Dalton Perrine
Helping chess players of all levels build real understanding, raise their rating, and take their game to the next level!
Who I Am
I'm Dalton Perrine, a FIDE Master and USCF National Master with 23+ years of competitive experience and 12+ years of full-time coaching. I've helped thousands of students sharpen their skills, win tournaments, and gain hundreds of rating points. I'm also a Chessable author, content creator, and active tournament player currently pursuing the International Master title.
Whether you're a beginner looking to build a foundation or an experienced tournament player trying to break through a plateau, I create a personalized plan built around your unique strengths, weaknesses, and playing style. No cookie-cutter lessons ever.
Watch & Learn
Check out some of my educational content on YouTube, where I break down openings, strategy, and real tournament games.
What I Offer
Private Coaching
Personalized 1-on-1 lessons tailored to your game, your goals, and your playing style. Every lesson includes customized homework and follow-up notes.
Learn moreGame Analysis
Send me your games and I'll provide detailed annotated PGN analysis, or we can play a game together and review it live afterward.
See pricingFree Content
Hundreds of educational videos on YouTube, plus weekly articles on chess improvement, mindset, and strategy on my Substack newsletter, Chess Chatter.
ExploreWhat My Students Say
Sign up for lessons immediately! I received an excellent breakdown of some of my games. What I really enjoyed was the clear explanations to my questions, the book recommendations, and the clear plan to improve my chess.
— Marc
Dalton is the first coach to have started off with an interest in learning the style of his students so that he can personalize his lessons to enhance your strengths and eliminate weaknesses. I highly recommend him to anyone who is serious about improving their chess.
— Jefferson
He teaches you what you want or need to learn, not just what he wants to teach. I believe I will achieve my goals with his instruction. A good teaching style with clear explanations — you get more than your money's worth.
— Walt
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