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CHESS: AN AI LESSON
Chess ideas.
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AI-presented audio lessons exploring openings, tactics, positional play and endgames. Choose an episode and take one useful idea into your next game.
The podcast uses AI. Personal coaching sessions are live, one-to-one with Beau.
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OPENINGS · 26 MIN Caro-Kann: episode 1 An introduction to the Caro-Kann series. ↗ OPENINGS · 31 MIN London System: part 1 Where the pieces belong, and why. ↗ ENDGAMES · 29 MIN A dive deep into the endgame Endgame principles and the Philidor position. ↗
OPENINGS · 25 MINLondon System: part 5Complete the five-part London series.↗
OPENINGS · 30 MINLondon System: part 4Go even deeper into the London.↗
OPENINGS · 26 MINLondon System: part 3Continue building the London plan.↗
MIDDLEGAMES · 29 MINLondon System: part 2Turn the setup into a middlegame plan.↗
PSYCHOLOGY · 27 MINChess psychologyExplore the mental side of chess.↗
PRACTICAL PLAY · 24 MINTime managementMake decisions under clock pressure.↗
CALCULATION · 24 MINVisualisation and calculationCalculate clearly and prepare for tournaments.↗
POSITIONAL PLAY · 29 MINAI tips for positional playPractical positional ideas.↗
TACTICS · 29 MINChecks, captures and threatsUse a simple scan to find tactics.↗
OPENINGS · 23 MINOpening principles and guidanceBuild a strong position from move one.↗
PRACTICAL PLAY · 24 MINBlunders: why and how to avoid themLearn a reliable blunder check.↗
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Your games.
Your next step.
My favourite teaching exercise is a friendly game where we pause to explore the purpose behind every move. You’ll hear how I think about threats, plans and piece placement, and talk through your own ideas too.
We can also review your games. In a 30-minute lesson, we can explore part of a game without rushing to finish.
Find a direction.
Spot threats, improve your least active piece, and choose a practical plan when the position gets quiet.
Learn from your moves.
Look at your own games together. Understand key decisions and identify useful habits to practise.
MEET YOUR COACH
Hi, I’m Beau.
Let’s work on
your next move.
1855
Peak online rating
+500
Rating points in two years
I’ve improved my online rating by more than 500 points over two years, reaching a peak of 1855. I know the work that goes into making progress as an amateur player.
I’m based in Brisbane, Australia, but my online one-to-one chess lessons are open to English-speaking players worldwide. If you’re below 1500 Elo, we can use Chess.com to study your games, talk through your decisions and build ideas you can put into practice.
My favourite way to teach is through a friendly game, explaining the purpose and meaning behind every move. Bring your questions and we’ll explore the ideas together.
Find me on Chess.com · Beau023 ↗ Enquire about a lesson ↗BOOK A LESSON WITH BEAU
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Online, one-to-one coaching for English-speaking players below 1500 Elo worldwide. Ask about a lesson directly on this site with a shared board and video, or use Chess.com.
Your coach: Beau · Beau023 on Chess.com ↗
30-minute lesson
A$40
60-minute lesson
A$70
All prices are in Australian dollars.
Lesson availability
- Monday–Friday
- 4 pm–10 pm
- Saturday–Sunday
- 7 am–8 pm
Hours shown in Brisbane time · AEST (UTC+10)
Students from any country are welcome. Tell me your local time and time zone, and I’ll confirm the matching lesson time personally.
Where
Online · shared board & video
Who it’s for
Amateur players below 1500
Booking
Your lesson time is confirmed personally