1/24/26 For all practical purposes, my schedule is currently full. Please contact me to join my waiting list.
I will only consider potential new students rated over 1400 USCF at this time. No exceptions. Sorry.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

	Mid Afternoon	Late Afternoon	Dinner	Evening
Monday	Reschedule Only	Ris.V. 5:00-6:00	6:00-7:30	S.S. 7:30-8:30
Tuesday	Reschedule Only	N.H. 5:00-6:00	6:00-7:00	S.L. 7:00-8:00
Wednesday	Reschedule Only	V.K. 5:00-6:00	6:00-8:00	T.O. 8:00-9:00
Thursday	S.Y. 2:00-3:00	A.V. 4:30-5:30	5:30-7:30	R.K. 7:30-8:30
Friday	A.D. 3:30-4:30	Rit.V. 5:00-6:00	6:00:7:30	Y.B. 7:30-8:30
Saturday	N/A	N/A	6:00-7:30	Reschedule Only
Sunday	Reschedule Only	N/A	6:00-7:30	I.G. 7:30-9:00

Important Notes:

All times are PACIFIC TIME ZONE. Most of my students live in the Sacramento Valley or San Francisco Bay Area.
This schedule is for private classes. Each student has reserved a weekly one hour time slot with longer sessions for advanced students. Most classes are online.
As an established master and trainer, I PREFER TO TEACH STRONGER AND OLDER STUDENTS, with a minimum of 800 USCF rating and 4th grade.
Due to long-term health issues, I only accept a limited number of pupils with adequate breaks. THIS LIMITS ME TO ABOUT TWELVE (12) CLASSES.
I am available from 2:00 to 9:00 PM on most days, with occasional exceptions for appointments.
A window of 60 to 90 minutes is reserved each weekday for dinner and family.
I discourage weekend time slots, because of the frequency of conflicts (chess, family and social events). However, I may be available when I have no other plans.
I expect students to be punctual. STUDENTS SHOULD LOG IN TWO (2) MINUTES EARLY.
If you cannot attend, please let me know. As a courtesy, 24 hours notice is appreciated. Late notice is better than none. I strive to follow the same courtesy.
This schedule may change due to other commitments of students. Most changes occur in January, June and August. Your flexibility is greatly appreciated.