Masterclass in Chess-worth it?

Hi,

I'm really trying to improve my game.  Garry Kasparov has a Masterclass in chess.  Does anyone have an experience with this?  I'm gun shy with trying some of the coaches on here.  I'm sure they are all good in their way.  But I'm nervous about committing money without some idea on their style/approach.  Any suggestions?  My rating, achieved playing Daily Chess, is 1230.  I want some solid instruction that will give me a boost.  Thanks very much.  

Don

no it isnt

there is maybe a few minutes of decent content rest is just fluff and filler


you might be able to find the class in bits on youtube

i have been really disappointed with master class- only good one was armin van buren (the dj)

Yes, it was
Really good for getting into the right mindset I highly recommend

You can pirate download it from tpb 😁

if i remember the course- there is a breakdown of the main tactical motifs, some game analysis, and a simul

just having kasparov talk about chess in this format will result in something to take from it

but it sounds like you want/need a coach to go over your games with you and develop a study plan/homework plan

i have used the masterclass and i also hired a chess coach

chess coach was infinitely more helpful (especially when i had recent otb rated games to go over with him) and he tailored weekly exercises (positions in the board) to mull over before our next lesson; i would submit my “analysis”/annotations/variations before lessons and we would go over these

Kasparov is probably a better player than teacher.  Yet, I'm sure he knows exactly how to teach basic chess...all the old Russians do...it's the way they learned it.  On the third hand, Masterclass is supposed to be fun and interesting for the average person, not work, like studying math, which is what the class would feel like if Kasparov actually planned on making you better.  So...up to you...it's not bad.  All the "masterclass" sets, whether on cooking, poker, chess, or whatever else, are pretty interesting.  But they are more like "beginner overview" than "masterclass"...that just doesn't sound as good to the marketing department.

I'd like to thank those that responded.  I appreciate you taking the time.

I think thee Masterclass won't be worth my $180.   I would love to hear your suggestions on an avenue to pursue.   Do you have a coach or course to suggest that I look into?

 

Thank you all again.

Depends how old you are and how much ego you have.

Lev Alburt's course is actually based on what was used by the Soviet Union to teach school children.  It definitely works.  It is exactly what worked for all of them (Russian masters of the previous generation).

But it feels childish at first.  And then it feels like work.  And you are saying to yourself "but teacher, who cares about playing with just pawns?"  and "come on teacher, whoever heard of just moving the knight around the board?"  And "I already know how to win with a king and rook."  Or...whatever...

But if you go through it like it's assigned work, I think it is very complete.  Kids with talent would come out of the course (the first two volumes) already at 1800.  Most people won't be that high, because most people don't really have the talent.  Just like some kids are good at anything else.  But it should get you at least 1200--and you would have the foundation.  If you can put up with going back to school (also, even though you should start with volume I, you should not be deceived by it, because it's quite basic and, yes, even childish, but by the end of volume 2, it's really not at all).

 

J TCorpone--  I'm  67.  I played as a kid.  No internet, few resources.  Life got in the way--Army, 2 jobs, marriage, kids, and grandkids--among other stuff.   So I have time now and would just like to dive in.   Thank you for the suggestion.  I will follow up on it.

 

Again, thanks to all.  I appreciate it.

If you do it, I think it actually starts at how to move the pieces...and even though of course you know that, I'd read through it anyway just to not be in the habit of skipping anything...because pretty soon you'll skip something you should not.  Before long he's saying things like "without looking at a board, what color is g7?" and stuff like that...making you visualize.  anyway, i do believe it's a good course.  especially the first two books, which are the basic ones.