Eric is a National Master (NM) and professional chess instructor who lives in the New York City area. He rekindled an interest in chess when he moved to the City in 2012. Through study and regular tournament play at the Marshall Chess Club, he steadily increased his was rating from ‘B’ player to National Master in a few years.
Eric’s coaching experience ranges from one-one lessons to traveling chess teams. Past employers include Success Academy, the Marshall Chess Club, ChessNYC, and numerous after-school programs in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.
In addition to being a National Master, Eric is also a FIDE National Instructor and a USCF Senior Tournament Director. He holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from NYU.