Chess Coaching

One-on-one Chess Coaching

1-hour of one-on-one Chess Coaching from local Milford, Connecticut resident and Chess Olympiad participant David Dawson! 

Are you looking for an edge in your chess game? Look no further than One-on-One Chess Coaching from David Dawson! With years of experience David provides the personalized learning experience you need to take your game to the next level. 

You get access to David’s chess expertise and invaluable one-on-one coaching for an entire hour. You’re sure to benefit from his time-tested strategies and strategies that have seen him through multiple international competitions and more. Plus, he’ll help guide you through specific areas of your game such as strategy, tactics, and openings—all designed to give you an unbeatable advantage. 

So don’t delay any longer—get yourself prepped with the assistance of a seasoned professional before your next big match! Sign up now and let David put an unbeatable edge in your chess game!

"I really like this. This is amazing. You taught me how to play chess. You taught me everything I need to know about chess. I like going here a lot! It's amazing. It was really fun! It brought me fun! Is there going to be another session, I hope. ... Good."
Chess Group Participant
Milford, CT

Group Chess Coaching

Are you looking for a way to give your children who are interested in playing chess a competitive edge? 

Look no further! Our resident and Chess Olympiad participant David Dawson developed an exciting group Chess Coaching program.

This Group coaching program will help children develop the skills they need to have an advantage against their opponents. Not only will they learn new openings, middle game, and endgame strategies, they will gain insight into specialized strategies such as pre-moves, surprise moves, and playing in unfamiliar positions. They can use these strategies both as a part of structured play and in tournament competition. 

More than just honing their skills, our program is designed to nurture the love of chess throughout your child’s development. We strive to create a warm and supportive environment so that children experience progress in understanding the game’s complexities—and having fun along the way! 

So if you want to give your young chess players an edge this season, sign up now for The Dawson Chess Academy. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see them grow and excel! 

Enrollment is $30 per week for a minimum of 6 months.

"We like the mini games. We play a lot of them at home. Those are fun to do. We were liking the pawns and who would win these head to head matchups. That was fun too. Those are our favorite parts. I asked her [daughter]. She says she likes everything."
Tom and Marcie H.
Milford, CT