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DreamscapeHorizons

Sep 12, 2021

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#21

Welp, the rating is a hint as to who knows more. For example, there's a very high likelihood that a player rated 2300 knows more than a player rated 2100. A 1700 usually knows a lot more than a 1200. 1200 knows more than a 1000, etc. Aaaand almost everybody knows more than an 800. Just kidding about that last part.

All rated tournament games are tests that verify this. The FM title is solid proof that Mr Galofre knows his stuff and has proven it in test after test over many years.

CrownedLoser

Sep 12, 2021

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#22

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

CrownxSlayer wrote:

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

MyNameIsNotBuddy wrote:

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

Can a FM teach anything that can't be freely accessed with public resources?

What guarantee can a FM give that they won't teach bad habits or give bad information?

Is there any third party sources noting whether or not the FM is self aware of their own struggles / obstacles in chess and what is holding them back as a player?

What is to keep them from imparting the same mistakes to their would be students?

Really short post but deserves a complete resume or, realistically, a website if the would be teacher is serious about trying to do this job...

An chess coach can do something very valuable that a book cannot: identify your weaknesses. They're a titled player, so they can obviously give some good advice.

Good advice compared to what? Many players run the risk of giving bad information / teaching bad habits or values. There is a huge range between titled players and it's not obvious that a FM is proficient themselves, let alone able to teach others. Teaching and playing chess are very different skills after all.

To get the FM title, you need 2300 FIDE elo.

even if they teach me bad habits, those bad habits got them to the master title.

therefore FM Coach > No Coach

Perhaps if the client is weaker than that. If they are relative, or especially much better a 2300 "coach" might be much worse than no coach at all.

My logic is that most people (especially on this site) are weaker than FM strength, No one stronger than an FM would hire a FM as a coach, thats just normal logic, same thing with other players of similar strength. also "strong" amateurs (2100) still could learn from an FM, because Chess.com has a different rating system from FIDE and there still is a decent gap in rating.

MyNameIsNotBuddy

Sep 12, 2021

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#23

CrownxSlayer wrote:

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

CrownxSlayer wrote:

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

MyNameIsNotBuddy wrote:

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

Can a FM teach anything that can't be freely accessed with public resources?

What guarantee can a FM give that they won't teach bad habits or give bad information?

Is there any third party sources noting whether or not the FM is self aware of their own struggles / obstacles in chess and what is holding them back as a player?

What is to keep them from imparting the same mistakes to their would be students?

Really short post but deserves a complete resume or, realistically, a website if the would be teacher is serious about trying to do this job...

An chess coach can do something very valuable that a book cannot: identify your weaknesses. They're a titled player, so they can obviously give some good advice.

Good advice compared to what? Many players run the risk of giving bad information / teaching bad habits or values. There is a huge range between titled players and it's not obvious that a FM is proficient themselves, let alone able to teach others. Teaching and playing chess are very different skills after all.

To get the FM title, you need 2300 FIDE elo.

even if they teach me bad habits, those bad habits got them to the master title.

therefore FM Coach > No Coach

Perhaps if the client is weaker than that. If they are relative, or especially much better a 2300 "coach" might be much worse than no coach at all.

My logic is that most people (especially on this site) are weaker than FM strength, No one stronger than an FM would hire a FM as a coach, thats just normal logic, same thing with other players of similar strength. also "strong" amateurs (2100) still could learn from an FM, because Chess.com has a different rating system from FIDE and there still is a decent gap in rating.

Yes

CrownedLoser

Sep 13, 2021

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#24

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

DreamscapeHorizons wrote:

Welp, the rating is a hint as to who knows more. For example, there's a very high likelihood that a player rated 2300 knows more than a player rated 2100. A 1700 usually knows a lot more than a 1200. 1200 knows more than a 1000, etc. Aaaand almost everybody knows more than an 800. Just kidding about that last part.

All rated tournament games are tests that verify this. The FM title is solid proof that Mr Galofre knows his stuff and has proven it in test after test over many years.

