I'm going with Boris Gelfand.
I'm going with Boris Gelfand.
I don't think I'm anywhere near the level where it would make a sense to have a GM coach. Also, as in many other fields, pedagogical skills are not nearly always proportional to one's own knowledge or skill. Especially for beginners and lower level players, a good teacher is of more use than an excellent player.
I don't think I'm anywhere near the level where it would make a sense to have a GM coach. Also, as in many other fields, pedagogical skills are not nearly always proportional to one's own knowledge or skill. Especially for beginners and lower level players, a good teacher is of more use than an excellent player.
Perhaps I would choose the young Turkish prodigy Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş as my coach. He may only be 14 years old, but given his past successes, it's quite obvious that he will reach the absolute top of the world rankings in the foreseeable future.
However, I wouldn't pay him for the training. Instead, I would try to teach him proper etiquette and appropriate behavior at the chessboard. For example, I would discourage him from playing with captured pieces in his opponent's line of sight, and above all, from constantly fidgeting in his chair, as both significantly disrupt his opponent's concentration.
Perhaps I would choose the young Turkish prodigy *Yağız Kaan Erdoğmuş* as my coach. He may only be 14 years old, but given his past successes, it's quite obvious that he will reach the absolute top of the world rankings in the foreseeable future.
However, I wouldn't pay him for the training. Instead, I would try to teach him proper etiquette and appropriate behavior at the chessboard. For example, I would discourage him from playing with captured pieces in his opponent's line of sight, and above all, from constantly fidgeting in his chair, as both significantly disrupt his opponent's concentration.
The GM title is awarded for chess strength, not teaching. Majority of GMs will be hopeless at effectively coaching non-masters.
Mark Dvoretsky, famous Soviet trainer - IM.
Alexander Nikitin, Kasparov's coach for many years - IM.
If you're selecting a coach, find out if they've taught players at your level and what effect it had on the pupils.
The GM title is awarded for chess strength, not teaching. Majority of GMs will be hopeless at effectively coaching non-masters.
Mark Dvoretsky, famous Soviet trainer - IM.
Alexander Nikitin, Kasparov's coach for many years - IM.
If you're selecting a coach, find out if they've taught players at your level and what effect it had on the pupils.
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