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Varuzhan Akobian

@VarAkobian

Chess Grandmaster, coach, and commentator

 St Louis, MO
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Joined February 2014
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2022 Sinquefield Cup: Round 6 Recap | Niemann vs So youtu.be/m30pj0eXBrk via @YouTube
2022 Sinquefield Cup: Round 6 Recap | Niemann vs So

2022 Sinquefield Cup: Round 6 Recap | Niemann vs So

GM Var Akobian analyzing 2022 Sinquefield Cup Round 6: Niemann vs S...

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2022 Sinquefield Cup: Round 4 Recap | Niemann vs Firouzja youtu.be/frPZVwz6uZ4 via @YouTube
2022 Sinquefield Cup: Round 4 Recap | Niemann vs Firouzja

2022 Sinquefield Cup: Round 4 Recap | Niemann vs Firouzja

GM Var Akobian analyzing 2022 Sinquefield Cup Round 4: Niemann vs F...

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2022 Sinquefield Cup: Round 1 Recap | Carlsen vs Nepo youtu.be/xDm_Q7as2MU via @YouTube
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Excited to play in the @FIDE_chess World Cup! Thanks to ImproveMyChess.com for sponsoring me!
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Excited to be a part of the masterclass fundamentals series on Cochess.com! 10 lessons over 10 days starting on December 26th with my class: 'Introduction to Chess Strategy'. check out the full schedule here: cochess.com/tour-pass/fundam…
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Streaming schedule for the week of September 1st-6th! #chess#twitch #streaming
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Excited for my first ever simul @twitch for subscribers. Tune in at 1:30 PM central time! #chess #streaming #twitch
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I will be streaming and playing today the people on Lichess.org starting 6.45pm central time twitch.tv/gmvarakobian
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Despite a tough result, I was pleased to finish with a win at #USChessChamps! Thank you to all my supporters and a shoutout to ImproveMyChess.com for their sponsorship, @Chessify for their platform I used for preparation, and my second GM Zaven Andriasian for his hard work!
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I am very excited to play in my 16th consecutive US Championship! Today, I have the white pieces against GM Lenier Dominguez. Watch live at: uschesschamps.com/2019-us-ch… #USChessChamps
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I’m very happy with my first round win versus the legend Vasily Ivanchuk at the #SpringChessClassic Check out the game and follow the tournament here: uschesschamps.com/2019-sprin…
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Just had a very interesting game against @hansenchess at the #FallChessClassic. Check it out here! uschesschamps.com/2018-fall-…
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Great Beignets in famous Cafe Du Monde New Orleans!
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Congratulations to my friend @LevAronian for winning the World Cup again!
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Arrived to Tbilisi last night and had a great dinner with excellent company.
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Having a great time in Yerevan with my childhood coach IM Ashot Nadanian and my good friend GM Gabriel Sargissian
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Congratulations to my friend @LevAronian for winning #STLRapidBlitz
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Congratulations to my student FM Roland Feng for winning the 2017 High School Championship in Nashville! @USChess
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5 more rounds to go! #USChessChamps
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Had a very interesting game today vs World #2 Wesley So. On move 31st missed a chance to win with Qc2+ or Ng1 but still happy with a draw.
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