Ask any prospective coach to show you Morphy's opera game from memory. If they cannot do this and offer solid analysis of each move, do not hire them.
Any advice on how to find a good chess coach?
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May 28, 2025
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The way I found my chess coach was ask some local tournament directors for suggestions and I am very pleased with my coaching pick.
May 28, 2025
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Knowing them in person, or seeing some of their work from a chess camp. You can also find good chess coaches by recommendations, there are some hidden gems out there, for sure.
May 28, 2025
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piratebt99chess wrote:
I go to the St. louis chess club a lot and there is a lot of coaching oppurtunities from grandmasters to club players. I was wondering if you guys had any advice on how to find a good chess coach. Every opinion is welcome.
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May 29, 2025
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I think in addition to finding one you can afford, one that is smart, whether they can explain things is a major factor. So, a lower ranked coach who is easily understood is better than a super smart Grand Master who speaks on such a high level that only other Grand Masters can understand him.
May 29, 2025
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But honestly, chess.com has tons of resources available. I would throughly check them out first... play lots and lots of chess. Don't be afraid to lose. When you see in a game that the score pivots drastically... go back and play that move over... asking yourself. What when wrong here... take a whole day to figure out the error if you need to. Then, don't do that again. I have been really enjoying a guy on youtube called "Remote Chess Academy". His name is Igor Smirnov, his english is a little hard to understand because he talks fast. And he keeps promoting a class you can take. But my game has went up 300 points since I've started watching his videos, and I learn something almost each video I watch. I've also started playing chess960. Also known as "freestyle chess" it randomizes the start of the game, making memory less important, and making quick thinking much more paramount. Memorizing openings stinks, I prefer chess960 over the standard chess.
Jon Ludvig Hammer explains positional strategy better than any GM I’ve ever seen. When he does live commentary, make sure you turn in, and you will learn so much in such a short amount of time it’s transformative. He explains complex positions in such a straightforward, basic manner even beginners can understand the concepts. Also, his course “Hammertime Strategy” is available right here on chess.com and there are other Hammer courses available on chessable.com.
I go to the St. louis chess club a lot and there is a lot of coaching oppurtunities from grandmasters to club players. I was wondering if you guys had any advice on how to find a good chess coach. Every opinion is welcome.