Matthew Noble
Chess Instructor: Matthew Noble
ABOUT
Matt was originally from upstate New York, but spent most of his life in Vermont and North Carolina. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Saint Michael's College near Burlington, Vermont. His hobbies include chess, biking, hiking, reading, movies, and music. He first learned the moves when about 7 years old. He played in his first tournament when he was 14 and has been hooked ever since. He won the 1981 North Carolina Scholastic Championship, and obtained the title of Master in 1990. Matt also won the 1996 Vermont State Championship, the 2001 North Carolina Invitational, the 2001 US Amateur Team South, and the 2001 US Game/60 Championship. He was honored as the 2001 North Carolina Chess Association High School Coach of the Year, and was the co-champion of the 2003 North Carolina State Championship.
Lessons: Individual and Group Instruction
House of Pawn offers both individual and group instruction in the Charlotte, NC area.
Individual and group costs vary.
Contact us for more information.
Peter Giannatos
Chess Instructor: Peter Giannatos
Peter Giannatos grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, before moving to Charlotte in 2001. Peter learned how to play chess at the age of 7, but did not compete in his first tournament until he was 13. In 2004, he competed in his first tournament, achieving a USCF rating of 589. With hard work and dedication, Peter achieved the expert rating (2000+ USCF) in 2008. Peter plans on teaching students the same techniques he used to rapidly improve. At the age of 20, Peter is currently ranked 14th overall in the state of North Carolina, with a rating of 2107 USCF and 2094 FIDE. Peter's goal is to achieve National Master status (2200+) by the time he is 21 years old. Peter is currently a sophomore at the University of North Carolina - Charlotte, majoring in International Business and International Relations. Peter is also an active tennis and pool player.
Lessons: Individual and Group Instruction
House of Pawn offers both individual and group instruction in the Charlotte, NC area.
Individual and group costs vary.
Contact us for more information.
