About me
I am a National Master, who lives in New York and manages chess programs world-wide. For more information about my company Premier Chess and I, see www.premierchess.com.
Playing experience
I have played in 850+ tournaments in 11 countries. Some of my biggest play highlights are being the captain of the 1st place team at the 2007 United States Amateur Team East, tying for second place in the 2011 World Open U2000 section, tying for 1st place at the 2014 Foxwoods Open, winning clear first at the 2015 Eastern Class Championship, and tying for first in the 2018 Brooklyn Championship.
Teaching experience
I have taught for 10+ years with students of all ages and skill levels at places including the law firm, Kramer Levin, and Dalton.
Other experiences
-Chess Blogger- www.premierchess.com/blog
-Sales Professional at Oracle and Rapid7
-Sales Professional at Oracle and Rapid7
Best skills
-Customizing Curriculum according to student needs
-Learning from the best- David Macenulty, Bruce Pandolfini, Bill Lombardy, etc.
-Learning from the best- David Macenulty, Bruce Pandolfini, Bill Lombardy, etc.
Teaching methodology
- I tailor my lessons to my students’ strengths and weaknesses.
-I review student’s games, discuss grandmaster games and practice openings and endgames.
-While my students generally a have a weekly lesson, I am readily available at other times.
-I review student’s games, discuss grandmaster games and practice openings and endgames.
-While my students generally a have a weekly lesson, I am readily available at other times.