Passive income: NO

Earning passive income as a chess coach is challenging and rare. Most income is active, requiring direct interaction with students. To make it passive, one would need to create a scalable system, like a subscription-based online platform with pre-recorded lessons or a chess app. However, setting this up requires significant upfront work and investment. Only a few outliers achieve true passivity, often those with strong personal brands or unique offerings. Many fall for the myth that online courses or content will automatically generate passive income without ongoing effort. Realistically, it becomes passive for those who can leverage technology and marketing effectively, but not for the average coach who relies on one-on-one sessions.