can you become coach without FIDE elo? I know 2000 fide rated players that are only charging 2 dollars extra as a real certified coach
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Yes, but they should have some really strong tournament chess fundamentals. At least if they have a national rating of their country to show they have the proper skill/experience to teach.


can you become coach without FIDE elo? I know 2000 fide rated players that are only charging 2 dollars extra as a real certified coach
FIDE awards developmental, national and international titles for instructors and trainers. You need to attend a seminar and pass the exam after the seminar to apply for an official title. There are also a couple of other requirements.
But here, everyone can proclaim being a chess trainer.

That is true, I was trying to set a bar for being a coach, like 2000 elo fide is pretty respectable.

You can "become" a coach without any formal requirements. Really, your customers will determine if you do well.
Just having a FIDE rating doesn't make you a "certified" coach either. You might be thinking of FIDE certified instructors/trainers. These are not related to nor required to become a typical online chess coach.
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