FM Boris Navrodskiy

Hi, Chess! My name is Boris Navrodskiy, I’m FIDE Master (peak ELO rating 2356).
I was born in Moscow, currently based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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

I graduated from Moscow State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth, and Tourism (2018-2022) 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 2017 - 1st place
Marienbad Robin 2018 IM tournament - 1st place and IM norm
Russian U19 Team Championship Rapid 2016 - 3rd 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 rich experience facing IMs and GMs.

• 8+ years of coaching experience
• Coaching in both English and Russian
• Private lessons (online & offline)
• Group training in schools, clubs, and chess camps
• Chess camp coaching and group management
• Tournament preparation and competitive training
• Extensive experience as a chess arbiter
• Development of structured training programs and study materials
• Methodological work and creation of educational materials for chess textbooks

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

• Competitive handball background (10+ years of training and competition)
• Understanding of strength training and physical conditioning
• Strong background in discipline, recovery, and performance psychology
• Entrepreneurship and leadership experience — founded and managed my own business project
• Experience managing teams, organizing operations, and taking full responsibility for a project

This background allows me to train players not only technically, but also mentally — helping them develop discipline, resilience, focus, and a competitive mindset.

• Individual player assessment and level identification
• Personalized training and task selection
• Pedagogical approach adapted to each player’s needs
• Building long-term training systems
• Positional play
• Endgame technique
• Practical decision-making
• Tournament psychology
• Strategic understanding
• Understanding of sports psychology and performance development

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.