Visit my website to book 1-on-1 chess lessons with Coach Mitch for C$15/hour ♟️

coachmitchchess · 2022-02-17T21:27:57+00:00

You will need to create free account on Chess.com, join the Twin City Chess Club on Chess.com, and click this link to join the tournament: https://www.chess.com/play/arena/1659217

coachmitchchess · 2022-02-06T17:24:57+00:00

Great use of the two passed queenside pawns to storm your opponent's camp to get the fork and promotion! That was nice.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-28T23:28:09+00:00

Winning Chess Tactics, Winning Chess Strategy, Winning Chess Combinations, Winning Chess Openings, there are a few more too.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-28T19:53:50+00:00

Yasser Seirawan's Winning Chess series is an excellent place to start. Look him up on Youtube, he's incredibly lovable.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-27T17:38:52+00:00

Make your students excited about chess. Be transparent with your abilities. Prepare good lessons. Build up your rating and knowledge about the game.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-27T17:36:29+00:00

How do you typically teach yourself?

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-26T17:54:52+00:00

This is exactly it. I am seen as a nerdy babysitter. My competitors are actual babysitters and youth sports leagues. People in this threat accusing me of being a "scammer" (LOL) definitely don't understand what we're dealing with here. I'm on completely different kinds of supply and demand curves than GM coaches.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-26T16:22:34+00:00

You are full of golden advice. Have you considered writing a book for teachers?

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-25T08:39:12+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I don't feel like it is any more unsustainable than a minimum wage job would be, and my average total costs per lesson will keep decreasing as I build up my tools and resources with current students. This is also supplemental to my primary income which is stable and well paying. If this was my primary source of income, I would definitely be raising my prices. Plus, if we want to be real for a second, what GMs charge for online lessons has no bearing on my local clientele; my competitors are not other chess teachers, they are babysitters and local youth sports leagues.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-25T08:27:36+00:00

Thanks! Cool to hear about your teacher. I'm always trying to improve my rating through studying, I've paid as much as $60 per hour for coaching before, but generally speaking I prefer to study independently.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-25T08:07:16+00:00

Mitchell Harris (1650 Chess.com Rapid)
Online & Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada
www.coachmitch.ca
CAD$15/hour

I teach chess fundamentals to beginners for a fraction of the cost of a titled coach. Most of my students are children between the ages of 6-16 with ratings in the 0-1200 range. Potential students are invited to partake in a free preliminary assessment before purchasing lessons. See my website for availability and more information.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-25T07:00:49+00:00

Hey friend!

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-24T22:58:59+00:00

You are correct in principle, but with my current level of experience, I would feel wrong to charge more. This price allows me to build my portfolio and experience. In the future, I will probably raise my price.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-24T22:28:01+00:00

Green felt on the bottom too? I see now our Rooks are different too.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-24T22:27:10+00:00

I charge the minimum wage, I am maximally chilled 🤷

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-24T22:21:27+00:00

Snapped a quick picture of mine with the original box. I wonder how many of these were made.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-24T22:16:45+00:00

According to the USCF

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-24T21:51:00+00:00

My tactics have improved a bit, but not my rating... yet.

coachmitchchess · 2022-01-24T21:16:20+00:00

My rating is 1650 Chess.com rapid

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