Lily’s Chess World
Learn Chess with Coach Lily
Chess Classes
Classes are available in one-on-one sessions and in group classes. The lessons are tailored to individual needs and abilities.
About Coach Lily
Coach Lily has been teaching chess in public and private schools for 20 years in the NYC area. She also works with adults.
Introducing
Coach Lily
Laila Faerman has been teaching chess to children and adults for 20 years. She’s a National Expert who also holds the title of FIDE National Instructor.
“Lily has been coaching our 8 year old son for the past 18 months and our experience has been exceptional. Lily observes, listens, and dials into your child’s current level & learning style, and builds lesson plan to progress them forward. Our son continues to love learning about chess and playing competitively at local, state, and national tournaments.”
“It's always a pleasure to work with Lily, who I have known for most of her life. Whether teaching, directing, or playing, she works hard to get things right and brings a passion that is the envy of many of her jaded older colleagues. Her evident interest in her students gives them extra motivation to bring home the marble and plastic, which they do often enough.”
“Lily is an exceptional chess coach who combines deep expertise with a patient and approachable teaching style. She breaks down complex strategies into simple, easy-to-understand concepts, making lessons engaging and productive. With her guidance, I’ve seen noticeable improvement in my chess abilities and confidence on the board.”
“I have known Lily Faerman for several years, and her dedication to teaching chess is truly remarkable. Her passion for the game and her ability to engage and inspire young minds make her an outstanding chess instructor. Lily’s approach goes beyond just teaching strategies and moves—she instills critical thinking, patience, and confidence in her students.”
“Lily is a phenomenal chess coach. She is incredibly skilled at teaching complex chess concepts and strategies to my child. As a result, not only has my child made tremendous progress in chess from the coaching sessions, she has also learned logical thinking and reasoning skills.”
“My chess teacher is awesome because she makes learning fun and exciting. She shows me cool tricks and explains things in a way that’s easy to understand, even when it’s hard stuff. I’ve gotten so much better at chess, and I can even beat my dad now!”
Get the latest chess news
