GM Varuzhan Akobian

The Official Site of GM Varuzhan Akobian
Welcome to the official site of GM Akobian

This is the official website of GM Varuzhan Akobian. Here you will find information about his career, achievements, as well as private chess lessons offered by the top rated chess player in California. The site is always updated to provide his latest tournament results. In the 'Games' section, you will be able to see select games that GM Akobian has chosen to share with site visitors. The site will also present upcoming events and tournaments where GM Akobian will be a part of. Thank you for your interest in the site.

Recent Achievements
»2008 Doeberl Cup - 7.5/9 - Canberra, Australia - Champion / clear 1st undefeated
»2007 Miami Open - 6.5/9 - Miami, Florida - 1st Place - undefeated, win over current and four time US Champion GM Shabalov
»2007 World Open - 6.5/9 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - World Open Champion
»2007 Continental Chess Championship - 8/11 - Cali, Colombia - First Place
»2007 2nd Chess Festival - 6.5/9 - Ciudad-Real, Spain - Draw against GM Karpov

Upcoming Events
- GM Akobian will be the guest instructor at the 2008 Anatoly Karpov School of Chess Summer Camp July 13-18 and July 20-25.
- World Open, July 2-6, 2008 Philadelphia, PA
- Las Vegas International Chess Festival June 5-8, 2008 Las Vegas, NV
- Chicago Open May 23-26, 2008 Chicago, IL
- 2008 Frank K. Berry U.S. Chess Championship May 13-21 in Tulsa, Oklahoma


Private Chess Lessons
GM Akobian provides private chess lessons for those interested in improving their skills. Whether you are a beginner or have been playing chess for years, you will benefit from GM Akobian's world class experience as a chess professional.


Chess Simuls & Lectures
GM Akobian is available for lectures as well as chess simuls for those interested in taking advantage of Mr. Akobian's expert presentations. Please use the contact form to request information about the lectures or simuls.


GM Akobian's Ratings

» FIDE Rating: 2601

» USCF Rating: 2666


Rating Charts

» FIDE Personal Card

» FIDE Rating Chart


Recent News

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GM Akobian makes cover of Chess Life magazine, April 2008!

GM Akobian wins 2008 Doeberl Cup in Australia!

GM Akobian wins 2007 World Open!

GM Akobian won first place at Continental Chess Championship and qualified for the 2007 World Cup!

GM Akobian was featured on MTV's True Life in the episode "I'm a Genius".

GM Akobian wins a bronze medal at the 37th chess Olympiad in Turin with the US Olympic Team.