NM kstorn

I have over 8 years of teaching experience. I love teaching and I am very passionate about chess. Email me at jtstorn@gmail.com if you want to get better at chess. If you are interested in cheaper group classes, check out thunderchessacademy.com/
I am happy to share any of the resources (i.e. chess books online) with my students.

Traveled all over the US to play. 2023 Ohio Chess Champion. Won US Amateur Team North. 2nd place in many opens.
I have also beaten Hikaru in a blitz game.

Chess Teacher (and CEO) for the Thunder Chess Academy:
Prepared lessons and taught lessons online to a group of kids
In person camps
Teach two classes a week

Varsity Tutors:
Piloted their chess enrichment program with camps and weekly classes.

ChessGoals:
Created video content on youtube and various chess courses

Private Chess Coach:
Provided chess lessons to multiple individuals seeking to improve their chess
Many students improving 500+ ELO after lessons

I have taken private chess lessons from:
GM Gregory Kaidonav
GM Alexander Shabalov

Engagement
Learning from mistakes
Mindset for growth

I can look through the student's games, figure out their weaknesses, and work on a plan from there. I would love to help serious students who wish to improve by creating a formal study plan among other things.

Here is what I can cover with students:
Opening theory
Opening ideas
Preparation
Tactics
Strategical ideas
Pattern Recognition
Endgames
Tournament psychology