Send me your lost games
Send 1 to 3 games you lost on Chess.com or Lichess. Just paste the links on WhatsApp.
Online one-to-one chess lessons
I beat GM Daniel Naroditsky. Now I help you stop making the same mistakes.
+200 rating pointsin 10 weeks, on average
The first lesson is free.
✓ No card required
How it works
3 easy steps. No commitment.
It starts with a 30-second WhatsApp message. You don't pay anything to start.
Book free lesson →Get a list of your weak spots
I look at the games and send you a short list of the mistakes that cost you the most.
Fix them in a free lesson
We go through the mistakes together, 1-on-1. Then you decide if you want more lessons.
Who this is for.
- You should be here if:
- You are stuck. You watch YouTube and do puzzles, but your rating has not gone up in months.
- You have no plan. You know the rules, but you don't know why you lose.
- You keep making the same mistakes. Same traps. Same time trouble.
- You want to win. You play tournaments and want to beat the people who beat you.
- This is not for you if:
- You just learned how the pieces move.
- You want a magic trick, not practice.
- You think learning more openings is the answer.
- You don't want honest feedback on your games.
Not sure? Book a free lesson. I'll show you where you lose games. Then you decide.
Real students. Real results.
Real rating graphs from real students. Nothing cropped.
Jordi Kayani
+748Nov 2024 → now
1740Rating now
1844Peak
99%Percentile
Arin K.
+562Jun 2025 → now
1424Rating now
1582Peak
96.4%Percentile
Simple prices. The first lesson is free.
Try a free lesson first. If you like it, pick a plan. No card needed.
One-off lesson
£80/ lesson
£80 total · one 60-minute lesson
Help with one specific problem.
- Includes:
- 60 minutes, one-to-one, on Zoom
- Your biggest recurring mistake, named
- Written summary afterwards
- One training task to start on
- Book whenever it suits you
The first lesson is free. No card needed.
10-week programme
£50/ week
1 lesson a week · £500 total
+200 rating pointsAverage student gain in 10 weeks
Our promise: gain at least 100 rating points in 10 weeks, or we keep coaching you for free until you do.
Only pay if you continue after your free lesson. Split it in 2: £250 at the start, £250 at week 5.
- What you get:
- Week 1: Tactical Motivations, plus a full diagnostic
- A written 10-week training plan
- An opening repertoire built for you
- Daily homework, 20–30 minutes
- Week 5 progress review, written down
- WhatsApp access between lessons
The first lesson is free. No card needed.
20-week mentorship
£45/ week
1 lesson a week · £900 total
A full tournament season, planned with you.
Only pay if you continue after your free lesson. Split it in 2: £450 at the start, £450 at week 10.
- Everything in the 10-week, and:
- Your tournament calendar planned with me
- Opponent prep before rated events
- Every tournament game debriefed
- Second-phase opening repertoire
- Written reviews at weeks 5, 10 and 15
- Priority scheduling and game review
The first lesson is free. No card needed.
Results depend on your starting level and the work between lessons. I will tell you before you pay what is realistic.
Meet your coach
I find the mistake you keep making, and help fix it.
I am a FIDE Master and a private chess coach in London.
Every lesson uses your own games, not a textbook. We practise each fix until it sticks.
Beaten 4 top GMsFirouzja, Svidler, Krasenkow, Naroditsky
2850 peakChess.com rating
1,000+ hoursPrivate coaching
50+ studentsJuniors and adults
1:1 onlyNo group classes
The method
Learn the SilverNote Method I used to beat GM Daniel Naroditsky.
Play through the full game below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
How strong do I need to be to start?
You just need to know the rules and play games often. I teach kids from about age 7 and adults up to strong club level (2000+). If you just learned the moves, play a few dozen games first, then come back.
How long until my rating starts moving?
Most students see their rating go up within 4 to 6 weeks. Doing the homework between lessons makes the biggest difference.
Can I do lessons online?
Yes. Everything runs on Zoom or Google Meet with a Chess.com or Lichess board. Slots suit UK, European, US and Asian evenings.
Do you offer group lessons?
No. SilverNote is 1:1 only, so every lesson is built on your own games, your repertoire and your blind spots rather than a shared syllabus.
Are you DBS checked for safeguarding?
Yes. I hold a current enhanced DBS certificate and will send verification before your child's first session. Parents are welcome to observe any lesson.
Do you offer chess lessons for kids?
Yes. I coach juniors from around age seven through to strong club level. Lessons are 1:1 and tailored to your child's current rating and goals, with a written plan and regular progress updates for parents.
Are lessons available in London?
Yes. I live in London. Lessons are online, or in person if you live nearby.
What actually happens in the free first session?
It's free, and you don't have to buy anything after. Send me 1 to 3 games you lost. In the lesson we go through your biggest mistakes, and I give you a simple plan to fix them. Then you decide.
YOUR MOVE
Tell me your rating and goal. I'll reply the same day.
Send 1 to 3 games you lost, if you have them. I read every message myself.
Every game lost before the next tournament makes the bad habit stronger.