Lucas Yao
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Lucas Yao

Chess Sessions

Play chess with Lucas.

Lucas loves chess and enjoys sharing the game with others. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills before a tournament, he'd be delighted to sit down together — online or in-person in Vancouver. Sessions are $40 CAD per hour.

Lucas holding his framed FIDE Master certificate
Lucas smiling after a tournament
Lucas studying the board
01About the sessions

Lucas has been playing competitive chess since he was young and genuinely enjoys the game. Sessions are relaxed and friendly — more of a shared exploration than a formal lesson. You set the pace, and he's happy to adapt to whatever you want to work on.

He can help with openings, tactics, endgame basics, or just play a few games and talk through the moves together afterwards. All levels are welcome — no experience necessary.

02What you can work on

Opening ideas

Finding openings that feel comfortable and suit the way you like to play.

Spotting tactics

Forks, pins, discovered attacks — the patterns that can change a game in a single move.

Endgame basics

King and pawn endings, rook endings — the fundamentals of converting an advantage.

Reviewing your games

Looking at what went well and what to think about differently next time.

03Rate

$40

CAD · per hour

Sessions run 60 minutes — online via Zoom or in-person in Vancouver. Lucas is available on weekdays after 3:30 pm and all day on weekends.

E-transfer accepted. No prepayment needed for a first session — just reach out and say hello.

Lucas at a championship
Lucas outdoors with a trophy
Lucas with medal and trophy
Lucas Yao in the CBC Radio studio

Get in touch

Drop Lucas an email

Just say hello, mention your level or what you'd like to work on, and he'll reply to find a time that works.

info@lucasyao.com