Capablanca and Fischer, who were both definitely towards the top of popular / known players in their respective eras thought chess was solved and needed new variants to spice up the game. A hardstuck 2300 player, who could very well be a FM is closer to an unrated beginner than they are to the best players. I could see a newer FM who's rating didn't stabilize yet, who is about to go on to bigger and better things having something to say but if the rating / the peak really reflects the player then I think that's more of a red flag than a mark of merit.

there are chess coaches for certain federations that have the WIM title

WIM is 2200 elo and a few norms.

yet federations hire them to coach youth chess, which has players that will become better in the future, they employ titles lower than GM/IM because they still have experience, unlike having no coach.

MyNameIsNotBuddy

Sep 13, 2021

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#25

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

CrownxSlayer wrote:

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

DreamscapeHorizons wrote:

Welp, the rating is a hint as to who knows more. For example, there's a very high likelihood that a player rated 2300 knows more than a player rated 2100. A 1700 usually knows a lot more than a 1200. 1200 knows more than a 1000, etc. Aaaand almost everybody knows more than an 800. Just kidding about that last part.

All rated tournament games are tests that verify this. The FM title is solid proof that Mr Galofre knows his stuff and has proven it in test after test over many years.

Capablanca and Fischer, who were both definitely towards the top of popular / known players in their respective eras thought chess was solved and needed new variants to spice up the game. A hardstuck 2300 player, who could very well be a FM is closer to an unrated beginner than they are to the best players. I could see a newer FM who's rating didn't stabilize yet, who is about to go on to bigger and better things having something to say but if the rating / the peak really reflects the player then I think that's more of a red flag than a mark of merit.

there are chess coaches for certain federations that have the WIM title

WIM is 2200 elo and a few norms.

yet federations hire them to coach youth chess, which has players that will become better in the future, they employ titles lower than GM/IM because they still have experience, unlike having no coach.

Whether or not the student is better off with a FM than no chess coach is dependent on their own ability and perspective vs that of the FM. And even if the FM is superior there is a question of whether or not that can translate to a client unless they have shown they are able to teach or at the very least know how teaching works. Perhaps they were coached themselves or have something to put on their resume, as insinuated by my original post.

I told you already... a book cannot identify weaknesses. A chess coach can. An FM would be better than no coach, since any "bad advice" (quoting you) they might give brought them the FM title. I personally think it's ridiculous that you seem to think that having an FM coach is bad.

MyNameIsNotBuddy

Sep 14, 2021

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#26

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

MyNameIsNotBuddy wrote:

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

CrownxSlayer wrote:

YoungGirlNotReal wrote:

DreamscapeHorizons wrote:

Welp, the rating is a hint as to who knows more. For example, there's a very high likelihood that a player rated 2300 knows more than a player rated 2100. A 1700 usually knows a lot more than a 1200. 1200 knows more than a 1000, etc. Aaaand almost everybody knows more than an 800. Just kidding about that last part.

All rated tournament games are tests that verify this. The FM title is solid proof that Mr Galofre knows his stuff and has proven it in test after test over many years.

Capablanca and Fischer, who were both definitely towards the top of popular / known players in their respective eras thought chess was solved and needed new variants to spice up the game. A hardstuck 2300 player, who could very well be a FM is closer to an unrated beginner than they are to the best players. I could see a newer FM who's rating didn't stabilize yet, who is about to go on to bigger and better things having something to say but if the rating / the peak really reflects the player then I think that's more of a red flag than a mark of merit.

there are chess coaches for certain federations that have the WIM title

WIM is 2200 elo and a few norms.

yet federations hire them to coach youth chess, which has players that will become better in the future, they employ titles lower than GM/IM because they still have experience, unlike having no coach.

Whether or not the student is better off with a FM than no chess coach is dependent on their own ability and perspective vs that of the FM. And even if the FM is superior there is a question of whether or not that can translate to a client unless they have shown they are able to teach or at the very least know how teaching works. Perhaps they were coached themselves or have something to put on their resume, as insinuated by my original post.

I told you already... a book cannot identify weaknesses. A chess coach can. An FM would be better than no coach, since any "bad advice" (quoting you) they might give brought them the FM title. I personally think it's ridiculous that you seem to think that having an FM coach is bad.

