A reader from California sent me an email asking me if I could refer to him a Filipino titled player who is willing to play against her daughter online for a fee. Please read his letter below if you are interested.
Please take note, however, that I don't know him personally. Should you enter any agreement with him, it would be exclusively between you and him only.
The only intention of this blog is to serve as a medium for our kababayans abroad to improve on chess while our chess masters here earn some income.
Please read his email:
My name is Alfred Palang. I am Filipino based in Houston, Texas. I would like to ask help from you . . .
My eleven year old daughter plays chess. She is preparing for the US Girls Junior Open in Irvine, California. For this, we are searching for NMs willing to play with her online with 90 minute time controls two games each time. I would pay US$15 for the two games they play.
I know several more parents wanting to do this and are willing to pay. This would be a good opportunity for NMs in our country to make some money.
Anyway, please have them email me if they are interested. My email add is apalangjr@gmail.com.
Thanks, Alfred Palang
4 Comments:
Maybe a suggestion...
They can inquire through the Internet Chess Club it gives a 7-day free trial.
It is one of the best website/servers that can provide professional coaching and training.
This should be included in every coach/trainer's profile and it will provide a wider market of students.
Good luck!
Bong Villamayor
15 bucks? think they can get it for free, use that money subscribing to playchess instead and im assuring them (parents and players) that a lot of players (of various strenght, not only nm's)are waiting to play against them. Just a hint though, make use of a not too revealing handle, if security from scouting/preparation of probable opponents are needed. Also they could ask for a post mortem from various opponents there, but you must take into consideration the time limit for playing, 30-45 min as tune up games using a chess server would be ok, since actual piece moving and clock punching are automatic in online play.
It is a waste for her (1500-1600 USCF rating...FIDE 1350-1450) to play a NM with 2000+ FIDE rating unless he/she will go over their games...probably not for $15. As mentioned above try ICC or any chess club in TX. There shouldn't be any problem for her to find over the board opponent with similar ratings.
According to USCF, your daughter has US Chess Federation rating of 1500+ (equivalent of around 1400 FIDE) It is not beneficial for her to play someone in NM ranks.
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