Hello! My name is Guannan Song (but you can call me Terry), and I am a FIDE Master with 1 International Master norm.
Feel free to add me as a friend here on chess.com!
Below are some of my most notable credentials and achievements:
- One of Canada's top chess players (peak FIDE rating of 2340)
- 10+ years teaching experience
- 20+ years international competitive playing experience
- Two-time chess author with Everyman Chess and Chessable (read more at the bottom of my profile!)
- Former Canadian Youth Champion
- Former North American Junior bronze medalist
- Two-time official representative for Team Canada
- Ontario Certified Teacher (graduate from The University of Western Ontario’s Teacher Education program)
Coaching Services:
- 1-hour session = $60 USD (80 CAD)
- 2-hour session = $110 USD (150 CAD)
- ten prepaid 2-hour sessions = $1000 USD (1350 CAD)
- 1-hour training games (with live analysis afterward) = $50 USD (70 CAD)
Teaching Methodology: Integral to my individualized teaching approach is tailoring each lesson to the student's goals, needs, and interests by developing a mutually agreed-upon action plan for improvement.
To maximize improvement, lessons typically focus on the following elements: game analysis, opening theory, middlegame planning, attacking play, and tactical training.
Lesson Logistics: We will use chess.com or lichess and Skype to communicate.
If you are interested in lessons, please send me a message on chess.com with your name, Skype name so I can add you, an introduction, and your chess goals (and come prepared to the lesson with a few previous games, if feasible – chess.com or lichess rapid games are fine).
I require a minimum of 3 days' notice if a lesson needs to be cancelled. Otherwise, the full price of the scheduled lesson will be charged.
Feel free to message me if you have any questions.
Payment Method: I accept payment using PayPal. (NOTE: it may be a few extra dollars to cover any PayPal fees)
A discount is offered to encourage more women/girls to play chess.
I also offer group lessons – message me for details.
My Chess Books and Courses:
I previously authored 2 chess books for Everyman Chess titled "Practical Chess Puzzles: 600 Positions to Improve Your Calculation and Judgment" and "Mastering Chess Logic."
Check out my chess books below!
http://amazon.com/author/guannansong
More E-Versions:
https://everymanchess.com/products/mastering-chess-logic
https://everymanchess.com/products/practical-chess-puzzles
Interactive Chessable Course Versions:
https://www.chessable.com/mastering-chess-logic/course/129977/
https://www.chessable.com/practical-chess-puzzles/course/70739/