Kristina Safrazyan
Hands-on and engaging Chess tutor with practical problem-solving lessons
Chess classes - Kristina Safrazyan
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
About your chess coach
I’m excited to share my passion for chess as a coach working with schools across the U.S.! I started my chess journey at the age of 5 and graduated from the renowned Chess Academy of Armenia, where I trained alongside Grandmasters from around the world. My dedication has earned me wins in many national and international tournaments. No matter if you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, my mission is to help you experience the joy and benefits of chess. Join me for fun and personalized lessons that make learning an adventure. Sign up today, and let’s explore the fascinating world of chess together!
Boosted confidence in playing
Learners feel confident in games and tournaments.
Real-time feedback on game play
Learners value instant feedback to improve
Improved focus and decision making
90% of learners report better focus during games.
Chess classes overview
Ready to dive into the exciting world of chess? Join me for lively online lessons on Zoom, where we’ll use ChessBase and Lichess to explore all things chess! Together, we'll tackle strategic planning, sharpen our tactical vision, unravel opening theories, and conquer endgame techniques—all while having a blast! Each session is tailored just for you! In our first meet-up, we'll figure out your current skill level and decide whether to kick things off with fun basics, mind-bending calculations, or thrilling deep dives into analysis. Plus, it's a great chance for us to connect and ensure you’re loving the game (spoiler alert: my students always do!). We'll finish each lesson with exciting tips and resources to help you level up your game outside of our sessions, making practice feel like play! So, are you ready to embark on this fun-filled chess adventure? Let’s make chess your new favorite pastime when learn and grow together!
Chess coach skills
Competitive play
Hands on practice
Rule understanding
Skill development
Strategic thinking
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Teaching tools used by chess coach
Online Chess Boards
PGN Editors
Chess Engines
Game Analysis Tools
Types of learners for chess lessons
Home schooled
Adult / Professional
All Levels
School
College
Games concept taught by Kristina
Qristina guided Yiannis through the intricacies of overworked pieces in chess, illustrating how to exploit them for material gain or checkmate. Yiannis then applied this understanding by identifying such pieces in puzzles and utilizing the strategy in several games on chess.com. Their lesson concluded with a joint review of these games, where they analyzed strategic decisions and reinforced the key concepts.
Pin
Overworked Piece
Back Rank Checkmate
Fool's Mate
Castling
Qristina Saf recently conducted a chess lesson with Yiannis and Chara Kokkiou, focusing on key tactics like pins, discovered attacks, and forks. The instruction also covered the Russian Opening and a particular trap. Chara successfully demonstrated her grasp of these concepts in a game against Qristina, delivering a back-rank checkmate. Future lessons, potentially in-person in Las Vegas, were also part of their discussion.
Back Rank Checkmate
Pin
3P Rule
Spanish Opening
Italian Opening
Russian Opening
Fork
Discovered Attack
Qristina Saf recently coached Chara Kokkiou in chess, focusing on essential tactics, challenging checkmate puzzles, and the strategic Italian opening. Chara effectively put these lessons into practice during her games, securing a win with a clever trap and another by delivering a checkmate using the Italian opening. They have plans for future lessons to continue their progress.
Pawn Structure
Pin
Skewer
Discovered Attack
Italian Opening
Qristina Saf coaches Emilie Snell-Rood in chess, with a strong emphasis on tactics, strategy, and opening theory, specifically the Spanish Opening/Ruy Lopez. Their lessons typically involve puzzle-solving, in-depth game analysis, and timed games where Qristina provides guidance. The primary goal is to deepen Emilie's understanding of fundamental chess principles and help her identify missed opportunities during play.
Trapping Pieces
Checkmates
Spanish Opening/Ruy Lopez
Noah's Ark Trap
Queen Forks
Double Pawns
Pinning
Batteries
Qristina Saf coached Reggie Gamboa in a chess lesson, reviewing tactics like forks, discovered attacks, skewers, and pins. They analyzed pawn structure, piece development, and the famous "Opera Mate" game by Paul Morphy, discussing sacrifices and tactical combinations. They also played a blitz game, which they didn't finish due to time constraints.
Chess Terminology - Double Pawns
Chess Tactics - Discovered Attack
Chess Tactics - Skewer
Chess Openings - Philidor Defense
Chess Strategy - Piece Development
Chess Strategy - King Safety
Chess History - Paul Morphy's Opera Game
Chess Terminology - Battery
Qristina Saf tutored Reggie Gamboa in chess, focusing on checkmate puzzles, tactical motifs like forks and discovered attacks, and the Caro-Kann Defense. Reggie practiced identifying these concepts in puzzles and a live game. They also covered the skewer tactic and its difference from a pin.
Skewers
Pins
Discovered Attack
Caro-Kann Defense
Smothered Mate
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