Melikset Khachiyan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
I'm applying for the of US Women Team Captain, believing I can help our Women to play well in Upcoming Chess Olympiad.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chess Coach
USChess Federation,FIDE,FIDE Academy.
Los Angeles
09.2010 - Current
- Professional Chess Coach since 1991.
- Graduated Armenian Institute of Physical Culture as Professioanal Chess Coach.
- International Master since 1994 IM
- International Grandmaster since 2004 GM
- Coach for Armenian Chess Federation from 1991-2001
- Among of my students from that period of time are:
- GM L.Aronian
- GM A. Pashinian
- GM T.Gharamian
- GM T. L Petrosian
- WIM N.Aginian
- GM E.Danielian
- Honored Coach of Republic of Armenia,1995
- Honored Coach of Republic of Moldova,1992
- Moved to US in 2001
- Top achievements in US.
- GM S.Zierk
- IM A.Wang
- IM C.Hilby
- IM A.Costello
- FM R.Amburghy
- Ryiang Yan
- WGM A.Eswaran and many more. Over 40 NM in US, Multiple National Champions,etc.
- Among kids whom I helped to rich their potential are:
- C.Yoo,
- A.Woodward
- K.Troff
- A.Hong
- All of them very well known and respected GMs these days.
- US Women Team Coach ,2010,2012,2014.
- 7US Women Team Captain,2015,2017,2018,2019,2022,2023.
- Received title of FIDE Senior Trainer in 2018.
- In 2021 received title of FST lifelong.
- in 2022 opened FIDE Endorsed Chess Academy.
- US Seniors National Champion of 2023.
Education
Ph.D. - Chess
Armenian Institute of Physical Culture
Yerevan08-1991
Skills
- Deep opening knowledge
- Positional evaluation
- Chess psychology
- Strong endgame understanding
- Patience and Perseverance
- Sportsmanship and Etiquette
- Chess software proficiency
- Teaching ethics
- Advanced tactical skills
- Calculation training
- Motivational Coaching
- Tournament preparation
- Analytical mindset
- One-on-One Coaching
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Team Collaboration
- Academic advisement
- Reliability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Lesson Planning
- Decision-Making
- Technical Instruction
- Self Motivation
- Time Management
- Goal Setting
Affiliations
- GYM
- Book reading
- Music Lover
- NBA
- Tennis
- Politics
- Animals.
Timeline
Chess Coach
USChess Federation,FIDE,FIDE Academy.
09.2010 - Current
Ph.D. - Chess
Armenian Institute of Physical Culture