Chess ♟️ lessons with
Kevin Zemko
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Pay $0 today$36per lesson after trial
Chess ♟️ lessons with
Kevin Zemko
Get a free trial lesson
Get a free trial lesson
Pay $0 today$36per lesson after trial✨Kevin is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with chess. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
✨Kevin is new on TeachMe.To – but very experienced with chess. Satisfaction is guaranteed. If anything go sideways, we'll switch you to a different coach or give you your money back.
About your chess coach
Bachelor's (BA & BS) degrees in Zoology (1999) and additional post-baccalaureate one-year professional certificate in clinical research (2000) with career in clinical research since 2001, mostly as a Clinical Research Associate (CRA). Chess: USCF 1200 rated player, frequent participant in over-the-board tournaments, knowledge of rules, openings, middlegames, endgames, strategies, tactics, sportsmanship. Chess governance on state and national levels. Pickleball, golf, sports. Ask for more info.
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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Albuquerque, NM
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Years Playing: 40 years
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Accomplishments
➕USCF 1200
Beginner training plan
Your first lessonEquipment, how pieces move, rules, etiquette, play
Lesson 2-3Pieces movements refresher, endgame practice, questions and answers, first opening, play
Lesson 4-10Endgames, tactics, mate patterns, play
Lesson 11+Time controls and time management, openings, middlegame, endgame, game reviews, tactics, mate patterns, play
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonInterest, capability, knowledge, assessment
Lesson 2-3Rules, pieces movement, fun, interest
Lesson 4-10Endgame
Lesson 11+Opening
Youth players
Working with kidsKindness
Working with teenagersStraightforward coaching style
What you need to bringNotation sheets, notes, pen/pencil, happy attitudes
What I can bringBoards, pieces, clocks, notation sheets, books, magazines, devices, happy attitudes
Frequently asked questions
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!