For questions about the different careers in chess, e.g. player or coach.
Questions tagged [careers]
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Careers in Chess
What are the different career options in Chess? The obvious and famous one is being a professional player, and the next best one is that of a chess coach.
What are the other careers that involve chess?
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Why do top GM's "retire" from chess?
After Kramnik's recent announcement, Nakamura also said in a chess.com interview that he will retire from chess at age 40.
I am curious why a super GM feels the need to "officially retire" from chess (or a format of chess). Why not just stop playing…
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How to become a chess photographer?
I have a keen interest in both chess and photography. I absolutely adore the works of David Llada, Lennert Ootes and their kin. My question is, if one wants to become a chess photographer, what is the path he/she needs to choose?
In my particular…
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Am I too late to be a professional in chess?
I am at the age of 32 and my current rating is 1600. Is it too late to be professional in chess? I love chess from my whole heart, what should I do?
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