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Dec 25, 2021
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I have a friend who I met on this site who recommends I hire a coach. Should I take her advice? She’s about 1200 FIDE
Dec 25, 2021
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Eh unless you are willing to put in actual time then a coach does nothing.
Until you are a master, your opening repertoire is tactics, your middlegame strategy is tactics, and your endgame technique is tactics.
-(dannyhume’s adaptation of a quote from the late FM Ken Smith)
-(dannyhume’s adaptation of a quote from the late FM Ken Smith)
seshaww wrote:
I have a friend who I met on this site who recommends I hire a coach. Should I take her advice? She’s about 1200 FIDE
A coach could help you to improve rapidly, assuming you were willing to put in the effort (s)he would require of you. By rapidly I mean much more quickly than you could typically do on your own, even with diligent study. You might give it a try - perhaps for a trial period to see how it works for you.
I have not employed a coach, so I cannot recommend one based on direct experience. However, a couple who frequently post/advertise on chess.com, who have caught my attention and whom I believe should be able to help you are...
https://www.chess.com/member/laurengoodkindchess
https://www.chess.com/member/kestony
otherwise there are lots of choices....here a list, by chess rating...
https://www.chess.com/coaches?sortBy=rating
Dec 25, 2021
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seshaww wrote:
I have a friend who I met on this site who recommends I hire a coach. Should I take her advice? She’s about 1200 FIDE
I’ve worked with a coach in the past and it was worth it especially if you have the funds and commitment.
When you do hire a coach, find one that can teach. Also, outline you goals so that you can formulate a plan and manage expectations.
I suck at chess. I've been playing for about 2 1/2 years but I play as terribly as a noob who started 3 months ago. How can I study chess so I can do well? I want to go to an OTB tournament soon and I don't want to embarrass myself. My rating is about 275 USCF online blitz last time I checked.