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Hristo Arabadjiev

is originally from a beautiful country in Eastern Europe called Bulgaria.

Coach Hristo has coached multiple students privately, helping them to achieve in the top 15 in the state of Washington elementary chess championships. He is available to teach private lessons at both the chess4life center or at the student's home, whichever is more convenient. Call or email for more information!

He first discovered his passion for playing chess when just 5 years old. When he was 19, he competed successfully against numerous national masters, resulting in an offer to represent Bulgaria in several international tournaments.

At the same time he also had a passion for music - it was a very tough decision, but Hristo chose to follow his musical passion first. He achieved a master's degree from The Music Academy in Plovdiv and became a conductor. Later on, he established one of the most famous professional chamber choirs for orthodox music called PHILIPPOPOLIS. For eighteen years, the group performed concerts all over the world including New York, Chicago and Tennessee. In Germany, the choir recorded five different CD's.

During all these years, Hristo never stopped playing chess. He participated in two "open" tournaments in his native town and won first place both times. In 2002, Hristo moved to Denver, CO, where he stayed till the spring of 2007.

Now he lives permanently in Seattle, WA, and is very happy to coach for Chess4life, helping kids and pursuing his passion for chess.

To contact Coach Hristo, please call 206-832-9008 or email hristo@chess4life.com.

Coach Hristo's special rate is currently $40/hr lesson, $50 if he must travel outside of his local area (Seattle or the Chess4Life center).

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