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Is GM or IM always a better coach for a young aspiring kid?

4/16/2015

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As we discussed before, you may not need a GM or IM coach for your kid. See previous article. But will a GM or IM be a better coach than a 2000 level player?

The answer is still Yes and/or No.

First, not every GM/IM can teach. Even if s/he can, not every GM/IM likes to teach. Even if s/he likes, not every GM/IM loves to teach beginners (Under 1000). Even if s/he loves to teach beginners, it still may not be efficient usage of his/her knowledge and time, and your money.

Second, a popular GM/IM always has a lot of students. A lower rated beginner is just another name on their calendar. S/he won't pay attention to someone who might show outstanding performance three or four years later. His/her efforts are focusing on those shining star students. Future stars are just a list nice to have. S/he won't plan or prepare his/her lessons because it's too easy for him/her. Grabing a few puzzles and several classic games, s/he is ready. Is it best for your kid?

Third, because your kid is not good enough to arose his/her attention yet, s/he will not spend time to make plan for your kid's chess development. 

Fourth, a popular GM/IM has busy schedule, if you need some urgent help or change lesson time, is it possible for you to get the help?

Fifth, will a GM/IM push your kid work hard if your kid is not in his/her attention circle?

Sixth, does the GM/IM have a click with your kid? This is the most important question.

In conclusion, you have to ask yourself a lot of questions to make your own judgement. Of course, you should ask the same questions about any 2000 level coach too.


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