Online and In Person Chess Lessons
Smart Kids.
Learn chess.
Personalized online and in-person one-on-one chess lessons and engaging group instruction for youth. Designed to build strategy, confidence, focus, and a lasting love of the game.
About Me
Hi, I’m Nate —
Your Chess Coach.
I help young players build their chess skills through personalized instruction, strategic thinking, and plenty of practice — while building confidence, focus, and a genuine love of the game.
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One-on-One Lessons
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Group Chess Classes
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Youth-Focused
30+
Years Playing Chess
2020
Founded
Top 30
Player in Hawaii
99.9%
In world
Chess with Coach Nate
Founder, ChessMaui
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Online and In Person chess Lessons
Start with a Personalized
Chess Lessons
Every chess journey starts somewhere. The first lesson helps us understand your child as a player and create a path for continued growth.Begin with a one-on-one lesson, online or in person, designed to see how your child plays, identify their strengths and next areas for growth, and determine the best path forward.
Play and Assess
We’ll play chess together to get a feel for your child’s current skill level, experience, and approach to the game.
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Identify Strengths
We’ll look at what your child already does well and where focused instruction can help them grow.
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Personalized Coaching
Your child will receive instruction and practical strategies they can begin using right away.
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Plan the Next Move
At the end of the lesson, we’ll recommend the best next step—from individual lessons to a lesson package or group chess.
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Online and In Person Programs
Choose the Chess Program That Fits Your Child
Explore personalized and group learning options designed to meet young players at their level and help them grow in skill, confidence, and strategic thinking.
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Online and In Person Lessons
One-to-One Chess Coaching
Personalized instruction built around your child’s current skill level, learning style, and goals.
Strategy · Tactics · Confidence
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Online and Small Group Lessons
Group Chess Lessons
Engaging small-group instruction where students learn, practice, and grow through guided play with other young chess players.
Learning · Practice · Community
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Online and Local Maui School Chess Programs
School Chess Programs
Chess instruction is brought into schools through clubs, enrichment programs, and group classes designed to make learning chess fun and accessible.
Enrichment · Teamwork · Critical Thinking
Philosophy of Chess with Coach Nate
The 7 Dimensions of Chess
Words of Praise
Loved by Students
chess for Life
My son loves his chess lessons and is always eager to show us the new strategies he’s learned.
Patrick, Dad
Online Lessons
ChessMaui has helped my child become more focused, confident, and excited to keep learning.
Alison, Mom
Private Lesson
I’ve learned how to think ahead, make better moves, and have a lot more fun playing chess.
Gavin, Student
Improved Rating
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chess with Coach Nate philosophy
A Framework for Thinking Deeper and Playing Smarter
The 7 Dimensions of Chess
A simple framework that helps young players understand the key elements that shape every chess position and decision.
The Building Blocks Behind Winning Combinations
The 7 Deadly Tactics
While there are more than 40 tactical combinations in chess, students learn the combination theory behind seven core tactics that form the foundation for recognizing and creating them.
Getting Started
3 Stages of the Game
Each stage has a different strategy, you need to know which stage you are in
order to know what you are generally doing with your overall game plan.
Strategic Questions
The 5 Pre-Move Questions
Those who can both ask the right questions and come-up with highly creative answers to those good questions—usually do quite well in this game.
GET STARTED
Ready to Help Your Child Learn
Chess?
Personalized online and group instruction designed to build skill, confidence, and a love of the game.
