Alliswell998

Hello! My name is Guannan Song (but you can call me Terry), and I am a FIDE Master with 1 International Master norm.

Feel free to add me as a friend here on chess.com!

Below are some of my most notable credentials and achievements: 

• One of Canada's top chess players (peak FIDE rating of 2340) 
• 10+ years teaching experience 
• 20+ years international competitive playing experience 
• Two-time chess author with Everyman Chess and Chessable (read more at the bottom of my profile!) 
• Former Canadian Youth Champion 
• Former North American Junior bronze medalist 
• Two-time official representative for Team Canada 
• Ontario Certified Teacher (graduate from The University of Western Ontario’s Teacher Education program) 

Coaching Services: 

• 1-hour session = $60 USD (80 CAD) 
• 2-hour session = $110 USD (150 CAD) 
• ten prepaid 2-hour sessions = $1000 USD (1350 CAD)
• 1-hour training games (with live analysis afterward) = $50 USD (70 CAD) 

Teaching Methodology: Integral to my individualized teaching approach is tailoring each lesson to the student's goals, needs, and interests by developing a mutually agreed-upon action plan for improvement. 

To maximize improvement, lessons typically focus on the following elements: game analysis, opening theory, middlegame planning, attacking play, and tactical training. 

Lesson Logistics: We will use chess.com or lichess and Skype to communicate. 

If you are interested in lessons, please send me a message on chess.com with your name, Skype name so I can add you, an introduction, and your chess goals (and come prepared to the lesson with a few previous games, if feasible – chess.com or lichess rapid games are fine). 

I require a minimum of 3 days' notice if a lesson needs to be cancelled. Otherwise, the full price of the scheduled lesson will be charged.  

Feel free to message me if you have any questions. 

Payment Method: I accept payment using PayPal. (NOTE: it may be a few extra dollars to cover any PayPal fees) 

A discount is offered to encourage more women/girls to play chess. 

I also offer group lessons – message me for details. 

My Chess Books and Courses: 

I previously authored 2 chess books for Everyman Chess titled "Practical Chess Puzzles: 600 Positions to Improve Your Calculation and Judgment" and "Mastering Chess Logic." 

Check out my chess books below! 

http://amazon.com/author/guannansong 

More E-Versions: 

https://everymanchess.com/products/mastering-chess-logic  

https://everymanchess.com/products/practical-chess-puzzles  

Interactive Chessable Course Versions:  

https://www.chessable.com/mastering-chess-logic/course/129977/  

https://www.chessable.com/practical-chess-puzzles/course/70739/