My name is Mario Amodeo and I am available to teach chess to individuals and groups in San Diego County. My guidance is most appropriate for novice players to players rated up to about 1750 USCF. References available.
Lesson Details and Objectives:
- Time and Location: Most locations in San Diego County at a mutually convenient time (I can drive to you).
- I design and tailor every lesson ahead of time so that it is customized to the student’s level.
- Structured curriculum of fundamental chess themes such as strategy and tactics, stressing understanding, application, discipline and management of the game.
- Fun and teaches important skills like sportsmanship and taking responsibility for choices (see part of Benjamin Franklin’s essay on “The Moral’s of Chess” on my ‘Why I Teach Chess‘ page).
My Qualifications:
- USCF Candidate Master (id: 12523359) with over 20 years experience playing chess in USCF tournaments nearly every week.
- Since 1997 I’ve taught over 400 ‘one on one’ chess lessons and have also taught chess to groups of up to 28 people at a time, ages 5 to adult at locations such as Bernardo Heights Middle School, Carmel Creek, Carmel Del Mar, Chaparral, Painted Rock, Valle Lindo, Rice, Harborside, and Deer Canyon Elementary Schools to name a few.
- Head Instructor, San Diego Chess Club Summer Chess Camp, Summer of 2000
- Volunteer tournament director at numerous scholastic chess tournaments (see photo below).
Rates:
- $35 per hour if we meet at or near my home in Chula Vista, such as the Chula Vista Library, Civic Center Branch.
- $15 travel fee if I drive to you.
- Free guidance at the Bonita-Sunnyside Library’s Chess Club on Friday’s 11AM to 1PM where I volunteer as a chess teacher.
Contact Info: 619-508-2312 or email me at:
Volunteering as Tournament Director at the 2001 Chess Division of the San Diego 6th Grade Math Olympiad held at San Diego State University.
#1 by Mike Yaguchi on October 28, 2009 - 7:12 pm
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For those interested in learning, brushing up on skills, or just looking for a little guidance, this is THE instructor for you! Not only is Mario a VERY patient and friendly person, I have never met anyone as enthusiastic about chess as him. He absolutely LOVES the game and his dedication to mastering and honing his chess skills exudes in his approach when teaching any of his students. He has a very analytical mind and his years of reading/learning and real-life tournament experiences shows through when he gets locked into a match. I highly recommend giving him a try as he will not disappoint in getting you to achieve whatever goal you seek!
#2 by Tony Whitt on February 24, 2010 - 7:42 pm
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I am a friend of Mario’s from a few years back and also a chess player that has had a few games against him at the chess board and I have to say that Mario has a very keen understanding of certain aspects of the game that are rare among the average expert. Also, I am proud to say that he has taught myself much over the board and look forward to playing him again soon!