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.
» FIDE Rating: 2601
» USCF Rating: 2666
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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.