Co-Founder of the Baltimore Women's Chess Club. Top 99.9 percentile online chess player teaching beginners of all ages how to improve at chess!

My mom taught me the basic rules of chess, so I always knew how to play, but I never truly understood the game until I met Sam. You could say that chess reflects your personality, and Sam helps you build character and confidence by helping you find the things you’ve been missing and showing you many paths to improve. What I appreciate the most is how carefully she listens to your questions and guides the class around them, leading you to new questions and helping you grow step by step.

Sam is one of the best coaches I’ve had. I've been trained by her for many years at this point; she comes with fresh perspectives, is prepared every lesson, is GREAT at teaching you new concepts, extremely knowledgeable, and humble. She is constantly improving herself, which then influences her students. It’s refreshing, and I couldn’t recommend a better coach. To say she is one of the best chess players I’ve ever played is an understatement. I’m always excited for every lesson to see what they bring to the table. You won’t regret it. Guaranteed!!!!

I've known Sam for a long time now and she has always demonstrated hard work and passion in her teachings. I would recommend her to anyone that wants to strive for success!

Sam is an amazing educator. She can explain even the most mundane concepts in ways that feel entertaining and easy to understand. My chess has definitely improved since I started practicing with Sam. She is an integral member of the Baltimore chess community, always eager to share her knowledge and experience with others.