Request for a free coach

hello there everyone. my name is Andrew and I am a beginner at this game. would it be possible for someone to help me become a better chess player? I am not aiming for titles or tournaments or anything like that. I just play casually. here are the things which I need help with: 1. Strategy.: Strategy is NOT one of my strong points, but I do know that I need to learn how to think strategically, but I don't know how. 2. thinking ahead. 3. analysis. these are the things I struggle with. there are a lot of blunders I make and keep making, and so, what I am asking is if someone would be kind enough to friend me and teach me and advise me as we play chess together. I am a newbie and I want to learn. if any of you are willing to take me on for free, I would be very greatful. if not, then I understand. at the very least, at least give me some advice on how I can improve. thank you.

I'll give you some advice, Andrew. Last I remember, chess.com gave 1 free lesson a day, it would be worth trying out. As for the coaching over a game, you might not find a coach, but there's always a club mate who might be willing to exchange ideas with you  over a couple of unrated games, so join a nice and friendly club. Good luck.

Not sure you’re going to find a free coach, but here are a few suggestions:

1. If you're really just starting, "Strategy" and positional chess are too advanced to try to develop early on. I would suggest starting with tactics. Don't concern yourself so much with long term plans, etc. Instead, learn first to identify short term advantages and opportunities by studying (solving) tactics daily. 

2. It's probably not "thinking ahead" that you need, it's "calculation". While pros know lines (the theory that says what the strongest moves are from the opening to 30 moves deep in some cases), even they are surprised all the time. I've seen several interviews where they will tell you they don't "see ahead" the way people think they do. They calculate based on what stronger and weaker moves are in a position. When watching high levels this looks to us like thinking ahead, but it's not really thinking ahead for thinking ahead's sake, they’ve built it on a foundation of calculation.  

3. Focus on opening principles - what you are trying to do in the first say 10 moves of the game, and how do you accomplish that. A - If you can get into a game comfortably, at least you're not losing before you get the plane off the ground, and B - if you don't know opening principles, and you are lost out of the opening, then strategy, tactics, positional chess, calculation, space, clock, end games etc. all won't mean much.

Basically, for starters study tactics and opening principles - you don’t need a coach for that, you can do it with what chess.com and some other sites offer. The rest can all come later.

Hope that helps

Cheers!

Hi,I am happy to help..I am 1800 chess player and I am have this question everytime I play with lower rated players.let me tell you ,I stream chess for 1200-1800 rated players where I highlight opening mistakes ,middle game strategy and mindset of other player and solve tactics live with viewers to solve.I also play games with viewers who wants to taste what 1800 rating looks like where as other high rated don't prefer to play or you ll not be eligible to send them challenge. If you think I can help you to reach atleast 1800 rating in chessdotcom like me, drop me a follow on twitch.tv/corporatechessguy for live streaming, send me a friend request on chessdotcom and you can also subscribe to my youtube channel ( https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=corporatechessguy). Remember you will definitely get better and atleast able to figure out dangers in board when you play with others. Hope to see you around! You can also share with other friends who have interests like you to grow.Thanks!

Hi Andrew. I am an experienced chess coach and I can help you for free. Send me a message if interested

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