Don’t be a Fish
Dear friends, before we go ahead, I want to tell you that my intention isn’t to offend, blame, or judge anyone.
I’m just opening your eyes to an invisible problem…
As it stands, we are living in strange times...
Unfortunately, the virus has affected almost every area of our lives. Now, more than ever, a lot is changing in the world, and chess isn’t an exception.
Moreover, there’s never been such a dangerous time for chess players who want to improve their chess and are in search of coaches, courses, useful materials, books, and other resources to learn from.
And here, unfortunately, many of them are getting trapped unconsciously.
In this article, we’ll speak about why it’s a dangerous time, who is creating these traps, what kind of traps there are, and how to avoid them.
Why is it a dangerous time?
During quarantine, the unemployment rate has been rising. Many people have lost their jobs and are in a hard period in their lives.
In this economic hardship, many are trying to do something to survive, find a new job, find a new source to make money from…
As a result, a lot of people start doing things at which they not only aren’t experts but aren’t good at all.
The worst part is that many lose their morals.
Many people who have no coaching experience or see chess as just a hobby for them, have started teaching it.
Many have opened websites calling them “chess academies”, where 1500 level players teach 2000+ level players (seriously, I’ve seen it!).
Some have started YouTube channels and Facebook groups naming them “Lessons from Grandmasters”...
There are people who literally take Grandmasters’ articles, change some words (they miss the whole point without understanding it), and publish them on their websites as their own.
Many people have lost touch with their morality and on social media or on their websites they add fake information and fake testimonials.
The saddest part is that even some of the biggest websites have started doing this in order to survive...
It’s understandable - many are fighting for survival. But do you want to be the victim?
The fishermen
Nowadays, many are setting traps waiting for you. Like fishermen, they throw their nets waiting for fish.
Again, I’m not blaming anyone. I’m not judging anyone.
I’m just warning you so that you’re aware of this problem. It may be invisible to you, but still, it exists.
I’ve heard a lot of fascinating and at the same time sad stories during the last months. I’ll share with you just two of them.
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