Coaching / Find your direction

Find a coach
for your game.

A coach can help you spot recurring mistakes and plan your practice. Start by deciding what you want help with.

Find your starting point ↓
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Review a positionWork on the idea

Amir offers coaching alongside his competitive play. Contact us to ask about availability.

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01 / Start with your goal

What would you
like to change?

Choose the area you want to work on. Each option points to a guide you can read before arranging a lesson.

Your starting point

Start with a routine you can repeat.

Choose a manageable amount of study time, review your own games and focus on one recurring mistake at a time.

Read the guide

02 / Before the first lesson

Make the most
of a first lesson.

Save a few recent games, including losses. The positions where you felt uncertain will help a coach understand how you make decisions.

01

A few recent games

Include losses as well as wins. Mark where you felt uncertain, rushed or surprised.

02

One clear aim

Explain what you would like to improve and how much time you can realistically spend studying.

03

Questions about the process

Ask about lesson format, feedback, homework and how you will review progress.

04

A practical budget

Confirm the session length, cost and cancellation arrangements before you book.

03 / Read before you choose

Read before
you book.

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