GM Varuzhan Akobian: Chess Lessons, Chess Games, Biography, Achievements

Welcome to the official site of GM Akobian

This is the official website of GM Varuzhan Akobian. Here you will find information about his career, achievements, as well as private chess lessons offered by the top rated chess player in California. The site is always updated to provide his latest tournament results. In the 'Games' section, you will be able to see select games that GM Akobian has chosen to share with site visitors. The site will also present upcoming events and tournaments where GM Akobian will be a part of. Thank you for your interest in the site.

Recent Achievements

»2009 National Open - 5/6 - Las Vegas, NV - Champion

»2009 US Championship - 6/9 - St. Louis, MO - 4th Place, Qualified for World Cup

»2009 Gibtelcom Masters - 7.5/10 - Gibraltar, UK - 3rd Place

»2008 2nd Spice Cup - 5.5/9 - Lubbock, Texas - 1st Place

»2008 38th Chess Olympiad - 4/6 - Dresden, Germany - Bronze Medal

»2008 Chicago Open - 5.5/7 - Chicago, Illinois - Champion

»2008 Doeberl Cup - 7.5/9 - Canberra, Australia - Champion / clear 1st

Upcoming Events

» World Team Championship Jan 3 - 14 Bursa, Turkey

» 72nd Corus B Group Jan 15 - 31 Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands

» US Chess Championship April 23 - May 6 St. Louis, Missouri

» National Open June 10-13 Las Vegas, Nevada

» World Open July 1-5 Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

» Karpov Chess Camp July 11-23 Lindsborg, Kansas

Private Chess Lessons

GM Akobian provides private chess lessons for those interested in improving their skills. Whether you are a beginner or have been playing chess for years, you will benefit from GM Akobian's world class experience as a chess professional.

Chess Simuls & Lectures

GM Akobian is available for lectures as well as chess simuls for those interested in taking advantage of Mr. Akobian's expert presentations. Please use the contact form to request information about the lectures or simuls.

GM Akobian's Ratings

» FIDE Rating: 2637

» USCF Rating: 2705

Rating Charts

» FIDE Personal Card

» FIDE Rating Chart

Recent News

GM Akobian wins 2009 North American Open in Las Vegas!

GM Akobian wins 2009 National Open in Las Vegas!

GM Akobian Qualifies to the 2009 World Cup from US Championship

GM Akobian won first place at 2nd Spice Cup!

GM Akobian wins the second bronze medal at the 38th Olympiad in Dresden with the US Olympic Team!

GM Akobian wins 2008 Chicago Open!

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GM Akobian makes cover of Chess Life magazine, April 2008!

GM Akobian wins 2008 Doeberl Cup in Australia!

GM Akobian wins 2007 World Open!

GM Akobian won first place at Continental Chess Championship and qualified for the 2007 World Cup!

GM Akobian was featured on MTV's True Life in the episode "I'm a Genius".

GM Akobian wins a bronze medal at the 37th chess Olympiad in Turin with the US Olympic Team.