International Master Arman Hakemi is based in Tehran, Iran with a FIDE rating of 2463. He has been coaching chess for six years, working with players ranging from beginners to advanced competitors. His coaching philosophy emphasizes individualization: he analyzes each student’s games and tailors lessons based on their unique strengths and weaknesses. Outside chess, he has interests in technology and physical fitness—he studies computer science, goes to the gym, and practices yoga to maintain mental and physical balance.