Kristina Safrazyan
Hands-on and engaging Chess tutor with practical problem-solving lessons
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Kristina Safrazyan
Diploma degree
/ 55 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
Strategic thinking
Tactical thinking
Interactive learning
Hands on practice
Game design
Teaching tools used by chess coach
Game Analysis Tools
PGN Editors
Online Chess Boards
Chess Engines
Types of learners for chess lessons
Adult / Professional
College
School
Home schooled
All Levels
Games concepts taught by Kristina
The Student and Tutor practiced chess puzzles focusing on queen-winning tactics and learned the Dragon Variation of the Sicilian Defense. The Student then applied these concepts in online chess games, receiving guidance on strategy and tactics. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing the Sicilian Defense.
Basic Chess Tactics in Game Situations
Opposite Side Castling
Dragon Variation
The Sicilian Defense: Introduction
Tactical Chess Problems: Pins and Deflections
The session focused on chess tactics, including discovered attacks, overworking pieces, and defenses against the Wayward Queen opening. The student solved puzzles to practice these concepts and played a game using the Sicilian opening. No specific homework was assigned, but the student is expected to apply the learned tactics in future games.
Wayward Queen Attack (and its Defense)
Exploiting Pinned Pieces
Rook Placement on Open Files and Seventh Rank
Poisoned Pawn
Overworked Piece
Discovered Attack
The session involved solving chess puzzles and learning about opposite-side castling and its associated attack strategies. The student also analyzed a game in the French Defense, focusing on pawn structure, piece development, and tactical considerations. The student played a game at the end, implementing concepts discussed during the lesson, and no specific homework was assigned.
Knight Sacrifice
Petrov's Defense (Russian Game)
Avoiding Queen Trades During an Attack
Queen and Bishop Battery
French Defense
Opposite Side Castling
Piece Development and Protection
The session focused on tactical chess puzzles, an analysis of the Halloween Gambit, and an introduction to the windmill tactic. The student practiced checkmating patterns, material-gaining techniques, and opening principles. The student was assigned to play at least five more chess games as practice.
In-Between Move (Zwischenzug)
Back Rank Checkmate
Fork Tactic
Halloween Gambit in the Four Knights Defense
Windmill (Seesaw) Tactic
The session focused on improving the student's chess skills through puzzle-solving and learning the Sicilian Defense. The student practiced identifying checkmate patterns and tactical motifs. The student then learned the initial moves and strategic concepts behind the classical variation of the Sicilian Defense, with an emphasis on development and pawn structure. The student played blitz games to practice openings.
Checkmate in Two Moves
Sicilian Defense
Pins
Overworked Pieces
Trapping Pieces
Qristina and Holden practiced chess tactics, including identifying overworked pieces, executing forks, and applying interference strategies to create checkmates. Holden played a 10-minute game, and Qristina recommended he play at least two online chess games before their next session and analyze them afterward.
Overworked Piece
Fork
Interference
Hands-on chess classes
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Parent feedback
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