Joy
Chess Lessons for Kids & Adults | FIDE International Instructor
Description
The King’s Gambit Chess Academy: Private Online Chess Lessons for Kids, Teens & Adults
Looking for serious, personalized chess coaching without a one-size-fits-all program?
I’m Joy, a FIDE-certified International Chess Instructor, founder of The King’s Gambit Chess Academy, and an international competitive chess player with 40 years of playing experience and 29 years of coaching experience.
I work with complete beginners, recreational players, ambitious juniors, tournament competitors, and adults who want to understand the game at a deeper level.
Students I have coached include the 2024 Canadian Youth Champion and 2023 Canadian Junior Champion.
I am also a Top 1% worldwide Lichess player with a 2544 rating, a Top 0.1% chess coach in Canada on SuperProf.ca, and a 5-star SuperProf Ambassador with 35 reviews.
Personalized Coaching
Private lessons are built around the individual student rather than a fixed curriculum.
Depending on your level and goals, we may work on:
• Calculation and tactical vision
• Strategic and positional understanding
• Opening preparation and repertoire building
• Endgames
• Game analysis
• Tournament preparation
• Decision-making and thought process
• Identifying and correcting recurring weaknesses
Lessons combine practical chess experience with modern databases, engines, analysis tools, and professional online training platforms.
Experience & Credentials
FIDE-Certified International Instructor since 2016
Founder and Director, The King’s Gambit Chess Academy
Chess articles published in the official magazine of the Quebec Chess Federation
Shared 3rd place, World Amateur Chess Championship, Romania 2013, and sole 2nd place in Blitz
Multiple national, international, and correspondence chess achievements
Professional background in dentistry
Student Feedback
"Joy's name is the exact indication of how it is to work with, and learn from him... He absolutely delivered everything we talked about multiplied by 10! Highly, highly recommended."
Amir, Chess Student
Lesson Rates
30-minute private lesson: $30
60-minute private lesson: $50
10 × 60-minute lessons: $480
20 × 60-minute lessons: $900
Two-student sessions: Starting at $33.75/hour per student
Small groups: Contact for details
All prices are in Canadian dollars plus applicable taxes.
Lessons are 100% online, so students can join from anywhere in Canada or internationally.
Free Consultation
Not sure which format is right for you?
Message me with your age, current chess level or rating, playing experience, and goals. I’ll be happy to discuss the most suitable training approach before you book a lesson.
The King’s Gambit Chess Academy
A Chess Move... Ahead!
#Chess #ChessLessons #OnlineChessLessons #ChessCoach #ChessTutor
Looking for serious, personalized chess coaching without a one-size-fits-all program?
I’m Joy, a FIDE-certified International Chess Instructor, founder of The King’s Gambit Chess Academy, and an international competitive chess player with 40 years of playing experience and 29 years of coaching experience.
I work with complete beginners, recreational players, ambitious juniors, tournament competitors, and adults who want to understand the game at a deeper level.
Students I have coached include the 2024 Canadian Youth Champion and 2023 Canadian Junior Champion.
I am also a Top 1% worldwide Lichess player with a 2544 rating, a Top 0.1% chess coach in Canada on SuperProf.ca, and a 5-star SuperProf Ambassador with 35 reviews.
Personalized Coaching
Private lessons are built around the individual student rather than a fixed curriculum.
Depending on your level and goals, we may work on:
• Calculation and tactical vision
• Strategic and positional understanding
• Opening preparation and repertoire building
• Endgames
• Game analysis
• Tournament preparation
• Decision-making and thought process
• Identifying and correcting recurring weaknesses
Lessons combine practical chess experience with modern databases, engines, analysis tools, and professional online training platforms.
Experience & Credentials
FIDE-Certified International Instructor since 2016
Founder and Director, The King’s Gambit Chess Academy
Chess articles published in the official magazine of the Quebec Chess Federation
Shared 3rd place, World Amateur Chess Championship, Romania 2013, and sole 2nd place in Blitz
Multiple national, international, and correspondence chess achievements
Professional background in dentistry
Student Feedback
"Joy's name is the exact indication of how it is to work with, and learn from him... He absolutely delivered everything we talked about multiplied by 10! Highly, highly recommended."
Amir, Chess Student
Lesson Rates
30-minute private lesson: $30
60-minute private lesson: $50
10 × 60-minute lessons: $480
20 × 60-minute lessons: $900
Two-student sessions: Starting at $33.75/hour per student
Small groups: Contact for details
All prices are in Canadian dollars plus applicable taxes.
Lessons are 100% online, so students can join from anywhere in Canada or internationally.
Free Consultation
Not sure which format is right for you?
Message me with your age, current chess level or rating, playing experience, and goals. I’ll be happy to discuss the most suitable training approach before you book a lesson.
The King’s Gambit Chess Academy
A Chess Move... Ahead!
#Chess #ChessLessons #OnlineChessLessons #ChessCoach #ChessTutor
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2026-12-24
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2026-11-09