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Importance Of Digital Collaboration In Classroom
What is digital collaboration?Benefits of digital collaboration in classroomStrategies for implementing digital collaborationChallenges of digital collaboration in classroomConclusionFAQHow to Teach Online and Offline Together? Introduction In the digital age, fostering collaboration in the classroom has taken on a new dimension with innovative tools and platforms like Chesslang. Digital collaboration not only enhances the learning experience […]
How to Increase Engagement on YouTube
Increase YouTube engagement with these easy tipsFocus on creating compelling and relevant contentOptimize your video titles, descriptions, and thumbnailsEncourage interaction and debateMake use of Calls-to-Action (CTAs) to your academy mobile appCollaborate with other educatorsUtilize social media platformsAnalyze and learn from metricsConclusionFAQHow to Teach Online and Offline Together? Introduction: YouTube has evolved into a thriving platform […]
How To Teach Chess Online
Is it possible to teach Chess online?Get started with teaching Chess online with these easy steps using ChesslangStep 1: Know your audienceStep 2: Offer live lectures via your own academy platformStep 3: Create interactive assignmentsStep 4: Have a mobile app in your academy nameStep 5: Create your own curriculumStep 6: Build a communityConclusionHow to teach […]
7 habits of highly effective chess coach
Inspired from 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey. How can a chess coach apply these effective habits to grow their academy ?
Template: Chess Coach Reports Student’s Outstanding Achievement to Principal
Updating the School Principal and Management on Student Success is Vital, Even if You Are Not the Official Coach. here is an email template that you can follow for sharing update. Dear [Principal’s Name], I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to share some exciting news about our chess program at [School […]
Sarah Beats FIDE Rated Player with Positive Self-Talk Strategies
Coach: “Good morning, Sarah. How are you feeling about the tournament this weekend?” Student (Sarah): “Hi Coach. I’m feeling a little nervous. There are a lot of strong players signed up to compete.” Coach: “That’s normal, Sarah. But don’t forget, you’ve been working hard and you’re a fantastic chess player. Have you been using any […]
Ask for testimonial from every student
As a chess coach, it is crucial to gather genuine testimonials from students. These testimonials should be unique and reflect the coach’s impact on the student’s growth, while still being authentic. Examples of testimonials
Overcoming Fear on the Chessboard: A Young Player’s Journey to Victory
Once upon a time, there was a young chess player named Max who was feeling nervous about his upcoming match against a higher rated opponent. He had heard that this opponent was very skilled and experienced, and Max wasn’t sure if he was ready to face such a formidable opponent. One day, Max went to […]
Coach Johnson: Hey there, how are you feeling about your chess game today? Student: To be honest, I’m feeling pretty discouraged. I’ve been studying tactics and strategy every day, but I just can’t seem to remember them during a game. Coach Johnson: I understand how you feel. But I have a solution that can help […]
The Mini Habit Method: Coach Johnson’s Proven Approach to Improving Chess Performance
Once upon a time, there was a chess coach named Mr. Johnson who taught at a local chess academy. His students ranged from beginners to advanced players, but they all had one thing in common: they all wanted to improve their game. One day, as Mr. Johnson was wrapping up a lesson on tactics and […]
1. Make the launch more personal Share a story about your growth and contributions as a chess coach and announce the launch. By making it personal, every one can connect personally with your brand. Here is how Chess Max Academy made the announcement of their mobile app ( An academy run by Grandmaster Max Dlugy […]
Online Chess Coaching, Starting Your Coaching Journey, And Childhood Chess Playing Memories: The Tim Steiner Interview Part 1
This is the first part of a three-part blog that covers the interview of Tim Steiner with the Chesslang Team. In the first part, we talk about childhood chess-playing memories, early tournament experiences, and also discuss the recent chess boom.
Learn how the chess mom & son duo are nurturing chess growth in Tucson: The Molly Coy Interview Part 2
This is the second part of our interview with chess coach and author Molly Coy. In this interview, we talked about chess, coaching, and everything in between.
Learn How The Chess Mom & Son Duo Are Nurturing Chess Growth In Tucson: The Molly Coy Interview Part 1
Molly Coy, founder and head of Coy’s Camps and Classes shows us that it is never too late to start and teach chess! We recently got the incredible opportunity to sit down to chat with Molly Coy, who is building a chess revolution in Tucson, Arizona, with her super fun chess camps. Molly, along with […]
This is the second part of Praful Zaveri’s interview with Chesslang. Read along to find out tips on chess improvement and the backstory behind his bestseller.
Chess, Coaching, and Life: The Praful Zaveri Interview Part 1
This is the first part of a 2 part blog where the Chesslang team interviewed Praful Zaveri about chess and Chesslang. Please read the post to learn more about his inspiring story
Here are the most common mistakes that new chess coaches make with some key tips on avoiding them when starting their chess coaching career respectively.
Teaching Chess To Beginners: The Ideal Start To A Chess Coaching Career
A great chess coach can help beginners understand the game, understand the idea behind each move, and systematically train them to help them get stronger.
The past two years have seen a massive upwards spike in the popularity of Chess. It all started with a few masters of the game, streaming on Twitch and YouTube, trying to spread the game and make it more fun. Online chess has now become the most popular form of chess for streaming as well […]
What Do Chess Coaches Provide That Chess Engines Can’t in 2021
Chess engines & machine learning have advanced over the past few decades. Check out this blog to know how top chess coaches help with chess engine preparations.
Sub-coach Management: 5 commonly faced issues and how to overcome them
As your chess academy grows with time, when the student base increases, there will be an increase in the number of coaches in your academy. Of course, you won’t be able to teach all the students in your academy. You would have to hire more coaches to cater to different levels/groups of students. Managing your […]
Peer Teaching for Your Academy Students
Peer teaching is a method of teaching, where a student teaches another student (or a group of students). It is becoming increasingly popular along with other group-learning activities in K-12 schools. You can also implement this effective method of learning for your academy students. Why peer teaching? The peer teaching method can be best explained […]
One of the most common questions we are asked by chess coaches and academies is “How is Chesslang different from other platforms?”. Unlike other platforms, Chesslang is built from the ground up especially for chess coaches and academies. We did strong research on the needs of chess coaches/academies, talked to several coaches, understood their needs, […]