How Levon Aronian Became America's Newest Super Grandmaster

Chess superstar Levon Aronian has recently moved to America. Get to know his history and games with help from his childhood chess coach, GM Melik Khachiyan.

Melikset Khachiyan

5 Lessons

Mastery

Today's Top Juniors

GM Melik Khachiyan shows you the best work of today's top young players. Learn from the amazing games of Alireza Firouzja, Jeffery Xiong, and Nihal Sarin.

Melikset Khachiyan

5 Lessons

Mastery

Secrets of the Carlsbad

The Carlsbad pawn structure can be reached from many openings, most frequently the Queen's Gambit Declined and related systems. It has been played from both sides by many world champions and is even a favorite of the super chess engine AlphaZero! Join GM Melik as he demonstrates some of the lesser-known, but essential plans for both sides in this dynamic structure.

Melikset Khachiyan

3 Lessons

Mastery

Restrict and Win

Learn how Grandmasters prevent their opponent from getting pieces to good squares before going in for the checkmate. GM Melik demonstrates multiple top level games in the Ruy Lopez, which provide a good understanding of how to play that opening, as well as two of his own games, which he needed to win to contend for top prizes in tournaments.

Melikset Khachiyan

6 Lessons

Mastery

Expect the Unexpected

Want to see how a Grandmaster and famous chess coach like Melik Khachiyan approaches his own tournament games? Join Melik as he demonstrates his thought process on his way to winning an open tournament. Melik demonstrates the importance of in-between-moves and other surprising tactics that can make the difference between winning and losing key games.

Melikset Khachiyan

3 Lessons

Mastery