Chess Grand Master. I give lessons both in person and online. I also co-founded an online academy chessevolove.

I have paid for lessons from many titled players and Elshan is the best one. His lessons have direction and purpose. He is always prepared and on time. I was his student for 4 years straight having done 1 lesson a week for the entire 4 years. He is a great teacher and friend.

Elshan combines deep chess knowledge with genuine care for his students’ progress. He doesn’t just explain moves—he explains the thinking behind them, and he’s consistent about honesty in feedback. When you make a mistake, he tells you why it happened and how to fix it without discouraging you. He’s also very professional: always prepared, punctual, and respectful of your time. Most importantly, his advice always aligns with your goals. He wants you to understand and improve. That combination of integrity, expertise, and reliability makes him someone I fully trust as a teacher and mentor.

Elshan is one of the best chess instructors currently teaching in the United States. His lessons are always well-planned and targeted to the individual's particular needs for development. As a chess grandmaster, Elshan has coached all levels of students from beginners to internationally titled players. I'm proud to say that he has been a coach both to my son and more recently to myself. My son went from USCF 1800 to National Master in less than two years, and I've recently seen my rating increase by 200 points pushing me over 1700 for the first time. If you are serious about improving your chess, I recommend that you seek Elshan to be your coach.

If you want to be the best...you must learn from the best-Elshan is one of the best Grandmaster chess player...US Open Champion and teacher!

Elshan is very knowledgeable about chess. He also is a fun and engaging teacher, who takes the time to get to know his students and tailor his lessons to their personal needs.

Elshan is an amazing teacher. He enjoys the game at a very deep level, knows the history of the game and important classical games very well. Elshan is able to personalize his lectures. Highly recommend!