I understand where you are coming from, but a man's got to earn there money some way. I don't expect anybody to enlist me as a coach, and, of course, they are by no means obligated to pay me to coach them. However, if they wanted me to be there coach, and they understand that they are paying for the service, I see nothing wrong earning a some extra money. I would get a real job, but unfortunately due to my age, I am legally not allowed to work.
Of course, whenever there is someone on the forums who I can help, I will always do so gladly.
I suggest you start off with some free coaching. Make a few YouTube videos and show us that you're a good instructor.
Then when someone asks the inevitable question "why should I pay you to be my coach?" You can link them to the YouTube videos you made and show them that you're good at explaining simple concepts, you speak fluent English and you can help them improve.
I suggest you start off with some free coaching. Make a few YouTube videos and show us that you're a good instructor.
Then when someone asks the inevitable question "why should I pay you to be my coach?" You can link them to the YouTube videos you made and show them that you're good at explaining simple concepts, you speak fluent English and you can help them improve.
That sounds like a great idea, thank you. I should have done that in the first place.
I hope nobody decides to try this. Learning from a weak player is a really, really bad idea. Paying money for it is madness.
hMmm i think i wanna be taught by someone 600 ELO lower than me
I said complete beginner. I wasn't targeting advanced players.
I understand where you are coming from, but a man's got to earn there money some way. I don't expect anybody to enlist me as a coach, and, of course, they are by no means obligated to pay me to coach them. However, if they wanted me to be there coach, and they understand that they are paying for the service, I see nothing wrong earning a some extra money. I would get a real job, but unfortunately due to my age, I am legally not allowed to work.
Of course, whenever there is someone on the forums who I can help, I will always do so gladly.
Paying? Eh. I've never really seen an intermediate player teaching for money for a beginner. Get a title first, then coach.
Plus, I had a GM as a coach and he only charged me for 40$.
You will probably learn as much or even more from teaching chess to beginners. Nothing clarifies and defines gaps in knowledge and experience more than attempting to teach. I would recommend you take on students and offer to give them a fee. When, and if, they decide to reverse the arrangement is the only time you should consider receiving a fee. By that time, you may not want to accept payment.
Teaching or coaching is infinitely more than a fee based transaction knowledge transmission utility. You may ruin your own path of chess knowledge by attempting to cash in like this long before you are ready.
Hello, I am redgreenorangeyellow. As said, I am currently offering chess lessons to complete beginners for $10 an hour. While other coaches may charge upwards of $30 an hour, I can help your analyze your games and teach you the basics for a very cheap price. I am offering a cheap price as I have never coached anyone before. While other coaches may be experts and I a mere 1500 intermediate player, there is no real reason to enlist an experienced coach if you have yet to learn very basics and stepping stones of the games.
I know that I will experience a lot of hate by posting this thread, but I suppose that is the cost of trying to earn a little extra side cash.
Extra: For my first class, I will charge only $5 an hour and, if you would like to keep training with me, subsequent lessons will be $10.
Ok all my lessons for now on are free, if any beginner wants them.
There may be someone who will take you up on your offer?
I am a 2500 rated player and years ago I offered free lessons here.
Good luck. 
Maybe try out by posting about a free session then make them an offer. You will have to try it, to see if it works or not.
Hello, I am redgreenorangeyellow. As said, I am currently offering chess lessons to complete beginners for $10 an hour. While other coaches may charge upwards of $30 an hour, I can help your analyze your games and teach you the basics for a very cheap price. I am offering a cheap price as I have never coached anyone before. While other coaches may be experts and I a mere 1500 intermediate player, there is no real reason to enlist an experienced coach if you have yet to learn very basics and stepping stones of the games.
I know that I will experience a lot of hate by posting this thread, but I suppose that is the cost of trying to earn a little extra side cash.
Extra: For my first class, I will charge only $5 an hour and, if you would like to keep training with me, subsequent lessons will be $10.