Knowing how to think empowers you far beyond those who know only what to think. - Neil deGrasse Tyson
I worked as an Instructor at seven-time World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov, first established U.S. school in Lindsborg, Kansas in the early 2000’s.
Coached Pembroke Hill to 3 State Championships, Mount Washington to a State Championship and Barstow to a championship, that was 5 consecutive championships with 3 different teams. Inducted into the Missouri chess Hall of Fame by unanimous vote in 2013.
Inducted into the Missouri chess Hall of Fame by unanimous vote in 2013. See Hall of Fame bio.
Recently featured on local TV News.
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LINC Chess and Me
For over 20 years, I have directed chess tournaments for K-12 students, working hand in hand with LINC a local nonprofit organization. We give 4 tournaments each school year awarding medals and trophies to participants. There is no entry fee and everyone that comes is provided lunch. I also teach a 1 week summer annually.
About Me
I am a professional chess teacher that has earned a living teaching chess for the past 30 years after retiring from a 30-year career in the computer field. What separates me from most chess teachers is that I teach students how to think. Most chess teachers want quick results, which results in a lot of memorization. The way of thinking that I teach applies not only to the chess but also to life. Proper thinking produces chess champions and successful life skills.
