“I really enjoyed our first lesson. I look forward to next week!” (via email from a mathematician)
“Hi Mario!!
..After quietly observing your interactions with …, you have an amazing gift for teaching kids. I am so grateful to have found someone like you…” (via email)
“Hi, Mario.
…You are a great coach: very patient, encouraging and responsible. …’s chess has improved a lot. She has also learned something beyond chess, such as general attitude toward things, from you.
Thanks and congratulations!” (Via email)
“Mario,
I’m excited about … having his first chess teacher. I’m also very happy with your first lesson. You are very well prepared and organized. I’m sure … will make progress under your guidance. I believe you will fill his weakness so he can get well rounded in chess.
Keep up good work.
Thanks.” (via email)
Letters and Emails From Past Customers:
“Mario,
It was great having you help out at the kids chess tournament. I know having you there matde it more fun for … & … I know they took more pride in their wins with their chess teacher there. For the first time ever after a chess tournament, both of them wanted to go over one of their games with me when we got home. They will probably want to show you as well next Saturday.
Best Regards” (via email)
“Mario,
You are a wonderful and dedicated teacher and human being – We all have enjoyed your visits.
… continues to play chess and hopefully our paths will cross.
Thank you for the pictures – they are terrific.
-Karen” (see original note below)

Card from Karen
