Meet the Grandmaster: A Special Chess Event with Grandmaster Merab!

GM Merab Gagunashvili was born in Tbilisi where he started playing chess at the age of six and
repeatedly won Georgian championships in the age categories. He represented Georgia in several
European and world championships in the age categories. He finished second in the Junior World
Championships when he was 16 and by the age of 17, he had won the title of grandmaster and became
Georgia's youngest grandmaster. He participated in and won many international tournaments, as well as
individual medals at European team championships. In 2004 and 2007, he participated in the individuals’
World Cup.

For the last 10 years, he has worked as a coach and a second. He was head coach of Kuwait's national team at the 2018 Olympics and Iraq's national team at the 2011 Arab Games.

What to Expect:
💡 The Journey to Grandmastery
Discover Grandmaster Merab's inspiring chess journey—from his first move to achieving the highest title in chess. Gain valuable insights into the dedication, strategy, and mindset required to reach the top.

🎓 Chess Knowledge Sharing
Learn advanced strategies, tactics, and techniques directly from a Grandmaster. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, this is a chance to elevate your game.

♟️ Play Chess with a Grandmaster
Challenge Grandmaster Merab to a game or watch him showcase his skills in live matches. A unique opportunity to test your moves and learn from the best.

✨ Q&A Session
Have burning chess questions? Get them answered by the Grandmaster during an open Q&A session.