Student Reviews for Instructor Saro Khachatouri
Hi, I’m Saro.
I’ve been immersed in the world of chess since 2011 and have been coaching players since 2014. While I began my chess journey later than many, my disciplined and systematic approach allowed me to achieve a FIDE rating of 2127—a milestone I’m proud of. Here are my reviews below.
“Fantastic first lesson experience. Saro was patient, knowledgeable, and
was able to engage my 10-year old son super well!”
“Saro, as always, is super insightful. He will be brutally honest, not in a
bad way by any means. He tells you what you need to hear, how you need to hear it.
He is proactive, and just overall stellar. He is personable as he is professional. Could
not give higher praises.”
“Saro is truly a GEM in the coaching of chess. His professionalism
and attention to detail exceeded my expectations, and his dedication to ensuring a
deep understanding during our chess lessons is unrivaled. Polite and punctual, he
went above and beyond, making me excited for future lessons! Thank you, Saro!”
“Saro is a great coach! He really takes the time to get to know his students;
playing styles and needs, creates a personalized learning plan, is patient when
reviewing games, and provides actionable suggestions for improvement. He has high
expectations for students and will challenge you while also making sure you fully
understand every aspect of a tactic or a position. I’m looking forward to continue
working with him.”
“Saro is an excellent coach who has given me vast amounts of
personal development within my chess game. He goes above the norm to really
deliver a personal approach to each of his students. Could not recommend more!”
“Saro is a gifted chess teacher with a great passion for the sport. I booked a
30 min session with him to get a general idea of how I can improve my chess. He
went above and beyond my expectations, even analyzing some of my rapid games
from chess.com to give personalized and targeted recommendations. He also
possesses great theoretical knowledge of the game and is able to translate it well into
his teaching. I plan to book more sessions with Saro and look forward to learning
from him again. Recommended to anyone looking to improve their chess
understanding and overall game.”
Though I remain an active tournament player, my passion has increasingly shifted toward coaching. There’s nothing more rewarding than guiding students as they sharpen their skills and achieve their chess aspirations.
If you’re ready to elevate your game, I’d love to connect! Whether you’re aiming to refine your strategy or compete at a higher level, I’m here to help.
