Chess lesson prices and packages
One-on-one online lessons with International Master George Li, from $125 a lesson. Start with one first lesson to see how George works, then choose the package that fits your week.
Start with a first lesson
- A review of one of your games and a few positions, together with George.
- A clear read on your level and what is holding your results back.
- A written study plan by email within 3 business days.
Single lesson
$150
60 minutes, one-on-one
Use your lessons within 60 days of buying.
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.
Lesson packages
Prepaid sets of weekly lessons. No subscription, and a larger package lowers the price of each lesson.
Foundation 5
$700
5 lessons, $140 each
The smallest package: enough weekly lessons to start a routine from your plan. Use your lessons within 120 days of buying.
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 weekly lessons to work through the plan from your first lesson. Use your lessons within 240 days of buying.
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.
Intensive 25
$3,250
25 lessons, $130 each
For a long push or a big event. Use your lessons within 365 days of buying.
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.
Season 40
$5,000
40 lessons, $125 each
The lowest price per lesson: for a full season of steady work. Use your lessons within 540 days of buying.
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.
Free changes up to 24 hours ahead
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.
Every 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.
Questions about prices and lessons
Something else? Write to hello@georgelichess.com.
How do packages work?
A package is a set of prepaid 60-minute lessons, and a single lesson costs $150. Foundation 5 has 5 lessons for $700 ($140 a lesson, valid 120 days); Climb 10 has 10 lessons for $1,350 ($135 a lesson, valid 240 days); Intensive 25 has 25 lessons for $3,250 ($130 a lesson, valid 365 days); Season 40 has 40 lessons for $5,000 ($125 a lesson, valid 540 days). There is no subscription: you buy a package when you want one.
How do I cancel or reschedule?
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. If George has to cancel, the lesson stays on your package and you pick the new time.
How do lessons run?
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.
What should I prepare for the first 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.
What ages do you teach?
School-age players and adults. If the student is under 18, a parent or guardian books the lessons and receives the emails.
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Start with a first lesson
Review your games with George and get a written plan.
Pay at secure checkout, then we email you to agree a time.