I accidentally began my teaching career in August of 1984, shortly after the death of World Champion Tigran Petrosian.
My first student became a candidate master(2000+) before transitioning toward organizing and directing tournaments.
After achieving a National Master title in 1989, Mr Jovanovic at Dalton offered me classes and recommended private students which resulted in starting a program at St David's. Currently coaching, teaching and training students K-12 at Columbia Grammar and Prep under the administrative genius of International Organizer and Arbiter, Sophia Rohde.
NM John MacArthur
Teaching since 1984, National Master since 1989, Trainer since 2001, FIDE Trainer since 2016 - Strength in understanding, confidence & decision making.
| Location | USA Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Languages | English (US) |
| Rating | 212720071991 |
| Hourly rate | No hourly rate. Training sessions are not at all limited by minutes. Monthly retainer fee, Affordable. Be prepared to work! |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
Reykjavik Open 2024 - Greatest score: $4,500 splitting a 9k 1st prize, Foxwoods Open, Connecticut, 2001.
1st Int'l Event: NATO Armed Forces Championship, Oslo Norway 1990.
Coaching, training at events in London, Greece, Singapore and Argentina mostly
Chess, poker, pocket billiards.
1st Int'l Event: NATO Armed Forces Championship, Oslo Norway 1990.
Coaching, training at events in London, Greece, Singapore and Argentina mostly
Chess, poker, pocket billiards.
Teaching experience
Strongest student achievement: GM Marc Tyler Arnold. 2640, qualified for two US Championships, two World Junior Championships and many National Scholastic Championship titles.
Coaching and training provided for the US Women's Chess Championship (success). US Chess Championship (for an IM norm achievement) as well as for the World Senior Championship and countless other events.
Certainly more than a dozen further National Scholastic Champions, Girls National Champions.
Lessons via Zoom, emphasizing a mastery of Chessbase.
MasterChessDojo@gmail.com
Coaching and training provided for the US Women's Chess Championship (success). US Chess Championship (for an IM norm achievement) as well as for the World Senior Championship and countless other events.
Certainly more than a dozen further National Scholastic Champions, Girls National Champions.
Lessons via Zoom, emphasizing a mastery of Chessbase.
MasterChessDojo@gmail.com
Other experiences
Press:
Journalist, World Championship 1990, Karpov-Kasparov
Press Room Manager with IM John Donaldson - World Championship 1995, Anand-Kasparov WTC
Collaborations with:
GM Robert Byrne, Chess, Page a Day Calendar, for four years by Workman Publishing
IM Josh Waitzin, Attacking Chess, pub. Fireside.
Journalist, World Championship 1990, Karpov-Kasparov
Press Room Manager with IM John Donaldson - World Championship 1995, Anand-Kasparov WTC
Collaborations with:
GM Robert Byrne, Chess, Page a Day Calendar, for four years by Workman Publishing
IM Josh Waitzin, Attacking Chess, pub. Fireside.
Best skills
Interactive work and training throughout my lessons, with sensitivity toward improving aspects of character to address weaknesses to balance strengths.
Teaching methodology
I emphasize a complete understanding of elements - tools that can be applied across the wide expanse of encounters while whethering tactical or strategic terrain.