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HoligorAsks: Suppose I take some lessons from a stronger player.

What is the reasonable time before one can improve? How many lessons should I take?

Currently I am IGS 1k* and KGS 2d. Suppose my goal is to become IGS 2d* and KGS 4d.

On the other hand, suppose I want to teach somebody. Suppose I take a 3k-5k student. How fast can I help him to become stronger by 2 stones?

Karl Knechtel: Up until now I've found that an expectation of one stone gain per month is reasonable, and I'm not getting any explicit lessons from stronger players - just SL. On the other hand, I'm only reaching into that "3k-5k student" range now; it may well be much slower going after that point. Also, many people experience plateaus at various points.

Charles For most players, a two-stone difference is like always playing at your best form: effectively not making any serious mistakes you'd recognise. Either you become much more consistent, or you acquire knowledge enough to get only into positions which are in the top range of those you currently get.



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