Chess Grandmaster and coach with 19 years of experience. I work with adults and kids.

Andy thoroughly enjoyed his first class and was very happy with Valery's teaching style. He certainly like to take more classes with Valery. Thank you for all your dedication and willingness to coach Andy. cheers

Valery does a great job teaching and explaining concepts. I learned a lot of valuable fundamentals about end game that are really going to help me going forward. I would highly recommend him!

Valery Filippov is an awesome teacher! My 8 year old son learns so much at each and every class!

Our daughter just started her first chess lesson with Valery. He was friendly, patient and encouraging. Looking forward to learning more about the game!

Valery has a really strong knowledge base and applies it in the form of examples from historical games when answering my questions. His patience and thoughtfulness in response to my questions are so helpful! A great teacher

Mr Filippov is patient and nice. He helps me understand different strategies. He makes it fun to play chess too. It is easy to connect on Lichess and complete study homework.

We have had a very positive experience with Valery Filippov as our chess teacher. He is extremely patient with both our 5 year old and 7 year old. They look forward to their chess lesson every week. Highly recommend.

My son is only 6 but loved his first session and is exited about continuing. I wasn't sure if he would appreciate the online platform but he enjoyed it. Thanks!

Valery is knowledgeable, patient, and personable. He knows chess forwards and backwards and has a lot of information to guide a new player, or in my case, a returning player. His teaching was a very good experience for me.

Our 15-year old son thoroughly really enjoyed his first class with Valery. He described Valery as knowledgeable, prepared, and friendly.

My 12 year old son looks forward to his chess lessons each week with Grandmaster Filippov. He’s engaged and motivated to continue learning. Valery is patient, educates at an appropriate level, and makes learning feel like “just games”. Really impressive; especially as it’s all virtual!

Valery Filippov is good teacher that has my son engaged in the game.

Valery Filippov is an excellent instructor. I'm a beginner and have learned so much. My puzzle rating has gone from 500 to over 1000. I'm looking forward to playing some games and feel confident my game will change dramatically too.

Valery was a good instructor. I enjoyed my 1st session with him and look forward to future sessions as look to improve my chess game.

After 2 years of weekly classes, I can say with confidence that Grandmaster Valery Filippov is a great teacher! He’s patient, supportive and so knowledgeable. As an adult learner I am really enjoying his classes!

Highly recommend Valery! In addition to being an impressive player, he is a great teacher. Very good at explaining concepts and he doesn't make you feel dumb. He does a good job listening and makes the lesson about what is most helpful to YOU vs just talking about what he wants to. 5 stars!

Amazing Teacher. It was so much fun learning Chess from GMFilippov. He started teaching with a wonderful Opera House Game and there was no looking back!

Valery is very knowledgeable and explained the rules plus player etiquette clearly. It was a great start for me - I’m looking forward to working with him.

Valery Filippov is great. Patient, knowledgeable, efficient. My son learned a lot over the course of his first 3 lessons and we are definitely booking more. Thanks, Valery!

Valery makes chess easier to understand and fun at the same time. He starts with the basics along with working on what you need. I keep notes from my week of playing online and we discuss what happened as he provides tips. I Highly recommend Valery Filippov.

I highly recommend Valery as a chess tutor. Over the past five weeks of weekly meetings, he has completely transformed the way I see the board and make moves. His ability to simplify complex positions and recognize the intentions of the opponent has been invaluable in helping me understand and improve my game. Whether you are looking to jump from beginner to intermediate, as I am, or to advance from intermediate to advanced, Valery is more than capable of providing the guidance and expertise needed to help you reach your goals.

Valery Filippov showed me and my partner a great time. We wanted just a single lesson go get introduced to chess and it was so much fun! We now have a board game ourselves and plan to play in the future. Thanks Valery for being patient and making it fun at the same time!

Very patient , finds different ways to explain theory to make sure that my daughter understands the topic. Easy to schedule appointment. Flexible, works around our busy schedules.

I highly recommend Valery as a teacher! He's respectful, optimistic and cheerful, as well as highly organized and knowledgeable! Looking forward to learning more!

Valery worked with my 11 yo son on his chess game. He did a wonderful job assessing his skills in a supportive way, and talking him through some new strategies for openings and closings. Very sharp yet very fun and accessible at the same time! We are definitely scheduling another lesson :)

Valery gave a chess lesson to my son (as a Christmas gift from me). My son was looking for a tutor to help him develop some higher skills and Valery was personable and enjoyable as well as giving him some good skills to try out. I'm sure we'll be using him again.

Mr. Filippov did a great job of teaching me how to get better, giving me more platforms to improve on, and tips to help in games. He had a lot of resources at the ready for almost every situation. On top of that, he was very sincere and friendly. I had a great time taking the lessons.

Valery has taught me strategies and openings which is exactly what I was looking for! Ive also learned to predict moves ahead of both mine and my opponents. It has been so much fun and I’ve learned so much!

Worked on a new opening and improving middle game play. Valery communicates well, has good ideas about how to improve, and checks to make sure we are working on skills that I want to improve.

Valery is an engaging, patient tutor who is perfect for our 7yo son who is just starting out with chess. He talks about key chess concepts like controlling the center and developing pieces in a way which makes learning fun and challenging without being overwhelming. My son has 2 lessons of 60 minutes each per week which is perfect for him.

