Chess coaching for adults who are stuck
You know the rules, you have watched the videos, and your rating has flatlined. Coaching with National Master James Dinham finds the specific leaks in your play and fixes the thinking behind them — so you stop repeating the same mistakes.
Why adult improvers plateau
Most adults stall not from a lack of knowledge but from a handful of blind spots that repeat every game. A blunder is only a symptom. We work on the decision that led to it, so the same mistake stops happening rather than getting patched over.
- Honest reviews of your real games
- An opening repertoire you actually understand
- Endgame technique that wins close games
A method, not a magic bullet
We assess your genuine games, rebuild the habits quietly costing you points, and then train the way you compete — tactics under a clock and positions from your own openings. It is structured, honest, and built entirely around you.
- Clear priorities between lessons
- Openings suited to how you like to play
- Practical middlegame plans, not memorised lines
Fits a working life
Lessons are online and flexible, so they slot around a job and a family. Book a time that suits you, and reschedule up to 24 hours before if life gets in the way.
Common questions
- Is it too late to get good at chess as an adult?
- Not at all. Adults improve fast with the right feedback because they can absorb ideas and apply them deliberately. The ceiling is far higher than most people assume.
- I only play online blitz — can you still help?
- Yes. We can use your online games directly. Often the quickest gains come from fixing the recurring patterns that show up in your blitz.
Your next rating starts with one lesson
Book a slot that suits you. If it is not the right fit, the first lesson tells you fast, and there is no obligation to continue.