Contact & Info
Meet the Team
This is the team that makes it all happen!
Coach Elliot
Founder of Brooklyn Chess, Elliot spent years playing and studying chess while teaching students across a wide range of subjects, focusing on building understanding, confidence, and a genuine love for learning.
Coach Kakha
Kakha has been playing chess since 12 years old and has reached a peak FIDE rating of 2294. Kakha focuses his classes on dynamic chess. Calculating through moves, thinking critically, and understanding endgames are the focal points.
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Works with all ages
Works with Beginners --> 2200 Rated Players
Coach Levon
Levon has been playing chess for 12 years and teaching for the past 3, working with students of different ages and levels to improve their skills, confidence, and overall understanding of the game.
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Works with ages 5+
Works with Beginners --> 2000 Rated Players
Coach Randy
Randy has been teaching chess for many years, with a focus on delivering quality lessons that help students comprehend chess in a fun and memorable way.
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Works with all ages
Works with Beginners --> 1500 Rated Players
Coach Thor
With 25 years of teaching experience, Thor is proud to share his love of the royal game with the next generations of chess hopefuls. He has created chess programs at several NYC schools and instructed at I.S. 318 that won at Nationals. He focuses on the de Groot chess teaching method, as well as, Bloom's critical and creative thinking skills.
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Works with all ages
Works with Beginners --> 2000 Rated Players + Experience with Special Needs Students