Coach Kellen Harrison · Larkspur, CA
Gain 500 Elo in 60 days as an adult beginner.
Elo Evolution gives you the study habits that took me to 2000, without watching hundreds of hours of YouTube or losing thousands of games. Book a free call and I'll map out your custom 60-day game plan.
My favorite opening.
The Chess is Life community
Start your Elo Evolution for $14 a month.
The first 20 founding members join at $14/month or $49/year, locked in for life. After that, the price goes to $29/month.
- Weekly live lesson focused on the skill holding your rating back
- Course library, starting with the 0 to 1000 Elo course
- Game reviews and feedback from a 2000-rated coach
- Community and accountability that fits around a full-time schedule
★★★★★
"Chess is Life has been a great course, and Kellen is an excellent instructor who makes things very easy to understand. The lessons are engaging, informative, and easy to follow. I've really enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to anyone looking to improve their chess game!"
Who it's for
Built for adults learning chess for the first time.
Adult beginners stuck under 1000
You lose to your dad, your friends, players online, maybe even your kid after a few weeks of after-school chess. I'll find the one skill actually holding your rating back and give you a plan that fits around work and family, so you can become the best player in your circle.
Players rated 1600 and below
I'll teach you how to get to good positions and how to convert them into wins. And when the plan doesn't work, I'll teach you how to dig in and fight on.
Parents of young players
Individual lessons that help your child build confidence, focus, and a genuine love for the game.
Private lessons
One-on-one coaching, built around your game
Openings, tactics, endgames, game review, and tournament prep. Online or in person in Marin County.
Online
$50/hr
In person
$75/hr