Online Chess Coach for Kids and Adults

Parents of school-age children, adult hobbyists and improving club players.

Hourly or per-lesson rate, often sold as monthly bundles of weekly lessons. Higher rates for tournament-level coaching.

• Strong chess knowledge at a level above your students
• Patient, clear explanation
• Comfortable on video calls
• Lesson planning

• Check whether your city or county requires a business license, even for home-based work
• Consider general liability or professional liability insurance
• Teaching minors online: set clear rules with parents, such as a parent nearby and recorded or open-door sessions
• Keep records of income for the IRS; you may need to pay self-employment tax and quarterly estimates

Startup costs are typically around $50 to $600, depending on your equipment, such as webcam and microphone, any paid teaching tools and optional insurance. Your own figure will vary with what you already own.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on how many students you teach, your lesson prices and how many hours you work. Revenue is not profit, so keep track of your costs.

Check whether your city or county requires a business license, even for home-based work, and consider general or professional liability insurance. When teaching minors, set clear rules with parents. Keep income records for the IRS, including self-employment tax and quarterly estimates.