Chess coaching offered.

Flat racing doesn't begin until late March/early April - maybe the 4.15 at "Fake"enham.... hold on, it's already run, I think EXTREME APPEAL had a chance haha

Getting your identity verified though chess.com requires what? One whole week?

Why would I want a coach who's unwilling to do the minimum amount of preparation before advertising himself?

I mean, I'm not looking for a coach, but if I were, I'd also not want one who can't understand why people would be incredulous. Frankly only an idiot would believe you're Gormally with zero evidence.

By the way I bought your book on attacking the castled king

A 41 isn't a world-class high score.

Hi Ghost horse,

i explained the reasons why I don't want to have a full account above.

I'm glad you enjoyed my book. 

That means squat.  Someone opened an account, got a puzzle rush score of something 57, and the account was closed for cheating.

A 41 isn't a world-class high score.

no you're right it isn't, but I'm not claiming to be a world class player. I only get one go a day on this account.

on another account I got 43, and I think with unlimited goes and a good mouse I could probably break 45, but would get nowhere near the record. 

His average was what i was focusing on more,29 is good,

Sure puzzle rush proves nothing, but a 41 after ~100 attempts on a months old account doesn't bring to mind a cheater.

It doesn't prove he's a GM, but I think it's good evidence that he's a strong player.

... or at least whoever owned the account before was.

I'm a pretty incredulous kind of guy. Lets say Gormally died, and his drug addicted roommate wants to make some quick cash. He uses Gormally's email and old chess.com account to swindle a few bills.

Just saying.

I follow GM Gormally on Twitter. He posted the same message there, same email id. This post is legit. Also, if you contact him for lessons, I'm sure he'd be willing to meet over video chat before you pay anything if you have concerns. You just need to know what GM Gormally looks like, and Google should help you there. 

That's great flying sandal, but I'm a professional chess player, and I'm trying to make a living from the game, like other coaches who post on here and advertise their services. should I apologise for that? if you were a pro tennis coach, would you give lessons for free? maybe you'd give some for free. the guy you refer to is 1900- I'm a gm, so my coaching is probably more specialized and might not be suitable for everyone. But you're right, there's a lot of free resources out there, if people want to avail themselves of that. 

I currently coach in my local school for free, and tomorrow am looking after a blind guy, also for free, in case people think I'm a charlatan. But I have to make SOME money in life. 

to be honest this thread has become quite amusing... didn't realize that offering coaching would become so controversial

btw I was speaking with GM illingworth earlier, he has 30 students I think, I'm not trying to take on that many, but one or two would be nice. 

GM Gormally, please don't feel the need to explain yourself to these folks. I'd have asked for lessons if I could afford them. I'm certain your coaching services are well worth the $50 you're asking for. I know that $50 is a cheap hourly rate for a GM. The typical rate for someone of your strength is around $70-80. I've even paid $100 (for an hour) for a lesson before from a 2500 GM. 

As an amateur pianist, I used to charge my friends money if they wanted lessons. That kept the lazy ones away (e.g. the ones who are always on the lookout for free things in life even if they have money to spare) and also paid me for my time and effort (I put a lot into my coaching). 

Thanks liszt (franz? lol) you're right, I'm too sensitive to these "trolling" comments. To be honest I was just feeling people out with this, I understand that people are probably sensitive as you do get the occasional scammer claiming to be a strong player and my situation is rather unusual, that I'm a strong player who prefers not to have a full account, as I find the whole playing blitz etc too addictive. 

And I thought I would put up a post as that would get more attention, there are countless gms and ims advertising their services on the coaching list, and I think I'd get rather lost on there. 

No you are right flying sandal. it isn't for everyone. 

I certainly couldn't afford to pay 50 dollars an hour. 

Good for you actually. I would consider it if it were much cheaper, not because I don't think you're worth it but because I am broke.

If you were slightly pleasant to look at you could consider having a twitch tv channel, but that is much harder work. It just gives people a chance to sample your merch and watch you play to build up your cred.

If you were slightly pleasant to look at 

hmmm... not sure what to make of this.. sounds like another trolling comment

OK suit yourself. If you take offence easily twitch won't be a go for you.

That actually irks me, that you failed to comprehend what I was saying so utterly. How smart can you be. You asked earlier on for someone to say something positive / helpful and then I do and you take it the totally worst way. Almost the antithesis of what I was saying. Perhaps you are depressed and should go visit the methodist mission for some free counselling.

wollyhood... not sure how to not take offence to your comment If you were slightly pleasant to look at

hmmmm.