What is the teaching methodology?

I never thought that chess coaching was about the coach, I always believed that the student was the star. The student hires a coach to break down their game and help them improve. I take a student-based approach when coaching chess. I will analyze games played by the student, offer constructive feedback, followed by coming up with a structured lesson plan for future study and improvement. But if the student ever wants to learn or get insight into a particular chess topic that they feel is important, then we will cover it. I also take interest in my students’ daily lives, interests/hobbies outside of chess, and personalities, as creating a personal connection with the student reinforces improvement and builds a long-lasting, teacher-pupil relationship.

what aspects of chess does brandon specialize in?

• Opening theory and preparation

• Creating an opening repertoire based on the student’s strengths or weaknesses

• Tactics, calculation, and board vision

• General chess strategy and planning

• Endgame theory and strategy

• Game analysis

• Psychology of playing

• Tournament preparation

• In-person tournament coaching (Contact me for more details!)

• Time management

• Making the game and experience as enjoyable as possible!