GM Nidjat Mamedov

I am an International Grandmaster who is focused on teaching the core principles and true purpose of chess to players who are motivated to grow and improve. For more than 15 years, I have been developing my own structured training system, built on classical foundations, deep understanding, and real tournament experience. My goal is to help students think independently, understand positions, and make responsible decisions at the board.

I am an International Grandmaster with a long-standing career at the highest levels of international chess.
I am a European Youth Champion and a multiple-time Azerbaijan National Champion, achieving first place titles in youth and senior national championships. Throughout my career, I have represented Azerbaijan in major international events, including the World Chess Olympiad, the World Team Chess Championship, and the World Cities Chess Team Championship.

I am the winner of several strong international open tournaments, including the Prague Open and the Teplice Open, and have achieved top results in events such as the Hastings Masters, Enschede Open, Bad Wiessee Open, and Aeroflot Open. I have also played for Azerbaijani clubs in the European Champion Clubs’ Cup over multiple seasons.

In addition, I qualified for the FIDE World Cup and participated in the 2023 World Cup,

I am an International Grandmaster with over 12 years of professional coaching experience.
I have served as Olympiad Team Coach and Captain at the international level.
Currently, I am the Head Coach of the Azerbaijan Youth National Team.
I have also worked as Head Coach for Turkish youth chess teams and projects.
I specialize in positional understanding, calculation, and decision-making under pressure.
Training is focused on long-term development and tournament results.
Online lessons are available in English, Turkish, Azerbaijani, and Russian.

Deep interest in chess pedagogy, training methodology, and decision-making under pressure.
Focused on long-term player development and quality-based learning.

Deep positional understanding and strategic planning

Teaching core chess principles and game logic

Structured thinking and decision-making under pressure

Calculation training and practical evaluation of positions

Long-term player development and performance building

Adapting training to the student’s level and mindset

Preparing players for tournament and championship play

My teaching method is based on clear structure. Each lesson focuses on key positions, typical plans, and practical thinking rather than memorization. I prepare students through analysis of classical games, targeted exercises, and real tournament situations. Progress is tracked systematically, with regular feedback and clear development goals tailored to each student.