Online chess coach: one-to-one video lessons

Parents of school-age children, adult improvers and returning players, plus some home-educating families.

Hourly rate per lesson, often booked weekly. Some coaches offer discounted blocks of lessons or small paid online groups.

• Strong chess knowledge and playing experience
• Patient, clear explanations
• Comfortable with video calls and online boards

• Safeguarding when teaching children: check whether an enhanced DBS check is sensible or expected by parents and schools
• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check what suits online teaching
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC and keep records of income
• Keep parents involved or nearby during children's online lessons, and check platform rules on recording

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £50 to £500, depending on your equipment, any online teaching tools, insurance and an enhanced DBS check if you choose to get one. You can teach from home.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £200 to £1,500, depending on how many students you teach, how often and your lesson prices. Parents of children, adult improvers and home educators are common customers.

Check whether an enhanced DBS check is sensible or expected by parents and schools, and which insurance suits online teaching. Keep parents involved or nearby during children's lessons, check platform recording rules, and register as a sole trader with HMRC.