Coach Griffin joined BAC Coaching Team in 2024.
We are happy to having Coach Griffin joining us!
Below is the statement from Coach Griffin:
Chess is my passion!
I love conveying my enthusiasm for chess and helping students have fun, learn and improve.
I’m a Bay Area native and have been playing chess since my grandfather taught me at age 7. I’ve competed in tournaments
in five states and achieved a US Chess rating of 1835.
I love teaching chess at all levels and sharing my enthusiasm for this awesome game. I focus on a well-structured lesson
and explaining concepts with patience and encouragement.
I teach in person and online and have a flexible approach to accommodate different students. We can cover fundamentals,
openings, defenses, tactics, endgames, or any special areas that a student has difficulties with or just an interest in.
I’ve helped experienced players prepare for state championship-level tournaments and recommended books and videos for
students who desire further work.
When I’m not teaching, playing or studying chess, I enjoy hiking, swimming and weightlifting and following Formula 1
and NFL football.