Online chess classes are not only convenient and cost effective—they can also help you improve your game and develop your skills just as well as when playing opponents or getting coached in a traditional chess school or club. Online chess schools provide the same opportunities for players (including young player’s new newbies) to hone their skills without leaving the comfort of their homes. Here are some of the greatest advantages of internet chess classes and how they can help you succeed in future chess tournaments:
Time-flexible. Whether you want to play three-hour’s straight or get coached during your lunch break, online chess allows you to have access to the game 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This kind of time flexibility makes learning easier as you can choose the most convenient hours as well as the times when you feel you/your child learns most efficiently.
Convenient. Convenience is an undeniable advantage of any online service, especially when there are no proper chess schools close to where you reside. Online chess classes eliminate geographic barriers and they allow you to take classes in the most convenient locations, for as long as you can access the web.
Reasonably priced. Most clubs will charge you with significant membership fees and tournament entry fees. These, plus all the gas money you will have to spend for getting to and from the chess club and every chess tournament can really add up and cost you huge amounts in the long run. Internet chess classes are cheap and plans and programs are often customizable to accommodate your needs and your financial capacities.
Game quantity. You can play any number of games each day when you choose to take online chess classes or join online chess tournaments. Over-the-board chess tournaments and classes will have you waiting and sitting around for long hours before you can actually play, especially when coaching isn't one-on-one. Online chess classes allow you to play as many games as you can, which can definitely help improve your skills, especially since chess takes practice.
Social factors. Online chess classes also open you up to a great social environment and a community of people who are as passionate about the game as you are. You also get to interact with a diverse community, ranging from five-year-old prodigies to seasoned veterans, all of whom can teach you valuable lessons.
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Albert Fishman has been involved in teaching chess since 1996 and is part of the IchessU coaching staff.
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