Grand Master, 2007 World Youth Champion.
Coaching experience (over 12 years):
- Head Coach & Manager of the World University Champions, University of Missouri (Mizzou).
- Coach for 2018 World Championship Challenger Fabiano Caruana.
Official commentator for the Grand Chess Tour & US Chess Championships.
Taking a limited number of students for 2023, serious inquiries only: www.cristianchirila.com