Arsen Yegiazarian facts for kids
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Yegiazarian in 2013
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| Country | Armenia |
| Born | 18 June 1970 Yerevan, Armenian SSR |
| Died | 20 April 2020 (aged 49) |
| Title | Grandmaster (2000) |
| Peak rating | 2567 (April 2002) |
Arsen Yegiazarian (Armenian: Արսեն Եղիազարյան) was a very talented Armenian chess player. He was born on June 18, 1970, and passed away on April 20, 2020. He earned the highest chess title of Grandmaster (GM) in 2000. He also became a FIDE Senior Trainer (FST) in 2011, which means he was a highly experienced chess coach.
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Arsen Yegiazarian's Chess Journey
Arsen Yegiazarian started his chess journey early. He graduated from the Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture in 1992. This helped him combine his love for sports with his passion for chess.
Early Success in Youth Chess
Yegiazarian showed his skill from a young age. He won the Armenian Youth Championship twice. These wins were in 1984 and 1988, both in the under-18 age group. This showed he was a rising star in Armenian chess.
Becoming a Grandmaster
In 2000, Arsen Yegiazarian achieved a major goal. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster. This is the highest title a chess player can earn. It means he was among the best chess players in the world.
Team and Tournament Wins
Yegiazarian was also a strong team player. In 1995, he was part of the "Yerevan" city chess club. This team won the European Chess Club Cup. This is a big achievement for any chess club.
He also won several international tournaments. He won a tournament in Tbilisi in 2001. That same year, he also won a tournament in Batumi. In 2005, he took first place in the A2 section of the Aeroflot Open. This is a very strong open chess tournament.
Representing Armenia in Olympiads
Arsen Yegiazarian proudly represented Armenia. He played for his country at the Chess Olympiads. These are major international team chess tournaments. He competed in the 1994 and 1996 Olympiads.
Coaching and Training
Beyond playing, Yegiazarian was a dedicated coach. In 1998, he became the coach of the Armenian men's national chess team. Then, in 2000, he started coaching the Armenian women's national team.
From 2002, he worked as a trainer at the Yerevan Chess House. His hard work was recognized in 2010. He was named a FIDE Senior Trainer. In 2012, he received the title of Honored Coach of Armenia. This shows how much he contributed to chess.
Armenian National Champion
Arsen Yegiazarian also proved his strength at home. He won the Armenian National Chess Championship multiple times. He was the champion in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Winning three times in a row is a great achievement.
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Yegiazarian in 2013
