Eric Fleischman

Chess Instructor and Original Life Chess Master with over 30 years chess teaching experience.

Brooklyn, New York, United States

About

Chess instructor, writer and special events promoter with over 30 years experience; 9 years full-time employment in city government and 11 years full-time employment in social services and non-profit organizations. Effective chess teacher, coach and trainer for children and adults of all skill levels. Demonstrated knowledge of opening, middle game and endgame theory. Creative and analytical with exceptional research, writing and public speaking skills.

Experience

  • Chess Instructor at The Brooklyn Strategist
    2019 - 2020 · 1 yr

    Instructed children one-on-one privately and in groups on chess theory and provided practices sessions.

  • Chess Instructor at Midwood Development Corporation
    Jun 1999 - Jun 2019 · 20 yrs 1 mo

    Performed simultaneous chess exhibitions at Midwood Mardi Gras Street Festival annually

  • Chess Instructor at Chess NYC
    2018 - 2018 · Less than a year

    Instructed groups of children in city public schools on chess theory and provided practice sessions.

  • Chess Instructor at Brooklyn Public Library
    2013 - 2014 · 1 yr

    Instructed children and adults on chess theory and provided opportunities for practice. Taught rules, basic strategies and tactics. Helped students with advice and recommendations that enabled them to discover the best moves. Supervised chess play and resolved disputes over chess rules.

  • Chess Team Coach at Office of the Brooklyn Borough President
    2002 - 2002 · Less than a year

    Trained Edward R. Murrow High School chess team to 4th Place finish at National High School Scholastic Chess Championship.