Daniel L.

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Potomac, MD

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Chess

About

Daniel delivers an exceptional lesson experience and ranks in the top 15% of our teachers nationwide.

Teaches students:: and Ages 5+
Teaching since:: December 2016

Hi, I'm a professional chess tutor and competitor! I teach students of all ages and skill levels and volunteer for the non-profit organizations Chess Challenge in DC and Chess Girls DC. I focus on one-on-one lessons with instruction geared towards preparing my students for competitive play. My rate is $40/hr.

I started playing competitive chess when I was 11 and am now a USCF Candidate Master (CM), rated 2163 USCF and 2154 FIDE. Hopefully, I'll have the FIDE CM title soon as well! Growing up, I competed in the Massachusetts State Scholastic Chess Championship three times and was featured in Chess Life. I was also ranked 37 out of the top 100 players aged 18 in the US in 2010.

As a young adult, I've competed throughout the US, defeating several National Masters (NMs), FIDE Masters (FMs), and achieving a draw with International Master (IM) Martin Neubauer. Currently, I'm ranked 26 out of the 1539 active competitive chess players in the state of Maryland. I hope to channel my experience towards making you a better player!

Try to solve the puzzles posted in the photos section, which are taken from my own tournament games. The circular icon on the lower left-hand corner of each puzzle indicates who's move it is.

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Experience

Chess Coach

Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

Chess Girls DC

Chess Coach

Dec 2016 - May 2017

Chess Challenge in DC

Graduate Teaching Research Specialist

Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

The Nancy E. and Peter C. Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University

Education

Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

Aug 2014 - May 2015

Cornell University

Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Health, and Society

Aug 2010 - May 2014

Cornell University

Languages

English

Fluent / Native Proficiency

French

Limited Proficiency

Certifications

Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

Apr 2016

American Heart Association

Awards

Candidate Master

Jul 2010

United States Chess Federation

Affiliations

FIDE

Nov 2009

FIDE believes that all nations should be included in the international chess community. Our aim is to achieve significant growth in the number of people of all ages participating in chess events at all levels and to develop chess by increasing the level of tournament participation globally.
The objective is twofold, to assist our best chess players to continue to achieve new peaks of excellence and to increase the pool of talent from which new champions will emerge.

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United States Chess Federation

Aug 2004

The United States Chess Federation (USCF) is the official, not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) US membership organization for chess players and chess supporters of all ages and strengths, from beginners to Grandmasters. Our mission is to empower people through chess one move at a time. Our vision is to enrich the lives of all persons and communities through increasing the play, study, and appreciation of the game of chess.

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