Lawrence C.
FIDE Master chess coach
New York City
- I traveled to more than 90 countries
- I have had Siamese and Abyssinian cats
- When I was a young child, I spoke with a Cajun accent
I have coached chess classes and individual students of all ages in NYC for over 8 years. I grew up in Chicago where I started competing in tournaments and eventually achieving the National Master title. After receiving my B.S. in Computer Science from Northwestern University, and my M.S. in Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana, I moved to Geneva, Switzerland for 3 years. Shortly after returning to the US, I earned the FIDE Master title. I have a son and a daughter in high school who compete in chess tournaments. Both have made the US top 100 ratings lists for their age group.
Courses Taught
Chess Champions Club
Gear up for chess tournaments with expert coaching and team support!
Intermediate to Advanced Chess
For those who know how all the pieces move, with the goal of tournament style play.
Preschool Chess Adventures
Learn chess through stories, puzzles, challenges and FUN!
Digital Entrepreneurs
Learn about technology entrepeneurship in this project-based class.
Beginner Chess
Learn chess basics, strategies, and problem-solving in a fun, supportive class.
Classic Cards Club
Explore the world of classic card games with hands-on play.
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