FM Boris Navrodskiy

Hello! My name is Boris Navrodskiy, FIDE Master (peak ELO rating 2356).
Born in Moscow, currently based in Tbilisi.

I am not only a chess coach — I am a structured thinker with a strong sports and leadership background.

Alongside rich coaching experience, I have managed business projects and worked as a team leader. I understand how systems, processes, and discipline create long-term results — and I apply the same principles in chess training.

I graduated from Moscow State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth, and Tourism which gave me a deep understanding of physical conditioning, performance mindset, and competitive psychology.

Chess improvement is not random — it is a process. I teach that process.

Russian U19 Team Championship Rapid 2016 - 3rd place
Russian U19 Team Championship 2017 - 1st place
Marienbad Robin 2018 IM tournament - 1st place
Russian U19 Team Championship 2018 - 2nd place
Russian U19 Team Championship Rapid 2018 - 3rd place
Moscow Team Chess Championship 2019 - 2nd place

I have competed in strong national and international tournaments and have experience facing titled players, including IMs and GMs.

• 8+ years of coaching
• Private lessons (online & offline)
• Group training in schools and clubs
• Tournament preparation
• Arbiter experience
• Creation of structured study materials

I work with:
• Ambitious juniors
• Competitive teenagers
• Adults serious about improvement

• Professional handball background (10+ years of competitive training)
• Understanding of strength training and physical conditioning
• Deep knowledge of discipline, recovery, and performance psychology

This background allows me to train players not only technically, but mentally.

• Strategic understanding
• Positional play
• Endgame technique
• Practical decision-making
• Tournament psychology
• Building long-term training systems

My approach is structured and performance-oriented:

1. Level assessment
2. Mistake pattern analysis
3. Calculation training
4. Strategic understanding
5. Opening repertoire building
6. Practical tournament preparation
7. Regular feedback and homework

I focus on understanding, discipline, and consistent growth.