Chess4Life Chess Coaches

Ethan Neff

Chess Teaching

“Training tomorrow’s architects, doctors, and scientists!”

Available for individual lessons or for group lessons, Ethan Neff brings his rounded experience in working with players of all ages to help others expand their life skills and excel to a higher level of achievement—both in the chess arena, and through chess, the life arena as well. He works hard to ‘challenge’ students to improve and perform to their best ability.

His most enjoyable times are when he sees the student make that ‘move they weren’t told’ by going off the general principles, a sure proof of the improving mental foresight and scope of solving tough problems through logical and scientific application of their minds.

Chess Career Highlights:

• Has helped out with running many tournaments, and organized/run them as well.

• 4 time winner of the Washington State Grade Level Championships in HS.

• 4 time runner-up for the WA State High School Championships.

• Many other various high performances throughout his scholastic chess career.

• Represented the WA state team for his grade level in the BC-WA International Matches for several years.

• Has performed blindfold chess exhibitions.

• A recent tie for first in his section of the WA State Class Championships.

Teaching Experience:

• Coach of WA State Kindergarten champion of 2005.

• 6 years teaching experience around Whatcom County and stints in Seattle.

• Coaches numerous school teams and private students throughout Whatcom County.

Currently:

• On-going further training in different areas of chess.

• Actively teaching and training students throughout Whatcom County.

• On-going selective study in many other areas including martial arts, vocal, and computers/electronics.