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Caleb O’Neill

Chess Coach
1600 Rating2 Years Coaching ExperienceBeginner & Intermediate Chess
504-326-7730
Background

My chess background

Caleb O’Neill is a dedicated chess coach with a 1600 rating and two years of coaching experience. He enjoys helping young players develop their chess skills, build confidence, and discover a genuine appreciation for the game. His approach focuses on making chess engaging, educational, and enjoyable for students of different skill levels.

Caleb emphasizes the importance of strategic thinking, patience, problem-solving, and learning from mistakes. Whether a student is just learning how the pieces move or looking to improve their competitive play, he aims to create a positive learning environment where every student can grow at their own pace.

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Teaching

Caleb O’Neill teaching a young student at a chessboard
Students

Who I coach

Young PlayersBeginnersIntermediate Players
Experience

2 Years of Chess Coaching Experience

Caleb brings two years of coaching experience and a positive approach to helping young players grow at their own pace. His coaching focuses on helping students:

  • Beginner and intermediate chess instruction
  • Chess fundamentals and opening principles
  • Tactical patterns and strategic thinking
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking
  • Game analysis and learning from mistakes
  • Building confidence and tournament preparation

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