Charles Storey — International Private Educator, Governor and Elite Performance Coach
Newcastle upon Tyne — Available Worldwide
Charles Storey
International Private Educator & Governor
Elite Performance Coach • FIDE Master • Former Semi-Professional Footballer
UK QTS • PGCE Computing, King's College London • BSc Computer Forensics
Bespoke private education for ambitious young people and internationally mobile families — combining advanced academics, technology, elite chess and physical development within one coherent programme.
The Private Educator Difference
One educator. Every dimension of development.
Rather than coordinating multiple unrelated tutors and coaches, families work with one experienced educator capable of supporting academics, technology, chess and physical development within a single coherent programme.
Private Families
Discuss a bespoke programme for your family
Every engagement is designed around the individual student and family. Initial consultations are confidential and without obligation.
Private Families • Family Offices • HNW / UHNW
Bespoke private family engagements
From individual tuition at the family home to full residential and travelling programmes — every engagement is designed around the specific needs, goals and schedule of the family.
What Families Say
Trusted by private families worldwide
Charles has an exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and to motivate students to reach beyond what they thought possible. Our son's progress in both Computer Science and chess has been remarkable.
Private Family
UK — Residential Programme
We were looking for someone who could combine academic rigour with genuine expertise in chess and technology. Charles is exactly that — a rare combination of qualifications and real-world achievement.
Family Office Representative
International Placement
The structured approach Charles brings to both chess and Computer Science is outstanding. He understands how young people learn and how to build the habits that lead to long-term success.
Private Family
Dubai — Online & Residential
Private Tuition
Computer Science, Python, AI & Cybersecurity
Charles holds a BSc in Computer Forensics, a PGCE in Computing from King's College London and UK Qualified Teacher Status. He has led Computer Science departments in international schools and taught across every level from KS3 to the IB Diploma.
Private tuition is available remotely via Zoom or Google Meet, at the family home, residentially or as part of an international programme.
Examination Computer Science
- KS3
- GCSE
- IGCSE
- A Level
- IB Diploma (IBDP)
Programming
- Python
- Algorithms
- Problem Solving
- Computational Thinking
Future Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI Literacy
- Responsible AI
- Technology Projects
Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity
- Ethical Hacking
- Computer Forensics
- Digital Safety
Elite Chess
Elite chess with FIDE Master Charles Storey
Private chess coaching for ambitious juniors, tournament players and executives — from opening repertoire development to competitive preparation and post-game analysis.
- FIDE Master
- Two International Master Norms
- Former England U16 Team Coach
- ECF England International Team Coach
- 20+ UK National Junior Champions Coached
- ChessBase Author
- TheChessWorld Presenter
Featured courses & publications
The Black Sniper
A hypermodern weapon for attackers. The newest addition to the Sniper series.
The White Sniper
A complete repertoire system based on 1.g3, Bg2 and c4.
The Game Plan
Beat titled players with FM Charles Storey.
Family Offices & Agencies
A distinctive private educator for carefully matched international family assignments
Charles welcomes introductions from Family Offices, private staffing agencies, education consultancies, household managers, personal assistants and professional representatives.
References and supporting professional credentials are available for appropriate opportunities.
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Chess Courses & Publications
Charles Storey is not simply a private chess tutor — he is an established international chess author, course creator and FIDE Master whose instructional work has been published by major chess-training organisations worldwide.
The Black Sniper: A Hypermodern Weapon for Attackers!
The Black Sniper is Charles Storey's modern development of his Sniper system — a sophisticated, unconventional opening built around the flexible setup …g6, …Bg7, …c5 against major White first moves. Designed for ambitious tournament players seeking strategically complex and attacking positions.
Explore The Black SniperCharles Storey × ChessBase
A collection of professional chess-training courses created by FIDE Master Charles Storey and published internationally by ChessBase.
NewestThe Black Sniper: A Hypermodern Weapon for Attackers!
The Black Sniper is Charles Storey's modern development of his Sniper system — a sophisticated, unconventional opening built around the flexible setup …g6, …Bg7, …c5 against major White first moves. Designed for ambitious tournament players seeking strategically complex and attacking positions.
BUY FROM CHESSBASE
The White Sniper
Charles Storey's universal White opening system based around 1.g3, Bg2, c4 with flexible move orders. A complete, low-theory repertoire suitable for club players through to masters.
BUY THE WHITE SNIPER
The Sniper
The established ChessBase training course covering Charles Storey's original Sniper opening framework — the foundation of the entire Sniper system.
EXPLORE THE ORIGINAL SNIPERCharles Storey × TheChessWorld
Advanced chess training developed with TheChessWorld, covering attacking play, tournament preparation, elite-player preparation and the decision-making processes required to defeat stronger opposition.
The Game Plan: Beat Titled Players
A flagship advanced training programme covering opening preparation, middlegame planning, time management, endgame advantage, strategic restriction, and converting preparation into practical results against FIDE Masters, International Masters, and Grandmasters.
VIEW THE GAME PLAN
The Attack: Champions Guide
Charles Storey's systematic approach to attacking chess — covering attacking formula, colour-coding concepts, activity evaluation, systematic attacking preparation, and model attacking games.
EXPLORE THE ATTACK
The White Sniper — 1.g3, Bg2, c4
A commercially available digital training course covering Charles Storey's White Sniper system — a separate publisher edition from the ChessBase version.
VIEW AT THECHESSWORLDStart with Charles Storey — Free Training
Experience Charles's teaching before booking private tuition or purchasing a full course.
The Game Plan — Free Mini-Course
Experience Charles Storey's Game Plan methodology before committing to the full programme.
START FREE MINI-COURSEThe Attack — Champions Guide Free Mini-Course
A free introduction to Charles Storey's attacking chess methodology.
START FREE ATTACK COURSEAlso Featured in Major Chess Training Collections
The Complete Sniper
Bundle of The Sniper + The White Sniper. Check current availability.
CHECK AVAILABILITYThe Chess Mind Bundle
Charles Storey is one of several featured presenters in this collection.
VIEW COLLECTION2024 Chess Vault
Charles Storey is one of multiple presenters within this large collection.
VIEW COLLECTIONThe Vault
Charles Storey courses are included within the wider TheChessWorld collection.
VIEW COLLECTIONICC / Internet Chess Club Archive
Charles Storey's chess teaching and instructional work has also appeared through established online chess platforms including the Internet Chess Club.
Want Something More Personal?
Private Chess Coaching with FM Charles Storey
For ambitious juniors, tournament players and private-family clients seeking personalised development.
- Individual game analysis
- Repertoire design
- Opponent preparation
- Tournament preparation
- Strategic development
- Calculation
- Opening preparation
- Competition planning
- Elite junior development
- Intensive private chess bootcamps
HNW & UHNW Families
Private Family Chess Programmes
Chess can form one element of a broader bespoke educational programme incorporating Computer Science + Python + AI + Chess + Physical Development.
Delivered remotely, within the family home, residentially, while travelling internationally, through private bootcamps, or within longer-term governor engagements.
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