kokshen wrote:
do you have a goal to achieve?
IF SO YOUR HELP WOULD SURELY BE APPRECIATED
I am low rated player , would like any chess enthusiast help me improve my game
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kokshen wrote:
It seems by far the best method to improve is playing and analyzing your games. Also to study the openings is important. Also listen what top players, like Carlsen, Giri, Aronian, Shirov say rather than any wannabe authority.
IF SO YOUR HELP WOULD SURELY BE APPRECIATED
FrightenedGiant wrote:
Yeah, I'm a just an average high school kid hoping to win some tournaments. One of my goals is to try to improve my endgame.
kokshen wrote:
do you have a goal to achieve?
IF SO YOUR HELP WOULD SURELY BE APPRECIATED
"... for those that want to be as good as they can be, they'll have to work hard.
Play opponents who are better than you … . Learn basic endgames. Create a simple opening repertoire (understanding the moves are far more important than memorizing them). Study tactics. And pick up tons of patterns. That’s the drumbeat of success. ..." - IM Jeremy Silman (December 27, 2018)
https://www.chess.com/article/view/little-things-that-help-your-game
https://www.chess.com/article/view/how-to-start-out-in-chess
https://www.chess.com/news/view/a-new-years-resolution-improve-your-chess-with-new-lessons
https://www.chess.com/article/view/mastery-chess-lessons-are-here
"... In order to maximize the benefits of [theory and practice], these two should be approached in a balanced manner. ... Play as many slow games (60 5 or preferably slower) as possible, ... The other side of improvement is theory. ... This can be reading books, taking lessons, watching videos, doing problems on software, etc. ..." - NM Dan Heisman (2002)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627084053/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/heisman19.pdf
"... If it’s instruction, you look for an author that addresses players at your level (buying something that’s too advanced won’t help you at all). This means that a classic book that is revered by many people might not be useful for you. ..." - IM Jeremy Silman (2015)
https://www.chess.com/article/view/the-best-chess-books-ever
Here are some reading possibilities that I often mention:
Simple Attacking Plans by Fred Wilson (2012)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708090402/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review874.pdf
http://dev.jeremysilman.com/shop/pc/Simple-Attacking-Plans-77p3731.htm
Logical Chess: Move by Move by Irving Chernev (1957)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708104437/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/logichess.pdf
The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played by Irving Chernev (1965)
https://chessbookreviews.wordpress.com/tag/most-instructive-games-of-chess-ever-played/
Winning Chess by Irving Chernev and Fred Reinfeld (1948)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708093415/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review919.pdf
Back to Basics: Tactics by Dan Heisman (2007)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708233537/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review585.pdf
https://www.chess.com/article/view/book-review-back-to-basics-tactics
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5856bd64ff7c50433c3803db/t/5895fc0ca5790af7895297e4/1486224396755/btbtactics2excerpt.pdf
Discovering Chess Openings by GM John Emms (2006)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627114655/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen91.pdf
Openings for Amateurs by Pete Tamburro (2014)
http://kenilworthian.blogspot.com/2014/05/review-of-pete-tamburros-openings-for.html
https://chessbookreviews.wordpress.com/tag/openings-for-amateurs/
https://www.mongoosepress.com/catalog/excerpts/openings_amateurs.pdf
Chess Endgames for Kids by Karsten Müller (2015)
https://chessbookreviews.wordpress.com/tag/chess-endgames-for-kids/
http://www.gambitbooks.com/pdfs/Chess_Endgames_for_Kids.pdf
A Guide to Chess Improvement by Dan Heisman (2010)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708105628/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review781.pdf
Studying Chess Made Easy by Andrew Soltis (2009)
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708090448/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review750.pdf
Seirawan stuff:
http://seagaard.dk/review/eng/bo_beginner/ev_winning_chess.asp?KATID=BO&ID=BO-Beginner
http://www.nystar.com/tamarkin/review1.htm
https://web.archive.org/web/20140627132508/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/hansen173.pdf
https://www.chess.com/article/view/book-review-winning-chess-endings
https://web.archive.org/web/20140708092617/http://www.chesscafe.com/text/review560.pdf
Hello I give chess lessons to beginners by skype. 10 dollar for one lesson. Lessons are individual. Also I give home work. And you can ask me questions you have in any time.
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Rebekkachess1 wrote:
Hello I give chess lessons to beginners by skype. 10 dollar for one lesson. Lessons are individual. Also I give home work. And you can ask me questions you have in any time.
Not to single you out or bully you, but before anyone can give lessons, they must have a great understanding of most positions... in other words be at least a national expert (2000 national rating).
I do not suggest providing lessons.
"... very few people ever become international masters and grandmasters. Keep in mind that there are 600 million to 800 million chess players in the world and only 1522 grandmasters.
It's not all bad news!
