Can we reach 2000+ rating without a couch ?!

Hi all ,

Actually i was wondering .. can any amateur player reach a rating of 2000+ without a professional coach ? depending on books and videos of the top grandmasters ? .

when i started to play in chess.com i was 1200 like every body else , and after 500 games and 300 win iam now 1660 .. but it was a very hard achievement for me , cuz i stopped playing several times to concentrate on some weaknesses by reading books and playing against stronger opponents than me using chess master grand master edition .

The problem now is that i`ve begun to notice that improving my skills has started to be alittle bit slow , and i don`t know what else i can do ! .

No couch is required.

A coach perhaps?

most outright answer is yes It just takes longer to most.

After reviewing a couple of your games, I'd say you can easily reach 2000 with a little bit of effort, just play a thousand more games and don't forget to enjoy the ride

mayne not a couch but at least a chair

If you want to learn to play a musical intrument, by a book, correspondence etc., It would take you longer and never sure if you are really doing good. Having an instructor is one sure way to not only learn faster but determine if you have potential!  good luck, you are at a rating which is quite good!

Sounds like you have what it takes to achieve - desire and determination. A coach would probably be helpful and provide feedback when progress is slow. Stay focused and you can do it!!!

A coach would definetly help, but i know several people that have made it to 2000 OTB on their own and up to 2200 even. i have made it into the 1800's and my study habits suck, currently in the process of changing that. But yes you can reach a rather respectable rating without a coach

Its possible, but you will have to stand up on your own, and you will have to stay on your feet- no rest or relaxing, you've got to keep yourself going even when you'd like to take it easy and watch TV. It helps to have somewhere to fall back on when you're feeling down. But if you've got a lot of stamina and staying power, you can reach great heights.

I know several FIDE masters who never had a coach, let alone 2000 players.

Yes, of course.

I dont think Fischer ever had a coach/teacher/trainer.....  he did ok too !  

Some of the coaches I've talked to say they don't like to take on students *until* they reach 2000, because otherwise they'd be wasting the student's time with stuff they could learn with some tatics training and one or two good books.

He had multiple actually.

But Fischer was without a doubt, a genius.

Anyway, to answer the question. Yes. It's very possible to reach 2000 strength. I reached 1900 strength without no coaching. Then 2000 strength with coaching. I'm sure I would have made 2000 without the coach, but it would have just taken longer. Furthermore, I have at least one friend that made 2000+ strength without coaching. It is a very possible goal.

what was it like during the riots?

Most of what holds me back from 2000 are psychological weaknesses, and unhealthy habits begun in my youth. A couch may be the the necessary remedy.

Thank you all for your response :) .. i see from your comments that (( couch )) was a very embarrassing mistake  .. i meant (( Coach )) ofcourse .

Actually all your responses made me sure that i can reach 2000 with some effort but Natalia`s comment is the one which made me happy when i saw it cuz she is professional .

Thanks again :D