I would recommend Valery for anyone looking for a chess tutor. No matter your age or skill level, he is going to be able to help you take your game to the next level. By our second lesson, he was already identifying personal weaknesses in my chess and helping improve them. Whether you are a beginner trying to learn the game or an intermediate player trying to reach the next level, Valery will help you reach your goal.

Valery is great with kids and very patient. He makes them feel at ease and is very knowledgeable. My child has not only learnt the basics of chess , but is now interested in pursuing chess going forward.

Valery's lessons are insightful and easy to follow. His dedication to his students' progress is evident.

Valery Filippov is a great chess coach! I appreciate his clear and straightforward teaching style. He simplifies complex concepts effectively.

Great experience! We have been working for more than 2 years and for this time I came all the way from a rapid rating of 800 to almost 2100!

I can see that Valery Filippov's expertise in chess extends to his coaching. He provides valuable insights and strategies. Very happy to work with him!

I've become a more well-rounded chess player under Valery Filippov's guidance. His teaching style works for me.

Valery Filippov's coaching has given me a solid foundation in chess. He's a skilled instructor.

I appreciate Valery's mentorship. His lessons have improved my chess skills immensely.

Thank you!! Valery Filippov's coaching has transformed my child into a confident chess player. Valery's impressive knowledge of the game, combined with his approachable teaching style, creates a nurturing learning environment. My son looks forward to each lesson and has gained valuable skills and a true appreciation for chess.

Valery's approach to teaching is engaging. His coaching has improved my chess thinking.

I've gained confidence in complex positions under Valery's guidance. Highly recommend his coaching.

Valery's lessons are both challenging and rewarding. His coaching style suits my learning style.

As a chess novice, I was lucky to find Valery . His structured lessons and insightful analysis have turned my games around. I'm grateful for his expertise.

Very helpful Tutor.

Great teacher who made everything easy to understand. He is also very patient!

Patient to the point with very clear explanations - no wasted time at all. 10/10 recommend

Great explanation on everything. Goes into detail for every step at any pace you would like. Highly recommend Valery as your chess coach.

Valery goes through anything you are struggling and is very patient. He is good at going through things step by step and shows how to go from one step to another. He helped me a lot. Thank you!

I have found this class to be helpful, it has allowed me to have a better understanding in Chess. Thank you Valery.

Very good teacher with clear concepts and great explanations.

The lessons were really useful. I can already feel the development. Thank you, Valery!

amazing! my son loves him!

If you are wondering whether to choose Valery as your tutor for chess, I would highly recommend, he has a been a grate tutor and is very patient to explain each step of the problem!

Valery is the best teacher I have ever had. I had amazing lessons with him. I recommend him for his professionalism, enthusiasm and willingness to help.

Very helpful and informative. Would recommend to anyone considering purchasing.

Valery proved to be very knowledgeable and well experienced in his field. He really went above and beyond for me due to internet issues on my end to attempt to teach me, discuss and help me to understand all the materials.

Great teacher

Valery is without a doubt one of the best teacher that I have ever had. He breaks down the problem so nicely that makes you understand the material easily. Take him, you won't regret it!

Valery is an excellent coach and helped greatly with my tournament preparation. Would recommend for anyone looking for help in a tough period
Great coach makes studying fun!

Excellent coach. He explained very well and spent extra time with me making sure that I understood everything. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Mr Valery is excellent. thank you!

Valery is a great coach! I understood everything he was saying which was really helpful to me. He goes at the perfect pace for me. He was okay with me asking repetitive questions and it was not awkward at all. I really suggest him if you are struggling!

Valery is really really great. I learned a lot in just the hour we spent together and I look forward to future lessons with him!

He is super engaging and really wants to help you figure out the problems! Overall he is an amazing coach!

Valery is a great coach and a perfect match for me. I highly recommend him!

Valery is perfect chess teacher. He helped me a lot. He is very friendly and qualified tutor. He has a good teaching method and lessons with him are very interesting and entertaining. I would recommend lessons with Valery. Thank you!

Valery is a great teacher who's always being supportive and patient.

Valery is great teacher with very encouraging personality. His lessons provide great value and I made so much progress already.

Amazing teacher . Valery is always very supportive, patient and inspiring. I highly recommend Valery as a tutor

Valery is an excellent teacher. I can only recommend him. Thank you for all your help, Valery!

Valery makes it always fun and jokes around. He makes study fun but also makes sure that you have learned and understood all. Would highly recommend.

Super patient and helpful tutor and personalises the lesson to your needs. Thank you Valery!!

Very good and friendly teacher who helps you achieve your individual goals.

First lesson went very well, he was prepared and engaging. We look forward to continuing our learning journey with his support.

Excellent teaching method, great skill and a very honest person. Thank you very much Mr. Valery.

He is my fav chess teacher if your looking for a chess teacher that teaches openings he is the one

Mr. Filippov was really helpful. He throughly explained everything to me and always made sure I understood everything!

Valery is very committed coach, organised and got along very well with my teenager what is quite difficult. My son keeps concentrated for the whole classes (what is also a miracle!). I strongly recommend Valery.

Having been tutored by Valery for over 6 months, I can say that the quality and consistency of his teaching methods allowed my son to develop a passion for playing and to this day I am very grateful for the time and patience he put into every lesson.

Valery is a true professional in his field. He can explain complex things in simple words. My son is always looking forward to classes!

I met Valery on the internet at a chess playing site and am very glad I did.
Valery is very knowledgable of the game of chess and he can easily find areas that need improvement in my game. Additionally, he has taught me many valuable insights into the game.
He is very pleasant to work with and I have no trouble understanding his English.