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Giles
- Rate UGX 62,441
- Response 24h
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Students50+
Number of students Giles has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Giles has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

UGX 62,441/hr
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- Chess
- Chinese Chess
"Learn to Play Chess: Beginner-Friendly Lessons & Strategies!" Giles Gondouin He/Him/His Department of Psychology and Counseling Clinical Psychology Master’s Program Department of Education Special E
- Chess
- Chinese Chess
Lesson location
Super Prof
Giles is one of our best Chess tutors. They have a high-quality profile, verified qualifications, a quick response time, and great reviews from students!
About Giles
With a strong background in psychology and education, I bring a structured and engaging approach to teaching. As a patient and dedicated tutor, I create a supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and skill development. My experience in instructional methods ensures that students receive clear, step-by-step guidance tailored to their needs. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your foundational knowledge, my lessons are designed to be interactive, practical, and confidence-building. My goal is to make learning both enjoyable and effective, helping students progress at their own pace while mastering key concepts.
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Intermediate
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Children
- English
- Spanish
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Spanish
My Approach to Teaching Chess for Beginners As a tutor, my teaching method is interactive and student-centered, ensuring that beginners grasp the fundamentals of chess while developing strategic thinking skills. I use a step-by-step approach, starting with the basics—piece movement, board setup, and key rules—before gradually introducing tactics, openings, and endgame strategies. My lessons are structured yet flexible, adapting to each student’s learning pace. A typical lesson includes a brief introduction to a new concept, hands-on practice through guided gameplay, and strategic discussions to reinforce learning. I encourage active participation by using real-game scenarios, puzzles, and friendly matches to build confidence and problem-solving skills. What sets me apart as a tutor is my ability to break down complex strategies into simple, digestible lessons, making chess accessible and enjoyable for all learners. I emphasize critical thinking and decision-making, skills that benefit students beyond the game. These lessons are designed for beginners of all ages, including students with no prior experience and those looking to strengthen their fundamental skills. Whether you're learning for fun, academic enrichment, or competitive play, my lessons provide a supportive and engaging environment to develop your chess skills.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Thank you for the help on logic games!
Giles has gone over logic games with me for a while. Giles had taught methods and strengths in logic games, which has helped.
Thank you for showing me how to start on the Logic Game for the LSAT. Your method is quicker and helps me achieve a higher score.
The information given from his is valuable, and constant when it comes to logic games. I learned a few methods and more on improving my logic games and LSAT logical reasoning.
Thank you for the help on the new Methods of Improving Reading and Writing in English. In addition, for the LSAT Logic Game lesson.
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- UGX 62,441
Pack prices
- 5h: UGX 310
- 10h: UGX 620
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- UGX 62,441/hr
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