Mr. BeekeeperBob, let’s discuss this in a positive light. I’ve known many very low-rated chess teachers who are absolutely excellent. Teaching is a skill, and even if you’re rated 1500, you might be just what the doctor ordered for children or beginners of any age. …" - IM Jeremy Silman (2016)
https://www.chess.com/article/view/can-anyone-be-an-im-or-gm
you need to play chess thats all. you cant improve your rating by learning theory or by solving hard tactics. the ecperience tells you can be a 1800 rating player after some years. only then you can learn theory or confound your simple strong plans with hard tactics.
kindaspongey wrote:
I’ve known many very low-rated chess teachers who are absolutely excellent. Teaching is a skill, and even if you’re rated 1500, you might be just what the doctor ordered for children or beginners of any age. …" - IM Jeremy Silman (2016)
https://www.chess.com/article/view/can-anyone-be-an-im-or-gm
There is a generally accepted view among coaches and players that under the guidance of a coach one can achieve only the level the coach also has, which is understandable. Further he will have either to change his coach for a more competent (which most often happens in reality) or study alone. Today there is a strong demand for higher-rated coaches because nobody would like to waste time, namely years, and all want to improve as quickly as possible.
Paulzzz wrote:
... There is a generally accepted view among coaches and players that under the guidance of a coach one can achieve only the level the coach also has, which is understandable. Further he will have either to change his coach for a more competent (which most often happens in reality) or study alone. Today there is a strong demand for higher-rated coaches because nobody would like to waste time, namely years, and all want to improve as quickly as possible.
"All" do not have the same "higher-rated" goals or the desire to proceed to such goals without "waste time". Limited ambition, limited time, limited money, and limited ability are factors that can reasonably influence what makes sense for an individual.
kindaspongey wrote:
"All" do not have the same "higher-rated" goals or the desire to proceed to such goals without "waste time". Limited ambition, limited time, limited money, and limited ability are factors that can reasonably influence what makes sense for an individual.
Serious persons are those who set high goals for themselves in everything they are busy with, and chess is not an exception. Then they find the resources for that.
Rebekkachess1 wrote:
I am interested
Hello I give chess lessons to beginners by skype. 10 dollar for one lesson. Lessons are individual. Also I give home work. And you can ask me questions you have in any time.
"... he will have either to change his coach for a more competent (which most often happens in reality) or study alone. Today there is a strong demand for higher-rated coaches because nobody would like to waste time, namely years, and all want to improve as quickly as possible." - Paulzzz
Paulzzz wrote:
kindaspongey wrote:
"All" do not have the same "higher-rated" goals or the desire to proceed to such goals without "waste time". Limited ambition, limited time, limited money, and limited ability are factors that can reasonably influence what makes sense for an individual.
Serious persons are those who set high goals for themselves in everything they are busy with, and chess is not an exception. Then they find the resources for that.
Is there any reason to believe that people are obliged to try to meet the Paulzzz-standard for "serious" in a hobby?
Dr-XX wrote:
Yea I hoped this was a joke but guess not. I think someone should be at least 600 points higher to teach someone else. Free advice is one thing but a 1450 rapid player charging money for 'coaching' isn't only very comical but could actually hurt a beginners chess learning.
Rebekkachess1 wrote:
Hello I give chess lessons to beginners by skype. 10 dollar for one lesson. Lessons are individual. Also I give home work. And you can ask me questions you have in any time.
Not to single you out or bully you, but before anyone can give lessons, they must have a great understanding of most positions... in other words be at least a national expert (2000 national rating).
I do not suggest providing lessons.
Of course, to have a coach is great. The higher your goals are, the more competent and skilled coach you need. As a rule, strong players also make good coaches.
Kowalski_x wrote:
Dr-XX wrote:
Yea I hoped this was a joke but guess not. I think someone should be at least 600 points higher to teach someone else. Free advice is one thing but a 1450 rapid player charging money for 'coaching' isn't only very comical but could actually hurt a beginners chess learning. Rebekkachess1 wrote:
Hello I give chess lessons to beginners by skype. 10 dollar for one lesson. Lessons are individual. Also I give home work. And you can ask me questions you have in any time.
Not to single you out or bully you, but before anyone can give lessons, they must have a great understanding of most positions... in other words be at least a national expert (2000 national rating).
I do not suggest providing lessons.
"... very few people ever become international masters and grandmasters. Keep in mind that there are 600 million to 800 million chess players in the world and only 1522 grandmasters.
It's not all bad news!
Mr. BeekeeperBob, let’s discuss this in a positive light. I’ve known many very low-rated chess teachers who are absolutely excellent. Teaching is a skill, and even if you’re rated 1500, you might be just what the doctor ordered for children or beginners of any age. …" - IM Jeremy Silman (2016)
https://www.chess.com/article/view/can-anyone-be-an-im-or-gm
Paulzzz wrote:
... As a rule, strong players also make good coaches.
Is "strong" a yes-or-no thing or a matter of degree? Same question for "good".
kindaspongey wrote:
Paulzzz wrote:
... As a rule, strong players also make good coaches.
Is "strong" a yes-or-no thing or a matter of degree? Same question for "good".
Do not your know? The rating of a player usually indicates his strength, except some rare cases. In its turn, the professionalism of a coach is reflected by the achievements of the pupils and their ratings. Love for chess and competence in it are important, not simply love for children. For example, Kasparov was N1 in the world, then switched to coaching and made a very great tutor as well, highly paid. Kasparov worked with Carlsen, and the latter can be considered as one of his pupils.
IF SO YOUR HELP WOULD SURELY BE APPRECIATED