My name is Arman Geivondian, I am 29 years old. Currently reside in Batumi, Georgia.
FM since 2015, Russian Master since 2016.
FM Arman Geivondian
I wasted years training the wrong way — so you don’t have to!
| Location | Batumi Russia |
|---|---|
| Languages | English (US), Русский язык |
| Rating | FIDE: 23822549 |
| Hourly rate | 20$ |
| Availability | Accepting students |
| Active |
About me
Playing experience
Like any chess player, I have games I am especially proud of. Among the most memorable are a win against former Women’s World Champion Alexandra Kosteniuk in the Moscow Blitz Championship and a draw against Magnus Carlsen — which, while being a sim, is still a fun memory.
Over the years, I have played in many tournaments, gained extensive practical experience, and developed a deep understanding of both competitive chess and long-term improvement.
Over the years, I have played in many tournaments, gained extensive practical experience, and developed a deep understanding of both competitive chess and long-term improvement.
Teaching experience
I have been teaching chess individually and in groups for 14 years. At the age of 15, I already worked as an assistant coach at a chess school training camp. Since then, I have helped many young players improve their level, prepare for tournaments, and perform with more confidence and consistency.
Throughout the years, I have worked in several chess schools, coached students of different ages and strengths, and developed my own teaching system. I am also currently writing a book in which I want to share my approach to chess improvement and training.
Throughout the years, I have worked in several chess schools, coached students of different ages and strengths, and developed my own teaching system. I am also currently writing a book in which I want to share my approach to chess improvement and training.
Other experiences
Gave some simultaneous game sessions, including blind (up to 5 boards)
Have been commentating multiple chess tournaments
Over the years I have given many simultaneous exhibitions, including blindfold sessions of up to five boards. I have also been commentating multiple chess tournaments, which helped me further develop my ability to explain ideas clearly and make complex positions easier to understand.
Have been commentating multiple chess tournaments
Over the years I have given many simultaneous exhibitions, including blindfold sessions of up to five boards. I have also been commentating multiple chess tournaments, which helped me further develop my ability to explain ideas clearly and make complex positions easier to understand.
Best skills
Areas where I have the strongest expertise and unique insights:
- Rook endgames
- The Exchange Slav
- The French Defence
- Positions with an isolated pawn
What I focus on most during lessons:
- A structured algorithm for finding the best moves through evaluation and planning
- General approach to chess
- Game analysis
- Opening preparation
- Rook endgames
- The Exchange Slav
- The French Defence
- Positions with an isolated pawn
What I focus on most during lessons:
- A structured algorithm for finding the best moves through evaluation and planning
- General approach to chess
- Game analysis
- Opening preparation
Teaching methodology
I started studying chess at the age of 7 and was considered a talented player early on. But later I got stuck around the 1950–2100 level and could not make the next step.
Everything changed when I started working with a coach who taught real understanding instead of quick tricks and shortcuts. During that transition, while I was rebuilding my chess from the ground up, my rating dropped to around 1900. But the long-term effect was huge: just two years later I broke through 2300 and became a FIDE Master.
This journey taught me one of the most important lessons in chess: if you only chase fast results, sooner or later you hit a ceiling. But if you build deep understanding and work on the right foundations, your growth becomes much stronger and more lasting. That is the philosophy I bring into my coaching.
Everything changed when I started working with a coach who taught real understanding instead of quick tricks and shortcuts. During that transition, while I was rebuilding my chess from the ground up, my rating dropped to around 1900. But the long-term effect was huge: just two years later I broke through 2300 and became a FIDE Master.
This journey taught me one of the most important lessons in chess: if you only chase fast results, sooner or later you hit a ceiling. But if you build deep understanding and work on the right foundations, your growth becomes much stronger and more lasting. That is the philosophy I bring into my coaching.