New Amsterdam Chess
Elite chess coaching and consulting for players who demand more from their game.
New Amsterdam Chess was founded on a singular belief: that every player, from ambitious beginner to seasoned competitor, deserves world-class instruction tailored to their unique game.
Whether you're preparing for a tournament, seeking to break through a rating plateau, or simply falling in love with the game for the first time, New Amsterdam Chess is your partner in progress.
Start Your Journey"Chess is the struggle against the error."
— Johannes ZukertortEvery program is designed with one outcome in mind: measurable improvement in your chess.
Build a complete, cohesive opening repertoire tailored to your style. Understand the ideas, not just the moves.
Convert winning positions with precision. Study the fundamental endings every strong player must know.
Systematically develop pattern recognition and calculation depth that holds up under competitive pressure.
Learn to evaluate positions, form plans, and make decisions with clarity and confidence in the middlegame.
Deep post-game review sessions that identify your patterns — both the moves you make and the thinking behind them.
Our proprietary curriculum — the structured framework behind every lesson, taught exclusively to our students. Learn more →
Schedule a free introductory consultation. We'll assess your current level, discuss your goals, and map out a path forward.