Online chess lessons with an International Master
Online chess lessons with George Li are one-on-one video lessons of 60 minutes with an International Master. You start with a first lesson for $150, receive a written study plan by email, and then continue with weekly lessons built around your own games, with homework between sessions.
Single lesson
$150
60 minutes, one-on-one
A game and position review, a read on your level and a written study plan by email within 3 business days.
Pay at secure checkout, then we email you to agree a time.
Cancel or reschedule a lesson up to 24 hours ahead by replying to the email that set it up, and it stays on your package.
Climb 10
$1,350
10 lessons, $135 each
Enough lessons to turn a written plan into a weekly habit.
Other packages
Foundation 5: 5 lessons, $700. Intensive 25: 25 lessons, $3,250. Season 40: 40 lessons, $5,000.
How does an online chess lesson work?
Each lesson is 60 minutes, one-on-one, by video. George looks at your games and positions with you, explains the ideas behind them and sets homework for the week. The video link comes by email.
Because the lesson is online, nobody travels, and a weekly time can be agreed around work, school and tournaments. A lesson includes:
- 60 minutes one-on-one with George by video, at a time you agree.
- A review of your own games and key positions, move by move.
- The ideas behind your mistakes explained, with practice to fix each one.
- Homework sized for your week, and a plan for what the next lesson covers.
What happens before and after the first lesson?
Online lessons here follow one path, so you know what comes next at every step.
- First lesson: A 60-minute one-on-one lesson online. You and George go through a game and some positions, and he gets a clear read on your level.
- Plan: Within 3 business days you get a written study plan by email: what to work on, in what order and how to practice it.
- Sessions: Weekly one-on-one lessons with game review and homework, online, at times you agree with George.
Who are online chess lessons for?
The lessons suit improving club players, ambitious juniors and adults returning to the game. Pick the starting point closest to yours:
- A parent with a first-time tournament player
- An adult coming back after years away
- A club player stuck near the same rating
- A junior preparing for a national scholastic event
- A college student who wants weekly structure
- A player rebuilding an opening repertoire
What do online chess lessons cost?
The first step is a single lesson. After that, lessons are sold singly or as prepaid packages with no subscription.
| Offer | Lessons | Price | Cost per lesson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single lesson | 1 lesson | $150 | $150 |
| Foundation 5 | 5 lessons | $700 | $140 |
| Climb 10 | 10 lessons | $1,350 | $135 |
| Intensive 25 | 25 lessons | $3,250 | $130 |
| Season 40 | 40 lessons | $5,000 | $125 |
Can I change or cancel a lesson?
Cancel or reschedule any lesson up to 24 hours before it starts by replying to the email that set it up, and it stays on your package. Inside 24 hours, or if the student does not attend, the lesson counts as used.
The page on how lessons are changed and cancelled has the full terms.
Is a coach or a course the better way to learn online?
Lessons with a coach and a chess course solve different problems: a coach reads your games and sets your homework, a course gives you material in a set order. The comparison page sets out when each one fits and how to use both.
Frequently asked questions
How do online chess lessons work?
Each lesson is 60 minutes, one-on-one, by video. George looks at your games and positions with you, explains the ideas behind them and sets homework for the week. You get a written study plan by email within 3 business days of the first lesson.
What should I bring to my first online lesson?
If you have recent games, bring them: a link to online games or a scoresheet is enough. Add a few lines on what you want from lessons. If you have no games yet, the lesson starts from positions instead.
How much do online chess lessons cost?
The first lesson costs $150, the same as any single lesson. The prepaid packages are priced on the pricing page, from $125 a lesson. There is no subscription.
Do I have to buy a package?
No. Start with a first lesson, then buy a single lesson or a package when you want to continue.
Can children take online chess lessons?
Yes. School-age players and adults take lessons. A parent or guardian books the lessons for a student who is a minor and receives the emails.
Related guides and tools
- Book your first lesson
- Chess lesson prices and packages
- Chess coach vs chess course: how to choose
- How to choose a chess coach
- About George Li
- How to teach kids chess: a guide for parents
- All chess guides
Last updated 2026-11-03.
Ready to try an online lesson?
Start with a first lesson: George reviews your games and builds a plan around them.
Cancel or reschedule a lesson up to 24 hours ahead by replying to the email that set it up, and it stays on your package.