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Eric Schiller offers individual and group instruction in the San Francisco area, at the Internet Chess Club, and via online conferencing and email. National Master Eric Schiller has been providing individual and group chess instruction for over 20 years, is the author of over 100 books on chess. He has acted as coach of the United States delegation to the World Youth Championships (1996, 98) and has been coach of American teams at the World Youth Team Championships. References are available on request. Dr. Schiller teaches at several schools in the Peninsula area, including  Clifford Elementary, Duveneck Elementary and Nixon Elementary. Online lessons use state-of-the-art conferencing software, and students need nothing more than a web browser. The technology allows students to move the pieces on the teaching chessboard. Voice and video are available, too.

Prospective students should be at least 7 years old, with a good understanding of the basic rules of the game. Serious students should take lessons at least once every 3 weeks; those seeking just to improve their game a bit can benefit from lessons once every 2 months. Regular students (at least 2 lessons per month) receive assistance at tournaments, oversight and review of tournament and online games, and other benefits.

Rates (Individual)
  Moss Beach, Montara, El Granada, Pacifica or Half Moon Bay San Francisco, Peninsula (to Palo Alto) Internet (ICC or Yahoo or MS Messenger with audio, video, application sharing)
1 hour $60 $75 $60
1.5 hours $90 $100 $90
2 hours $125 $125 $110
3 hours $150 $175 $150
full-day (6 hr) $275 $325 n/a

Rates (groups and schools)
1 hour $100 $125 $75
1.5 hours $140 $160 $100
2 hours $175 $200 $150
3 hours $210 $250 $250
full-day (6 hr) $400 $500 n/a

Specials for Individuals
Opening Repertoire Review $50 $75 $50
Basic Endgames $50 $75 $50
Opening research (per hour) n/a n/a $100
Using chess software (per hour) $100 $110 $100

Lectures, simuls, other group activities
1 hour lecture $100 $125 $75
Simultaneous Exhibition $250 $300 $225
Team coaching (per day) $400 $500 n/a
Using chess software (per hour) $125 150 100

Terms: Cancellation up to 24 hours before lesson is at no charge. Cancellation within 48 hours of scheduled lesson is 25% of the fee. Payment is due on completion of lesson unless alternative arrangements are made. Payment may be made via check, cash  or PayPal.