THE CAVALRY CHESS ACADEMY
Private Chess Coaching
Personalized instruction designed to help every student build confidence, improve strategically, and enjoy the game of chess.
Who I Coach
Children
Students beginning their chess journey and building a strong foundation.
Beginners
Players learning the fundamentals of chess anddeveloping confidence.
Intermediate Players
Students ready to strengthen tactical awareness, positional understanding, and overall consistency.
Private Coaching
Developing tournament players whose current USCF rating is below the coach’s playing strength and who are looking to continue improving through structured training.
Lessons are personalized to each student’s current level, goals, and learning style.
MY COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Every Student Learns Differently
“The best coaching doesn’t force students to adapt to one teaching style. Great coaching adapts to the way each student learns.”
Every student approaches learning differently. Some benefit from guided discovery, while others learn best through direct instruction and detailed explanations. My goal is to understand how each student learns most effectively and build lessons around their individual needs. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all system, every lesson is personalized to help students build confidence, improve consistently, and enjoy the learning process.
What Students Learn
Students receive instruction in every phase of the game, with lessons focused on the areas where they need the most improvement.
Chess Fundamentals → Opening Principles → Tactical Training → Middlegame Strategy → Endgame Technique → Game Analysis → Tournament Preparation
Lesson Format
Online Lessons
Convenient one-on-one coaching from anywhere.
In-Person Lessons
Available for students within a reasonable distance of East Brunswick, New Jersey.
Library Lessons
When appropriate, lessons may also be arranged at the East Brunswick Public Library.
Lesson Length
One-hour personalized coaching sessions.
Practice Between Lessons
Improvement happens through consistent practice. Students receive personalized assignments after lessons to reinforce important concepts, strengthen understanding, and encourage steady improvement between coaching sessions.
Tactical puzzles · Practice games · Position analysis · Opening review · Endgame exercises
Why Learn With The Cavalry Chess Academy?
Personalized Lesson Plans
Patient and Supportive Instruction
Focus on Long-Term Improvement
Tournament Experience
Structured Homework and Practice
Lessons Designed Around the Student
Coach Credentials
USCF Tournament Rating
1500+
Peak Chess.com Rating
2150+
Tournament Chess Experience
Competing since age 10
Tournament Experience
State and National Level Competitor
Team Achievement
Member (One of the Four Members) of the U.S. Amateur Team East Under 1600 First-Place Team
USCF Certified Tournament Director
Directed 20+ USCF-rated tournaments
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re learning chess for the first time or working toward tournament success, personalized coaching can help you build confidence, sharpen your thinking, and continue improving one move at a time.