book a weekly slot for your coaching sessions.
make payment
Receive your invoice and make payment.
start improving
Learn from your coach and start improving.
Chat with Coach Dione to discuss the best options for you.
Chat with Coach Dione to discuss the best options for you.
THE ELITE CHESS DIFFERENCE
THE ELITE CHESS DIFFERENCE
FLEXIBLE
We work around your schedule and have a variety of packages to suit every need.
fun
We use fun and innovative methods to coach, like blind-fold chess puzzles.
focused
We pin-point where you are at and design a coaching strategy based on your needs.
FIGHTERS
We help you become a fighter on the board, grow confidence, and achieve your goals.
“Coach Dione has helped me believe in myself and has always encouraged me to do better.
He is very passionate in what he does. I have definitely seen an improvement in my chess. ” – Megan (Age 14) –
HEAR FROM THE WILSON FAMILY
HEAR FROM THE WILSON FAMILY
“I enjoy doing puzzles with my coach especially the blindfold puzzles where you learn how to see the board in your head.
Coach explains principles in a CLEAR and FUN way so that I remember them.
I enjoy the parts where coach tells us about great chess players and their classic games…
Coach knows A LOT about chess!”
“Coach teaches us STEP BY STEP how to IMPROVE OUR CHESS.
I like it when coach makes funny jokes when we learn.
The puzzle challenges with my brother are FUN.
I like it when coach plays against us and explains to us what the best moves are.”
“Elite Chess has PASSIONATE and VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE chess coaches. Their interactive lessons with the kids are PRACTICAL and FUN.
The kids THOROUGHLY ENJOY their sessions with their coach.
He has been a GREAT MOTIVATION for the kids and his preparation and support during tournaments has been INVALUABLE.
The kids’ development has been phenomenal and we are glad to have an Elite Chess coach in our team!”
HELPFUL ARTICLES FROM OUR BLOG
HELPFUL ARTICLES FROM OUR BLOG
Strategic Exchanges and a Weak Colour Complex
Strategic Exchanges Below we explore the topic of strategic exchanges, with an emphasis on creating a weak colour complex. How can white exploit the weak dark squares in the opponent’s camp? Exchanges as Critical Moments Every exchange results in a permanent change in...
Vienna 1907: Attacking the King
Attacking the King Many of the world’s best players travelled to Vienna in 1907, for a tournament full of daring attacks on the king. How can black exploit white’s central king? Vienna 1907: Mieses' Greatest Triumph At the beginning of the 20th century, Vienna was one...
Strategic Sacrifices: Long-term Compensation
Strategic Sacrifices Last week, we analysed dynamic sacrifices, where the goal is to gain time, a lead in development, and/or an attack on the king. Below, we explore strategic sacrifices, where the compensation is often far less obvious. How can black sacrifice...
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