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 Fair enough, I understand your point. But please don't conclude that I would have used engine assistance to boost my rating on chess.com. I know I have not performed well over the board, and in all, those were the only two tournaments I've played. The only reason I suggested my ELO strength to be around 2100 is because I've been able to build my rating up to that level online on chess.com. I was previously a member of FIDE online Arena as well, where my ratings in rapid and blitz were above 2000, but my membership expired on that platform. 

I am more than willing to demonstrate with you my level of chess and let you decide whether you think I'm making stuff up, or I'm genuine. The point that I agree with you is that my FIDE rating is for fact only 1600, and probably I should let me students know that beforehand, instead of only going with my online rating.

 Thank you, I may consider doing that.

are you serious??

seems like u are more like the troll

i agree with meltzer totally...

praveen and mr bunny - both sound fishy to be honest.  modern century con chess artist.  stop looting people and show some value first instead . 

to mr bunny "who can lick my sunny" -  making a statement like " perhaps they have no family to feed, or rent to pay " - What are you trying to prove you some big shot ? You sound more or less like a hired gun by that filth trying to rip off people. 

No matter how much wealth some1 has they should possess the right to check if the seller is legit or not..or can u find some1 better  ..Common reaction irrespective of some1's financial status. 

@ddmeltzer8

As a matter of fact, I do coach for a living. And not just in chess. I teach a variety of subjects at an educational institution in India, and one of the subjects we teach happens to be about chess. There is nothing wrong with offering coaching services on chess.com as it is a great way to reach out to the chess community and offer online classes to those interested, as opposed to only doing it in person. I already have few students from chess.com who are happy with the services so far and it has been continuing for 3 months now.

Secondly, just because you do it for free, it does not mean that everybody else should do it for free as well. And you mentioned that you are coaching a "she"? Now I'm smelling fish as to why you agreed to do it for free in the first place.

I am titled player (National master, there was a bug a few days ago on chess. com and it changed to CM). My current fide rating is 2228 and I offer coaching services just for $10 per hour. By the way, all my students are completely satisfied with our lessons so..

You are a child. Good luck in your teaching.

FIDE MASTER YAAQOV VAINGORTEN is organising a webinar on the topic ENDGAME STRATEGY 

Entry Fee is 3$ for more details add me

 
According to your FIDE profile, you are not 18. Secondly, if you really are offering $10 an hour for coaching, then I congratulate you. But what I'd like to reiterate once again in this thread is that the value of a coach isn't defined by what his FIDE rating is. The rating is only a part of it. What student's really need is a mentor that can guide them through effective teaching methods that enable a smooth learning process. Considering my background in education, and my level of chess put together, I have set a fair price that is not only below the avg. hourly coaching price, but is value for one's coaching needs.

I don't need to be a grandmaster, I don't need to be a FIDE Master. What I need to be is someone who understands Chess up to a level that's beyond a beginner and intermediate player, and has a good foundation in understanding opening themes, ideas, and strategies that can be communicated and taught effectively to another individual who wishes to learn the same. I have that capability. 

ha ha ha - i doubt u had a answer.  sure praveen pays u well . cheers.  peace to all

"troll thread"

Amen to that!

OP's rating increased by ~270 points in hours?

what do you mean? :p