Online Personal Coach:
- Personalized attention tailored to your son's needs.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Provides accountability and motivation.
- More expensive.
Magnus Chess Academy
- Group classes with less personalized attention.
- Structured curriculum and social interaction.
- More affordable.
Choose the option that best fits your son's learning style, goals, and your budget. If he needs individualized attention and flexibility, go for the personal coach. If he enjoys group activities and a structured approach, stick with Magnus Chess Academy.
My 10-year-old son is enrolled in Magnus Chess Academy. The format is a one-hour weekly class that includes around 5 students. and different topics are covered (e.g, openings, tactics, checkmates, etc.). It comes with lots of extracurricular activities including mid-week mini-tournaments, webcasts with their coaches, etc. However, they do not really have the ability to focus on any particular student, though the coaches do get to know their students somewhat.
However, I have found an online personal coach who comes highly recommended by some people I know. I am wondering how having an online personal coach compares to being enrolled in an online chess school like Magnus Chess Academy. We cannot afford both. Thanks.