Private CoachingThe MCC is one of the strongest chess clubs in Australia. As such there are numerous master level players and experienced coaches available to coach individuals.
Master coaching generally costs between $30-$40 per hour, or $60 for two hours. The MCC highly recommends:
FIDE Master Grant Szuveges:
after achieving his FIDE Master title around 10 years ago. Grant was coached by current Australian champion and Grandmaster Darryl Johansen when younger and his positional, classic style provides a foundation that many young players lack. He is a friendly and energetic guy with 15 years coaching experience.
Grant is based in Moonee Ponds. He can be contacted on 0401-925-075 or <grantszuveges@gmail.com> FIDE Master Michael Baron:
![]() Contact Michael at webbaron@gmail.com Igor is a four time Victorian Champion, long-standing International Master ("IM") and has also won the Melbourne Chess Club Championship. His training is tailored to the individual needs of the student and often involves game-analysis focussed on improving Endgame skills, Tactical and Combinational Skills, Calculation Technique, Positional and Strategical understanding as well as Opening preparation. You can contact Igor at: igorgoldenberg@outlook.com or on 0417 519 733. Igor is based in South Caulfield. FIDE Master Bill Jordan
Finally, improving kids and adults should read a chess book as well as playing. The MCC bookshop has chess books for children and adults on all aspects of the game, including various specific opening manuals and well regarded beginners books. A catalogue will be up soon. |