@@YFchess no problem 😊, the truth is I am not noting right now so I am putting time stamps which I fell I want to saw them again.... And I will saw this actually whole again and take notes out of it.... I am happy if this will help someone too....
I haven’t heard the interview yet but I believe studying openings is a waste of time at that level. Those players need to have a firm grasp on not hanging pieces, basic tactics and principles. At that level learning an opening to move 5-6 is fine. Just my opinion
@Chessdrummer83 as an experienced coach I disagree. Been coaching 20 years. Very important for a student to know the middle game plans not just "here 5-6 moves" the rest you on your own improvise. That's a lazy approach, either coach don't know opening himself or just being lazy. Obviously you don't teach him 25moves theory.. 10-15 moves is sufficient as long as middlegame plans explained
@Chessdrummer83 Secondly, I don't like the approach to study on your own. Since you are coach should show guidance not study on your own. Unless puzzle homework obviously
You are totally wrong. Openings will make you improve maybe lets say 100 or 200 rating points, but that's only good for short term. Cause they will get stuck at there. Only those 100 or 200 rated points and nothing more. You can learn literally all openings in the world and still you wont improve more than those 200 rating points. Spend the same time with a begginer teaching him tactics and basic development and chess understanding and he will improve 400 or more in the same time. Also he will keep improving and not get stucked, cause you can always keep getting better at tactics, there's no limit. Even teaching endgames would be more useful than openings
