Testimonials
“I have 2 sons who have been learning chess online from Richie for almost 6 months. At the start they were just beginners who just knew the basics rules of chess. Richie has gradually helped them build up knowledge of strategies and openings, confidence and most importantly the skill of being careful and thinking ahead of the opponent. I can see a big difference in their chess playing. They know more of how to play, what strategies they plan to use and why they are choosing to make each chess move; compared to the past where they just cluelessly move chess pieces. Richie also often arranges tournaments for his students to increase their experience and learn from others. The environment in the tournaments is calm and friendly, it is great for them to meet and make friends with kids who have the same interest and ability in chess playing. I am very happy and grateful with Richie’s help in developing my children’s chess abilities.”
“Richie has been coaching my daughter for several months.
He also sponsors our Kiwi Homeschoolers’ Chess Club, which brings together homeschooled kids nationwide in twice weekly online tournaments. Richie analyses the tournament results and awards cool prizes that the kids love.
Richie’s coaching is building my daughter’s love of chess. His philosophy is that above all else, kids should find chess fun- everything flows from that.
I highly recommend Richie as a coach and I thank him for building the profile of chess in the New Zealand homeschooling community.”
“I have 2 sons who have been learning chess online from Richie for almost 6 months. At the start they were just beginners who just knew the basics rules of chess. Richie has gradually helped them build up knowledge of strategies and openings, confidence and most importantly the skill of being careful and thinking ahead of the opponent. I can see a big difference in their chess playing. They know more of how to play, what strategies they plan to use and why they are choosing to make each chess move; compared to the past where they just cluelessly move chess pieces. Richie also often arranges tournaments for his students to increase their experience and learn from others. The environment in the tournaments is calm and friendly, it is great for them to meet and make friends with kids who have the same interest and ability in chess playing. I am very happy and grateful with Richie’s help in developing my children’s chess abilities.”