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Valerio Anderson

Founder & Chess Coach
2100 Rating5+ Years Coaching ExperienceK–12 Scholastic Chess
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Background

My chess background

Valerio Anderson is a chess coach and competitive chess player with a strong scholastic chess background.

He was formerly the #1-ranked K–12 scholastic chess player in Arizona, and he has a 2100 rating.

He has several years of experience teaching chess to children through private and group lessons.

He has also remained active in competitive chess and has been undefeated in his last two tournaments within the past year.

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Photos

Tournament Photos

Valerio Anderson competing at a chess tournamentValerio Anderson with a young student and trophiesValerio Anderson celebrating with a trophyValerio Anderson holding a chess trophy

Teaching

Valerio Anderson shaking hands with a student after a gameValerio Anderson coaching two students at a chess tableStudents playing chess during a Miami Beach Chess group lessonValerio Anderson coaching a group of young students at chess tablesValerio Anderson playing chess as students watchValerio Anderson coaching a young student at homeValerio Anderson playing a game of chess
Students

Who I coach

K–12 StudentsBeginnersIntermediate PlayersAdvanced PlayersTournament PlayersStudents Preparing for CompetitionsStudents Who Simply Want to Learn and Enjoy Chess
Scholastic roots

K–12 Scholastic Chess

Valerio's background is rooted in scholastic chess. He grew up competing as a K–12 player, so he knows what students face — from learning the first rules to sitting down at their first tournament.

K–12 studentsBeginner instructionIntermediate improvementTournament preparationCompetitive chessChess fundamentalsStrategyTacticsGame analysisBuilding confidenceLearning how to think independently
Philosophy

My coaching philosophy

“I want students to actually understand chess rather than simply memorize moves. My goal is to help students build a strong foundation, think independently, learn from their mistakes, and genuinely enjoy playing chess.”
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Experience

5+ Years of Chess Coaching Experience

Valerio has several years of experience teaching chess to children through private and group lessons. His coaching focuses on helping students:

  • Understand chess fundamentals
  • Think independently
  • Improve tactics and strategy
  • Build confidence
  • Learn from their mistakes
  • Prepare for tournaments
  • Develop good chess habits
  • Enjoy the game

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