The RO Show

Decision Making in Life & Chess | GrandMaster Melik Khachiyan Ep. 60

Jul 9, 2023

58:52

Episode 60:

On today's show I speak with the charismatic, brilliant Chess Grandmaster Melik Khachiyan who is a chess champion (8x American Open Champion & more), professional chess coach, head coach for the Women's National Olympic Chess Team, Counselor to FIDE Trainers Commission and entrepreneur. GM Melik is known as "The Strongest Active Chess Player & Chess Teacher in CA." Melik teaches us about decision making in chess which reflects our decision making in life and vice versa!

• Background and Chess Journey

• Famous Teachers - Petrossian & Famous Students - Gm Levon Aronian, IM Annie Wang

• GM Melik's Unique Teaching Style

• Decision Making in Chess & Life

• Teaching Methodology: Backtrack Thinking

• Mindset & Chess Psychology

• Chess Themes Which Reflect Life

• Protect Your Territory

• The Center is Heaven

• Development Over Pawn Structure

• More Wisdom from the GrandMaster!

➡️Contact Information & More on GM Melik Khachiyan⬅️