WIM Anousha Mahdian

Hi!
My name is WIM Anousha Mahdian. I am 22 years old. I have been a member of the Iranian national team since 2017.
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And chess is much more than just a game to me. Chess has taught me to think carefully, learn from my mistakes, and always look for new possibilities. What I enjoy most about chess is the combination of logic and creativity, which is also what makes teaching it so rewarding for me. I believe students should not simply memorize moves; they should understand the reasoning behind each move and gradually develop the ability to think independently. I strive to create a friendly, supportive learning environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes, because mistakes are an important part of learning. My goal is for every student to improve their skills while also enjoying the game of chess.

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Email: anooshamahdiyan@gmail.com

-Champion of the Iranian Women's Chess Championship 2026
-A member of the Iranian national team in the 46th Chess Olympiad 2026 in Uzbekistan
-Bronze medal of Asian Zone 3.1 2025
-Bronze medal for 2 years on board 5 in the Turkish Second League Denizli, Turkey 2024 and 2023
-Bronze medal of category B in the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022 in Chennai, India
-Bronze medal in Asian Juniors U20 Championships, Sri Lanka. 2021
-World youth chess championship U16: Bronze medal, India, 2019
-Bronze medal of Asian Zone 3.1 2019
-Silver medal in the Western Asia U20  Rapid section in Issyk Kul, Kyrgyzstan, 2022
-World Youth U16 Chess Olympiad: Bronze medal, India 2017
-Asian Juniors U20 Championships Rapid: Silver medal 2017
-Champion of the Iranian Women's Chess Championship 2018
-Iranian women's Chess Championship: Silver medal 2019
-Iranian women's Chess Championship: Silver medal 2022
-I have won multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals in the Iranian youth and junior championships from 2015 until today
-Won so many prizes in international tournaments

I try to tailor my teaching to each student’s level, needs, and goals. I analyze their games, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and based on that, select suitable games and create a specific training plan for them. For each student, I set both short-term and long-term goals so that their path to improvement is clear and purposeful.
Alongside the lessons, I also provide useful files and resources to help them practice more on their own. What matters most to me is that students learn things that genuinely contribute to their improvement. We also study games played by top-level players to work on calculation, opening principles, and developing a deeper understanding of different positions.

From 2020, in quarantine, I started online coaching and I'm enjoying it!

As a Woman International Master (WIM) with a peak FIDE rating of 2212 and experience representing Iran’s national team, my strengths include advanced positional understanding, strategic planning, opening preparation, and precise game analysis. I help students develop critical thinking, calculate variations accurately, and build winning strategies tailored to their individual needs.

My teaching approach is based on personalized lessons, practical exercises, and game analysis. I focus on improving students’ calculation, strategic thinking, and decision-making while making each lesson engaging and adapted to their individual goals.