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Private Lessons Something My Child Needs?
There are advantages
and disadvantages of private lessons. Please read carefully if you are
considering getting your child involved in private lessons.
PROS
- A
pro chess coach can motivate a child to study on his own.
- A
pro chess coach is great for analyzing a child's games.
- With
private lessons a child can learn at his/her own pace.
- A
pro chess coach can keep you posted on upcoming tournaments.
- A
pro chess coaches attend the
local scholastic touraments to give your child moral support usually
for free!
CONS
- Expensive. And
some coaches are con jobs.
- Can be lonely.
- Coaches skills
can vary greatly. It is hard to find a good coach.
- Can be boring.
Which
kids can benefit
from private lessons?
- Kids who do not
have the privilege of a school chess program.
- Kids who are too
young to be self-motivated.
- Kids who thrive
off of individual attention.
- Advanced kids who
need advanced tournament preparation.
- Advanced kids who
need direction in their studies.
- All kids who can
benefit from in depth game analysis.
Alternatives
to private lessons
Remember,
Bobby Fischer did not even have a private chess coack, (click here) There
are plenty of ways to get good at chess without the expense of private
instruction.
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