If you're a serious chess player - whether you're working toward consistency, pushing rating goals, or just trying to make real progress - this might be for you. I'm Robert Grigoryan, Arena Grandmaster and founder of ChessMate Club & School. We focus on personalized chess training for players who are done with random advice and want real structure and results. Our head coach is IM Armen Barseghyan - European Champion and full-time professional trainer. He brings years of experience and a proven method built around each student's individual needs. What you’ll gain: Opening repertoire preparation built around your style Deep middlegame strategy and tactical awareness Endgame skills that actually help you convert wins Tournament preparation and full game analysis Focus, mindset, and performance under pressure All sessions are 1-on-1, online, and fully customized. No cookie-cutter lessons - just real coaching shaped around your level, habits, and goals. We coach via Zoom or Teams, schedule flexibly, and work with students worldwide. Lessons are paid, with monthly packages available for better value. We also offer a free intro call - no commitment. We’ll look at a few of your games, talk through your goals, and outline a clear improvement plan. Book your intro call — Robert Grigoryan AGM | Founder, ChessMate Club & School
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Robert_ChessMate Nov 30, 2025
We have a chance to enter into a championship. If we decide to enter, who will play? Please, register here if you are planning on playing. If we have enough, we will enter.
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Nolan_ward Jan 13, 2026
Hello everyone, I am hosting a tournament bracket with 50 Clubs joining in it! If you want to join, please say in the comments of This Blog How Rounds are made Of a random spinning wheel, I will put all 50 Club Names Then each of them will go in a group such as Group A or Group C Each Group will have 4 clubs 2 Clubs will qualify from each group into Stage 2 This is how the groups will be made EX: Group A  Borderline Game, WinnerKing, Massive Checkmates, and West Bishops. Round Types: Types are Vote Chess or Multi-Club Arena  @Shlok10009 will decide the Types 7- 21 Days will take one stage to end Note: Please tell your club if you are joining this event. Prizes: 1st: We will make an ChatGPT Photo for your club on a gold medal 2nd: We will make an ChatGPT Photo for your club on a silver medal 3rd: We will make an ChatGPT Photo for your club on a bronze medal Every Club Owner participated will get 5 Cheers each as a Participation Award. How To Join! Just Enter your club link and I will check it out You MUST BE CLUB OWNER For the club participating if you entered. No More than 2 Owned Clubs can join. The Minimum your club has to have 10 Members The Maximum your club can have is 4,000 Members Okay, and also tell your club and make an announcement or a forum posting details about this Club Tournament Starts: Feb 12 - May 7- 30
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MythicalMastery Jan 11, 2026
Congrats @ReadyLearner001 for getting coordinator role! He has included our club in several daily matches and vote chess games, and we hope he will continue to do so. Congrats, and thank you.
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supersecretseriousninja Dec 26, 2025
Hello Masters This Club is Participating in a Club Tournament This Club is Playing against Chess on Earth 2 Try Your Best!! Round Starts on October 21st Organizers are @Shlok10009
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MythicalMastery Sep 25, 2025
We did it congrats @NotNerdyN3rd
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supersecretseriousninja Sep 25, 2025
Sorry! forgot about this club here is the 2 Ahhh finally the last club now I can relax ahhhhh
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NotNerdyN3rd Sep 7, 2025
I will do these everyday Owner gave me permission
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supersecretseriousninja Sep 6, 2025
HELP. I am want to get to 1000 ELO so bad but the issue is I don't know how. I am currently at 920. Anyone with a higher rating please give me your best advice please.
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Donuts-Are-Tastey Jul 9, 2025
The local middle school chess club that I run would love to be partner clubs with you guys! You guys seem like a great community, and our club has been looking for a partner club. You guys would be a great fit for our small local club. So, what do you say? https://www.chess.com/club/bell-middle-school-community-chess-club

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