Stronger players don’t necessarily mean good chess coaches
Here’s why
Many think, the stronger a chess player is, the better coach they will be.
However, this isn’t the case, especially when it comes to coaching beginners.
Let me give you a simple example:
If you were to teach A-B-C-D to a 4-year-old, whom would you prefer?
👉 Person X who has a Master’s degree in rocket science but doesn’t know how to talk to a 4-year old.
👉 Person Y who has no degree but knows how to talk to a 4-year-old.
The answer is pretty evident.
Does Person X have the capacity to teach A-B-C-D? Yes!
But will the 4-year-old enjoy learning under them? I don’t think so.
You don’t need an expert who is 10 steps ahead of you. It’s hard for both parties to relate.
You are better off with someone who is just 3 steps ahead, can relate to your problems and show you the path ahead!
