How to make $2000 per month through a chess coaching side hustle?

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Chess is a growing sport and the best part is you can play and teach chess online. Chess(dot)com recently crossed 100M members and it’s a big number.

I have been playing chess for the last 16 years and won various chess events. In 2021, I started chess coaching.

In this article, I am going to tell you how you can make money through chess coaching.

First of all, let me clarify that you don’t need a good rating to be a successful chess coach. One of my friend who is rated 1600 is making $2–3k sitting in India.

First Step — Get basic coaching skills

To become a good chess coach, you need the following skills over chess rating

• Effective Communication: The ability to break down complex chess concepts into understandable terms for students of varying skill levels.
• Patience and Encouragement: Creating a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions.
• Personalized Instruction: Tailoring coaching strategies to each student’s individual needs, learning style, and goals.
• Strong Pedagogical Skills: Understanding how to effectively structure lessons, provide…