Dylan Mize:
Professional
Chess Coaching
I'm currently accepting students age 8 and older, up to 1800 FIDE
Chess is a beautiful game, and I believe that learning to see and appreciate its beauty is linked to competitive success.
I am an active tournament player with an ECF rating of around 1920. I am also a certified arbiter, founder of a British University Chess League, founder of a University Chess Society, and have held leadership roles in several clubs. Most recently, I captained the Liverpool Chess Club to championship a championship victory in the Merseyside League 2025/26, coming runner-up for Merseyside Player of the Year.
I have over a decade of coaching experience, and I love seeing my students grow to their full potential and to cultivate a lifelong love for the game. I give my students tailored lessons that fit their needs and interests and ultimately help them understand and appreciate the game on a deeper level.
£40/hour
$350/10 lessons
Lessons can be delivered face-to-face depending on circumstances, otherwise they will be delivered online.
I cannot teach anybody anything; I can only make them think.
- Socrates
My students learn:
Solid Fundamentals
You need to walk before you run. Depending on ability, we will focus on how not to lose material, how to control the center, and how to avoid being checkmated (among other things)!
Their Unique Playing Style
Just like your taste in food, films, or fashion, It's important to figure out what kind of chess speaks to you. By looking at classic games together and emulating your favorite grandmasters, you will develop a unique chess 'identity' and hopefully foster a deep enjoyment of the game.
How to learn and improve
In addition to teaching chess, it's critical that you learn how to use the wealth of tools available properly and efficiently. You will learn what kind of chess resources / content fits your needs and how to learn actively while consuming it. You will also learn the key skill of how to analyze your own games.
