Breaking Through the 1100 Plateau — Looking for Coach / Strong Players in NYC

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3 days ago

Looking for a chess coach or strong local players to help me break through my 1100 plateau.

I’ve been stuck around 1050-1100 for a while and want to get more serious about improving. I’ve done online lessons, but I struggle with retaining the ideas and applying them consistently in real games.

Ideally looking for in-person coaching in Manhattan//Central Park, a coffee shop, or somewhere casual works best.

Also open to advice from stronger players on books, tactics, best practices that actually helped you improve.

And if anyone knows of a good informal local chess event or group with solid players.

Thanks for the help. Please DM me or reply.

B-Kt2

3 days ago

When I visited NYC, I saw lots of people playing at Bryant Square Park. It looked like mostly casual games not hustlers.