How would you say a coach compares to learning through video lessons and courses? I've seen video courses that you have to pay for online, but I'm not sure if it's worth it or if it'll work for me, but it would be a lot cheaper than a coach. For example I've found a course by IM Anna Rudolf (I think it's called the master method) for about £60, which would only pay for about 3 hours from a coach, but the course is 17 hours or so, thus is significantly cheaper.
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Dec 7, 2018
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mjharris77 wrote:
How would you say a coach compares to learning through video lessons and courses? I've seen video courses that you have to pay for online, but I'm not sure if it's worth it or if it'll work for me, but it would be a lot cheaper than a coach. For example I've found a course by IM Anna Rudolf (I think it's called the master method) for about £60, which would only pay for about 3 hours from a coach, but the course is 17 hours or so, thus is significantly cheaper.
Videos - Passive Learning is fine. It just doesnt replace a coach - Active Learning. Videos, software, and the like do not answer any questions someone may have. A coach, while more expensive, is there to answer any questions, and explain any "why" someone may have.
Dec 7, 2018
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IMBacon wrote:
mjharris77 wrote:
How would you say a coach compares to learning through video lessons and courses? I've seen video courses that you have to pay for online, but I'm not sure if it's worth it or if it'll work for me, but it would be a lot cheaper than a coach. For example I've found a course by IM Anna Rudolf (I think it's called the master method) for about £60, which would only pay for about 3 hours from a coach, but the course is 17 hours or so, thus is significantly cheaper.
Videos - Passive Learning is fine. It just doesnt replace a coach - Active Learning. Videos, software, and the like do not answer any questions someone may have. A coach, while more expensive, is there to answer any questions, and explain any "why" someone may have.
Yep. Videos are one way as you can't ask questions I agree. Also recently I've seen a few videos where it's been like here's a position try to find the best move, like a tactics puzzle, and whilst I understand the answer I never get it in the time given.
Plus it gets kinda disheartening when people say things like it's easy to improve and I'm sat here thinking no it isn't. Sometimes it feels like people think anyone below a certain rating is stupid or something and chess is somehow easy to get better at or be good at in general.
Dec 7, 2018
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#25
mjharris77 wrote:
IMBacon wrote:
mjharris77 wrote:
How would you say a coach compares to learning through video lessons and courses? I've seen video courses that you have to pay for online, but I'm not sure if it's worth it or if it'll work for me, but it would be a lot cheaper than a coach. For example I've found a course by IM Anna Rudolf (I think it's called the master method) for about £60, which would only pay for about 3 hours from a coach, but the course is 17 hours or so, thus is significantly cheaper.
Videos - Passive Learning is fine. It just doesnt replace a coach - Active Learning. Videos, software, and the like do not answer any questions someone may have. A coach, while more expensive, is there to answer any questions, and explain any "why" someone may have.
Yep. Videos are one way as you can't ask questions I agree. Also recently I've seen a few videos where it's been like here's a position try to find the best move, like a tactics puzzle, and whilst I understand the answer I never get it in the time given.
Plus it gets kinda disheartening when people say things like it's easy to improve and I'm sat here thinking no it isn't. Sometimes it feels like people think anyone below a certain rating is stupid or something and chess is somehow easy to get better at or be good at in general.
I wouldn't worry about how long it takes you to solve something. The main idea of studying is to improve. With improvement, speed will follow. As far as what others think? Its an opinion, and e all have one.
Dec 7, 2018
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Thanks. And I meant I've seen things such as when people post games for others to analyse and they might be rated 1200 or so, and people will say you played awfully etc. I don't interract with said threads but I'm kind of thinking that that may be true but there's no need to be so critical etc. I don't think people play badly on purpose, I certainly don't.
Dec 7, 2018
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mjharris77 wrote:
Thanks. And I meant I've seen things such as when people post games for others to analyse and they might be rated 1200 or so, and people will say you played awfully etc. I don't interract with said threads but I'm kind of thinking that that may be true but there's no need to be so critical etc. I don't think people play badly on purpose, I certainly don't.
Well yea...being a jerk just to be a jerk. Thats uncalled for.
Dec 9, 2018
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#28
Similar to the idea of video courses, has anyone tried the year long video courses by GM Mesgen Amanov, his site being improve my chess? It's $57 a month, so it's expensive compared to other courses but cheaper than a coach, but at the same time as you say it is passive not active as you can't ask questions. Saying that it does seem thorough (the whole thing is I think an hour a week, I'm not sure). I've got the free trial which is 3 lessons, and I like his style and clarity, I'm just unsure what others think or if it's worth it for the cost.
Dec 10, 2018
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https://www.chess.com/member/cmmauricio yo soy entrenador si alguien esta interesado! 
Dec 10, 2018
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CMmauricio wrote:
https://www.chess.com/member/cmmauricio yo soy entrenador si alguien esta interesado!
Sorry, I don't speak Spanish 
Dec 10, 2018
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#33
Thanks, but at the moment I'm not actively seeking a coach, more asking questions about how they work and what's involved etc.
IMBacon escreveu:
mjharris77 wrote:
Interesting. Are you a coach yourself? And I'm not arrogant at all in that regard. I'm 23 so don't suffer from parent interference as you call it. But I'm not delusional, I'd just kind of like to get good enough to play some good club matches so maybe 1600 rating or so.
Yes i do coach. If you're looking to be a good solid "club player" Youre going to need to commit to at a minimum 90 minute a day to serious study. Using a real board, and pieces do the following:
30 minutes: Tactics.
60 minutes: Solitaire chess - playing over GM games, trying to guess each move on the winning side after playing through the first 6-8 moves.
30 minutes: Videos, openings, endgames.
good maths there
just kiddin
Dec 18, 2018
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josecarlos33 wrote:
IMBacon escreveu:
mjharris77 wrote:
Interesting. Are you a coach yourself? And I'm not arrogant at all in that regard. I'm 23 so don't suffer from parent interference as you call it. But I'm not delusional, I'd just kind of like to get good enough to play some good club matches so maybe 1600 rating or so.
Yes i do coach. If you're looking to be a good solid "club player" Youre going to need to commit to at a minimum 90 minute a day to serious study. Using a real board, and pieces do the following:
30 minutes: Tactics.
60 minutes: Solitaire chess - playing over GM games, trying to guess each move on the winning side after playing through the first 6-8 moves.
30 minutes: Videos, openings, endgames.
good maths there
just kiddin
Reading comprehension...its important.
I would love to have a coach. I understand the purpose of study, but having a real live human to help explain things to a newbie would be educational as well as fun. Can you help?
If you are 1100, consistently, then I would say you need to focus on not hanging material and on game losing errors. Why do you make them? how can you prevent them? no book needed yet.
Anyone willing to give me some tips and pointer by doing 1v1s against me as I’m trying to get better as I was a junior GB open qualifier but I’m tying to get better?
Your point is valid. There are thousands of chess books in the market. Look for a chess coach who has a vast knowledge of chess books. A coach must know which books are bad and which books are extremely helpful. And the coach must know how to efficiently structure to serve as lessons according to your level. Beware aware not all expensive chess coaches are good coaches.
Thanks. I agree, that was my point and as I expected.