Chess4Life Chess Coaches
FM Curt Collyer
FIDE Master Curt Collyer has achieved a rating over 2300 and is one of Washington's top players. He tied for second place in both the 2009 and 2010 Washington State Championship and has also competed nationally and internationally. He has played tournaments in Germany, United Kingdom, and Japan, and also coached chess in Hong Kong.
Educational Background:
- BA., Business (Accounting), University of Washington
- BA., Communication, University of Washington
Chess Coaching Background:
- Private one-on-one lessons since 2000
- Classroom group instruction since 2006
Curt enjoys coaching his students in chess and watching them develop as chess players and people. His interests outside of chess include music, philosophy and theology, and accounting.