Except for blunder checks, I gave them lessons by fidning tactics and combos
from their positions and vice-versa.:-). Once you have grasped the basic
concepts (500 master games of chess by J.J.Dumont provides a very good
foundation), Fritz is the best in terms of finding tactics and combos and
end-games. It's also good to play out what if scenarios. So, Fritz and a
couple of good books would be more than enough to become a decent player.



"gorkov43" wrote in message
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John Smith wrote in message
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Fritz costs about $50 - gives you unlimited lessons......

I have Fritz. He certainly gives no lessons. He finds tactics and
combos every time, he pulls of a fairly good impression of a human patzer
when I "dumb" his game down. He blunder checks my games for me precisely.
I have never had a chess lesson, but I expect gobs and gobs more than
what Fritz has to offer when I eventually do pay for a teacher.






"Don Shennum" wrote in message
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On 10 Jul 2003 08:10:00 -0700, (Ivan) wrote:

I was wondering how much money I should expect to pay for chess
lessons.
I met someone the other day who was rated 2100 and he told he charges
25/hour for lessons. Is that a good deal?

Some background would help.

What is your rating? Where do you live? What kind of track record
teaching does this guy have? Does he have to travel to your place to
teach? What's the structure of the lessons?

Overall, I'd say this sounds about right, maybe even slightly on the
cheap side if you live in a major metro area. I'm about the same
rating, and depending on all the circumstances, I charge between
$20-$40 an hour when I teach.

Regards,
Don Shennum