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Benjamin Handelman

I have had Vita as a coach for several months now and it would be hard to understate the improvement I’ve seen. In just a few months I’ve seen an over 150 elo gain in my USCF rating.

She is very flexible with her schedule, patient as a teacher, and good at identifying weaknesses in my play.

I was so impressed with Vita that I even got my 7 year old son and my daughter started doing lessons with her and they have been seeing improvement as well. She is very good with them, not stern or forceful but understanding and helpful.

I have had other teachers before, one in particular who is very successful and has produced many good books and videos, and I can say without a doubt that Vita is the best teacher I have had.

Chess gave me the best husband in the World! | ChessVita

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25 June 2018

Chess gave me the best husband in the World!:)

Love is…

...when he only wants to dance with you.
…when he only wants to dance with you.
...all the time to support each other.
…all the time to support each other.
...discovering the meaning of life in each other's eyes.
…discovering the meaning of life in each other’s eyes.
...when your feet leave the ground.
…when your feet leave the ground.
...counting until 10 instead of shouting.
…counting until 10 instead of shouting.
...knowing your heart is in safe hands.
…knowing your heart is in safe hands.
...saying him/her a compliment each day.
…saying him/her a compliment each day.
...feeling of butterflies when you meet.
…feeling of butterflies when you meet.
...like winning the jackpot.
…like winning the jackpot.
...wishing time would stand still.
…wishing time would stand still.
...feeling like a couple of kids.
…feeling like a couple of kids.
...happiness for two.
…happiness for two.
...a dream come true.
…a dream come true.
...doing 'corny' things together.
…doing ‘corny’ things together.
...telling him he's the handsomest man on the beach.
…telling him he’s the handsomest man on the beach.
...not being possessive.
…not being possessive.
...behind a successful relationship. Corsica-2007
…behind a successful relationship. Corsica-2007
...letting her choose the new car. France-2007
…letting her choose the new car. France-2007
...not overdoing the aftershave lotion. Louvre,2007
…not overdoing the aftershave lotion. Louvre,2007
...letting him to tell a story as he wants. Paris,Louvre,2007
…letting him to tell a story as he wants. Paris,Louvre,2007
....approving his business. Thessaloniki,Greece-2009
….approving his business. Thessaloniki,Greece-2009
...sending her a flight ticket in an unexpected moment so that she can reach you,wherever you are.Kalithea,Halkidiki,Greece-2009.
…sending her a flight ticket in an unexpected moment so that she can reach you,wherever you are.Kalithea,Halkidiki,Greece-2009.
...hurrying to get home-knowing he'll be there. Paleohora,Greece-2009
…hurrying to get home-knowing he’ll be there. Paleohora,Greece-2009
...writing letters of love on sand.Elafonissi,Crete,Greece-2009.
…writing letters of love on sand.Elafonissi,Crete,Greece-2009.
...going out for a pizza when she is too tired to cook.Paleohora,Greece-2010
…going out for a pizza when she is too tired to cook.Paleohora,Greece-2010
...helping her "cram" for an important game. Cappella-la-Grande,France-7.03.2011
…helping her “cram” for an important game. Cappella-la-Grande,France-7.03.2011
...not opening each others's letters. Athens,Greece-2011
…not opening each others’s letters. Athens,Greece-2011
...pulling her hair away from her eyes. Paleohora,Greece-2011
…pulling her hair away from her eyes. Paleohora,Greece-2011
...travelling together. Dubai,UAE-2012
…travelling together. Dubai,UAE-2012
...dressing perfumes just before he comes home. Dubai,UAE-2012
…dressing perfumes just before he comes home. Dubai,UAE-2012
...Valentine's Day everyday of the year.Thailand-2013
…Valentine’s Day everyday of the year.Thailand-2013
...turning up the heat. Thailand-2013
…turning up the heat. Thailand-2013
...not unloading your problem late at night. Dubai,UAE-2014
…not unloading your problem late at night. Dubai,UAE-2014
...phoning when you're busy. Dubai,UAE-2014
…phoning when you’re busy. Dubai,UAE-2014
...never feeling like saying goodbye. Dubai-2014
…never feeling like saying goodbye. Dubai-2014
...letting him maneuver with your yachty.Makedonia-2015.
…letting him maneuver with your yachty.Makedonia-2015.
...snuggling up.Makedonia-2015
…snuggling up.Makedonia-2015
...sharing a "different" weekend. 2015
…sharing a “different” weekend. 2015
How many people play chess?:) 2016
How many people play chess?:) 2016
...trying to make our world the better place!
…trying to make our world the better place!
...for always no matter comes rain or shine.
…for always no matter comes rain or shine.
...a closely knit couple.
…a closely knit couple.
...what we should cherish.
…what we should cherish.
...a dream in reality.
…a dream in reality.
...always looking on the bright side of life..
…always looking on the bright side of life..
...telling him his heart line is strong.
…telling him his heart line is strong.
...telling her that her name is music to yours ears.
…telling her that her name is music to yours ears.
...sticking a message on the mirror that reads: "you are the boss".
…sticking a message on the mirror that reads: “you are the boss”.
...living in hope.
…living in hope.
...diffucult to analyze.
…diffucult to analyze.
...sunny with outbreaks of deep emotion.
…sunny with outbreaks of deep emotion.
...not keeping telling him/her what to do.
…not keeping telling him/her what to do.
...someone who guards you.
…someone who guards you.
...when someone admires you.
…when someone admires you.
...agreeing to bury the past.
…agreeing to bury the past.
...the time when he/she slows down in front of the shops selling wedding dresses.
…the time when he/she slows down in front of the shops selling wedding dresses.
...knowing when he needs a little space.
…knowing when he needs a little space.
...when there's no place like home.
…when there’s no place like home.
...finding flowers on the car's seat.
…finding flowers on the car’s seat.
...toasting to celebrate the coming of spring.
…toasting to celebrate the coming of spring.
...keeping him/her always in your mind.
…keeping him/her always in your mind.
...deciding on what is correct instead of finding out who is right.
…deciding on what is correct instead of finding out who is right.
...sharing cool treats with warm hearts.
…sharing cool treats with warm hearts.
...being a good listener when you've got your own troubles.
…being a good listener when you’ve got your own troubles.
...forgiving even if you are really angry.
…forgiving even if you are really angry.
...put a slice of lemon in his cup of tea.
…put a slice of lemon in his cup of tea.
...not trying to impose your ideas to others.
…not trying to impose your ideas to others.
...reminding him that he is the most interesting person at the party.
…reminding him that he is the most interesting person at the party.
...giving each other different nicknames.
…giving each other different nicknames.
...putting dancing in your fitness program.
…putting dancing in your fitness program.
...feeling as free as a bird.
…feeling as free as a bird.
..seeing each other in a new light.
..seeing each other in a new light.
...a secret combination.
…a secret combination.
...surprising her with the first wedding anniversary celebration.
…surprising her with the first wedding anniversary celebration.
...feeling that the new born baby is "ours". 2016
…feeling that the new born baby is “ours”. 2016

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Ethan Hinds

Ethan Hinds

I have been taking lessons with Vita since I was 9.  Since then, my rating has gone up by almost 400 points and I won my first US National Scholastic Championship.  I really enjoy my lessons with Vita.  She gives me puzzles that prepare me to properly evaluate positions I face in real games.  She also analyzes my tournament games, showing me subtleties in position and timing that I might have missed across the board.  Vita is an excellent coach – she starts the lesson on time, is very reliable, and has a very approachable personality.  I highly recommend her!

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