NM Benjamin Snodgrass

I discovered the competitive scene of chess about 9 years ago, and I have been in love with the game ever since. There is always more to learn and there is always more to improve upon. However, I believe that with the right guidance, anyone can improve to their desired level.

Recent Achievements:
Co-winner of the 2019 NC Open
National Master title earned Nov 2019

I have plenty of experience teaching promising young juniors, and if you are in the rating range of 1000-1800 I can help you improve.

I have always specialized in attacks on the king and calculation. Tactics is what decides most games, which is why I make training calculation a must. That said, I also place a huge emphasis on learning the principles of positional play to help the student come up with a proper plan in a given position.

After looking through your games I will identify your biggest weaknesses and come up with a study plan on how to fix them. Reviewing your games / reviewing classic games and presenting challenging problems pertaining to your weak areas will be the focus of the lessons.