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IM Erik Gasparyan

Teaching the Art of Thinking, Not Just Moves

LocationYerevan, Armenia Armenia
LanguagesEnglish (US), Հայերեն, русский язык
RatingFIDE: 23972680
Hourly rate€50
AvailabilityAccepting students
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About me

A Warm Greeting,

An International Master from Armenia, devoted to the depth, discipline, and artistry of high-level chess.
My path in this game has been shaped by relentless work, analytical precision, and the ambition to continually evolve my understanding of every position I meet.

Today, I proudly represent ChessMate Club & School, where I dedicate my experience and strategic insight to advancing the ChessMate Study System - a modern and thoughtfully designed roadmap for players striving for long-term, structured improvement.

For professional inquiries, collaborations, or team engagements, you may reach me anytime:

📧 Teams: erchessmate@gmail.com
💬 Discord: er_chessmate
📞 WhatsApp: +37433081133

Thank you for your time - I look forward to new connections, inspiring collaborations, and meaningful partnerships within the global chess community.

Playing experience

🥇 Champion of Armenia U14 (2021)
🥉 2nd Runner-up - 15th Poti International Chess Festival "Nana Aleksandria Cup-2022"
🥇 Champion of Armenia U16 (2023)
🥉 2nd Runner-up - Armenian U18 Championship (2024)
🏆 Champion - A. Margaryan 14th Memorial (2024), securing an IM norm

🎖️ FIDE Master Title - awarded in 2023
🎖️ International Master Title - achieved in 2025

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Best skills

• Master-level positional insight
• Clear, structured, and elegant explanations
• Opening systems tailored to the student
• Practical decision-making under tournament pressure
• Transforming intuition into disciplined calculation
• Modern, efficient improvement frameworks

Teaching methodology

A structured and modern approach focused on clear thinking, disciplined calculation, and deep strategic understanding.
Lessons prioritize practical decision-making, personalized improvement plans, and transforming complex positions into simple, actionable ideas.
The methodology blends high-level tournament experience with a clean, understandable teaching style designed to produce long-term, stable growth.