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Jason Ciano
Hello, My name is Jason Ciano, and I want to thank you for taking the time to visit us here at Ciano Chess.
I live in New Fairfield, CT, where I work as the CEO and lead instructor of our organization, Ciano Chess. A couple years ago, I sat down with National Master Evan Rabin, CEO of Premier Chess, and we discussed how I started in chess, the NW rating system and how that may be an advantage, now teen sensation, 13 year old FIDE Master Tanitoluwa Adewumi, and other interesting items. You can enjoy it here.
Originally I dreamed of being a grandmaster of chess but along the way I found the game of bridge. I became a World International Master of bridge and spent years traveling and playing within the worldwide circuit.
I later focused on being a bridge teacher-trainer and while that was enjoyable, after a few years I decided I wanted to take my joy of teaching others back to my first love, which is chess.
I have been teaching within New York school system since 2011 and I am also a chess master with over 25 years of experience, both as a tournament player and as a teacher of children and adults.
As a teacher I am an International Trainer with F.I.D.E, and a level 4 National Chess Coach elect with the U.S.C.F. I welcome students of all ages to join me as I reveal the inner secrets of the exciting and engaging game that has been one of my life’s guiding passions.
Making the right moves in life and on the chessboard begins with learning the key dynamics and strategies of play. For your enjoyment, here are a few of my early games.
Whether for recreational or tournament competition, I can give you the tools you need to achieve your ambition. Contact Ciano Chess today, and make an appointment for yourself or for your child to discuss your goals. Together, we will develop a customized lesson plan that is tailored to your specific needs.
You will be amazed at how fast you will be able to say, like so many of our happy Ciano Chess students, Checkmate!
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Corey J. Russell
Hello, I'm Corey Russell and I coach for Ciano Chess because I love working with friends and most of all, I love teaching and sharing the game of chess.
I originally started playing chess at the Tacoma Chess Club, where i met Jason Ciano and Derek Allen.
Funny story, Derek defeated me my first game at the Tacoma Chess Club and he never beat me again. I hold a slight edge over Jason, but not by much. Here are a few of my games
By the time I was 17 I was a USCF Chess Master and hit my peak USCF rating of 2349. In April, 2003, I achieved a peak rating of 2013 in FIDE. I am a USCF LIfe Master and a Fide Master.
I moved to Medford, OR in 1996 and as of this year I have been happily married 23 years with a son and daughter.
A 2 time Oregon State Chess Champion, I continue to play and now have over 30 years of tournament play.
My personal chess website is chesswithcorey.com and I also have a youtube gaming channel here.
Derek Allen
Hello, I'm Derek Allen and teaching chess is my passion.
Jason, Corey and I are friends since we met at the Tacoma Chess Club. Jason is a much better player than I but I do occasionally win a game. Since 2016 I have been an online coach for Ciano Chess.
Chess has many levels of understandings and learning to appreciate a good move from your opponent is part of the fun. Being able to look at your own chess games and discover what went wrong and how to improve is part of the growth process.
Learning the secrets of chess like the power of the opposition and the outside passed pawn, when is a bishop better than a knight and vice versa, and how to avoid stalemate while giving checkmates and more, is a wonderful journey that can be savored and enjoyed for generations.
The best place to start is with the basics which include claiming a strongpoint in the center, putting your pieces on good squares in the opening, and protecting the King.
From here is where the fun begins as you learn why you don't bring your Queen out too early, why you don't move the same piece twice, and why you don't make too many pawn moves, especially in front of the King.
Further along the trail we learn about connecting our Rooks, controlling open files, creating luft for our Kings and other fun stuff.
And of course, we all must learn, tactics: a new word for most of you but in chess beginning level tactics include a move that forks, pins or skewers your opponents pieces, most times leading to an advantage for you.
From here you develop and grow your tactical skill set to include things like deflection, exchange sacrifices, the overworked piece and others. Don't worry if you don't understand these terms. Soon they will become a part of your everyday vocabulary.
This game I had a simple plan and executed it. I am most happy about my knight moves.
In this game my opponent made a couple of inaccuracies and I was able to realize small advantages that lead to a win. I had more space, a more centralized King, and a Knight vs a bad Bishop. Here's computer analysis of the game as well.
Here's another game. I was lost at a few points and drawn as well several times but I use this game as a lesson for my students about being active, posing problems, and not giving up. Here's a GIF of the game and computer analysis.
Such a fun journey you are embarking upon. I teach beginners to 1800 level players. If I can be of any assistance do mention me at ciano chess or, if you're within the Klein, TX, area, call me at 281-826-2003. I can also be reached at chesscoach23@gmail.com
While I specialize in teaching and training students from 0-2000 I am in contact with the best high level trainers in the country, for my students who wish to try and attain 2200, and the master title. I will set them up for success so they can continue their chess journey.
(Alex Stripunsky, Susan Polgar, Kasparov coach G, and Alex Onischuk)