With few exceptions, the top scholastic players in Gainesville have weekly lessons from local chess coaches. There are a number of chess coaches that are recommended by the ACSCA. Also note that each coach has listed their favorite chess book for kids. If you purchase this book by clicking on the link to Amazon then our non-profit association will get some money (while you pay the standard Amazon price).
1. Beginner/Intermediate coach:
George Pyne 352-373-9110
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2. Beginner/Intermediate coach:
Bill Barton billbarton@juno.com
3. Intermediate/advanced coach:
Llew Kohler llew2222@yahoo.com
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4. Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced coach:
Bill Waite wsw32606@yahoo.com
Favorite kids book---------------------->
5. Advanced coach:
Britt Ryerson bryerson@gmail.com
Currently unable to accept new students.
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Currently we roughly consider:
Beginner players are rated < 800
Intermediate players are rated 800-1200
Advanced players are rated > 1200