About me

Hello! My name is Ali Faghirnavaz and I'm 33 years old

Key Titles & Credentials:
✅ FIDE Master (FM)
✅ FIDE Instructor (FI)
✅ 3 International Master Norms
✅ Peak FIDE Rating: 2333

I have been playing chess for more than 15 years and coaching for over 10 years.
My mission is to help players of all levels improve their understanding, results, and confidence in chess.
📱 WhatsApp: +989118193245
✉️ Email: a.faghirnavaz@gmail.com

Playing experience

Over 20 years of playing experience

Championship with the Iranian National Student Team

🏆 Champion (individual and team) at the Asian Cities Chess Championship

🏅 Multiple medalist at the Asian Youth Chess Championships across different age categories

🏆 Champion of the Iranian Premier League

🏆 Winner of several Open tournaments in Iran and abroad

🏅 National Champion in multiple age categories during my youth career

Teaching experience

I have over 10 years of coaching experience in clubs and individually, while drawing on nearly 20 years of professional chess experience.
I have worked with a wide spectrum of students — from beginners to competitive players — delivering structured, goal-oriented lessons.

🎓 Roles & Achievements:
⭐ Head coach or team coach at various levels
🏅 Students have won national and international medals at youth and adult levels
📈 Many students have achieved significant rating improvements and tournament success

📚 Approach & Methodology:
🔍 After assessing your current level, I identify your strengths and weaknesses and design a tailored plan to consolidate your strengths and improve your weaknesses.

Lessons include:
♟️ Opening repertoire aligned with your style
⚡ Tactical motifs and calculation exercises (with homework)
🎯 Middlegame planning and understanding of ideas behind your lines
🏁 Endgame technique and fundamental endings
📝 Continuous feedback, study resources, and building a sustainable learning path

✨ You will see noticeable progress after consistent classes — many of my students have achieved significant rating jumps in just 6 months.

Best skills

✅ Strong opening preparation tailored to individual style
✅ Deep understanding of tactical motifs and calculation techniques
✅ Clear middlegame planning and positional play
✅ Advanced endgame knowledge and practical technique
✅ Effective tournament preparation and psychological readiness
✅ Fast and accurate game analysis with clear explanations
✅ Ability to simplify complex chess concepts for all levels
✅ Building strong fundamentals for long-term improvement
✅ Specialized experience in training youth players and adults
✅ Helping students overcome rating plateaus and achieve breakthroughs
✅ Structured lesson planning with clear goals and progress tracking
✅ Focus on critical thinking and independent decision-making
✅ Blending classical chess principles with modern engine-based insights
✅ Guiding students to build a personal opening repertoire
✅ Assigning tailored homework for faster progress
✅ Encouraging disciplined study habits and time management
✅ Motivating students to play confidently under tournament pressure
✅ Supportive, interactive, and student-centered teaching style
✅ Proven record of students winning medals nationally and internationally
✅ Dedicated to long-term growth and sustainable improvement

Teaching methodology

🧩 Personalized Training Plan – I start by analyzing your current level, strengths, and weaknesses. Every student is unique, so each lesson is designed to match your style and goals.

⚡ Step-by-Step Improvement – From tactics to openings, strategy, and endgames, we follow a clear path that builds your skills gradually and effectively.

🔎 Practical Game Analysis – We review your games in detail, learn from mistakes, and apply solutions so you won’t repeat them in future tournaments.

🎯 Active Learning – Lessons are interactive, with exercises, puzzles, and practical examples to make sure knowledge stays with you.

🏆 Tournament-Oriented Preparation – I train students not only in chess knowledge, but also in psychological readiness, time management, and decision-making under pressure.

🌱 Long-Term Growth – My goal is to help you build a solid chess foundation, develop independent thinking, and achieve lasting success in both online and over-the-board events.

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