No guarantee that every FM can identify weaknesses much less communicate them to someone else.

I'm pretty sure an FM would be able to identify weaknesses. If they couldn't, they wouldn't teach.

bobStash

Sep 19, 2021

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#27

Charlie. Are you still taking students? I am looking for a coach for my 9yr old son. He’s a newbie. Do you use Zoom? Are the lesions one-on-one? Is there homework after the lesson? I don’t care if my son ever competes; I just want him to learn chess. LMK if you are interested.

FM Charlie101

Oct 8, 2021

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#28

Hi bob, send me a message on here or send me an email which is much better. you can email me at charles.galofre@gmail.com

I went through eye surgery successfully and began working on my computer again, I will begin coaching promptly. I am open to students contacting me.

Thanks.

Marie-AnneLiz

Oct 11, 2021

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#29

ChesswithNickolay a écrit :

I may consider it, but may I ask do you play rapid and classical and if so, what are your ratings?

On his page this is his rating:

USCF 2320

Marie-AnneLiz

Oct 11, 2021

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#30

ChesswithNickolay a écrit :

For rapid, blitz or classical?

I think classical OTB.

He is a FIDE Master.

FM Charlie101

Oct 25, 2021

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#31

I am openly looking for students and would take your notifications into consideration.

I am helping "class" players become expert (Under 2000 rated players become 2000 rating or experts).

I have plenty of files and home work which can keep students progressively moving forward towards their goal of chess mastery.

I have plenty of files which I can share (databases) for the help of progressing in chess.

MyNameIsNotBuddy

Oct 25, 2021

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#32

Charlie101 wrote:

I am openly looking for students and would take your notifications into consideration.

I am helping "class" players become expert (Under 2000 rated players become 2000 rating or experts).

I have plenty of files and home work which can keep students progressively moving forward towards their goal of chess mastery.

I have plenty of files which I can share (databases) for the help of progressing in chess.

How many open slots do you have?

FM Charlie101

Oct 25, 2021

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#33

MyNameIsNotBuddy wrote:

Charlie101 wrote:

I am openly looking for students and would take your notifications into consideration.

I am helping "class" players become expert (Under 2000 rated players become 2000 rating or experts).

I have plenty of files and home work which can keep students progressively moving forward towards their goal of chess mastery.

I have plenty of files which I can share (databases) for the help of progressing in chess.

How many open slots do you have?

I have 4 days out of the week currently available. I am only working with 4 students.

MyNameIsNotBuddy

Oct 25, 2021

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#34

Charlie101 wrote:

MyNameIsNotBuddy wrote:

Charlie101 wrote:

I am openly looking for students and would take your notifications into consideration.

I am helping "class" players become expert (Under 2000 rated players become 2000 rating or experts).

I have plenty of files and home work which can keep students progressively moving forward towards their goal of chess mastery.

I have plenty of files which I can share (databases) for the help of progressing in chess.

How many open slots do you have?

I have 4 days out of the week currently available. I am only working with 4 students.

Gotcha.

ChessPlayer542401

Oct 25, 2021

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#35

15 dollars and hour is an insanely good price for a FM. I recommend people who are wanting to improve and do not have a lot of money to consider taking lessons with this FM.

FM Charlie101

Oct 26, 2021

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#36

Thanks for noticing and forwarding people to me

djweeksy

Oct 27, 2021

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#37

Hi Charles I’ve dropped you an email

FM Charlie101

Oct 27, 2021

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#38

djweeksy wrote:

Hi Charles I’ve dropped you an email

just finished reading your email. I just sent reply. We will be in touch through email if thats ok. You can send me a friend request here and we could follow each other. Thanks

FM Charlie101

Nov 2, 2021

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#39

I am working with 9 students right now. I have space for more given that it's only 9 hours out of the week. I would be interested in hearing from you.

FM Charlie101

Nov 13, 2021

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#40

this is an instructive game where white is losing his center and saves the game by discovering a wicked tactic on h6!