North Carolina Chess Association - Instructors

Chess Instructors

The following are active chess teachers in North Carolina and surrounding states. Current members of the N.C. Chess Association may advertise on this page at no charge.

Steve Abrahams, Triangle area
USCF 1772, 2006 New Hampshire State High School Champion, and founder of the Ravenscroft Chess Camp. I have been coaching for several years with my students going on to win tournaments of their own. I live in Raleigh but will travel throughout the triangle. If you need any other info just let me know.
Contact: Steve Abrahams

Bernard Baker, Charlotte area
I have been teaching chess to adults and children for the past six years. I currently instruct at several private schools, and tutor several students who are getting better everyday. I have noticed that I work best with 400 to 1500+ rated players. Please let me know if you are interested.
Contact: Bernard Baker
Web: www.forkedking.com

FM Andrey Chumachenko, Charlotte
I have more than 30 years of chess teaching experience -- the last seven in the U.S. My rates are from $25-35 per one-hour session. I am also available for group lessons and exhibitions. I am also available to teach on ICC.
Contact: Chumachenko@bellsouth.net
Phone: (704) 563-9410; cell (704) 299-5176

NM Leland Fuerstman, Charlotte/Mint Hill
Instructing "future Masters" with techniques and secrets on how to quickly improve your tournament game. My knowledge, based on 35 years of successful competition, study and organization is guaranteed to promptly increase your tournament playing strength (and have fun while you're doing it!). Organizer of the Charlotte Chess Club. Individual Rate: 4 (1 hour) sessions for $200. Satisfaction guaranteed!
Contact: lelandfue@yahoo.com
Phone: 704-778-3211
Web: www.charlottechess.com; or http://www.charlottechess.com/inst.htm

Ellis E. Jones, Bryson City
Scholastic and adult chess instructor for individuals or team -- 30+ years of experience.
Contact: maryandellis@verizon.net
Phone: (828) 488-3651

NM Russell "Rusty" Potter, Roanoke, Virginia
TOP QUALITY BARGAIN CHESS LESSON BY PHONE. The Mid-Atlantic Chess Instruction Center is the best in the business, with nearly 40 years of experience teaching chess. Adult students are our specialty. We offer 32 different courses, as well as individual game analysis. Center Director: Life Master Russell Potter, three time Virginia Champion. Start your road to chess mastery today. Call (540) 344-4446. Please leave your name and telephone number if we are unavailable when you call.

Roger Price, Mars Hill
USCF certified chess coach. Director of the Mars Hill Chess Club. One of my K-5 students took first place in recent Pawndemonium; an K-8 student took second in same tournament. Parents of school-aged students should contact me.
Contact: rgrprice@aol.com (put Chess Instruction in subject line)
Phone: (828) 776-4010

Todd Trower, Charlotte Area

USCF Expert offers both private lessons and group instruction. Improve your chess today! Call (704) 236-5580 or email me at toddtrower@hotmail.com.

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