Chess coaching · South Orange County
Play bold chess. Learn to attack.
One-on-one lessons with Will in San Clemente, Dana Point and Laguna Niguel.
The King's Gambit: give a pawn, get an attack.
$65 for 60 minutes
Or 10 lessons for $550, just $55 each.
Weekday evenings
Get in touch and pick an evening that works for you.
At your home or nearby
San Clemente, Dana Point and Laguna Niguel.
Your coach
Hi, I'm Will.
Born in Michigan, raised in England, moved to Dana Point in 2024, and started the San Clemente Chess Social the very same year.
I play fast and sharp: gambits, blitz and rapid. If you want to take the initiative, start attacking, and keep your nerve when the clock is ticking, I want to help!
- Blitz & rapid
- Gambits
- Attacking play
- Signature opening
- Mengarini Sicilian
- Chess History
- Picked up Chess in 2020. Couldn't stop playing, still can't! I've taught chess for over a year to all ages, in classrooms and one-on-one.
How I teach
Three things you'll get better at
Gambits and sharp openings
Give up a pawn, grab the initiative, and make your opponent solve the problems.
Attacking the king
Skipping the nonsense, focus on the objective, shock your opponent, and win the game!
Playing on the clock
Blitz and rapid habits: quick decisions, steady nerves, and no losing on time.
For kids, teens and adults who are keen to develop skill in the great game that is Chess.
Adult and getting into Chess? Come and give it a go, free of charge!
San Clemente Chess Social meets every Thursday from 7:00 PM at Miramar Food Hall, 150 Avenida Pico. Free, all levels, adult-focused.
Get started
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Pick an evening
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First lesson
60 minutes, one-on-one, at your home or nearby.
Thanks!
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