Our coaching team brings national titles, competitive tournament experience, and genuine passion for teaching to every session at Fianchetto.
Engineer, chess enthusiast, and Founder of Fianchetto Chess Center, with an extensive portfolio of achievements in the chess field.
A two-time Lebanese Youth Chess Champion, Coach Mohamad holds the official titles of FIDE Instructor, FIDE Arbiter, and National Organizer.
With 23+ years of experience as a chess player and 11+ years of coaching experience, he is dedicated to developing players, promoting chess education, and contributing to the growth of the chess community.
Psychology student, active chess player, and dedicated coach with a strong passion for chess and player development.
His competitive achievements include becoming Lebanese North Qualification Champion and earning 2nd place in the Lebanese Youth Chess Championship - Under 20.
Coach Issam holds the official titles of Development Instructor and National Arbiter. With 5+ years of competitive playing experience and 2 years of coaching experience, he continues to develop his expertise while helping aspiring players strengthen their skills and grow in the game.
Computer Science graduate, active chess player, and dedicated coach who has demonstrated outstanding talent and competitive ability from an early age.
A Lebanese Youth Female Chess Champion, Coach Nour has also achieved strong results and won multiple national chess tournaments, building an impressive record in competitive chess.
With 10+ years of playing experience and 3+ years of tutoring experience, she combines her competitive knowledge with a passion for helping young players develop their skills, confidence, and understanding of the game.
A decorated competitor with one of the strongest tournament records at Fianchetto Chess Center, Coach Akram has represented Lebanon on the international stage twice, competing at the World Chess Olympiad in 2022 and 2024.
His accomplishments span nearly every major national title available: Lebanese Classical Chess Champion (2024), Lebanese Blitz Chess Champion (2025), and Lebanese Rapid Chess Champion (2025). A rare sweep across all three formats. He also holds Lebanese championship titles across the U14, U16, U18, and U20 age categories, along with a 2nd place finish at the Arab Championship U14 (2019) and Runner-Up at the Arab Championship, Open Category (2025).
Coach Akram brings this depth of championship-level experience directly to Fianchetto's players, offering insight drawn from real competition at the highest levels Lebanese chess has to offer.
