I'm looking for a chess tutor ​ Hi everyone, I’m…
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I'm looking for a chess tutor
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for recommendations for a chess tutor or coach.
Before the "you don't need a coach, just watch YouTube/do puzzles" crowd jumps in: I know self-study works for a lot of people, and that’s great! But I know how I learn best. I've worked with personal trainers in the past and thrive when I have 1-on-1 accountability, direct feedback on my actual games, and someone in my corner to hype me up. A generic self-guided roadmap just doesn't hit the same as having a dedicated person to work with, and I’m a grown-up with grown-up money happy to invest in this.
A bit about my level & goals:
Current Rating: My Chess.com rating has hovered between 600 and 800 for the past several years (occasionally dipping lower).
Focus: Rapid online is my primary focus. I’ve played at the odd over-the-board club, which was really gratifying and something I'd like to do more of, but online rapid is where I spend most of my time.
Goals: I love chess and study it quite a bit, but I can't seem to break through that 800 ceiling. I’d love to get past 800 and eventually push toward 1,000.
Logistics & Scheduling:
Flexible / Late Night: I have a young baby, and maximizing time with my family comes first. Because of this, lessons need to be online and flexible—ideally late at night.
Time Zones / Format: I'm based in the UK, so US-based coaches work brilliantly for late-night UK slots. Asynchronous or heavy homework-based formats also suit me well.
If you know a coach—or are a coach—who fits this profile and enjoys working with adult improvers, I’d love to hear your recommendations.
Thanks! Jimi
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Hi everyone,
I’m looking for recommendations for a chess tutor or coach.
Before the "you don't need a coach, just watch YouTube/do puzzles" crowd jumps in: I know self-study works for a lot of people, and that’s great! But I know how I learn best. I've worked with personal trainers in the past and thrive when I have 1-on-1 accountability, direct feedback on my actual games, and someone in my corner to hype me up. A generic self-guided roadmap just doesn't hit the same as having a dedicated person to work with, and I’m a grown-up with grown-up money happy to invest in this.
A bit about my level & goals:
Current Rating: My Chess.com rating has hovered between 600 and 800 for the past several years (occasionally dipping lower).
Focus: Rapid online is my primary focus. I’ve played at the odd over-the-board club, which was really gratifying and something I'd like to do more of, but online rapid is where I spend most of my time.
Goals: I love chess and study it quite a bit, but I can't seem to break through that 800 ceiling. I’d love to get past 800 and eventually push toward 1,000.
Logistics & Scheduling:
Flexible / Late Night: I have a young baby, and maximizing time with my family comes first. Because of this, lessons need to be online and flexible—ideally late at night.
Time Zones / Format: I'm based in the UK, so US-based coaches work brilliantly for late-night UK slots. Asynchronous or heavy homework-based formats also suit me well.
If you know a coach—or are a coach—who fits this profile and enjoys working with adult improvers, I’d love to hear your recommendations.
Thanks! Jimi
#games
source
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