Note (10/29/2022): I am not currently accepting new students. But please feel free to email me if you are interested in future group lessons. If enough interest exists, I may create a virtual group class geared toward beginners (equivalent to < 1200 USCF strength).
Hello, my name is Eddie Wyckoff, and I like chess!
As a teacher by profession during the COVID-19 pandemic, I have become very comfortable with distance learning and tutoring in STEM subjects and chess. I cover all aspects of the game (opening, middlegame, and endgame), and I have taught a seasoned variety of age levels, from age 7 to 70. My experience:
Chess Skills
> Peak rating of 2052 [which is USCF Expert Level] (see my rating history here).
> Owner of ABQ Chess Features; weekly serial chess columnist for the Albuquerque Journal (Jan. 2017-present). Check out some of my featured articles.
> Received a commendation (page 18) in the 2020 FIDE World Cup in Composing (for those unfamiliar, this is among the highest chess competitions in the world for creating chess puzzles and studies).
> Author of Chess Puzzle Learning Levels (Vol. I & II; published 2016, 2018) and ABQ Chess (published June 2020).
> Featured in “My Best Move,” a column in the national magazine Chess Life (Nov. 2017).
> Published a joint study with GM Pal Benko in same publication (Jun. 2013).
> Top finisher in several local tournament events, including the Albuquerque/Rio Rancho Open, Reserve Section (2014, 1st place); Albuquerque Open (2017, 1st place); NM Closed Championship (2017, shared 2nd place).
Education
> M.A. in Secondary Education with Licensure, UNM Class of 2019.
> Completed the Albuquerque Teacher Residency Partnership (ATRP), a rigorous program that combined master’s coursework in education with a full year of student teaching.
> B. Sc. Chemistry, UNM Class of 2018. Graduated with cum laude baccalaureate honors.
Cost
$50 for a one hour private lesson. This includes homework and email support. For more information, or to inquire about group lessons, please contact me at the email below.
Contact
Would you like chess lessons in Albuquerque (or another city)? Simply email thatchessguy@gmail.com with “Chess Lessons” in the header.
Lessons are paid for here; how convenient! NOTE: “Shipping” is the 7.75% GRT.
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