Elevate Your Chess Game

Personalized instruction designed to transform and reinforce your chess understanding and decision making. Our comprehensive approach combines strategic thinking, tactical precision, and psychological resilience.

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Choose a Coaching Format

Most direct

Private Lesson

Best for players who want focused feedback, game review, and a clear assignment after each session.

  • Online or local in-person options
  • Bring recent games or current study problems
  • Good fit for adults and scholastic players
Private Lesson Details
Best value

Four-Lesson Bundle

Best for students ready to build momentum through a short training cycle instead of one isolated lesson.

  • Structured theme across four meetings
  • Homework and review between sessions
  • Bundle savings available for dedicated students
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Teams and schools

Scholastic Coaching

Best for families, schools, clubs, and young players preparing for leagues, states, nationals, or first rated events.

  • Beginner through advanced scholastic training
  • Parent guidance and tournament readiness
  • Group lesson options by request
Scholastic Details

What We Train

Private chess coaching board position from a real Lichess puzzle FEN

Game Review

We find the recurring decisions that cost you games and turn them into a practical training plan.

Book Session
Chess calculation study board position from a real Lichess evaluation FEN

Calculation and Habits

Build a repeatable thinking process for candidate moves, evaluation, tactical vision, and time pressure.

Adult Lessons
Tournament chess preparation

Tournament Preparation

Prepare openings, endings, confidence, routines, and game plans for your next serious event.

Meet the Coach

Our Coaching Approach

We believe in developing complete chess players through a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses every aspect of the game.

  • Strategic Thinking: Learn how to create and execute long-term plans, control key squares, and understand positional advantages.
  • Tactical Vision: Develop your ability to spot combinations, calculate accurately, and execute precise tactical strikes.
  • Endgame Technique: Master essential endgame principles, key positions, and conversion techniques for winning advantages.
  • Opening Preparation: Build a solid, coherent repertoire suited to your playing style and tournament goals.
  • Psychological Resilience: Develop the mental strength to handle competitive pressure and maintain focus during critical moments.

Find the Right Coaching Path

Local lessons

Rhode Island Chess Lessons

Private chess lessons for Rhode Island students, families, adults, and tournament players who want a local coach with a practical plan.

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Remote training

Online Chess Coaching

Shared-board game review, calculation work, and structured assignments for students outside driving range or anyone who prefers remote lessons.

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Adult improvers

Adult Chess Lessons

Focused coaching for adults who want to stop studying randomly and start improving from real games, recurring decisions, and practical goals.

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Student proof

Progress you can see in the games

Specific outcomes from students, parents, and Rhode Island chess community members who have trained with Matthew Freeman.

1400 to 1760 online
In that time, I went from someone who just barely scratched 1400 to a high of 1760 online. All of my lessons had been carefully tailored to what I needed every given week.
Result 1400 to 1760 online
Why it worked Personalized training plan
James R., chess coaching student
James R. Adult student
Zhiyang Tournament player
Low 1400s to 1743 USCF
My USCF rating increased several hundred points from the low 1400s to a new personal high of 1743. His passion for chess and his skills as an instructor speak volumes.
ESL and JPL Parents
3rd at 2023 US Chess Nationals
Matt helped our son finish third in his grade in the 2023 US Chess Nationals. Our son enjoyed each of his many hour-long lessons.
Wayne Community member
Trusted with adults and children
Matt is the best chess coach that I have ever come across. He has a talent for relating to both adults and children.

Ready to Improve Your Game?

Take the first step toward chess mastery with personalized coaching designed for your skill level and goals.

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