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Quito
Quito is our current home base, with a lively café scene and plenty of room for focused chess between adventures.
Book a private lesson in English or Spanish, whether you are starting from scratch, returning to the game, or looking for a clearer way to think through your positions.
Short stays are welcome. We can make one session useful, or keep your coaching going remotely when you move on.
The Details
How It Works
Format
Private (1-on-1)
Duration
1–2 hours
Schedule
Now active. Book your slot.
Price
Starting at $10/session See pricing
Venue
Quito cafés and coworking spaces. Parks and online lessons are also available.
Questions?
Quick Answers
Can I take a lesson in Spanish?
Sí. Lessons are available in Spanish or English.
Are lessons available right now?
Yes. Quito is our current destination and slots are open for private sessions.
Resources for your next game
Build stronger fundamentals before your lesson
Explore practical tips and short reads curated to make every minute at the board more useful.
Why your chess progress stalls when you travel (and how to fix it in 20 minutes a day)
You bought a chess book in Berlin, did puzzles in Medellín, and still feel stuck in Bangkok. Here is the real reason your game plateaus on the road, and a 20-minute practice framework that actually works for travelers.
The biggest mistake adult beginners make (I have seen it in 21 cities)
After coaching in cafés from Medellín to Dharamkot, the same mistake shows up: information overload disguised as progress. Here is what to do instead.
Chess apps are great for tactics. They are terrible at teaching you how to think.
Puzzle rush is fun. But if you cannot explain your thought process out loud, the tactics are not sticking. Here is the one thing apps miss and a real coach catches.
Practical guide
Chess tips for digital nomads
Ready to Play in Quito?
Book your slot or get in touch if you have questions first.