Helping Young Beginners Become Tournament Winners
[ In-Person & Online Lessons ]
Dan Yates specializes in teaching younger children, combining clear explanations with encouragement, humor and patience. His beginner students have gone on to win chess tournaments.
How Dan teaches
Dan makes checkmating patterns, piece coordination and opening ideas approachable through mini-games, storytelling and friendly challenges. His lessons balance structured learning with playful activities, helping children build strong fundamentals while enjoying the game.
He communicates with parents about their child’s progress and supports both new players and children preparing to compete.
